[Castia]

Been shite for years. It took Sevilla about 2 weeks to realise he was crap yet here he is still starting games for United years later.

 

[UpWithRivers]

He was still the worst of the bunch to be fair, absolutely shot physically and it affects even his technique, can’t pass or dribble anymore.

Even Garnacho was struggling with dribbling. Bruno passing was sht. Why not abuse them as well

 

[Stretfordender]

Even Garnacho was struggling with dribbling. Bruno passing was sht. Why not abuse them as well

because you get some sort of tune out of those mentioned, martial you get feck all. Raise your standards man this is Manchester United we’re talking about.

 

[Marwood]

Even Garnacho was struggling with dribbling. Bruno passing was sht. Why not abuse them as well

Because its the Martial thread?

 

[Lash]

Waste of space. Depressing he still has a performance thread.

 

[InfiniteBoredom]

Even Garnacho was struggling with dribbling. Bruno passing was sht. Why not abuse them as well

I usually speak in favor of Martial but he was rotten today and not for a lack of trying, clearly put an effort in but nothing he did went right and that was largely down to his complete lack of physicality. Garnacho and Bruno didn’t have a good game but they were much more involved and did a lot of defensive work.

People who criticise Martial for a lack of effort today clearly just see what they want to see though. He pressed pretty diligently in set situation but was very sluggish to react to rebound/loose balls, and that’s inability, not laziness.

 

[arthurka]

Wait is Wout available in January? Feck this clown, we deserve everything that is thrown at us.

 

[Orton]

If only we tried something different with him. Instead of Mctominay why not put martial up top with hojlund or something. Idk try something different. Martial could drop deep and then hojlund be up making the runs.

Can’t do that, too innovative. Would rather have us play a way that strikers get no chances and barely touch the ball. Always backwards until we’re under too much pressure and hoof it. Clueless.

 

[Big Ben Foster]

Why does he still play?

I get that our only other first team striker is Hojlund who can't play every game, but why not switch things up tactically? Even if it means playing another attacking player out of position, playing with a false nine, or playing McT up front. There may be a lack of good options, but let's at least try something new instead of effectively playing with ten men.

 

[C'est Moi Cantona]

He'll be at home right now sat on his high end recliner chair with his lounge wear on zombie scrolling his phone, without a thought in his head about today's game.

He's just happy to go through the motions and pick up his wages it seems, I think the modern term is quiet quitting.

 

[redshaw]

Why does he still play?

I get that our only other first team striker is Hojlund who can't play every game, but why not switch things up tactically? Even if it means playing another attacking player out of position, playing with a false nine, or playing McT up front. There may be a lack of good options, but let's at least try something new instead of effectively playing with ten men.

Just pure hope he can rekindle some of his long past form. He's been a cool finisher and shows glimpses in the odd match.

With Hojlund on we conceded 2 more though, 3 really but was a handball.

 

[Salwan]

Why does he still play?

I get that our only other first team striker is Hojlund who can't play every game, but why not switch things up tactically? Even if it means playing another attacking player out of position, playing with a false nine, or playing McT up front. There may be a lack of good options, but let's at least try something new instead of effectively playing with ten men.

I'd rather play a youngster from the academy than Martial any day of the week. Starting Martial in 2023 is a sackable offense in itself. I guarantee he'll never score 10 goals in a top 5 league again. Most likely he will do a Lingard and go to the Saudi league or just do a DDG and chill on his sofa. Shameful player.

 

[Ashish Negi]

I don't want to defend him, but yes, how exactly he can score if no one can pass to him

These two situations only in the 2nd half

https://ibb.co/JmD7KrB
https://ibb.co/nm4p654
https://ibb.co/crkyj6m
https://ibb.co/c3NDYY6

Some please upload these images

 

[T00lsh3d]

He'll be at home right now sat on his high end recliner chair with his lounge wear on zombie scrolling his phone, without a thought in his head about today's game.

He's just happy to go through the motions and pick up his wages it seems, I think the modern term is quiet quitting.

Yup, it’s the professional sport equivalent of that 55 year old bloke in the office who’s fecking useless and contributes nothing but he’s been there too long to make it worth getting rid of, so he’s just padding time till retirement.

