Dan_F
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That’s the usual standard. In fairness he’s absolutely shattered, but we have seen those moments in the first 10 minutes of a game too.
Like Di Maria, Depay, Lukaku, Martial and Pogba? That’s the reason we are where we are. Few more players who give everything like Cavani Fred and James are exactly what’s needed to finally fully shake things up. We turned into the spice boys post Fergie whether that’s what people want to hear or not. People repeatedly standing up for Rashford and Martial walking around the pitch doing nothing and then James misses a cross after absolutely working his ass off all gameAll heart minus real quality doesn't win you anything I'm afraid. I feel our squad has a lot of heart overall. We need more quality
It was also exceptional at the same time. 88th minute and he has that pace and energy to go full length of the pitch.That was shocking but expected.
after being absolutely knackered after putting in a massive shift. He put in some good crosses earlier. He was a really good outlet for them.That run in 88th minute sums all his flaws. First he delays pass and then instead low pass he tries cross and he does it badly.
Exactly.after being absolutely knackered after putting in a massive shift. He put in some good crosses earlier. He was a really good outlet for them.
The issue with that passage of play is he didn’t lift his head. The pass was on for about 3 seconds previous and he delayed too much. That’s not down to being physically tired, the overhit cross however probably was.Like Di Maria, Depay, Lukaku, Martial and Pogba? That’s the reason we are where we are. Few more players who give everything like Cavani Fred and James are exactly what’s needed to finally fully shake things up. We turned into the spice boys post Fergie whether that’s what people want to hear or not. People repeatedly standing up for Rashford and Martial walking around the pitch doing nothing and then James misses a cross after absolutely working his ass off all game
“typical”
People are ignoring the fact he slipped as he tried to cross too.after being absolutely knackered after putting in a massive shift. He put in some good crosses earlier. He was a really good outlet for them.
And that Wilson seemed ahead of him offside for a fair bit of the run.People are ignoring the fact he slipped as he tried to cross too.
Leeds would offer 25M tomorrow if he’s made available. Bielsa loves him.Been pretty good these last two games. Hopefully draws some interest from other clubs.
I think it’s on both of them and I’m Ole in and I know Rashford can still go up a level or two but currently I feel like are both equally to blame for how the season panned out. Ole has serious Rashford blinkers. I still don’t know why he didn’t fire James on early in the final at some point when it was clear we were creating nothing anyway. I hate the way our fans automatically dismiss hard working players as not good enough. They provide the pressure needed for the cream to rise.The issue with that passage of play is he didn’t lift his head. The pass was on for about 3 seconds previous and he delayed too much. That’s not down to being physically tired, the overhit cross however probably was.
Without derailing the thread, do you actually think Ole would let Rashford get away with not chasing if he wanted him to, and if he does, isn’t that more on Ole?
He would actually be really good for them too. The question I guess is if he's happy being a rotation option here vs starter at a mid table club. I think Lingard's performances at WHU will turn a few heads.Leeds would offer 25M tomorrow if he’s made available. Bielsa loves him.
It was a fine time to make the pass. If he makes it then the keeper has to readjust and the Welsh player in the middle has an easier chance.The issue with that passage of play is he didn’t lift his head. The pass was on for about 3 seconds previous and he delayed too much. That’s not down to being physically tired, the overhit cross however probably was.
Without derailing the thread, do you actually think Ole would let Rashford get away with not chasing if he wanted him to, and if he does, isn’t that more on Ole?
Criminal use of his squad players last season. Rashford can go 4-5 games without doing anything and won’t be touched. James was on a roll on the right for a little while. Puts Pogba on the left and Rashford on the right. Pogba goes on a roll on the left. Pulls Rashford back to the left and puts Greenwood in and Pogba back in the middle. It’s mostly to keep an out of form Rashford in the team by any means necessary from what I can see. I’d much much rather have had James’s effort and supposed lack of ability than Rashfords potential world class ability for all those games he let pass him by without contributing anything at all. James is all heart and effort. I like it a lot. He’ll tackle press and track all the way back. He’ll cross. Lay it off. Go inside and out. Run the channels. Play either side. All the stuff a winger is actually meant to do.Surely some blame should lie with the staff and Ole. Thats their job through training to work on the flaws and make him a better player. They can work with him on his delivery, decision making etc. Very easy just to blame him.
Agreed. Absolutely brilliant on the left. Mbabu and Celik (two good right backs) couldn’t handle him.I think he's been great these last two games.
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Have made this point for many months on here but people either don't bother watching or just ignore it in the large part.James always tend to perform well for the national team. The Wales setup suits him well. Been really impressive in these 2 games.
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Fair enough. I disagree, as he could have played it on the floor if he’d done it earlier. As soon as you lift the ball there becomes a bigger margin of error.It was a fine time to make the pass. If he makes it then the keeper has to readjust and the Welsh player in the middle has an easier chance.
Is he? One of the issues we've had in big moments (see the final vs. Villareal) is that we lack quality on the bench. I'd say the majority of fans would rather see the 18 year old Amad come on if we're chasing a goal over Dan James, which says it all.Having a very good tournament. Good on him.
Will be interesting to see how his career pans out at United. Don’t think he’ll ever hit the heights but is a great rotation option.
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I fully agree and disagree at the same time. You need both. Of course in days gone by the man management of Ferguson had players working there socks off with the right mentality. But look through the likes of Keane, Beckham, Giggs as obvious examples. The had a brilliant attitude, but they all had quality to to play. That is what we should expect of all of our players.Like Di Maria, Depay, Lukaku, Martial and Pogba? That’s the reason we are where we are. Few more players who give everything like Cavani Fred and James are exactly what’s needed to finally fully shake things up. We turned into the spice boys post Fergie whether that’s what people want to hear or not. People repeatedly standing up for Rashford and Martial walking around the pitch doing nothing and then James misses a cross after absolutely working his ass off all game
“typical”
Absolutely!It’s funny the way you so often hear excuses for other United players about being played out of position yet you almost never hear the same about James. He looks absolutely miles more comfortable on the left wing.
He could have played it earlier, but it wasn’t a bad idea waiting. He slipped when he did make the pass I don’t think he meant to send it in the air.Fair enough. I disagree, as he could have played it on the floor if he’d done it earlier. As soon as you lift the ball there becomes a bigger margin of error.
They can feck off for £25m when Ben White is going to go for more than £40m.Leeds would offer 25M tomorrow if he’s made available. Bielsa loves him.