He's never received enough credit for this side of his game, really. His touch in tight areas has always been great.
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- Appearances
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- Clean sheets
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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) was joined by comedian Ali Woods to look back at the best and worst moments of a rollercoaster season with the annual United Hour Awards.
Has Ten Hag been sacked yet? We're not sure and we hope not, but it's looking more likely as the days pass.
Who should replace him and why is it taking so long to make a decision?
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was unreal this game, couldnt believe my eyes, he glued every fecking ball to his feet, seriously dont think there is a better RB in the world..
Link up with Mhik looking pretty tasty.
That was a beautiful backheel to Micky for Martial's goal.
Surely if he keeps this up he should be voted as our player of the year.
In absolute beast mode this last few weeks
His first touch always very good. How many times he took down all Scholes long ball like they were just short passes.
We have had players that when they get the ball, you feel safe that they will do the right pass or correct choice, we haven't got many of those players at the minute but Valencia is certainly one of them.
He fills me with confidence when he has the ball, it's nice to see the stench of lvg is off his shoulders now.
Jose has to take a lot of credit
He fills me with confidence when he has the ball, it's nice to see the stench of lvg is off his shoulders now.
Jose has to take a lot of credit
For quite a while, aye. His technical ability is actually very good, he's sort of hampered by the fact that his left foot is so terrible, and that his turning circle (like his body composition) is tank-like.
Back on Monster Truck form tonight. 
It's crazy to that at the age of 31 he drops back and develops into a world class wing back. He is the first name on the teamsheet and a rock of consistency at the moment.
He has been outstanding this season, our most improved player by some distance.
A lot of people have questioned his defensive capability in the past, quite rightly so, but he seems to have eliminated those defensive mistakes. Now we need a proper LB.
He went through about 2 season (perhaps LVG?) where he would bomb down the wing, stop, and pass backwards every.single.fecking.time.. Credit to Mourinho on this one, Valencia looks absolutely class. Best RB in the league for me.
Valencia and Mkhitaryan owned that right side.
He is just so good again. Quite unbelievable really.
How many times I admitted I was wrong about him already? Really useful and reliable. His on field intelligence is surprisingly high too.
To think so many people wanted a RB so badly this summer!
I've been a huge critic of Valencia for years. He didn't seem to have a clue what to do with the ball in the final third. But I have to say, lately he has been fantastic!
Brilliant this season and such a great servant and player he's been for us.
Forgotten how it feels to be dangerous down the right flank again.
Not aerial duel, ground terrestrial/ground duel.Like Antonio Valencia
It was just a jest, because their shirt names spelt out Antonio Valencia.
Ahh, my badIt was just a jest, because their shirt names spelt out Antonio Valencia.
I think if we had signed him this season as a RB he would be getting more plaudits elsewhere. Hes been brilliant. He still has that two issues of his crosses being drilled low and hard and having no left foot 
But what a player hes been for us.
But what a player hes been for us.
Most under rated player of all time?
Good footballer plays good football. Who would've thought it? He was getting undue criticism for a long time. Our team has always performed better with him in it.
he's really mastering the right back position!
Wouldn't take any right back in the world over him on current form to be honest. Not a single right back out there that can dominate the wing and still always be there as the fullback, while providing the consistent performances and always being there (and being a physical tank for us). Can match anyone for pace or power too. I remember some people laughed but even last season and before that at times, I said that any club in the world would take him even if just for a squad player position. Rare to have someone with his physical abilities being a very capable right back and being a constant threat going forward.
Never understood the criticism he got on here, he has been great ever since moving to RB and Mourinho has just developed his game as a RB more so.
Gets better with age. Pace, power, first touch, work ethic, fighting spirit. Almost the complete package.
Maybe he needs a day off. Was out of focus a couple times today but overall still a solid performance.
I posted the following in the Newbie Forum earlier in the season:
Not only is he firmly the first choice right back now, he is also probably one of the first name on the team sheet.
He is currently not just providing an outlet to ease the pressure on our team, he has also increased his productivity so much so that many of the good attacking moves the team makes started from his drive down the right channel. I think some people are too focused on the crosses he didn't hit well. Every game that he plays he creates 2-3 good chances with his crosses, and I think that is a very good return for a right back.
I'm quite a fan of Valencia, but I must say Valencia is exceeding even my own expectations.
Not only is he firmly the first choice right back now, he is also probably one of the first name on the team sheet.
He is currently not just providing an outlet to ease the pressure on our team, he has also increased his productivity so much so that many of the good attacking moves the team makes started from his drive down the right channel. I think some people are too focused on the crosses he didn't hit well. Every game that he plays he creates 2-3 good chances with his crosses, and I think that is a very good return for a right back.
The way he shielded the ball with his left foot before passing it to Martial for our third goal so that defender can't knick it out or tackle him without giving away a penalty was a brilliant move.
Pure class.
Pure class.
I know it's early days, but potential MUFC Player of the Season candidate?
He looks completely reborn under Mourinho - probably because of the amount of freedom he has. Under LVG he used to make runs up the wing, stop and then pass it back. He's been much more adventurous offensively this season, and defensively solid. I don't think we need to worry about getting a RB at this moment, and it's all thanks to this man.
He looks completely reborn under Mourinho - probably because of the amount of freedom he has. Under LVG he used to make runs up the wing, stop and then pass it back. He's been much more adventurous offensively this season, and defensively solid. I don't think we need to worry about getting a RB at this moment, and it's all thanks to this man.
3:02 and 3:32 Valencia - Mhk combos
will only get better
Is there any video for Rojo and Jones vs. Ham?
3:02 and 3:32 Valencia - Mhk combos
will only get better
EDIT: oh never mind mate you already posted it! Cheers!
In beast mode this season. Running the right side of the field alone at times
This is kind of sad to read. Luke Shaw started last season in beast mode, i think some of us got carried away about how good he actually is. But I still have high hopes for him as I have seen enough to know he is a good player. We probably just need to give him more time and see how the season pans out. Thankfully we have Blind to cover so there is no rush just now.
He's physically a beast and seems an ultimate professional, so despite being 31 I think we could get a good 3/4 more seasons out of him. I really hope so - he's such a likeable character and is nailing this role.
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