We couldn't though, any left-back who has a case of being better than him already plays in a top team.
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik and Imran hold a long overdue conversation about United's awful league form with 1 win in 7. They discuss a disappointing draw at Bournemouth, a not so disappointing draw against Liverpool and a crushing defeat at Chelsea - Is time nearly over for Erik Ten Hag?
Then in a special second half of the pod, Nik welcomes Natalie ( https://twitter.com/natalie_17) to discuss the fortunes of Manchester United Women as they booked a place in the FA Cup Final after a historic first ever win vs. Chelsea.
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Don't know mate, I'm not a scout. I'm sure there's someone out there somewhere. I don't mean an upgrade with someone we already have. He's the best LB at the club at the moment.
Brilliant performance today that's the Shaw we thought we were signing all those years ago.
Done well when he had to go inside to cover for defenders out of position which shows his awareness and reading of the game.
Done well when he had to go inside to cover for defenders out of position which shows his awareness and reading of the game.
Motm, showed real maturity
He's a defensive wizard at leftback. Reads the play excellently and makes defending look so easy. MOTM. I thought it was a Maldini-esque performance.
Excellent. Because of his build he’s never going to be slimline but he looks in the best physical shape I’ve seen him in. Bags of energy right until the end too.
Excellent
Rock solid once again. Has to be one of the first names on the team sheet.
Outstanding today. Credit shaw
Our MOTM today. Solid at the back
Immense today. Absolutely brilliant.
I'm sure there's someone out there in the world that could be an upgrade on him. That's a job for the scouting department. Anyway, I don't want to dwell on that aspect. He's been very good for us these last few weeks. I just think looking into the future, we could probably upgrade on him. Not sure about Telles. Early days, of course.
Top class, he’s growing in confidence by the game. Salah never got a sniff
What a performance, by far the best player on the pitch. I mean, how many times did he intercept Salah and played through or dribbled him afterwards.
Very very good, as he's been for a while now. Credit is due to him, Ole and possibly Telles for pushing him on.
Was absolute quality today.
The crazy thing is he's been doing this for the best part of a year with such consistency. Don't understand how anyone can still have doubts about him. Offensively he doesn't out up amazing numbers but in the build up he's still great anyway. His touch, passing and dribbling are all very good.
Man mountain of the match!
His best performance for us in ages! Hope he builds on this
Brilliant today, make some great forward runs and won a free kick in good position. Two key passes today which is most in the squad. Just a great display and our biggest threat, even from his position.
Absolutely brilliant. I remember arguing that he was the 2nd best LB in the league till last season, and he is underappreciated, but I think, his performances mean that he could end up as being the league's best LB this season
Excellent once again. He’s turned into a man since Ole’s arrival. Forget Tierney and Chilwell being able to score once every 5 months. For this season, there’s been no LB better than Shaw bar Robertson. Fantastic, and should be in the next England squads.
Okay, so you don't know of any better options who are available yet you think we should be upgrading? He's been just about the best full back in the league this season, I don't think we'll need an upgrade for some time.
His hatred for Shaw has driven him mad. Banned for his own safety.
Either a wum or an agenda. If it’s the latter, why dislike our best LB who is also one of the best LB’s in the league this season? Do you think Telles should be starting over him?
Grown as a footballer. He reads the game so well too and often doesn’t get the credit for that
One of his best matches ever.
Didn't realize that it was such a controversial thing to suggest that long term we could probably upgrade on a player who's been incredibly inconsistent for us since he's arrived. And just because I'm not a scout who analyses every LB in the world, I can't suggest we could probably upgrade in that department? That would only be a logical rebuttal from you if we all assumed that Luke Shaw is the best left-back in the world and the best that we can get. Let's not get all revisionist here and suggest that this guy has been a stalwart for this club since he's arrived.
He's had a good few weeks, as I said. He seems to be hitting some form which he occasionally does, but then loses it. Sometimes that's down to injuries, to be fair. To be honest, I was praising him in my original comment. Thought he was good last game, too. You seem to be overreacting, to be honest.
He has had a few of these, but I tend to agree. It was a very complete performance and he actually didn't have his usual 5-10 minute spell where he kinda sucks. He was solid all game through. Very good signs.
Don't think he's been superb all season, to be fair. Just my opinion. But he has been very good these last few weeks. He does this a bit though, doesn't he? Has spurts where he looks great, then kind of relapses. Can never find that consistency long term. Sometimes that's down to injuries to be fair to him.
Can't help but think the signing of Telles has contributed to this. He's really upped his game recently.
Had him 1 v 1 in the second in the box and just decided to pass
Most likely, its healthy to have competition and especially someone as good as Telles. We do need that all up the field though as it's clearly working.
What complete bollocks
He's been very consistent for almost 3 seasons, beginning with the campaign that he won player of the year. It's mind boggling the selective memory you have here. I don't think there's many better left back out there if I'm honest and short of nicking someone like Davies off of Bayern, I doubt we can upgrade.
*in the league at the moment
His composure was absolutely magnificent. What a game - really happy for him and I hope he continues to kick on. I think the arrival of Telles has definitely pushed his performances up a notch.
Could say the same about you mate, to be honest. I disagree that he's been consistent for 3 seasons.
So impressed with him of late. Just hope he can stay fit.
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