You think Americans aren’t nationalistic enough to want to support a good American player? Really?
Christian Pulisic | Chelsea player
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik and Imran hold a long overdue conversation about United's awful league form with 1 win in 7. They discuss a disappointing draw at Bournemouth, a not so disappointing draw against Liverpool and a crushing defeat at Chelsea - Is time nearly over for Erik Ten Hag?
Then in a special second half of the pod, Nik welcomes Natalie ( https://twitter.com/natalie_17) to discuss the fortunes of Manchester United Women as they booked a place in the FA Cup Final after a historic first ever win vs. Chelsea.
Tbh it gives me hope that we can now target their other right winger, England's hottest prospect.
Lozano and saint maximin ( raw potential that will frustrate fans though) and maybe neres are the only ones I would want from that list.
Haha yeah...Never buy German is the new Man Utd motto. Nothing from Dortmund and Bayern really panned out.
You know the thing about Pulišić you know, is that he, you know, says "you know" a lot.
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Absolutely terrible tonight against Bremen. Needs to improve massively if he wants to succeed at Chelsea. It's not only today either, he hasn't been any good for quite some time now.
Was thinking the same watching this match. Though to be fair everyone's been shite
I have never seen anything that tells me he will be a top player.
Agreed, but he has been consistently poor for about 1,5 years now. I'm sure Dortmund is more than happy with the amount of money they got for him.
They most be wondering how Lucky they are
He's a United fan, was open to a move, Dortmund were open to a sale, and we all know Ed has a raging stiffy for a new commercial signing.
If he was good enough, I've no doubt he'd be coming here. I can only think we took a look and didn't see what the fuss was about.
If he was good enough, I've no doubt he'd be coming here. I can only think we took a look and didn't see what the fuss was about.
Can't imagine Chelsea fans will be impressed by his showing tonight
He has looked gash every time I have watched him play.
Seems like a bit of a myth similar to Douglas Costa and Coman.
Seems like a bit of a myth similar to Douglas Costa and Coman.
I really do not get why we didn't sign Christian Pulisic, we could of easily beaten Chelsea to his signature as well. Our need for a Right Winger is still to be properly fulfilled and it looks like Jadon Sancho is staying at Dortmund for another year.
Even if we are committed to signing Sancho and will probably try again next year, Pulisic would of still fitted into this side nicely. Sancho is just as capable of playing as a Left Winger as is Pulisic and with Romelu Lukaku looking likely to leave it would present to us the opportunity of moving Anthony Martial back to the role of a Striker. Both Marcus Rashford and Martial were arguably in their best form when they were competing for the Left Wing role and this situation could of been emulated for the Striker position within the Starting Team.
As for the commercial side, I was listening to the "Transfer Window" Podcast and it was mentioned that the signing of Pulisic could potentially secure the American market for Chelsea should he perform well. Given our stronghold in America, this signing would of made economic sense as well. The player is also a Manchester United fan which we of course need more of within the dressing room and is known to have a great attitude, something our manager is known to admire.
Even if we are committed to signing Sancho and will probably try again next year, Pulisic would of still fitted into this side nicely. Sancho is just as capable of playing as a Left Winger as is Pulisic and with Romelu Lukaku looking likely to leave it would present to us the opportunity of moving Anthony Martial back to the role of a Striker. Both Marcus Rashford and Martial were arguably in their best form when they were competing for the Left Wing role and this situation could of been emulated for the Striker position within the Starting Team.
As for the commercial side, I was listening to the "Transfer Window" Podcast and it was mentioned that the signing of Pulisic could potentially secure the American market for Chelsea should he perform well. Given our stronghold in America, this signing would of made economic sense as well. The player is also a Manchester United fan which we of course need more of within the dressing room and is known to have a great attitude, something our manager is known to admire.
Because in all honesty Pulisic just isn't that good and the hype that came with him when he first broke through was never justified. I've no doubts he'll go on to be a good player but I very much doubt he'll ever be a top one. His G+A stats are pretty poor for a winger, he would've been an expensive mistake IMO. Sancho was obviously the one to go for, you don't go for the player who loses his position, you go for the one who won the position out of the two. Regarding your point about Martial, I doubt he'll ever start as striker for us again, that spot completely belongs to Rashford.
I think it's time we stopped signing players for their commercial value and whatnot, sure he'd have made us a bit more popular in America but that's probably the most he could actually bring to the table.
I think it's time we stopped signing players for their commercial value and whatnot, sure he'd have made us a bit more popular in America but that's probably the most he could actually bring to the table.
He ran the show last night, granted it was against T&T. By far the most skillful player on the pitch, no one was half as close in ability and intelligence.
I think he'll do alright with Chelsea but highly unlikely to develop to a top tier world class type. But he'd be an obvious improvement on what United toss out at RW of recent times.
I think he'll do alright with Chelsea but highly unlikely to develop to a top tier world class type. But he'd be an obvious improvement on what United toss out at RW of recent times.
Most likely the new Pedro. Used properly, he can perform on top level.
I don't personally think he was worth £60m (in the last year of his contract). Time will tell.
Chelsea have a squad full of 'alriight players' which is why we're just an alright team these days. Adding another one is not going to close the big gap between us and City. We're just going to become another Arsenal the way we've been going in the transfer market in recent years. The quality signings have been far outweighed by the average and downright terrible ones.
Seeing how our transfer season is currently shaking out, I would have loved for us to sign Pulisic. Just wasn't in the cards with our managerial situation at the time. @AltiUn While I agree Sancho is the more exciting prospect, niggling injuries and running down his contract played a part as well too for why Sancho was favored to Pulisic. Pulisic would have been an immediate improvement for us and while definitely not cheap, I wouldn't classify him as super expensive at £57 million (especially for his age).
How do you figure that one?
They're an "adult version of Disneyland" apparently. How could any American resist?
He didn't cost £60m.
Wondering how his reception will be at Old Trafford.
Why?
A standing ovation after he scores a prefect hat trick, I would imagine.
Where does Lampard play him? Left wing or right wing?
Maybe because he is/was a United fan. Also commercially he would have been a huge success because of being American and all. Would have gone pretty well with our idiotic board which only cares about that aspect.
From the Chelsea fans? Why would United fans give him positive or negative reception? It would be like asking what Jorginho’s reception will be like at OT.
Half of the match going fans will have no clue who he is.
He s a famous United fan making his first start at Old Trafford, despite playing for Chelsea. Thought the crowd cheered him on at first
What?
Did he get fantasy points for his involvement in our third goal?
Who cares if he is a fan 
He is hardly famous.
Left wing, he had a nice moment where he turned and left Wan Bissaka in the dust. I fully expected AWB to recover and make a tackle but Pulisic was rapid. Other than that, if you swapped shirts I don't think most people would notice a difference between him and Dan James.
He will be bringing out his own aftershave soon - 'Totally Pulisic'
Thankfully that was up in their half. I don't think I remembered a time in the game where he had the ball in our half.
Quiet really, got tackled straight from the kick off after the 2nd goal, United scored their 3rd and Chelsea were out of the game. Baptism of fire for him.