It's quite the opposite actually. He has very little talent, but you can't deny he adapted very well to his limitations to do other things effectively.
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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?
Saying its what he is best at doesn't mean he is good at it. Think he is OK at holding the ball in tight spaces but poor at doing anything with it e.g. passing, crossing or shooting
If you have seen compilations of his ajax days, you can see he could dribble past opposition players and shine on a less demanding league, with less pressing than the premier league. If you give him a ball on a training ground without pressure, he probably could do some flicks that would look good on a instagram reel or something. Also, you don't get to be a Brazil international without innate talent because theres hundred of thousands of kids competing for a couple of winger spots.
You can evidence his lack of football iq because he hasnt adapted to the prem in the sense that he always do the same thing over and over again, there's no variation to his game and is so predictable for our rivals. If he had a variety of different solutions he would be unpredictable but as soon as our rivals double mark him you now hes turning back and passing the ball back to our defence.
It's funny how perceptions can vary from one fan to another but i respectfully disagree with your appreciation
Pound for pound possibly the worst signing we’ve ever made. On viewing, I’d say he’s overpriced by a good 60m. Villa’s pair of Bailey and Diaby for example are miles better.
Ooh there are alot of Contenders for that award.
Of which our near record signing is right up there.
We will agree to disagree on this one, as our evaluation of Antony talent is completely different. I have seen some clips of his performances at Ajax and I still claim he's exactly the same player, just playing for a different team that doesn't give him so many chances to shine (as Ajax was averaging 60-65% of possession).
On the blooded part though, we see the same phenomenon but I believe you've drawn the wrong conclusions. What he does against fullbacks is a result of his lack of technique (no right foot ability), not enough pace to outrun a fullback but most of all, he's just not very good at kicking the ball - whether that is shooting or passing other than few yards back pass. Antony understands his limitations and that's why we don't see him making many difficult passes (this is especially evident in counter attacks when he always needs to slow down and turn his body position to make a pass, usually too late and that kills the attacks).
I think he's utterly limited player who actually adopted pretty well to his shortcomings. Also, and I've been saying this for almost a year now, I don't think it's reasonable to expect him to get significantly better at those aspects of the game he's not very good at. We got what we paid for. I'd be surprised if anyone talked about his "potential" as we now know exactly what he is, and what he isn't.
Man Utd 1:0 FC Copenhagen
He played.
Holy feck is he useless
He's very good at existing.
We should start with Garnacho and Rashford ..
He should be on the bench
He should be on the bench
Still think he'll be playing in Turkey by 2025.
When's the last time he had an actual good game? Genuinely can't think
Nottingham Forest away in April
Hahahaha
Offers us nothing only tracking back and sideways passing. Gives us absolutely zero creativity or linkup and only wants to come inside to try his top corner curler
I gambled on him as the one to turn it around and surprise everyone this season. Oh dear 
Just seems to get less confident to try and beat his man every single game.
We looked most dangerous with Rashford on the right and Garnacho on the left. Probably we should start with that for a bit.
Just seems to get less confident to try and beat his man every single game.
We looked most dangerous with Rashford on the right and Garnacho on the left. Probably we should start with that for a bit.
Absolutely shocking......
Better today. In the sense that a slightly runny shit is better than explosive diarrhea.
On the plus side it’s evident we have at least one position we can probably all agree we can improve on.
Move him on in the summer, not for what we hope we can get for him, but for what someone is willing to give us for him. Need to abandon this sunk cost fallacy that sees so many useless footballers hanging around, stinking out the place for the duration of their contracts.
I’m not convinced he’s any better than Dan James.
Move him on in the summer, not for what we hope we can get for him, but for what someone is willing to give us for him. Need to abandon this sunk cost fallacy that sees so many useless footballers hanging around, stinking out the place for the duration of their contracts.
I’m not convinced he’s any better than Dan James.
Done with him.
Hasn't done much since he's been here has he.
And we paid how much?
Honestly don't know what he does!
And we paid how much?
Honestly don't know what he does!
Maybe we will be lucky and the city game is the one in ten where he cuts onto his left and flies one into the corner 
Feck me that’s nasty. True and an apt comparison, though
He's better the very odd occasion he comes central. I don't mean cutting in to shoot. I meam properly central where he's linking with others. There he can actually get away from a man, twist and turn out of trouble.
Out wide he's dead and even worse he plays like he knows it.
Out wide he's dead and even worse he plays like he knows it.
I think I heard the commentary during the Sheffield match say he's scored one goal from his last 77 shots which, if true, is likely about 85-90 shots to a goal at the moment.Maybe we will be lucky and the city game is the one in ten where he cuts onto his left and flies one into the corner
Anyone know this for sure?
A full back's dream opponent.
He's our Nicolas Pepe.
He is regressing quicker than someone under hypnosis…..
I wonder if Amad will actually get a game when he's back from injury or ETH just sticks with Antony doing sweet feck all every match.
Not great again.
Dud
What’s even the point anymore?
He starts every single game. Produces absolutely nothing. Gets subbed of around the 60 minute mark. Starts the next game. Rinse and repeat until the end of time.
He’s a complete and utter waste of space and Erik’s refusal to see this, or admit it, is absolute insanity.
He starts every single game. Produces absolutely nothing. Gets subbed of around the 60 minute mark. Starts the next game. Rinse and repeat until the end of time.
He’s a complete and utter waste of space and Erik’s refusal to see this, or admit it, is absolute insanity.
This is the player that will get ETH sacked, he needs to give up on the player move him on and replace him, he should sell Sancho and Antony for £80m together, get £500k per week off the wages and then go get Takefusa Kubo and Domencio Beradi or Nico Williams we need a complete revamp, realistically right now I think Omari Forson or SHea Lacey would both better options.
False.
Maybe going too far, but anyone remember Kieran Richardson, who almost could have been something. Kinda frustrating to watch. But, compared to this guy..
I'm delighted Ten Hag's stuck by him for 18 months and started him every possible game he's fit/available and preferred him over every other RW option in the squad. It's really paid off with consistent perfromances from him...
...consistently medicore performances.
...consistently medicore performances.
Good tackler / presser
shite at attacking / carrying any threat
shite at attacking / carrying any threat
That’s being incredibly generous.