[Acquire Me]

This kid and what he did when he came on helps me get over the match. It was that energy, that spark of anger and commitment to the club that has been sorely missed this season.

It’s never good to be beaten like this, but it helps when the players gave their all. Worked their socks off. Showed some courage and heart.

Ralf should definitely give him a start. It’s easier to stand behind him than Pogba for example.

Garnacho is another one I am sure would bring a lot of energy and heart if played.

 

[Red the Bear]

We need to definitely implement him in our team next season.
The kid has a ton of talent, we just have to make sure he doesn't get corrupted like all the others.

 

[MalaysianRed7]

Idiotic performance from him. The praise in here seems desperate and out of frustration.

Seemed behind their tempo even as a sub and therefore forced to do these shitty tackles. Lost the ball which led to 3-0.

Created enemies enough to get a few tackles back when he'll get older - terrible way to go about.. you gonna get injured with tackles like this, as you create too many enemies. Wont get far with this mentality. Long way if he is to make it here.

This is a poor post. Maguire screwed him with the pass, so let’s be clear that that wasn’t his fault. Also, ‘created enemies’? So footballers shouldn’t make tackles anymore? None of those tackles were even that dirty, maybe bar the late one on Henderson.

But fair enough, Roy Keane and Pat Vieira were rubbish footballers, hence why they had to kick lumps out of each other in those meaningless games.

 

[RedAlert27]

Creating enemies!?!?@ Oh no how dare he not roll over and die for the opposition. What a post!

 

[Pickle85]

Impressed by how much he showed for the ball and his urgency. Yes, a little overenthusiastic but looked like he cared at least.

 

[Kramer]

We should absolutely start him. Loved his attitude.

Cannot believe Lingard is getting so many minutes. Not only is he leaving, he’s completely useless. Receives the ball, turns and gives ball away. Rinse and repeat.

 

[crossy1686]

He isn't ready for first team football, that was clear to see yesterday, or at least not at that level, maybe against lower positioned opposition. Only player who actually had some pride though, unlike the rest of the shithouses.

 

[Chaky_Best]

He just does the same when he plays for Tunisian national team, or used to do in Arab Cup, because he barely played in the AFCON or the knockout vs Mali.

It's just his behavior, guy think he's prime Roy Keane.

Think that he needs to play regular senior football to polish his energy a bit. Don't think he's ready for PL next year, but a loan in a Ligue 1 club (like Strasbourg, Lens, Montpellier ) can benefit him.

 

[Kramer]

He isn't ready for first team football, that was clear to see yesterday, or at least not at that level, maybe against lower positioned opposition. Only player who actually had some pride though, unlike the rest of the shithouses.

I would argue players like Lingard and Dalot aren’t ready for 1st team football. This lad will be fine

 

[crossy1686]

I would argue players like Lingard and Dalot aren’t ready for 1st team football. This lad will be fine

By throwing a kid in that isn't ready you can ruin his career. Those jokers aren't fit to wear the shirt. If this lad has 3 bad games he goes in the 'not good enough' pile despite not being ready. He should get game time but sparingly. It's not fair to ruin him because we're desperate.

 

[flameinthesun]

He isn't ready for first team football, that was clear to see yesterday, or at least not at that level, maybe against lower positioned opposition. Only player who actually had some pride though, unlike the rest of the shithouses.

Kid had less than 10 minutes and probably less than 10 touches. Was given a floated horror pass by Maguire for the goal, other than that he actually had a few nice touches in an interchange with Bruno and got stuck in.

If anything based on the few times he's appeared for the first team and the few games hes played for tunisia he's clearly ready for minutes. I'd go as far as saying he's more ready than Elanga.

 

[crossy1686]

Kid had less than 10 minutes and probably less than 10 touches. Was given a floated horror pass by Maguire for the goal, other than that he actually had a few nice touches in an interchange with Bruno and got stuck in.

If anything based on the few times he's appeared for the first team and the few games hes played for tunisia he's clearly ready for minutes. I'd go as far as saying he's more ready than Elanga.

