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Agreed. It's understandably only a minority of people that watch youth games
Behave.
I rate Mata and Lingard, but Gomes does look like the real deal. He looks physically, technically and mentally ready for the men's game. Looking forward to seeing him play against the better teams in preseason, I think he'll shine regardless of the quality of opposition.
I have nothing against Gomes displacing them and I really like the cut of him. I bolded the bit where he says Mata or Lingard are a shit. What have they done to be compared to shit? Saying somebody is a shite player is fair enough as it means 'poor' but in this case he went too far. Some people should watch their tongue these days.
Fair enough. I actually like Lingard, but he is regressing badly at the moment. Think it's the perfect time for Gomes to be breaking through.
He certainly deserves a chance, be it domestically or in europe. I'd say Greenwood - Gomes - Chong is the order of readiness and our current predicament means all of them should get a game or two, with Greenwood having most of them.
So you dislike watching players like David Silva and Messi? These are the best types of player to watch.
As I said, Messi is in a league of own. I enjoy good passers with great vision, regardless of size. I dislike players. I enjoy watching Pogba more because he can do both aspects of the game, being physical imposing while having the technique to execute silky passes and moves.
In terms of readiness, I believe Gomes is most ready but that Greenwood is pretty much there as well. I think Chong is another year or two away, but I doubt he'll make it anyway.
What on earth are you talking about? He went to battle with a very physical Leeds team yesterday and came out on top. As a matter of interest, did you not like Scholes, Xavi, Iniesta or Modric? You know the best CMs of the last 25 years.
Who needs to compare with Messi? He's a teenager and already stronger and faster than Mata. And when you're really good, physique doesn't dictate your ability. Iniesta was slow and could still dribble through an entire team. For a less good example try Cazorla. If he's a better footballer than Mata (which he might be), and/or he's better physically (which he already is), he's got absolutely nothing to worry about.
I’m with you on this. Tricksy technomidgets are a joy to watch.
On a side note, I love the term technomidget.
You what?!
Same here pal, got a mate who smashes up the power league every week! god knows why he isn't playing for United yet.
People with those opinions should go support Burnley.
Take it your friends don't know how and when to use their amazing technique?
Excellent deduction, Sir. One of them had trials with Benfica and another played for Rangers youth team at 14 years of age.
Well yes but a preseason, half complement, unfit, jet lagged Leeds let's not forget. I rate him, just saying.
I think @Jacob is right when he says a big part is mentality at senior level but whenever Gomes plays for us he looks totally confident and game. I think that bodes well.
Xavi was 5 foot 7 and was 19 when he started to regularly play in the first team - and 22 by the time he was nailed on as a first choice midfielder
I think Gomes' versatility will help him in that regard. He can play either wing or anywhere in midfield, he should be getting plenty of time this season.
I don't disagree with the general sentiment of your post (i.e. that at 18 he isn't ready to come in and boss PL midfields). I am wondering, though, since his height is such a contentious point, where you got this 5 foot 3 measurement from. He's reported at 5'3" on ESPN and Wikipedia, but they're getting those numbers from the squad list of the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup. Surely it's possible, maybe even probable, that he's grown in the last two years? I don't think he'll ever be even average height, but it is possible he hits Iniesta height some day. I didn't hit a growth spurt until late high school and into college, and my SO even grew another inch (to hit 6 feet) in her second year of college (so 19 or 20).
Would Messi cut it on a rainy Sunday afternoon in Moston anyway?
yeah I got it from wikipedia - https://www.transfermarkt.com/angel-gomes/profil/spieler/392770 are listing him around 5 foot 5 - he could of course grow further but right now i cant think of many 5 foot 5 - I think Foden isnt much taller but Foden looks more developed / stronger at the moment
Sites have him between 5 foot 3 and 5 foot 6... I'm thinking hes closer 5 foot 6. But either way. When you're that short, it doesnt make a massive difference since you arent much use from a physical perspective anyway
