Yeah bench option. The main reason to play him is he *actually plays on the wing* when told to. But surely, surely, we can find someone else who could do this?
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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.
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Looking forward to seeing more of him. Hopefully comes on leaps and bounds. Seems like he might have the right attitude to do so.
I think with the options we got, he is probably the best option
Other options:
Greenwood: ST really - having to play RW to learn his trade but is similar to Rashy on the other wing where they like to cut in and get involved rather than "wing play"
Lingard: Tried last year and was a struggle in the RW.. No pace or skill
Perreira: Can do a job but again wants to be involved with the build up and has no real pace
Mata: Again, wants to be involved with the build up, not strong enough to go down the wing.
Seems to have a good attitude and a genuine excitement in being at the club, which is nice to see. Wasn’t great on Monday but I think a lot can be out down to extreme adrenaline and eagerness to try hard - I’d bet the experience was a blur and rollercoaster of emotion.
There’ll be a question mark over him for a while and there’s no guarantees but we have to be patient with him and really, it’ll be a few months before we have any idea. Ideally he’d be mostly sub appearances against tiring defences but looks like it’s going to be a a steep learning curve for him.
There’ll be a question mark over him for a while and there’s no guarantees but we have to be patient with him and really, it’ll be a few months before we have any idea. Ideally he’d be mostly sub appearances against tiring defences but looks like it’s going to be a a steep learning curve for him.
Bring him on against a tired Joel Ward on Saturday, he will cause chaos.
The following is only based off the game vs wolves but I don't think he should be starting against teams who are going to defend with 10-11 behind the ball. His play in tight spaces, in the triangles on the right and when receiving the ball with his back to goal isn't good enough (yet)
Yes he is an asset in recover on defense but this isn't work to the strength of his attacking game and if we continue to start him against such teams it's going to start to heap pressure on him (a bit unnecessarily)
It reminds me of fellaini, the games we chose to start him in on his arrival we're strange, high pressing teams that wouldn't give him anytime on the ball
Give these guys a chance and slot them in against teams who's style isn't so detrimental to the players abilities
As you say sub appearances against the tiring defences or starts against more open teams would let him gain confidence and settle much better on my opnion
Man Utd 1:2 Crystal Palace
Good for him, lovely goal and just what he needed after that bullshit yellow.
I have no other comment to make on today's debacle.
I have no other comment to make on today's debacle.
Bit frustrating overall but well taken goal.
I waited a bit to celebrate beacuse i thought he missed. Nice finish.
Our best player today by a long long margin. Great game. Amazing goal. Yeah he has his limits considering his young age but I can't fault him. Love him already as a character.
Delighted he scored because his game was as expected today against a packed defence. Still thought despite being frustrating he was one of our better players today. Brilliant finish
looks much better on the left, and I guess he'll get a chance on the left now that Martial's injured
cracking finish
cracking finish
He got crucified by some on here after the Wolves game, ridiculous, he’s a young talented lad who’s started well at United.
Nice goal. Thought he was a bit weak in the 1st half. Kept ducking away from challenges. A lot braver in the 2nd half and went at them.
Nice goal, great workrate, not good enough.
Looked a lot better on the left, typical of us to sign another left winger really.
Still too inconsistent to be relied upon and it'll cost us.
He looked more dangerous on the left.
Cant believe he got booked for getting kicked. Similar to Bale in that.
Cant believe he got booked for getting kicked. Similar to Bale in that.
Needs to keep this up and keep improving. Pleased with his progress thus far.
I like him, good squad option. Not a good starting option. But he'll grow into that role I think.
2 goals in 3 games, is a great start and return. 2/2 bookings for diving is not. Defenders will soon have him bent over a barrel - they can rough him up at will and just gesture at the referee like the proven diver is making a meal of it. Hopefully he's got a thick skin - he seems to, in fairness.
2 goals in 3 games, is a great start and return. 2/2 bookings for diving is not. Defenders will soon have him bent over a barrel - they can rough him up at will and just gesture at the referee like the proven diver is making a meal of it. Hopefully he's got a thick skin - he seems to, in fairness.
