Exactly the type of player we need.
James Maddison | Spurs
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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.
He’s going nowhere this season.
He seems very level-headed in his interviews. It could be media training, him putting on a fake face, but it's funny how many people call him a twat without ever meeting him
He's a young rich footballer, he's set for life, his family is set for life, can anyone on this forum say they wouldn't be a little bit arrogant if in his position ?
From the stories posted, he doesn't sound a "little bit arrogant"
He seems the type of person who'd look down on people worse off than him even if he weren't a footballer.
Yeah absolutely, no need to behave like that.
But I'll give benefit where it's due - he's 19 and deffo not mature yet, could become a great guy later on, could be just a bit misunderstood / having a laugh at the min.
I want arrogant players. Players that think they are the best.
We have too many nice guys. We need more characters, more bad asses.
We have too many nice guys. We need more characters, more bad asses.
Angel Gomes.
Feck dude. There's a difference between arrogant and confident.
There's a difference between arrogance on the football pitch and being a complete dickhead off of it.
He does look a good player though.
He does look a good player though.
He's 22, not 19.
This really, Gomes is going to be far beyond what Maddison is if he is given the games.
Sorry, poor wording on my part:
* he was 19 when he was doing all those silly things
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Maddison's pass completion was rubbish 67%. He's usually gets in the mid 80s, a mixed bag from him today.
I feel like 'a strong display' is giving Maddison too much credit. He was very poor at vital moments.
Sell Sanchez, sign Maddison next summer. He would fit Ole's system brilliantly.
Got shades of Kevin about him I think. The speed of his game is top notch, and he’s a player who will constantly create chances.
I agree, was very hit and miss at times.
Why do you keep referring to de Bruyne by his first name?
He was great today. Took the whole Chelsea defence by himself at times. I can see why we are interested in him
he was poor for most of the game but when he came to life he was superb, just annoys me we keep playing him left wing, it just doesn't work
What’s wrong with saying players by their first names?
Who the feck is Kevin
Think he needs to improve his end product / composure but he’s a talent for sure.
Kevin de Bruyne I think.
Prince Boateng?
de Bruyne
Clearly very talented but not a great game from him. Took to long to play the final pass throughout.
We need to talk about Kevin.
I thought he was below average, kept ignoring Vardy's runs, and there were a fair few of them that were in good position where a simple pass could have opened Chelsea up. This was also with Chelsea leaving a lot of space at times.
Because his surname is De Bruyne and his first is Kevin.
Isn't KDB better?
Dunno, maybe.
Was great in the second half, seemed intent on making the difference. Some of the moments he retained the ball in were top class. He sometimes took the wrong decision but his ability seemed to change the direction of the tie.
Does he fit the "not a cnut" mould that Ole is looking for?
The little rascal who got left behind by his parents in a big house in Chicago.
He's a good player but I don't get the fuss. I would be fuming if we spent £80m on him.
You have to think that by the time he’s 24 he’d have ironed a lot of that out. He’s already a very good player and seems to have a real hunger for the game. If he makes the right next move, he could become a really top player I think. He reminds me so much of KDB in that he has that instinct to directly threaten the opponents goal with the least amount of touches. Kev always takes the shortest route to a goalscoring chance, which is his best asset to me. He’s trying to hurt you with his first or second touch typically. Maddison has some traits, and he has the quality on his delivery to go with it. By 24 he’ll be a real player I think.
A better player would have finished the game 4-1 to Leicester. Obviously that one miss was poor but there were a few key passes he missed with Vardys off ball running.
He’s got great ball control and a cool technique on the pass but seems to missing that little bit of genius and functionality
He’s got great ball control and a cool technique on the pass but seems to missing that little bit of genius and functionality