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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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bring my starboy back
People are deluding themselves if they think ETH won't want this guy playing serious minutes next year.
Great minds and all that
Watford are only mid table because they have a ridiculous injury crisis. I think they have something like 6 CMs currently injured, as well as probably the best forward in the league.
They’d be challenging for the automatics otherwise.
Who's minutes will he take next season if he's brought back?
That's very impressive. Good to see him having a great loan spell. He should be in the first team squad next season.
Some of the pieces of play is like watching David Silva.
Antony won‘t play every minute of every game. Amad can also play AM, so maybe some of Bruno’s minutes. If he’s good enough, he’ll find a way into the team.
He is good but lacks experience. So why waste the opportunity to play full time somewhere else for now -- rather than getting only minutes every week at best next season.
Didn't realize Father Christmas was a Blackpool fan...
Is there an unwritten rule that all football highlight videos must have unbelievably fecking shite music attached?
Yes especially when they don't have to pay for it.
Antony hasn't exactly shown undroppable form. Not at all unlikely that Amad could overtake him next season.
I think amad has a higher ceiling than Antony. But feel it's too soon.
Not a Nas fan?
Song is actually amazing to be honest. I’m sure there’s someone out there making football comps to Wonderwall or The scientist or whatever you may like. A bit pointless complaining about it - you could take charge and make comps with your playlists
Probably be a bench player who can play in Bruno's or Antony's position and offer something different. He's quality but I don't think he's an out and out winger. Would be somewhat wasted there. Also won't be a nailed on starter as long as Bruno is here and performing, unless he becomes an absolute phenomenon...which he might, but probably won't. Nevertheless, like I said: I think next season he will be getting playtime as a rotational option for Bruno and Antony. And he offers something different to those 2 in both positions.
So I have high hopes for Amad. He'll be 21 too by then, having played a season in England and Scotland each to get used to the physical levels of British football.
Fact! Came for the highlights but stayed for the song to be honest.
I agree with you. I feel Antony will start to show more as time goes on but Amad has that obvious, special natural talent. The kind that feels like a real loss to football if he doesn't fulfill his promise.
What Antony has going for him at this stage of his career is very impressive intensity off the ball - whether in defence or attack, he's close to running at full pelt, and I feel he's a big reason we've been solid defensively. That intensity is something that Amad isn't going to match right now. In fairness, I think very few offensive players ever match that.
However, I feel if Amad can avoid big injuries and get the benefit of games (as he's getting now) to help him develop some physicality and more senior minutes under his belt, he'll be a world beater - he skips past players with ease and his touch, passing, vision, are unreal.
I genuinely think he can challenge next season.
I do feel he's begging for a WyClef Jean Diallo song.
I mean the chorus of the actual song starts with "Diallo! Diallo!" such a natural fit
I didn’t know Simms was on loan from Everton. Apparently they’ve recalled him. And now Brentford are sniffing round Ross Stewart as cover for Toney. Amad might have nobody to create for in the second half of the season.
I really don't get this give him time narrative. We're in a good spot to get top 4 currently but are extremely light in forward positions. We're still in 4 competitions.
He's been excellent this season, I'd consider him taking Antony's position already. He can also play as a CAM. It doesn't look like we're signing anyone.
This place seems to love our loanees to stay out for years. He's been on loan for 2 years more or less. If he doesn't come back now, we'll sign more attacking players in the summer and he's down the pecking order again. Bring him back now, no way he won't get a lot of game time.
He's been excellent this season, I'd consider him taking Antony's position already. He can also play as a CAM. It doesn't look like we're signing anyone.
This place seems to love our loanees to stay out for years. He's been on loan for 2 years more or less. If he doesn't come back now, we'll sign more attacking players in the summer and he's down the pecking order again. Bring him back now, no way he won't get a lot of game time.
Early contender for worst post of the century award.
We don't have a 2nd RW, so there's space for him, though Sancho is around too. I'm rooting for Sancho, but the whole forward line makes so much more sense if we sell him to another Prem team and use the money on a star #9:
Rashford(Garnacho)------Striker(Martial)------------Antony(Amad)
and then either promote a forward as the 7th guy who gets an odd game in the cups or bench apperance, or keep a miserable Pellistri around or hope one of Elanga, Hansen-Aaroen, Shoretire, McNeill or another youngster pops, or just bring in some random 3rd striker on a free or very cheap punt from a small league. Bruno will also play some minutes out right when we're holding on to a lead. City have only played Cole Palmer for 108 minutes in the league this year, feels like a youngster could fill that role if they got to play in their favored position. Might also be some 17 year old Eredivisie player than Ten Hag wants we can get cheap.
I day we bring back to back up Bruno next year and move on Vdb. Doesn't have the pace to excel out wide, but great touch and pass selection, think he would excel in the right half space.
Eh hasn't he only had about a year worth of loans?
Half a season at Rangers and Half at Sunderland no?
I don't disagree with your post but the hasn't been on Loan 2 years.
Anyway in terms of next year we should be signing strikers and not wingers. Amad can then come in as a backup up for Antony and a replacement for VDB.
It's give him time so that he can continue his development. What use is bringing him back to be behind Bruno who plays every game, or in the front line where he would be behind Rashford, Martial, Antony, Sancho when he returns and Garnacho? A player at Amads age just needs to play. And he won't play enough here.
I know, right. Jaw hit the floor reading that!imagine referring to NY state of mind as unbelievably fecking shite music.
He should be recalled.
The more this season goes on, the better his decision making and calmness on the ball seems to have developed. Certainly looks less raw than before. His weight of passing and the way he glides past defenders is a joy to watch.
Agree on all points. If he’s the primary backup to both Bruno and Antony, he should get plenty of game time. Think he’s ready for those roles next season.
Bruno rarely comes off. And will he start ahead of a 80millioon quid winger?
I think that's partly the case of his Sunderland teammates being static and wanting the ball to their feet. They are running into space now a lot more which suits his style
Who were all the people writing this guy off? It’s clear he had the talent from day one, just needed the right environment to show it!
Will the piling attacking injuries force a recall rethink by ten hag?
If Donny's injury is bad (which it looks) I wonder will that mean he'll get recalled
Was just going to post this. Antony out injured, DVB possibly long term and Martial seems to be in and out.
I reckon we recall him.
Would be a shame to recall him if he isnt going to get a lot of minutes... I suppose those minutes depend a lot on Sancho coming back quickly or not?
It's not like Donnie has been a contributor the past 2 seasons. Honestly how big a loss will he be?
Sancho just need to accelerate his recovery programme
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