He is a player and maybe still not close to his ceiling. Credit to Ole for signing him.
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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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FFS in 2023 He will be 30.
Probably the best surprise this team has given us since that night in Paris. Wasn't expecting much from him tbh he looked very raw from what i had seen of him but if developed and coupled with that insane pace you just never know and definitely didn't expect him to be starting 3 of the first 4 games in the league scoring 3 goals on top not too bad at all. Hopefully we can try to stay grounded it crazy how the hype train sets off after even his first goal. But anyway he has been a rare bright point in a poor start so i wish all the best for the season ahead.
I absolutely love Patrice! Legend
Is it just me or he has the best first touch for us after Berbatov? Instant control.
I could never understand why posters were claiming he was a kick and rush player, he's got quite good close control, especially for the speed he reaches.
Him and AWB are the two main reasons to look forward to this season, hopefully they progress into world class players.
He's proving lot of fans wrong with his actions and quickly becoming one of the favorites at OT. He can shoot while cutting in without pausing which makes him deadly. Lot's of room to grow since he already nailed the basics.
[QUOTE="yumtum, post: 24699200, member: 43332"]I could never understand why posters were claiming he was a kick and rush player, he's got quite good close control, especially for the speed he reaches.
Him and AWB are the two main reasons to look forward to this season, hopefully they progress into world class players.[/QUOTE]
Because surprise surprise most people have no idea what they're talking about
Him and AWB are the two main reasons to look forward to this season, hopefully they progress into world class players.[/QUOTE]
Because surprise surprise most people have no idea what they're talking about
He is drawing lots of fouls. They will have to gang up on him. Hopefully freeing strikers higher up. But knowing this club he will be shoved to the right to accommodate rashford. I hope ojs will rotate rashford in for martial and james, but then again we dont have a right winger at all. It's gonna be a dilemma.
I think it's the fact 2 years ago he was sent back from Shrewsbury for not being good enough, the progress within that 2 years has been incredible, if he continues that trajectory he'll be a great player.
@Adam-Utd I agree, I think transfer season doesn't bring out the best in folks, when you're wanting Sancho, but get an unknown Championship player you're going to get some posters who are automatically negative.
I didnt think he'd prove people wrong this quickly, but his attitude was always top notch from what I could tell, and that's the one thing we needed most here.
Ole confirmed he's injured. Will miss tomorrow and probably the weekend.
I thought it was just tomorrow? Seemed to suggest it was minor. Where have you picked up he's out of the West Ham match?
Based on our bad luck over the years, I wouldn't be surprised if he missed the Arsenal match too. We just seem to be eternally cursed at the moment.
Daniel is one of those who gives hope to the future. Missed him yesterday and its very sad that he wont be playing on sunday. Will be a world class player with our club.
He's still in with a chance for Sunday, but most likely it would be off the bench.
West Ham 2:0 Man Utd
Was one of the very few positives for me today, he wasn't outstanding but he was good. He was direct and seemed like the only attacker who actually wanted us to score.
Worked hard as usual and almost got a goal near the end with a good run, always willing to take the game on. He wasn't great but overall he's exceeded even the most optimisitc of expectations.
Shows more about our management when we depend on a championship player to bail us out.
No pressure kid. Absolutely no pressure!
No pressure kid. Absolutely no pressure!
One of the few players who hasn’t gone into hiding on the pitch. Love his attitude, need more like him. I really hope he doesn’t follow the example of his peers in the team.
Our best player today, powerful, decisive runs, excellent press, and one or two brilliant bits in defence too when others were happy strolling round the pitch
He was decent today but again one who should be a backup or rotational player.
He should be coming in to the team slowly this year but right now he's our best player and undroppable. He could end up as our striker next match.
He's a premier league player, would you call Vardy a championship player? Riyad Mahrez?
I know you're trying to emphasise how bad we are at the moment, and we are, but to shit on a player for coming from the championship when he's been one of our best players so far isnt the way to go about it.
Looking very good considering our shite circumstances. Long may it continue. For all Ole's shortcomings, he got all 3 signings right.
He only has 4 games in epl and hows Vardy /Mahrez comparison valid here
because Vardy /Mahrez have played in the championship & have gone on to do well in the pl?He only has 4 games in epl and hows Vardy /Mahrez comparison valid here
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At what point do we consider a player playing in the premier league a premier league player?He only has 4 games in epl and hows Vardy /Mahrez comparison valid here
He is raw and young with a lot of potential he should of been bought as a squad player to help his development but no we are so bad we have to rely on him every game.
Think he will make it here but he shouldn’t have the pressure of coming from the Championship and being expected to score or assist every game
Think he will make it here but he shouldn’t have the pressure of coming from the Championship and being expected to score or assist every game
Exactly- they have a PL medal with them as well. Comparison makes zero sense.
He has proved nothing since we signed him. Give him an year and see the championship gamble has worked out. Theoretically, yes he is a premier league player but that means nothing in the grand scheme of things.
Reminds me under Moyes when januzaj came into the team and it seemed like everything was upto him to carry our attack
He's so exciting to watch. He's gonna get into that zone where he's double marked
Which is fine as long as we have players around him to then make use of the free space...
Which is the issue
He's so exciting to watch. He's gonna get into that zone where he's double marked
Which is fine as long as we have players around him to then make use of the free space...
Which is the issue
Yes all of his signings look like good ones so far and he has cleared out more dead wood than the last 3 manager combined. Problem is loads more signings was needed this summer and plenty dead wood is still left at the club.
Maintain that the boy's an old-school striker who's playing as a winger because the game has changed. He's like Michael Owen.
He has proved that he has a better attitude than the majority of our squad, his ability to improve his game (last year it was doubtful he'd be food enough for Swansea) and his courage - compare that to the likes of Lingard, Rashford et al who haven't really improved that much since they broke through.
I guess we'll see if the staff can help him improve, as this club hasn't been able to improve a single player the last 7 years, but I'll respect your opinion and leave you to it.
Thanks for the discussion.
He actually looked quite good in the striker role for the limited time he had.
With Rashford out and our lack of natural wide players, maybe he and Greenwood/Martial could play as a wide striker duo in a 442 diamond.
Thank god he wasn't injured anyway!
With Rashford out and our lack of natural wide players, maybe he and Greenwood/Martial could play as a wide striker duo in a 442 diamond.
Thank god he wasn't injured anyway!
Wee fella was one of the few players that weren't rubbish on Sunday. He's one of the few bright spots so far this season. Hopefully he'll continue to develop further.
Haha that was amazing. He actually gave their CBs something to think about for the first time all game.
I think he has already improved from the first game of the season where he was a bit lucky with the goal.
He s learning to use his pace better
He s learning to use his pace better
He’s hard to dislike. A bright beacon of light inside a very dark tunnel. A bit like that scene where Frodo is fighting Shelob and uses the light of Eärendil.
People do have to stop calling him a Championship player. He really isn't.
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