I'll give you that, it was a piss poor ball from Maguire, almost a hospital pass.

 

[izec]

People don't want characters. A bit of a nutcase will actually be good for this team, as all of them are too nice and unambitious. Happy to pick up the wages for zero work.

Refreshing to see actually nowadays from a youth player. He will be fine, but needs senior game time next season.

 

[Kramer]

By throwing a kid in that isn't ready you can ruin his career. Those jokers aren't fit to wear the shirt. If this lad has 3 bad games he goes in the 'not good enough' pile despite not being ready. He should get game time but sparingly. It's not fair to ruin him because we're desperate.

I hear you and understand the argument. I’ve seen it being made quite a few times on this forum.

I have a slightly diff point of view. If you’re good enough, I feel you’ll make it anyway. Of course, being ‘good enough’ , entails a lot of things -skill, physical ability, attitude, mentality, continuous development, humility etc. That’s what makes the step up from youth to professional football so difficult, especially at a club like Man United.

But ultimately, there is no point in over protecting youth. Players like Angel Gomes, Chong, Macheda etc. would not have made the cut irrespective of how their development was managed. They lacked one or more critical aspects. Still good enoughto play professional football elsewhere but not here.

Similarly, someone like Greenwood, Rashford etc would have made itThey got thrown into the mix a lot earlier, getting kicked around by men much older than them initially.

Hannibal at the end of the day seems to seems to have that mentality. You can see what his response was like even after conceding the goal (for which I dont blame him at all mind you. That was on Maguire).

And it’s come to a point where our midfield is not brimming with options with most of them injured. So now is not a bad time to throw him in the mix and see how he handles the step up. If he has what it takes, a couple of bad games are not going to ruin his career at all.

 

[Neil_Buchanan]

How is he already my favourite player?

 

[Bestie07]

Are opposition fans calling him Sideshow Bob yet?

 

[Adisa]

We love him too Anto.

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[Adisa]

He isn't ready for first team football, that was clear to see yesterday, or at least not at that level, maybe against lower positioned opposition. Only player who actually had some pride though, unlike the rest of the shithouses.

Last night wasn't the game to judge if he's ready or not.

 

[Lynty]

Are opposition fans calling him Sideshow Bob yet?

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[Hughes35]

Now the season is basically over, we should be starting him over the likes of Lingard / Pogba etc who leave in the summer anyway.

 

[grahamo]

The one good point of last night. Loved his attitude. He showed for the ball when nobody else wanted it. Poor form from those Liverpool players trying to get the kid sent off when they are already 4-0 up. Shows how ruthless they are.

 

[reddevilz007]

By throwing a kid in that isn't ready you can ruin his career. Those jokers aren't fit to wear the shirt. If this lad has 3 bad games he goes in the 'not good enough' pile despite not being ready. He should get game time but sparingly. It's not fair to ruin him because we're desperate.

It’s by throwing him in the games that he will learn and improve. That’s how every youngsters start.
Keeping him on the bench and playing sparingly could ruin his career even more. Why? Because he will always think, “I’m not good enough to be a starter.”

Besides, he cannot do worse than Mr Charity Rashford, JLingz or Crybaby Bruno

 

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[Bestietom]

This kid and what he did when he came on helps me get over the match. It was that energy, that spark of anger and commitment to the club that has been sorely missed this season.

It’s never good to be beaten like this, but it helps when the players gave their all. Worked their socks off. Showed some courage and heart.

Ralf should definitely give him a start. It’s easier to stand behind him than Pogba for example.

Garnacho is another one I am sure would bring a lot of energy and heart if played.

That team would actually ruin him. Wait until we bring in some decent players in the summer then add him to the team along with Garnacho,

 

[Charrockero]

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This has made my day

 

[macheda14]

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Exactly why throwing him in yesterday wasn’t a mistake. The narrative now built around him will protect him. You wonder if Pogba’s injury means he’s out of the game on the weekend. Wouldn’t be surprised if Hannibal makes another appearance and by the end of the season has a few more games.

