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Not good but still made vital contribution.
+1. He was trying to be too clever and trying to take the ball off him instead of just completely taking man ball everything.Should have absolutely taken out their left back AWB-style at the end though.
In a better circumstance he would have been rested as he was the one with the toughest international outings with Wales on the brink of qualification to the Euros.When he came to life for that 10 minute spell we had he was electric.
While James may be better on the left (not something I necessarily agree with) he's not so good on the left that it's worth moving Rashford from his preferred positionHe's decent to good on the right but an absolute star when played on the left wing. Ole has some puzzles to solve in attack, it might be worth trying Martial as a false 9 and try Rashford as the right forward with James cutting in from the left.
Not great but still got 2 assistsNot great yesterday but love his attitude. Always looking to create an opening, not afraid to take on the defender, good turn of speed and our best crosser.
That's why I've said before it's a massive shame he isn't left-footed. If he was that would have completed our attack.He's decent to good on the right but an absolute star when played on the left wing. Ole has some puzzles to solve in attack, it might be worth trying Martial as a false 9 and try Rashford as the right forward with James cutting in from the left.
Completely agree. Especially when he is on the right. Then he can take his man wide (like he did on Williams goal yesterday) and get a cross in. And even if he does get tackled going wide, the ball just goes out for a throw or corner in most cases, unlike if you cut in and tackle takes the ball back up field to launch a possible counter...Needs to dribble his man more, a lot more. He only averages about 1 dribble a game. It was a poor showing from him but he was a lot better near the end. His pass to Rashford for the last goal was composed in that he waited to find the best option.
Yeah tbh I like James more on the right. Rashford on the left is potentially our best player though, so long as the right players are around him.While James may be better on the left (not something I necessarily agree with) he's not so good on the left that it's worth moving Rashford from his preferred position
We should get Ryan Fraser on a free to be backup to Rashford and James. A number like Haaland is more important than Sancho.We arent spending 100m on a squad option.
We suddenly have more pressing holes in our squad than the right wing.
I do to, we finally have a natural RW and people want to put him on the leftYeah tbh I like James more on the right. Rashford on the left is potentially our best player though, so long as the right players are around him.
Yep, especially as Rashford is playing so fecking well on the left yet people want to move him around. Makes no sense.I do to, we finally have a natural RW and people want to put him on the left
Our midfield has not been reinforced properly since SAF's final years. It is very concerning that taking Scott Mctominay, who has only had a consistent run of games since March, out from the team made us unrecognizable.Love that people still criticize our front 3 at all when we score 3 goals as soon as they miraculously get any semblance of consistent service. The issue lies deeper.
He is not a skill wizard, hence he can't beat his man 1 v 1 consistently. His dribbling only works during fast breaks when he got extra space to take the ball forward.Needs to dribble his man more, a lot more. He only averages about 1 dribble a game. It was a poor showing from him but he was a lot better near the end. His pass to Rashford for the last goal was composed in that he waited to find the best option.
He beats his man consistently but he is fouled a lot so those are not considered as dribbles completed.He is not a skill wizard, hence he can't beat his man 1 v 1 consistently. His dribbling only works during fast breaks when he got extra space to take the ball forward.
Yeah, there is no point moving any of the attacking players. For the first time in years, it looks like we have settled attack with 3 players comfortable in their positions. I would say LW is James' best position but he is playing really well as RW too and gives balance to the team with his direct approach from right wing. Also he can pick passes from right wing like he did against Norwich. He us unpredictable from LW as he has decent left foot so he can cut inside or go outside and whip the cross, he is unpredictable from right wing too where he can either pick early cross or use his pace to beat the defender from outside.Yep, especially as Rashford is playing so fecking well on the left yet people want to move him around. Makes no sense.
I'm not sure about that. He's absolute star on both left & right imo. I actually like James on the right more since Rashford suit on the left and I though James has performed better on the right so far since his right foot crossing seems to be more spot on than his left foot.He's decent to good on the right but an absolute star when played on the left wing. Ole has some puzzles to solve in attack, it might be worth trying Martial as a false 9 and try Rashford as the right forward with James cutting in from the left.
Or literally anyone who manages to get their fecking arse inside the box. Its infuriating to watch him put in cross after cross between their defense and goal and no one is there to finish it.He'd have more assists if Chicharito was still playing for us.
Oh man can you imagine how a prime Chicha would click with himHe'd have more assists if Chicharito was still playing for us.
Jesus, bit harsh don't you think? We have bigger problems than Daniel James... Being so toxic gets you nowhere.It's testament to just how far we've fallen when a player so terribly ordinary and limited is being readily celebrated with such desperate zeal.
You're never going to win a tin cup with Danny 'Kick and Rush' James in your team and if somehow United do start competing for the honours again he sure as hell won't play any part in it.