If you look at 52 seconds, why is the name on his shirt backwards?
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Yeah why not, rather take a punt on a lad like this than wank away millions on Bale.
4 goals in 28 appearances at championship level
Because the image is reversed...
Did you watch the videos? It wasn't just his pace. He can cross with both feet, looks intelligent, passes into space and looks to get the game moving. At present, when we get the ball out of defence, I can go and take a dump. Guaranteed when I come back we'll still be passing the ball around the back and midfield.
Not going ape over James but we should be looking at young talent like this, not the fecking Galacticos every other poster wants us to sign.
Wouldn’t be against this type of signing. Him and Ryan Fraser from Bournemouth could transform our wings with their speed and direct play.
Nice of you to put such a positive spin on it!
Here is another positive spin. He scored those goals in a league were Sessegnon (that average guy from Fulham) scored 16 goals in it.Nice of you to put such a positive spin on it!
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Completely agree. I prefer this kind of signing as long as they have a higher ceiling than the current level they're playing at. I hate the Galactico approach, it doesn't work when you're buying the Lidl version of the Galactico's.
Didn't watch the videos, I saw him against City in the cup which is probably where he caught most people's eye.
Worth a punt at 10m
If it doesn’t work out we’d probably be able to make our money back anyway.
If it doesn’t work out we’d probably be able to make our money back anyway.
I said this in the other thread, but his dribbling reminds me of Sane. The quick stop and starts and sudden acceleration to go past a player.
I agree especially with this. The galactico strategy would have worked if we were able to buy the absolute best. We should stick to buying players on the up as this is what has worked for us in the past.
He's much more two footed than Sessegnon and quicker if you look at the footage. Sane( that average guy at City) put up similar numbers in the BL
PS: Sessegnon is and enigma though. No one really knows what his position is. Despite what people say about his age, he didn't look anything special in the PL and even his coaches didn't trust him enough.
While Sessegnon was 3 years younger as well.
Sane is playing in the EPL while James is playing in the Championship . You do acknowledge the difference in terms of quality right? If not, well, Sessegnon looked great in the latter and is shit in the former.
Max Aarons, FB who plays with Godfrey as well. He looks a talent.
Think you guys are discussing the wrong things. The main point of contention is whether we pronounce his name James like a normal person, or Kha-Mes?
I'm saying at 20/21 they both put similar numbers.
Here's another point though. We bought Memphis, the Dutch player of the year who scored for fun in the ED but was out of his depth at Utd and the PL generally. There's always a risk but when Liverpool,Leicester,Wolves can snap up talented bargains, isn't it worth us having a look at players like this?
If he's a potential Maddison level player, absolutely. Damn that little fecker is quick.
Such a shame you needed to explain that
Granted Youtube videos can be misleading but my main point still stands;we should look at up and coming talent in Britain.
With you Devilish it's just one negative thing after another. The Caf's answer to the Paranoid Android
Look mate I am not against signing the guy if the price is right. Actually Id rather watch a dancing bear playing on our flanks then Jesse Lingard or Juan Mata. Having said that, lets not get carried away. As they say in GOT regarding the championship. The league is crap and full of shit players.
I don't remember that saying in GOT. Did Melisandre say that before she burned Stanis' daughter to death?
Nah she said it after Gaz suffered another meltdown
Also I thought you were the guy who didn't want us signing Fraser (17 assists and 9 goals in a league that actually play football) because he was a speed merchant. If not I apologise.
Edit: It wasn't you. Sorry for that.
I don't recall posting about Fraser! I quite like him but prefer Maddison; far more intelligentNah she said it after Gaz suffered another meltdown
Also I thought you were the guy who didn't want us signing Fraser (17 assists and 9 goals in a league that actually play football) because he was a speed merchant. If not I apologise.
In fact I edited my post. It was someone else.
Honestly I don't mind if we add players like Zaha and Fraser. Actually I named them myself in a previous post in another thread. Having said that I think that the jump between the Championship and the EPL is too big. If we get the guy then maybe a year or two on loan wouldn't hurt him at all.
If we sign him we're definitely going to call him Daniel Hames. Sign him up
I've been watching Swansea play quite a lot this season and he has really been carrying their attack with his amazing pace and movement, both with and of the ball. Lost count of how many yellows and red he's caused for the opposing teams. Totally unplayable when he's at his best. Think its important for him to play regularly to keep improving and it might be a bit early for him to be in the starting 11 at united, but buying him and send him back to Swansea for a loan might be a good idea considering how quickly he's developing there.
He's a really talented player. I've watched him a few times and been impressed by him.
For ten million its a no brainer, even if he doesn't kick on it won't be like losing 50 million on Fred.
He's the kind of player who would sign for Bournemouth after Brooks leaves and end up being chased by the top 6 clubs for a big sum.
For ten million its a no brainer, even if he doesn't kick on it won't be like losing 50 million on Fred.
He's the kind of player who would sign for Bournemouth after Brooks leaves and end up being chased by the top 6 clubs for a big sum.
Forget plan B, sign him and Sancho if we did sign Sancho. Always good to give competition, the hardest worker will prevail.
Ive seen him only play twice, but looks very limited. Relies on his pace way too much. Anyone on here who watches Swansea regularly?
For 10 mil its a great deal though, no risk high reward.
For 10 mil its a great deal though, no risk high reward.
The Europa League effect is well and truly on its way . This might be a good thing to stabilize United and remove all the bad characters from the club. James seems like he could be a gem and I m sure that there will be little complaints about his work ethic if we land him.
. This might be a good thing to stabilize United and remove all the bad characters from the club. James seems like he could be a gem and I m sure that there will be little complaints about his work ethic if we land him.He looks good. If we're in for him, I would hope it's as a rotation option.
Sounds like an evra type of signing, ie out of nowhere. i miss those.
No no here is Wales I think you'll find its pronounced Jaaay-Ums.
Anything else would be highly offensive to both Dan and his heritage, thanks all for your understanding.
As long as it's a squad signing, that's fine. If we're going to make signings such as this then we have to accept that next season is about trying to play football in the right way. Taking a chance on young British talent will likely mean that we won't close the gap in the top six too much, but at least it'll be a step in the right direction in terms of Ole working out his system and style.
I've seen him play a few times and he's impressed me with his speed and workrate. I thought I wouldn't mind us taking a punt on him and now we are linked I'd love us to actually sign him. He's rapid and works his bollocks off. He'd be a good squad option and very good in games we are looking to press or counter. I've seen him be a right royal nuisance when the ball is passed back to the keeper and they don't realise how rapid he is. Really unsettles them.
I don't think he's going to be the answer to all our problems, but a very good option at the right price.
I don't think he's going to be the answer to all our problems, but a very good option at the right price.
Thanks for the post. Agreed with your bolded. Except Messi there is no single answer anyway.
Based on what you've said he would be a good start/squad option instead of our current RW options. Even if we don't play him we can loan him back for now.
Are parts of the video mirrored to make him look good with his left foot?
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