Love this video. All I see is two players who want it more than anyone else on the field, that's the spark we've been missing for so many years.
Antony - Official Manchester United Player
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He's not slow, I'm not sure where you've got that from. He's also a very good ball carrier and always looks to progress the play with the ball at his feet. I think where he'll struggle is that hia play isn't as 'refined' as videos suggest.
I imagine we'll see a lot of stray passes/layoffs and mishit shots in his first season. Thankfully though, he seems to have the intensity in his play to make things happen, unlike our other forwards.
What? That's crazy. I'd have thought he's more likely than Antony.
Isn't the issue with Kluivert that he hasn't played enough for Roma?
He's been on loan though and was a regular for Nice last season.
I think it's about International Appearances. Antony has become a fixture of the current Brazil side whereas Kluivert has only had 2 full caps since 2017.
- The player must have participated in at least 75% of his home country’s senior competitive international matches where he was available for selection during the two years preceding the date of the application
Yeah, but Ornstein mentioned a lack of recent performances for Roma meant he doesn't fit the FA's criteria. And Ornstein is never wrong.
Is that the only way they qualify? Send crazy. Surely some of the other PL signings haven't featured much for their national teams.
He's been on loan for 2 years though. Seems short sighted.
Absurd, how is this country turning down those taxes. How can someone, on that salary, with a guaranteed contract with a reputable employer refused a work permit? The worlds gone mad.
It's for entertainment. Just look at how many times it's been replayed and clipped. Showboating is not usually the most effective way of doing it, but it's fun to watch.
I'm sure he'll be bringing it out at OT at some stage.
Look say what you want about the player, I will accept that you have probably watched more than most of us as I have no reason to doubt you.
You can't tell everything from compilation videos but one point you are absolutely wrong on is calling him slow. He is rapid and you can tell that from watching someone sprint 3 times let alone 50 odd times.
You calling him slow undermines the rest of your points for me slightly. It is like you saying "the world is round, it is hotter in the summer and the sky is bright purple" one is so observably untrue that it undermines other statements that may very well be true.
Well the entire referendum contributing to rules like that being made seems shortsighted, so not surprised. But anyway, doubt Antony will have the same issues as their situations aren't remotely similar.
Thank you
It's insane isn't it. Yet I bet you'll see people gain entry with "less to give back" (hate phrasing it like that but you know what I mean) which I thought was the whole spirit of the visa situation. Not saying I agree or disagree with any of this or our policy, but it seems a bit backwards. I mean, they'll see the guy working every week on TV
I'm not arguing, I just think it's crazy. I mean, Malacia has only played 5 times for Netherlands Vs Kluiverts 2. Seems such a flawed way of deciding for a footballer. Injuries, increased competition in certain positions etc will all contribute. Are they so stringent with non-football immigrants? How do they decide for them? Amount of sick leave over 2 years?
Haha you explained what I was trying to say in a far more articulate way
A busted flush for £80M?
At the rate the Caf narrative is going, Antony can barely chew gum and walk at the same time same time. I am surprised ETH cant see all that despite having spent 2 seasons training and playing him.
God knows. The Matchday thread disease has now consumed the rest of the Caf.
The most hyped this forum was for Antony was when it looked like we wouldn’t sign him and he played well in that Ajax game a few weeks back.
It’s fecking strange
Antony is a good dribbler but not a great one, he can't dribble anywhere as good as Saint-Maximin for example. @Yagami is right in saying he's more of a link-up player like Sancho but I think he's a bit quicker and more dynamic than him. He's not as good a passer which is maybe because he's slightly riskier in his passes.
So, yes people expecting a player who will just own the right wing will be disappointed. He'll need help, especially from Dalot and Bruno.
So, yes people expecting a player who will just own the right wing will be disappointed. He'll need help, especially from Dalot and Bruno.
I find him a bit boring, he just looks a budget Neymar.
Just joking, crazy fee but I am looking forward seeing him dribble on the right.
Just joking, crazy fee but I am looking forward seeing him dribble on the right.
Which winger doesn’t need help from the fullbacks?
Antony was successful in a Ten Hag team, if he replicates what he did at Ajax here then he will be fine.
Dribble? He is poor man’s Saint Maximin and he can’t do anything without the help of Dalot and Bruno.
Don’t get your hopes up.
Well I for one am just glad Elanga won't be starting week in, week out now.
We need to sign Dan Burn to get the best out of him
Some wingers need more help than others and Antony falls into that category.
I think he will be fine too and I'm excited to see a natural winger on the right again.
Does it not make a difference that Malacia is an EU National?
Isn't Kluivert?
So you are saying we bought the wrong player? Shit
yes, sorry i wasnt aware of the issue with Kluivert before i posted.
Antony is a poorman's Dan James?
I watched the below video @Raees posted and at 1min27s it has Antony at 7.55 dribbles per 90. Not sure how that data source compares to yours though, but it matches Antony pretty favourably against some of the best dribblers/wide players in the game (currently). See below.
Exactly this. This is a 3rd addition which he criticizes with some honestly bizarre arguments.
Only if they're press resistant.
He must have loved Fellaini and Matic. It was like watching them swat flies when they had the ball.
Yes, now we must come with Casemiro who isn't press resistant and he's weak as hell.
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