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No chance that will happen with that cnut Souness around. Neville's not much better either, to be honest.
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Nah no wayI've been thinking it for a long time so I might as well say it, Pogba is a better passer than Scholes
I think it is true for short passing. But, not for long passing. He is not even Carrick's level yet or does not show it enough at this point.I've been thinking it for a long time so I might as well say it, Pogba is a better passer than Scholes
not true. we're still light in terms of quality in arguably the most important part, midfield.This is it for him. The club has finally surrounded him with quality all over the pitch,
Pogba and anyone making a run off the ball have an underrated connection.
learning from the masterThis better be in his end of season highlights.
Scholes doesn't dwell on the ball and his consistency on the balls came late in his career. I would wait before making a comparison.I've been thinking it for a long time so I might as well say it, Pogba is a better passer than Scholes
Except when he played for England.If he was like Scholes, we would not be looking for another midfielder. Pogba plays further forward, and more regularly plays the fantasy pass. On his best days he can control a game through a mix of dribbling, physical presence, and passing. Scholes could set the whole game's tempo by just varying his passing. Maybe fewer amazing assists, but tighter control, less mistakes, and better decision-making.
Scholes was a better short passer. Had a fantastic range. Scholes had great pass selection too and this allowed him to keep the ball more often than not, and he was also better at making himself available for a pass than Pogba.I've been thinking it for a long time so I might as well say it, Pogba is a better passer than Scholes
I was going to post that I think he's the best passer I've seen play for us. He definitely plays some passes that no one else at United could. He can hit the ball with such power over long distances that he's perfect for launching counter attacks.I've been thinking it for a long time so I might as well say it, Pogba is a better passer than Scholes
Nah, he had a similar role in the later part of last season too.Anyone else think Ole is letting Pogba play a free role and less discipline so that Pogba may think twice about staying?
Perfectly summarized.Scholes was a better short passer. Had a fantastic range. Scholes had great pass selection too and this allowed him to keep the ball more often than not, and he was also better at making himself available for a pass than Pogba.
Pogba is a better final passer though for my money, Scholes simply didn’t create the same volume of direct chances and with the same range of final pass either. He’s obviously created goals and chances too, but not at the same volume. His passing was more into channels.
If I had to summarise, Scholes was undoubtedly the better passer in his own third (and the middle third), Pogba the better passer in the final third. And I think Pogba may slightly edge the long-passing too, although both excelled here. Just think Pogba has a bit more variety in his bag in terms of volleys, inside/outside etc.
Then there’s also the fact that every pass Pogba can hit with his right foot he can also hit with his left.
Neville is out of touch with reality here and unfortunately many go along with the his same argument, that Pogba should come out and discount what his agent says. Managers, family, ex players, international coaches, FIFA Presidents (Ronaldo and slavery) blab all the time about players at club level, how often do players sit there and hold a conference and clarify their position - almost never but, Pogba is a villain for it.Tweet
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Depends on the game. Leeds was a very high octane game played at a mad intensity. Plus he was a LW who set up so many great chances, so his pass completion rate doesn't really matter in this case.He had a great game, yeah not all assists are open goal tap ins, that's why attackers are paid well, to finish off those chances. You need quality players to have the vision to find players in shooting position and ability to execute those passes.
Btw, Pogba had 4 assists but only 75% pass completion (along with 6 unsuccessful touches, 3 times dispossessed). Does that mean he was productive but shit overall?
I don't believe that, just checking for consistency.
Love that.This better be in his end of season highlights.
The circus is his agent and family and he should be doing better to shut it up. I can understand that he's only human and as great as he is he hasn't been able to win much during our dark times. But when United are on the up, I would expect him to get on board with the project.Paul Pogba is the only player in world football who could get a record equaliing 4 assists in the premier league and then not be insanely praised for weeks to come
Instead within a day the media where right back to questioning, criticising, etc etc etc
People talk about the circus around him. There is one but it has sweet feck all to do with him and it's not his fault. He is a media magnet because they treat him differently. First hair, then dancing etc etc etc
If KDB ever got 4 assists in a game no one would be talking about anything other than that amazing feat. And not only was it 4 assists but they where very good and a wide variety of assists as well.