The real criminality is giving the fecker a new contract

 

[Ludens the Red]

At this stage Ten Hag needs to just gamble on a youngster up front if he wants to rest Hojlund. I know it’s not ideal putting in a young player in this team of pretenders but we need someone who’s able to do a bit physically. Martial is finished as a footballer at this level. Just let it go…

 

[crackers0seven]

Please god don't renew this w@nker. He's a disgrace. And just like ddg and Jesse lingard he will be in for a shock when no one wants him on a free with high wages. Glazers utd have kept players around that are stone useless and are kept and renewed cause their are supposedly assets. Learn from mistakes and let him go.

 

[Pirlo'sBeard]

He's a scapegoat.

 

[RonaldoVII]

He's a scapegoat.

I agree. He wasn't great today but had zero service and wasn't the cause for us conceding any of the goals or losing the game. Thought he linked up fairly well at times but obviously the cohesion with those around him will be off as he rarely plays.

 

[lex talionis]

The ultimate feck You professional athlete, the lottery winner for the ages in the PL.

 

[Litch]

Thought he actually tried today.....just a scapegoat

 

[Conor]

I can't watch him saunter around the pitch any more. He actually isn't capable of moving at a speed required for the league, it's awful to watch.

 

[Big Ben Foster]

He's a scapegoat.

Nah, he'd be a scapegoat if fans were only piling on him whilst excusing the failures of the rest of the team and the manager.

Everyone's correctly getting heavy criticism though. He's one of many problems currently.

 

[Red00012]

Anyone here that was at the game can confirm he walked down the tunnel after been subbed?

 

[Marwood]

He's a scapegoat.

What do you think scapegoat means?

 

[RVN1991]

Embodiment of the state of this football club for the last decade.

Watch how he's given an extension and a salary bump in the coming months.

 

[AndySmith1990]

Embodiment of the state of this football club for the last decade.

Watch how he's given an extension and a salary bump in the coming months.

Nah. I have a very low opinion of the people who run this club, but even I don't think they're stupid enough to extend the contract of this fool

 

[kouroux]

Surely a youth striker can do a better job than him currently ?

 

[Red00012]

Surely a youth striker can do a better job than him currently ?

I’ve seen Hugill and I can say he’s not up to it either

 

[VP89]

What do you think scapegoat means?

An escaped goat

 

[Mr Smith]

There was a time not even that many years ago that he was my favourite United player. I'm now at the point where I don't ever want to see him in a United shirt again. It's really sad.

 

[Abraxas]

Absolutely shocking waste of space. Infuriating player. The only thing worse than seeing him on a football pitch is Woodward and co and their terrible acumen to sign him up onto the wrong deal.

 

[Devil81]

Thought he actually tried today.....just a scapegoat

He worked harder than he has previously. Not good enough though, fair enough he didn't get much service but he doesn't look like he can get in behind a defence anymore.

 

[SAFMUTD]

Singled out for abuse again. All our forwards were sht.

It's not only about performance but attitude. He doesn't show any blood, coming from that disastrous Newcastle game many of us expected to see him running his socks off at least. But it seems that's too much to ask. He doesn't give a feck, the most lazy player I remember.

 

[fergiewherearethou]

He's a scapegoat.

Don't think so he was terrible for Sevilla also and I don't see any PL side signing him.

 

[Offsideagain]

He should have been sold two summers ago. He's had one good season as far as I can tell. This is Manchester United, you have to perform in every game which is staing the bleeding obvious. He's not the only one. In his defence, he's not had much service, just like Hojlund now/

 

[RonaldoVII]

Anyone here that was at the game can confirm he walked down the tunnel after been subbed?

He didn't. He left the pitch next to the SE goal and walked around the pitch back to the dugout. This was despite a lot of ironic cheers when his number went up, which I thought was unfair.

 

[Red00012]

He didn't. He left the pitch next to the SE goal and walked around the pitch back to the dugout. This was despite a lot of ironic cheers when his number went up, which I thought was unfair.

Thanks , he’s an easy target I guess .

 

[Guv77]

He's a scapegoat.

Nah his just shit

 

[The Purley King]

I’ve seen Hugill and I can say he’s not up to it either

Can he run?
If yes .= better than martial

 

[city-puma]

Thought he actually tried today.....just a scapegoat

Exactly. His physical condition looks great. Must be some efficient weight loss and control. He is gradually into a fitness condition able to compete.