The pass he played to Falcao was absolutely outrageous, I think only Fabregas on the pitch could've played it (Falcao was offside but there's nothing Di Maria could do about that). That was just a glimmer of what he can do and why I think he should've started today. When you're coming up against a well-drilled wall you need a bit of magic to break it down. He would've given us a better chance and in hindsight, I think van Gaal got it wrong not to start him - totally agree with the decision not to start him in central midfield though, we want to control the game and we're not going to do that with him in the middle - it should've been for Young or Mata.
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- Goals
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- Assists
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- Yellow cards
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik @Rood and Imran @Annihilate Now! start with the good news by celebrating Manchester United Women's emphatic FA Cup win over Spurs at Wembley and the future of manager Marc Skinner.
Then it's the bad news and the ever worsening form of our Men with losses to Arsenal and Palace.
Finally the main debate - ETH Out now or keep him until the end of the season - if not longer. Are you Team Nik or Team Imran?
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He's a more talented version of Nani really. Pacy, tricky and skillful but really frustrating.
He'll never make it here as a central midfielder because he's just not reliable enough in possession but he's a great option out wide. He'll come good.
He'll never make it here as a central midfielder because he's just not reliable enough in possession but he's a great option out wide. He'll come good.
I don't mind people saying he hasn't performed like the top top player he has been in the past. But the knee jerk garbage and scapegoating is hilarious.
He hasn't been rubbish. Anyone who has created or scored a goal every 120 minutes or so like has, can't have been bad.
I know his transfer fee gives people the need to be overly critical but that's where you have to use your brain and use a bit of perspective and show a bit of patience.
I've not missed a game in over 10 years. I know what I see and do I want United to take a risk on him next season. No I bloody don't.
What an odd comment, I mean its like saying there is nothing special about scoring, expect scoring the goalThough he always tries alot of through balls, adventurous runs, or risky passes, and they dont always come off, today he was put on for that reason, we were loosing, may as well just let him do what he does and provide a moment of magic
But we all know Mourinho, drills his sides very well on how to sit back and absorb pressure
But we all know Mourinho, drills his sides very well on how to sit back and absorb pressure
I'd rather football was changed to a sport where 22 men run up and down the pitch demonstrating their stamina, athleticism and hard work... although there maybe a sport that's similar...
Nobody touches MY dog! Sorry but that as brilliant ! Great post - lol
FFS no I didn't
Woah, stop, right there!!! I was being sarcastic!
Chees. I'm a little high so don't judge me if I talk nonsense although that's probably how I always post
Phew! I was starting to think this place had gone insane!
Sorry, I left my sarcasm reading glasses in the other room.... doh!
slated by sarcasm. Worst kind of death.Starting games then.
My 14-year-old nephew hasn't missed a game in 11 years. He still makes ridiculously childish comments.
Always have mine on for this thread, given the crap I read.
He has a much better eye for a pass than Nani, hes not only about pace and trickery, he is probably one of a few players in the team, that can spot a difficult through pass / ball over the top and execute it.
Should've bought him on a bit earlier. I think he would've eventually got something Ivanovic who had locked Young down all game.
Again, no I didn't go and read back.
What I said was, your example of Mata and Shaw wasn't a good one and didn't make sense. Someone else was talking about starting games/ having a run of games.
Difference is in I've been watching 30 plus years. Di Maria should not be given another year. Mark this post if you like.
Mata's been player of the season for a couple of years for Chelsea and it took him a while to settle. Give Di Maria time to adapt to both the league, and his manager's requirements. Unlike Moyes, he has a track record that says he belongs at the club.
That's true. It's the consistency that's his problem. He'll give the ball away a few times and then play a brilliant, defence-splitting pass to create a chance.
Luckily for us, you're not the manager.
Supposed, you'd want to trade him for the beast that is Danny Welbeck?
I agree.
What would be the point of selling him? we'd make a massive loss on him and still wouldn't get anyone as talented as a replacement. Pointless really.
No thought welbeck was a waste of a shirt too
How you can't see the relevance of Mata and Shaw when I have just explained it to you doesn't make sense.
Fact is, Di Maria out of the team because he's been fecking awful both, when starting and coming off the bench. That simple.
I'm actually interested, what exactly is your issue with Di Maria, you actually believe he has been totally useless this season?
We'd still probably get £40m which will be £20m more than next season and have won more games.
I've been reading your posts for years. You've mostly been wrong about everything.
I think he played well when he came on. One horrible ball across the midfield to Valencia but generally positive thinking, taking on players and beating them, looking to raise the tempo.
Unless he does a Ronaldo and really bulks up his top half plus works incredibly hard he's not going to cut it. We need a player that can be the difference as Hazard was today, he's not that.
Really... Fletcher fan are we..!
Mata had a run of games when he was poor, and so has Shaw. The whole team was pretty poor up until about a month ago tbh.
Di Maria hasn't been fecking awful all season, he had a poor run of games, yes granted, quite a few players have this season.
He has actually done well to ok in his recent cameos too.
Like I said before, I think its right Young has been keeping his place in the team, I don't have an issue with that.
Why does he need to bulk up his top half ffs? He has already show he doesn't need to do that. All he needs to do is be a little more careful with his passing.
I'm a United fan.
FFS! If any player gets pushed off the ball too easily it's Di Maria.
right and what player have I got wrong over the years...
That is very much overplayed, mostly he thinks its a foul so he goes down. He needs to get used to the physicality of the league, what is deemed a foul or not, rather than bulking up. Chalk it down to experience, people were spouting that same stuff about Herrera earlier in the season.
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