Tbf mate, he did put up a fantastic performance against the England u21 team and was just too hot to handle prior to us signing him. So I guess I can somewhat understand the optimism regarding his signing.
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Haha, yeah, but when his own manager was scratching his head in amazement that we wanted him, and that being a manager who played for our club and would give it to us straight, it should have been a bit of a red flag
I suppose I can understand us signing him. He had shown alot of promise as a youth player and it was a risk worth taking due to the small fee. The game against Wolfsburg was possibly his highlight as a United player.Haha, yeah, but when his own manager was scratching his head in amazement that we wanted him, and that being a manager who played for our club and would give it to us straight, it should have been a bit of a red flag
I honestly wish I could an arm around the poor kid because he must wonder what kind of chaos has he signed up to.
This is going to do so much harm to his development with what is going on behind the scenes.
This is going to do so much harm to his development with what is going on behind the scenes.
I'm happy for him, I hope he has a chance to develop here. But I think we needed someone like Chiesa or Sancho to improve our first team right away.
We should be patient with James, mainly because it will be his first time playing the premier league.
We should be patient with James, mainly because it will be his first time playing the premier league.
Chiesa could still be a possibility, depending on how far Juventus are with the deal. Also Chiesa's will to leave Italy and join us in our current state.
attended the Malta Manchester United supporters club 60th anniversary dinner the last Sunday, and had the chance to meet Butt, Robbo, Gary Neville, and Giggs. It was interesting to hear Ryan talk about Daniel James, how he thinks he will be a good player for us, and how he got even more pace than a young Giggs! He didn't want to admit it initially 
Contrary of popular shyte belief by Real Madrid supporters, Odegaard is steadily improving as a player.Odegaard better than all of our attackers in every way? Jesus christ
He is one of the best right inside forward at Eredivise last season.
I reckon he is a good acquisition
However what is troubling me is harry Wilson is probably a better player, definitely so going on last season's stats, and he won't get a sniff at the scousers
However what is troubling me is harry Wilson is probably a better player, definitely so going on last season's stats, and he won't get a sniff at the scousers
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Good lad, getting it in. Saw Martial Post something as well, looks like a couple of the lads are getting the training in!
I think he’ll be used on the right and hug the sideline. If you watch most games Martial is usually the one providing the width and whoever plays the other side drifts inside or acts as a second striker.
This will help Martial massively, as he’ll have a lot more room to drift in central and play as an inside forward, which is where we’ve seen his best form.
This will help Martial massively, as he’ll have a lot more room to drift in central and play as an inside forward, which is where we’ve seen his best form.
Hope we give him a good run of games 10-15 @ the start of the season to let him grow into the role.
No point making him wait as his confidence will be hit and when he does get on, he will be too anxious to impress.
I hope he does really well.
No point making him wait as his confidence will be hit and when he does get on, he will be too anxious to impress.
I hope he does really well.
Vital that the RW and LW build a solid understanding with the fullbacks. It think this area could be fruitful for us this season.
Fittest player in the squad, apparently.
Fair play, he's obviously been doing some preparation to get himself ready for preseason. Bodes well in terms of attitude/work ethic.
https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/9464737/man-utd-daniel-james-training-fitness/
Fair play, he's obviously been doing some preparation to get himself ready for preseason. Bodes well in terms of attitude/work ethic.
https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/9464737/man-utd-daniel-james-training-fitness/
Ole said yesterday that he's set the standard for work rate in training so far.
Fair play to him, but it concerns me that Manchester United players lack fitness when compared to the new lad from Swansea. Just shows how rotten things have been the last couple of years.
I just hope that his United career isn't jeopardised by joining the club at such a low point, much like Zaha's was.
To be fair, anyone with access to a gym can be fitter than United players, I do get your point though. James is also in his peak physical years.
Not sure about that
He isn’t our right winger singing I hope. He seems to play better on the left. Hopefully some much needed competition for sulky on the left.
He can play all along the forward line. Do not be surprised to see him on the right, left and possibly through the middle at points as well.
Not sure if this is awesome or terrifying
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it gibberish talk. We end up selling him for less then 3m in a few years. Only reason we brought him was because he was cheap that it. Rodri will end up been a better player then Daniel James.
Good point, well done!
What kind of a comment is that man ffs? The lad is clearly talented, I predict he will surprise many fans in the coming season.
Really sticking your neck out there...
Is Rodri even a winger?
No he's a defensive midfielder/deep laying playmaker.
Yeah, and De Ligt will end being a better player than Rodri.
I bet my the end of the season, you’d have an alternative account on caf.
That's what I thought but I got confused by that post.
I Think We must be very patient to the new young players. But just watch a player like Madison who played his first pl season last year. Players from a lower league must really have the will and pride to play in a club like United. Sometimes I doubt if the big players have the same way.
Erm you must be young (maybe not lol) ......
Article is from 2014,
https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-28254123
Definitely not close to 21
It is slightly embarrassing for the rest of the 'established' squad members that a young player from Swansea is clearly fitter than them.
Hopefully they will feel it in their egos
That journalist clearly haven't had proper education in scientific methods. Measuring average age of squads tell you absolutely nothing about how good they are at football.Erm you must be young (maybe not lol) ......
Article is from 2014,
https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-28254123
Definitely not close to 21
It is slightly embarrassing for the rest of the 'established' squad members that a young player from Swansea is clearly fitter than them.
Hopefully they will feel it in their egos
I was talking about physical peak by the way, not overall football-wise.
Without that quick Google search,
It always been in my mind that the peak years (in terms of physical attributes) of a male is between 26-29 years old.
Of course, as you have said things change with regards to scientific methods.
Unless you can bring to the table some study that shows 21 is peak physical period for a male athlete than I cannot agree with your sentiments.
We know that the brain of a human is not fully developed until after 25 years of age.
Had the same thought. It's a far cry from the days of Keane and Giggs telling the new lads they are miles off the level required. Ole has plenty of work to do to turn the club around.
Maybe he’s just naturally fit. I’m not shocked he’s winning sprints, he’s fast as feck.
After being called up to the Wales squad, Giggs said he's the quickest player he's ever seen.
Wouldn't doubt that, would love to see a race with him and Mbappe and Adama Traore.
Maybe a young Valencia in his prime but not sure he had the top speed.
Tbf I watched some videos of prime Bale, Mbappé and Adama and I don't think he's quicker than any of them. He still looks like he's on fast forward most of the time mind.
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