Bellerin for me is the only better RB in the league at the moment. He's a hell of a player and has it all in my view. Tony does a good job, he's not a world beater and it may be that we arent spoiled for choice in that position in England but there's no one better, least of all Clyne!
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- Goals
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- Assists
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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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Looking at that, that was a bailly error instead of Valencia. Brilliant from Valencia
Duuuuuude! Every body going on about that tackle(rightly so) but that flick was x rated.
It's rare for a RB to have a highlights reel but Tony's performance yesterday won't be beat by another RB this season. I'm not saying it's always his level but he was outstanding.
I'd swap him for Bellerin, the kids great. But Valencia is without doubt the most underrated right back in the league. Would like to see his level when he has a nailed on starter on the right to dovetail with.
I'd swap him for Bellerin, the kids great. But Valencia is without doubt the most underrated right back in the league. Would like to see his level when he has a nailed on starter on the right to dovetail with.
What amazes me more than the underrating of Valencia is the huge overrating of Kyle walker. One of the most mistake prone and average defenders I've seen in my time that just so happens to have an excellent defensive unit and shape around him to compensate for his every move. He's a pace merchant and that's is all.
When he consistently puts in performances like he did against Pool, isn't caught out of position too often anymore and actually starts delivering good crosses on a regular basis again. At least that's what I would expect from our first choice right FB.
That being said I really like the way he has developed this season, he finally looks like a proper right fullback and is way better than Darmian ever was for us already.
That was sheer class. I hated Valencia as a RW for us, but really like him as a right back. Only issue is still his shit end product but he is Evra like in the way he helps carry us up the pitch with his running with the ball.
Valencia is your typical "effort doesn't mean achievement" type of player. He seems to be doing a lot when, in fact, he does very little.
Absolute rubbish.
Really? How many good crosses does he put in? Does he not make A TON of rash challenges and mistakes defending the box? Yet he runs around and plays really hard... that's to his credit. His work rate and strength are good. But he's just not very good footballer or defender imo. He's more like a headless chicken most times.
Having read some of his posts in the past,this guy is best ignored.
Who are what are you? He is great at getting the ball up the pitch for one and is probably our only player who keeps wide thus creating a lot of space for others.
Okay thanks, I won't waste my time.
He gets the ball up the pitch... and then does nothing with it. Other than a few exceptions, that's been Valencia his whole career.... to go along with red cards. At 31, I never expected him to change and he hasn't.
What he will do is put in a lot of work rate and bring physical impact. Results? Not so much. Darmian has a lot more talent than Valencia ever will. Just injuries derailed him... and he needed to adapt to Man Utd. The fact that he's being benched for Valencia is ridiculous to me. That's like benching Luke Shaw to play Blind out of position... oh wait lol.
What he will do is put in a lot of work rate and bring physical impact. Results? Not so much. Darmian has a lot more talent than Valencia ever will. Just injuries derailed him... and he needed to adapt to Man Utd. The fact that he's being benched for Valencia is ridiculous to me. That's like benching Luke Shaw to play Blind out of position... oh wait lol.
Chelsea 4:0 Man Utd
Easily our best player in the first half with about 4-5 quality crosses and been solid defensivly with no errors (most of whom coming from Blind and Smalling)
Herrera's been 2nd.
Herrera's been 2nd.
He's our only chance of creating anything today.
The only guy doing his job out there, everyone else has been wank
Terrible missed header led to the second goal
I actually thought he had a good game. Easily our best player. Lots of good crosses and was solid defensively (also not at fault for any of the goals)
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He has been one of our best players for a while now. Tellingn.
Only thread deserving some positive words today. He even created a chance, and fought for every ball. Played with his heart. Great to see
If everyone showed his attitude, it wouldn't be 4-0
If everyone showed his attitude, it wouldn't be 4-0
Our best player today. Had a superb game.
Didn't shit his pants, worked hard and provided our two best chances, easiest MOTM pick of the season so far.
He's my favorite defender right now, and I rate Bailly highly.
Smalling on the otherhand....
Smalling on the otherhand....
Did well even put in a few decent balls, I'd like too see him and Mkhi work together could be potential there .
Hazard's goal he was awful for. Standing off him was always asking for trouble. Inevitably trouble then came. That aside, he was our MOTM in a shit storm undoubtedly.
Our inability to defend the space between CB and full back has been very average this season, and that was evident again today, though this time it cost us. Awful positioning for Hazard's goal - don't know what he was thinking - but he was easily our best player.
Player of the season so far. I've rated him as a RB for a long time, but I know that sums up the weak season so far.
Only player that plays his game, no matter who the opponent is and doesn't turn into a little bitch when it gets tough. His attitude is absolutely impecable and I will always appreciate that.
What are you talking about? He was covering Alonso.
I guess if Alonso got the ball and delivered a cross that led to a goal you would be blaming him as well.
Yeah, I think Mata was tracking Hazard when he had the ball and then he stopped and let him run in behind.
Could be wrong though.
Our best player today but even that is pushing it really.
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If you watch hazards goal it was Mata who just ignored his run. Maybe Valencia could have done better with the header from the corner for their 2nd goal though?
The best professional ive seen at United. Embarrassing that our players give it to him to cross so much instead ok going for different options
One of the few professionals at the club who gives his all each game.
Without him, we would have zero thrust going forwards.
Think that was a mistake, mata told him to follow Alonso but really Valencia should have marked hazard. He just doesn't have the acceleration to deal with him, and unfortunately that showed.
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