Daniel James | Leeds 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.
This has to be a windup Well played
Sorry but we cannot have wingers who suck at attack by (James last two years) and fullbacks who cannot track back. We understand that in modern game fullback helps attack a lot and winger defends but yesterday's goal was on Fred and then Luke Shaw shitting pants
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Only the first two words in the whole post made sense. Keep the comedy coming boy..
No what we have been seeing is our inability to dictate tempo and pile pressure on our opponents for prolonged periods. Nothing to do with Ronaldo, everything to do with our lack of play and our midfielders being rubbish.
It's clear that some here wanted James over Ronaldo.
So make of it what you will.
We would've been better off selling James, buying a midfielder and not getting Ronaldo.
Which midfielder?
Bissouma or Tchouameni.
I'm sure the United scouts would have a more extended list to pick from.
Credit where it's due, I thought he was very good tonight against the Czechs'.
Glad he’s able to push on. He’s a nice lad
Absolutely. Watched his interview after the game, and he comes across as a top bloke, as he always has. I don't think he was good enough for us, but I wish him all the best.
Wouldn't surprise me at all if Bielsa made a player out of him. He'll look very good once he's gelled with his teammates and I think Bielsa will improve him technically too.
This. He needs an actual, proper coach that knows how to technically guide a player and in Bielsa he has that.
Be really interesting to see how he links up with Bamford and Raphinha when all are available.
Remember how good he was in his first few weeks/month or two? I think if he can relax and find some consistent end product on top of his work rate then he will be a really good LW for them. Been saying it all along. I really don’t think half of you lads can seem to judge a solid player that’s doing a good honest job and a flashy player walking around doing a half arsed job. It’s always someone else’s fault when the flashy player underperforms. Even when he was one of the best players for Wales during the Euros. Almost total denial on here
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Agree.
I also think Solskjær liked him, but was forced to sell him due to both Ronaldo and Sancho coming in. He was very hardworking, which you cannot say about Ronaldo. The Ronaldo impact is very much overvalued, whick may be a reason for the bad start of the season. Let's just hope that Lindgard can replace him in this hardworking and important role, and make Ronaldo more of a supersub to come in late in the games and score a goal.
Better than Mcfred.
I'd play him in midfield over mcfred, heck i'd even play you over mcfred.
There was nothing important about James' role here, nothing at all.
Thank you! Best comment in this shred by miles!
Reckon he could forge out a pretty solid Zaha type career. Probably not enough to his game for teams with top six aspirations but could be a consistent and important player for any other prem league level team.
Good to see nobody calling him a championship player anymore or worse. He’s a good player who needed playing time, patience and the right tactics
I think you are being generous when you only say half!
Ok, I'm going to hold my hands up, I was a massive Dan James fan, I wanted United to keep him as I felt his work ethic offered us a lot.
In fact I still feel that, but after watching him a few times now for Leeds recently, his early promise at Leeds has turned into flat out mediocrity.
Rather like when he was with us, started well but faded massively.
I actually think there's a potentially good steady player in there somewhere, but he just doesn't seem like a confident guy, looks like he over thinks everything, he's swiftly turning into a poor man's Walcott!!
In fact I still feel that, but after watching him a few times now for Leeds recently, his early promise at Leeds has turned into flat out mediocrity.
Rather like when he was with us, started well but faded massively.
I actually think there's a potentially good steady player in there somewhere, but he just doesn't seem like a confident guy, looks like he over thinks everything, he's swiftly turning into a poor man's Walcott!!
We've got him playing Bamford's role right now. He's not very good at it. Looks like he might be good on the wing and shows flashes of being so but we've been fairly crap as a team so he hasn't really had the opportunity to show much.
Certainly isn't pulling up trees though.
Certainly isn't pulling up trees though.
He tries really hard and applies himself so well but I think he lacks the technical ability and touch for the very top level.
What really lets him down though is his decision making. Whenever I saw him play for us, he was constantly picking the wrong option or turning straight into trouble.
Can’t fault his application but I just don’t think he is good enough, and that could well be shown up in a poor Leeds side now who seem to have lost their way a bit.
What really lets him down though is his decision making. Whenever I saw him play for us, he was constantly picking the wrong option or turning straight into trouble.
Can’t fault his application but I just don’t think he is good enough, and that could well be shown up in a poor Leeds side now who seem to have lost their way a bit.
How much has he played on the left wing?
I think another season in the Championship would be good for his confidence. Leeds are probably heading that way.
His basic technique is just too poor to play at the top level. Mentally he isn't quick enough either.
He works very hard and sometimes makes some good runs into space, but he will end up taking a poor decision or an awful shot.
Look at the 2nd half late on, he had an overlap coming round the right side. A little pass ahead and they've got an easy cut back, but instead he toe pokes it 10 foot over the bar.
That lack of composure/decision making is why he won't ever be able to make it. Add in the fact he's very weak and can't actually dribble unless going in a straight line - it was a genuine miracle we got over £20m for him. Daylight robbery.
only a couple of games if I remember rightly. Oftentimes we switch wingers though so he doesn't really get a full match there. He's looked dangerous in bursts but sometimes lacks the final ball.
Falls over everytime he strikes the ball. Hilarious performance today.
this was our best out-going sale in years
Slow as a brick mentally. Bless his heart. He tricked everyone with his 'quick feet'
He's been playing upfront lately which is weird.
Leeds really need Bamford back. James will look much better hugging the touchline .
Leeds really need Bamford back. James will look much better hugging the touchline .
His feet seem too fast for his own brain.
Morgan Schneiderlin says hi
Think it was breakeven.
I would say Morgan Schneiderlin was a better sale given he only made 3 PL appearances from his 2nd season at united.
He had fooled is during that purple patch he had in the beginning 
, I thought he would be replacing Rashford, as I was overrating Rashford too, thinking he would move to Spain
I do overrate our players a bit too much at times. Used to think Cleverley will be our mainstay
, I thought he would be replacing Rashford, as I was overrating Rashford too, thinking he would move to SpainI do overrate our players a bit too much at times. Used to think Cleverley will be our mainstay
The one that got away.
Can't remember what it feels like to score two goals in a game, never mind two goals from the same player.
Can't remember what it feels like to score two goals in a game, never mind two goals from the same player.