Gives 110% all the time and that cannot be faulted. He is a beast on the defensive end. But to be white-textingly honest I thought he was infuriatingly shite in the attacking transition and final third. Needs to be called 7oclock Tony for the amount he fakes to dribble out, confronts the fullback and then turns and plays the ball backwards.
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Season Average Rating
- Appearances
- 43
- Clean sheets
- 19
- Goals
- 1
- Assists
- 6
- Yellow cards
- 7
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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 is third on my list. I think Ibra and Herrera have had more positive impact in our season.
On a separate note, what I don't understand is people saying we need to sign this RWB and that (mostly talk of Semedo) when Valencia is playing so well and is showing no signs of slowing.
When his performances start to decline then we can maybe start the talk of replacing him. He seems to take such good care of himself that I can see him playing at the same level for another 2-3 years if steers clear of injuries.
If Darmian does return to Italy in the summer in search of more first team football then we might need to sign or promote a backup. But no need to blow 30m on a replacement just yet.
Wow.. That was world class. He was like 2 players in 1. He took on everyone. Just pure raw pace and power. He ran and ran and closed down everything. Even while attacking, he was taking on 2 or 3 players. He was was also very vocal.
I actually have never seen him like this. Pure beast mode. I think this match has unleashed Valencia. Don't think we need to worry about our right flank anymore.
I actually have never seen him like this. Pure beast mode. I think this match has unleashed Valencia. Don't think we need to worry about our right flank anymore.
He's getting my vote for player of the year. Most consistent player for me.
He was Awesome last night,it was like nothing shall go past me,him and Rojo were terrific,reminded me of a Roy Keane performance.Very impressive,Pogba could learn a lot from him right now.He just keeps his head down and works hard.My Favourite Utd player at the moment.
Like the many previous posts, Beast Mode
.He was berserk, played with heart and fire, never seen him play like that before.
Impressive performances by him and Rojo.
Captain-like performances from Valencia.
Can Mourinho nominate him as captain now instead of Smalling? Luv to see that.
#Valenciaforcaptain
The play where he out-muscled Hazard was brilliant.
Incredible season, in all honesty. Thought he was way past it.
Incredible season, in all honesty. Thought he was way past it.
He was our best player by far, absolutely immense. Warrior.
yeah play the right flanker as a striker next to Ibra
I hope he gets player of the year over Ibra, it really feels like he's earned it.
What a player he has become....seems to be getting better with age.
That would be a travesty.
Valencia has been one of our better players this season but let's not get ahead of ourselves. I would say Ibra has been the best and then there's a large margain between him and Valencia/Rojo IMO.
I want luke shaw to be as good as him , we are only on half of our power with no attacking left back
Ibra has Stale moments during the season, AV had none
Was going to say the same. Not the same quality on the ball but yeah everything else was a throwback to Keane. I sometimes wonder if he's a bit wasted at fullback. That kind of performance in centre mid would be very welcome.
Ibra didn't score for about 2 months and has missed lots of chances.
I think Valencia has had the better season (those 2 are my 2 favourite players)
Tony is a typical Mourinho player...pace, power, work rate
Big contender of POTY award. What a year he has had
Big contender of POTY award. What a year he has had
Doesn't he often play in midfield for Ecuador?
I remember he played CM on game last season for us(or the season before? one of the Van Gaal seasons....), and it was one of his best games of the season.
I think he does but I can't say I've ever watched him do so. It's probably too late for another positional switch but his pace, strength, aggression, first touch and consistent passing would be nice in there.
Off my seat when he clattered Kanté. About bloody time somebody did.
Van Gaal's first season I believe. Played CM against Everton(?) and was fantastic.
Man Utd 1:0 Rostov
Only player worth mentioning from our team in this first half. Not so many defensive duties is allowing him to be much more involved in offense.
Put in some good balls and no one has been in the box.
80% of the time only Mikhi and Mata are there...
We need to get Fellaini up front to get on the end of them.
Best player for me this half.
Pretty much a right winger tonight. Has had the whole right side for himself. Really want him to try his trademark low hard crosses in the second half though since the high crosses are not working at all so far.
How good is this guy's first touch?
He brings down the ball so well 9/10 times, he's the perfect guy to hit long passes to, no one comes close to how he controls long hard hit passes.
It's definitely one of his strong points that people rarely notice or talk about.
He brings down the ball so well 9/10 times, he's the perfect guy to hit long passes to, no one comes close to how he controls long hard hit passes.
It's definitely one of his strong points that people rarely notice or talk about.
Definitely. Mata close 2ND.
It's flawless.
He's a top utility player in my opinion, anywhere on that right-side and he'll turn up and make a difference.
Big games, small games, no difference to Tony V.
Big games, small games, no difference to Tony V.
Our best player in the first half, slung in a couple of peaches and owned his flank.
Could have had a couple of assists as well had Ibra been clinical.
Motm for me. Only player who was consistently good throughout the game
Two words ... fecking massive! 
throughout the season*
He's bionic. That thingy on his wrist must be to protect the opposition players.
He's the Predator (Yautja) from the movies and that's his wrist computer, only newer version.
After Zlatan, he is our player of the season so far. Absolutely love the new player he has become.
He work rate, consistency, commitment, speed and strength are a joy to watch.
Would be happy if he were made club captain next year, with DDG as Vice Captain.
He work rate, consistency, commitment, speed and strength are a joy to watch.
Would be happy if he were made club captain next year, with DDG as Vice Captain.
His first touch is always fantastic (maybe 99% of the time). Its just brilliant whether he kills it dead on the run, or manages to get it ahead of him to run onto.
Dominates the entire length of the right hand side of the football pitch and rarely makes a wrong decision. An absolute workhorse with his runs, faultless with his first touch, measured in his short and occasional long passes down the wing, does his job with utmost ease, simplicity and clarity. We badly need to buy someone of his mould and efficiency to partner Herrera and Pogba in our midfield.
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