That was already his second incident of throwing himself on the floor (which is what he did, whether you want to pretend that isn't diving or not). He then did it again less dramatically a couple of times after. Not dives but incidents where he didn't need to end up on the floor. In the second half he went to ground too easily again when we'd just taken a corner and all of our defenders were in the opposition box. He needs to not do that. Ever...although I'm also not sure why we're taking short corners if we're just then going to feck about aimlessly with the ball rather than have a routine/plan.
Daniel James - Manchester United player
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Agree that he shouldn't be diving, but I'm ready to cut him some slack just now. If he turns out all Ashley Diving Young, then I'll lose all faith in him.
Yeah he’s no good that Daniel James...
Ole been shoehorning him on the right. No surprise that when he goes to his natural position, he looks a much better player. However, still not the quality to take us to the top level
Fantastic finish.
Good to see him score two goals. But he's not starter material right now for a top 4 side. Of course we aren't a top 4 side so all is well I suppose.
A lot better on the left. Should play from there.
Feel sorry for him his goal was deserving of a result.
Different player on the left.
You know what ? We bought another player who is much better on the left and a true right winger 
You cannot make this shit up
You cannot make this shit upThat was a great goal, well done. However, he shouldn't be starter for this team yet, not ready yet.
The club needs to write to the FA about his two bookings.
2 yellows for being fouled and no recourse is ridiculous. If he ends up with a suspension because he is too quick for the defenders, and the referees, even when there is VAR and the review bodies then it is just a joke.
2 yellows for being fouled and no recourse is ridiculous. If he ends up with a suspension because he is too quick for the defenders, and the referees, even when there is VAR and the review bodies then it is just a joke.
Very good game from him today, deserved the goal. Shocking from the ref to book him when he got kicked in the knee
Absolutely. And Ole needs to attack the refs aggressively.
I like seeing James proving the "experts"over here wrong.
Re his yellow. It was yet another bad decision by an incompetent referee. Bloody amateur.
Re his yellow. It was yet another bad decision by an incompetent referee. Bloody amateur.
He’s bloody useless
And as for celebrating that equaliser
And as for celebrating that equaliser
To quote Wakanda's king : "We don't do that here".He’s bloody useless
And as for celebrating that equaliser
That celebration from a Championship player in front of Stretford End sums up Man United's status at the moment.
Believe it or not, he's another player who is better on the left than on the right. Is the club allergic from signing a player who is a true RW ?He’s bloody useless
And as for celebrating that equaliser
He could be a great squad player. Great goal, but today showed that we have signed yet another left-winger instead of addressing the right-wing.
I am happy about his signing and think he could do well for us, but I saw him as a squad player who would get a decent amount of playing time. I believed we would sign a proper right-winger this year, but we did not. As a result, he is now our first-team player and expected to deliver on a side he has barely played in for a Championship team.
I am happy about his signing and think he could do well for us, but I saw him as a squad player who would get a decent amount of playing time. I believed we would sign a proper right-winger this year, but we did not. As a result, he is now our first-team player and expected to deliver on a side he has barely played in for a Championship team.
Why is he useless?He’s bloody useless
And as for celebrating that equaliser
2 goals in 2 and a half games. Poor lad.
Just keep playing him on the left, have Martial/Rashford rotating up front and let Massive Gaping Black Hole play on the right like he always has done for the last 5 years.
James has done more in a couple of games than Martial has shown his entire time here.
No white text? Nonsense. Martial 2015/16 was great.
Getting some unwarranted criticism....fecking hell.
Young lad playing his first games in the PL....bags 2 in 3 games yet gets shit on.
Young lad playing his first games in the PL....bags 2 in 3 games yet gets shit on.
Who should start in his place? Apart from maybe Gomes there isn't anybody.
NONSENSE! I tell you!
Then you have to go back 4 fecking years to try prove a point.
We aren’t shit remember that time we won the title 6 years ago??
Bizarre. What was he playing at?He’s bloody useless
And as for celebrating that equaliser
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This is the shit that pisses me off. You scored a goal and instead of trying to restart the game you decide to act like you are fexking mbappe.
But I proved my point, didn't I?
Celebrating
I like him, great goal, but he needs to keep on working
I like him, great goal, but he needs to keep on working
I knew someone was going to ask that, but I have no idea, but my point is that we should be bringing him in second half where he could make better impact. Maybe Perreira from the start and later James?
IMO had James shown more bravery today he could have had a more decisive impact. Great that he scored and it was a fab finish. However, too often he waited for the ball on the touchline and refused to run ahead of the ball. When Wan-Bissaka gets the ball James should be on his bike expecting the dink over the top. Instead he often makes his best asset, his speed, completely useless by standing still and waiting to play a give and go. Very frustrating. When we have the pitch our attackers need to stretch the play, give people options to play the pass in behind like Scholes used to. Coming towards the ball when wide just compresses the game and makes it harder for everyone else.
He's a very rough diamond at the moment. I wouldn't drop him but he's got so much to improve in terms of decision making.
He's a very rough diamond at the moment. I wouldn't drop him but he's got so much to improve in terms of decision making.
Fergie would sort out celebrating draws for good.
Its because he has a small time mentality since he hasn't played for such a huge club before.
After today, he will know that such goals don't mean much at a club like united.
I cringed when he ran off celebrating while everyone else was getting the ball and bolting back to get set
Looking more and more like a great purchase every week, but he shouldn't be put in the position where he is our first choice winger week in week out.
He is 21, new club, new league, recently lost his father etc. Any decent manager would have bought a more experienced player in his position and slowly broken James in, or used him as an impact sub.
Now if we go on a slump, it could damage his confidence, effect his performances etc
He is 21, new club, new league, recently lost his father etc. Any decent manager would have bought a more experienced player in his position and slowly broken James in, or used him as an impact sub.
Now if we go on a slump, it could damage his confidence, effect his performances etc
Jeez he should have done a lap of the pitch and wasted more time, might have saved us a point. If players aren’t allowed to celebrate, then honestly what’s the point of the game? It’s about passion and enjoyment.
Lads he’s playing for Man Utd. He’s probably still in shock that he’s even here. So what he celebrated? Was a cracking finish and the emotions just took over, I’m sure of that.
Decent talent and needs nurturing but why the feck did we buy him for the right wing? Bizarre.
Decent talent and needs nurturing but why the feck did we buy him for the right wing? Bizarre.
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