 

[AltiUn]

I get the "passion "( you always see it in youth players within their first couple appearances ) he showed but lets be real, if he was involved in most of the games this season you wouldn't see such energy.

The " bug" hasn't touched him yet, It was good to see him out there though, moves the ball well

Nah, this is Mejbri all over. His tenacity and feistiness are 2 big parts of his game.

 

[RuudTom83]

Nothing Hannibal did was any worse than the foul by Keita.

Liverpool didn’t like it and protested, plus the total lack of passion from the whole United team made Hannibal’s effort look 10x worse.

 

[JB7]

Left before he came on in truth so didn't see his cameo on but sounds like he came on, ran around and kicked a few of the cnuts. MOTM.

 

[Acquire Me]

Left before he came in truth so didn't see his cameo on but sounds like he came on, ran around and kicked a few of the cnuts. MOTM.

For me he was the MOTM. The reason; we got a group of players bar a few, that just dont give a shit. They have the worst mentality I have ever seen. Just watching this kid go out with the right mentality, energy and heart did wonders for me tbh.

It should be a given than anyone lucky enough to play for us would give their all.

I have high hopes for a massive clean out in the summer, starting a process with new players and youth.

 

[Kostov]

Neither of this players were eased in by any stretch of the imagination.

Even if that was not the case and they were rushed into the first team that I think with Rashford was the case, but later on managed by whoever it was in whatever way they knew possible, was this later a problem in them becoming what they have become? Greenwood had some issues even before his debut, and we let Rashford be mentored by fecking Lingard.

 

[RedPed]

If he ain't starting next season and part of the rebuild, there should be protests.

 

[LawCharltonBest]

I had a toddler issue at 3-0 (and wasn't too bothered at missing the rest anyway)

Any clips of his cameo?

 

[Acole9]

Loved it when he put Henderson on his ass.

 

[harms]

He isn't ready for first team football, that was clear to see yesterday, or at least not at that level, maybe against lower positioned opposition. Only player who actually had some pride though, unlike the rest of the shithouses.

Going by yesterday we don't have any players who are ready for first team football, at least not at that level.

 

[phelans shorts]

Even if that was not the case and they were rushed into the first team that I think with Rashford was the case, but later on managed by whoever it was in whatever way they knew possible, was this later a problem in them becoming what they have become? Greenwood had some issues even before his debut, and we let Rashford be mentored by fecking Lingard.

Are you seriously suggesting that Mason Greenwood being a piece of shit is because he wasn’t started often enough at 17?

Rashford wasn’t ‘mentored’ by Lingard, they were just mates. People are allowed to have friends.

 

[GueRed]

only player who got stuck in and wound up the scousers in the process

good lad

 

[Relevated]

We love him too Anto.

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Damn, we used to call valencia once dimensional lool you don't know what you have until its gone

 

[Kostov]

Are you seriously suggesting that Mason Greenwood being a piece of shit is because he wasn’t started often enough at 17?

The opposite, we have failed at later stages in youngsters development, that was my point. Greenwood doing what he has been doing brings a wider element.

Rashford wasn’t ‘mentored’ by Lingard, they were just mates. People are allowed to have friends.

Yes just mates, and a coworker also, a coworker who has been awarded for being absolute shit at his job, you think that has no meaning in younger players mindset?

 

[pocco]

Watching him was food for the soul of every Manchester United supporter. He did what we all would give our left nut to do if we only had the opportunity - go on stick one on a few scousers. And it worked! You could tell it really got under their skin. Pity the rest (Bruno to an extent on TAA) didn't follow suit.

He needs to be involved in every game from now until the end of the season. He did so much running in the short time he was on, you could tell he really wanted to get out there and make his mark. We already know he has the talent - once he settles a bit and starts playing his game instead of letting the adrenaline play him, then we'll see that side of him. But we need to let him get comfortable through game time and then hopefully he's not nervous or anxious about playing next season but instead thinking about how he can affect games and fit into the team.