Pogba should be proud. Will be a long time if ever a Manchester United player equals this achievement. His name is etched in history and I really think it's not being credited near enough.
Also, Paul Scholes He scores ( scored? ) goals.If he was like Scholes, we would not be looking for another midfielder. Pogba plays further forward, and more regularly plays the fantasy pass. On his best days he can control a game through a mix of dribbling, physical presence, and passing. Scholes could set the whole game's tempo by just varying his passing. Maybe fewer amazing assists, but tighter control, less mistakes, and better decision-making.
I agree, there should be context for everything. I was checking for consistency as context was something that was missed when pass completion % was used previously.Depends on the game. Leeds was a very high octane game played at a mad intensity. Plus he was a LW who set up so many great chances, so his pass completion rate doesn't really matter in this case.
Final third? Yes. Overall Not a chance.I've been thinking it for a long time so I might as well say it, Pogba is a better passer than Scholes
Disagree. Pogba might be slightly better at through balls but that's it. A huge part of passing ability is the ability to do it in all sorts of conditions - including situations where space is at a premium. The difference is that Scholes' football brain worked faster than most which meant that in the situations where Pogba's holds on to the ball too long or misplaces passes due to panic/poor decision making, Scholes had already worked out exactly what he wanted to do. As much as I enjoy watching Pogba he doesn't have that playmaking ability. Plus, Scholes short passing in terms of pure ability was better. Pogba's is fine but it's the creative plays where he excels. Short passing exchanges is not something he's very good at.I've been thinking it for a long time so I might as well say it, Pogba is a better passer than Scholes
Disagree. Pogba might be slightly better at through balls but that's it. A huge part of passing ability is the ability to do it in all sorts of conditions - including situations where space is at a premium. The difference is that Scholes' football brain worked faster than most which meant that in the situations where Pogba's holds on to the ball too long or misplaces passes due to panic/poor decision making, Scholes had already worked out exactly what he wanted to do. As much as I enjoy watching Pogba he doesn't have that playmaking ability. Plus, Scholes short passing in terms of pure ability was better. Pogba's is fine but it's the creative plays where he excels. Short passing exchanges is not something he's very good at.
In addition, Scholes was a master at long passes to wings to switch up play. While Pogba can play those passes, he can be quite hit and miss in accuracy of those passes whereas Scholes was inch-perfect!Disagree. Pogba might be slightly better at through balls but that's it. A huge part of passing ability is the ability to do it in all sorts of conditions - including situations where space is at a premium. The difference is that Scholes' football brain worked faster than most which meant that in the situations where Pogba's holds on to the ball too long or misplaces passes due to panic/poor decision making, Scholes had already worked out exactly what he wanted to do. As much as I enjoy watching Pogba he doesn't have that playmaking ability. Plus, Scholes short passing in terms of pure ability was better. Pogba's is fine but it's the creative plays where he excels. Short passing exchanges is not something he's very good at.
Yep, it's clear that Pogba is better at through balls. And Scholes is the better overall passer and better at setting the tempo (something I would kill to have in this side). Pogba is the better dribbler and Scholes the better goal scorer.He has a better final ball than Scholes. But Scholes was a better short and long passer, and could control the tempo of the game with his passing. Pogba is more two-footed though. Different kinds of players at the end of the day, Pogba is more like Gerrard in that sense.
I always love watching Pogba play. Such a classy player. I'm eagerly waiting to see Cavani, Varane and Sancho come into this team playing alongside Pogba and Bruno.
Didnt Bruno do that same thing, pointing to Pogba's name on his shirt. Some relationship there that I haven't noticed before.
I knew he had got the ball while on the ground, but I didn't know he did that skill to do it. And look at Fred's pass to BrunoThis better be in his end of season highlights.
Yeah, he posts pics with Pogba regularly on his twitter.Didnt Bruno do that same thing, pointing to Pogba's name on his shirt. Some relationship there that I haven't noticed before.
Bruno had presence to take that touch, Fred just smashed it with a hope someone will get itI knew he had got the ball while on the ground, but I didn't know he did that skill to do it. And look at Fred's pass to Bruno