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Mike played well today, did a tough job well. Glad to see him coming back to his old self.
Seriously man I wanted to break something at that moment. You could see that his teammates weren't thrilled eitherThere was one moment towards the end of the game when the ball came towards him and he just panicked and smashed it forward even though no opponent is even close to him, at that point I really don't know what else to say
So did I man, both me and my brother just hold our heads, I really did not understand what was on his mind at that timeSeriously man I wanted to break something at that moment. You could see that his teammates weren't thrilled either
He's not a very clever footballer..Always has been his main issue.So did I man, both me and my brother just hold our heads, I really did not understand what was on his mind at that time
That pissed me off as well. He brings certain things to the table, and I really do think he played very well during most of LVG's reign, but his lack of composure on the ball can be really frustrating.Seriously man I wanted to break something at that moment. You could see that his teammates weren't thrilled either
Will be keeping a keen eye on Ivory Coast - Morocco tomorrow, if they loose that one Bailly is coming back homeHurry back Bailly!
Overally he did ok, can point out one or two mistakes but nothing major. It was just very frustrating to watch him be on the ball. You'd think for a pro of his level he must know what to do with the ball other than clearing it out of play with about zero pressure.Missed the game today but reading some ratings from various sites and the consensus seems to be that Smaling was atrocious or he done ok
The hate continues. Same ol storyHe was at fault for the Stoke goal today. Went in for an unneccessary heading challenge with Crouch way up the pitch and didn't track back quick enough for the big counter that followed.
He had one good moment that I remember, when he dived infront of a shot and blocked it... thats it. There was a moment where he literally headed the ball into Arnautovic's path and Stoke nearly scored. He's a mess at the back.
The sooner Rojo comes back into the side, the better.
Speaking of mistake, Jones made much worser ones against the dipper and Arsenal. I don't think that one awful clearance should be looked into that much. Ferdinand used to make a lot of long ball to nowhere in every game. If one or two awkward passes enough to make him out of the team, United would need another 100% turnover of players.Overally he did ok, can point out one or two mistakes but nothing major. It was just very frustrating to watch him be on the ball. You'd think for a pro of his level he must know what to do with the ball other than clearing it out of play with about zero pressure.
He just looks so disturbingly nervous when he's on the ball. Takes forever to make his decision and his passing mechanics are so poor. I know everyone says defenders needs to be able to defend first and foremost but there is something to be said about staying calm in situations where you get the ball as a CB. Every single instance he got the ball today he wanted to hoof it. Unacceptable.His poor distribution kills us at times. He's just so poor on the ball. Never looks assured in possession.
Hating on Smalling is easy. Because he is not a United starting CB. He is too erratic and lacks composure on the ball. Think he is a pretty good defender but should not start over Bailly, Jones or Rojo at this juncture. That is why come summer he will be at risk because Mou will probably bring in a CB as rumoured.The hate continues. Same ol story
I doubt Smalling will be sold. Mourinho values experience, and he likes physical tall defenders. Smalling is 6'4. The worst that will happen to Smalling is he'll slip down the pecking order but IMO he's not going anywhereHating on Smalling is easy. Because he is not a United starting CB. He is too erratic and lacks composure on the ball. Think he is a pretty good defender but should not start over Bailly, Jones or Rojo at this juncture. That is why come summer he will be at risk because Mou will probably bring in a CB as rumoured.
Share same view except pure height (physicality yes). Smalling is one of the better if we need a man marking CB similar to today. Smalling is also one of the better box defender. If manage game time well, he is useful which is hard to replace. Only problem is his inability on ball in game we need solid rhythm and attack the other team.I doubt Smalling will be sold. Mourinho values experience, and he likes physical tall defenders. Smalling is 6'4. The worst that will happen to Smalling is he'll slip down the pecking order but IMO he's not going anywhere
I agree.Some of the comments here are a way over the top. He's no world beater but certainly not as bad as is being made out.
Football fans love a scapegoat.
Don't really see how you can blame him for the goal or say he was too slow to get back, he was in a good position to cut out the cross if it didn't hit Mata.He was at fault for the Stoke goal today. Went in for an unneccessary heading challenge with Crouch way up the pitch and didn't track back quick enough for the big counter that followed.
He had one good moment that I remember, when he dived infront of a shot and blocked it... thats it. There was a moment where he literally headed the ball into Arnautovic's path and Stoke nearly scored. He's a mess at the back.
The sooner Rojo comes back into the side, the better.
He actually didn't. No composure or good distribution at all. Whenever a ball comes towards him, he panics and trashes the ball away. He will be 4th choiceMike played well today, did a tough job well. Glad to see him coming back to his old self.
The fact that Jones made a worse mistake in a totally different game has nothing to do with what Smalling did in yesterday game. Ferdinand hoofed the ball from times to times especially in his last years but we all know he was one of the best ball playing defender around.Speaking of mistake, Jones made much worser ones against the dipper and Arsenal. I don't think that one awful clearance should be looked into that much. Ferdinand used to make a lot of long ball to nowhere in every game. If one or two awkward passes enough to make him out of the team, United would need another 100% turnover of players.
He is a good defender.He just looks so disturbingly nervous when he's on the ball. Takes forever to make his decision and his passing mechanics are so poor. I know everyone says defenders needs to be able to defend first and foremost but there is something to be said about staying calm in situations where you get the ball as a CB. Every single instance he got the ball today he wanted to hoof it. Unacceptable.
Its very frustrating at time, sometime in the 2nd half a ball came into the box with no Stoke player with in 20 yards off him and surround by United players he just felt the need to kick it away as far as he could.His poor distribution kills us at times. He's just so poor on the ball. Never looks assured in possession.