I would rather play him on left with Rashford and Martial upfront if its unchangeable decision to play Pogba in the holding role.
Did ok generally, took the goal well. Main thing that irked me was celebrating the goal, with time running out it’s get the ball back, kick off, and go in search of the winner.
James needs to show more bravery. The most frustrating thing about a player is when you know they've got ability but they're too scared to show it. For a player of his talent his first half was a complete embarrassment. The amount of times he just stuck to the touchline and made himself a wall for a 1-2 was shocking.
I recognise its a big step up for him, he's probably petrified of making mistakes, but if you don't have the courage to take risks you won't make it a United. When you see that goal he scored in the second half you think, how is it you're not constantly running in behind and stretching play? How is it you're playing in a way that takes your best asset, your speed, totally out of the game by coming towards the ball instead of giving players an option over the top? That's not good enough for Man Utd.
You can't come to Man Utd and hide.
I genuinely love the kid and want him to do well. However, someone has got to get in his ear and let him know: Playing like a crab until our backs are against the wall is not enough.
I recognise its a big step up for him, he's probably petrified of making mistakes, but if you don't have the courage to take risks you won't make it a United. When you see that goal he scored in the second half you think, how is it you're not constantly running in behind and stretching play? How is it you're playing in a way that takes your best asset, your speed, totally out of the game by coming towards the ball instead of giving players an option over the top? That's not good enough for Man Utd.
You can't come to Man Utd and hide.
I genuinely love the kid and want him to do well. However, someone has got to get in his ear and let him know: Playing like a crab until our backs are against the wall is not enough.
Young lad played well.
Its a shame that his celebration is being criticized. He should not be in this position where he scores a goal but can't celebrate because we are drawing the game against a bottom team.
He's probably only ever gonna be a squad player unless he learns a few tricks to vary up his game but he's a threat when he runs at you and with his pace he's gonna get hacked down so many times.
Glad he scored and it was a great finish too. The lad done good.
Glad he scored and it was a great finish too. The lad done good.
Looks like we've signed another left winger...
He thought he was still playing for Swansea with that celebration
Very nimble but also feeble. I'm impressed with him though. Great attitude and the way he finished his goal today tells me alot about him. Not many player look up and just pass it into the corner of the net under such pressure. It was the best thing I saw today for us.
Yeah. He should be on the bench next week, if only because of that. Positive start in terms of goals, but he’d do well to be reminded of what it takes to be a top player at a successful club.
I thought that too. Reminded me of when Giroud went mental over an equaliser instead of getting on with it.
It was a bit of a 'look at me' celebration too. Bit cringey. Don't wanna be harsh on the lad, as he was the only player who actually put the ball in the net today (and with some finesse!) but just throw some fists at the crowd and crack on.
"Successful".
Can't get over that yellow card. Just can't. There's no excuse. Absolutely none.
Criticizing the celebration. Get a life. There's many other things that matter more than that.
Criticizing the celebration. Get a life. There's many other things that matter more than that.
This kid was our best player today. Yeah he got carried away with the celebration but I'm very glad for him.
New rule for United players:
"Thou shalt not celebrate when you score"
"Thou shalt not celebrate when you score"
Exactly. Running down the clock celebrating equalisers in games you should win is going to cost you points and stop you being successful. As a team, you aren’t out there to score nice goals and drop points, you celebrate winning.
Good knack of scoring goals.
Bad that he’s picked up 2 yellows for simulation when it’s been clear as day that contact was made on him. Cracking finish today as well and he seemed way better on the left than on the right.
So we're benching players for scoring goals now?
He will have to start next week if Martial is out injured.
FFS we have no squad depth.
FFS we have no squad depth.
His celebration did not even lose us material amount of time, it was before 90:00 and the red added 5 minutes so it was probably factored in.
I like him. Lots of pace, lots of energy, decent technique. There’s tools there to work with.
I like him. Lots of pace, lots of energy, decent technique. There’s tools there to work with.
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