I'm not. He should have left long ago.
I’m growing fond of Ashley Young
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The fact he's stuck around through Fergie till Mourinho deserves credit. He's clearly not as shite as some of yous would have us believe.
I think he's versatile, tactically astute and decent enough technically and I commend him on his staying power.
I think he's versatile, tactically astute and decent enough technically and I commend him on his staying power.
So you mean Mourinho always gives the same instructions to Shaw, Blind, Mitchell and now Young but a completely different one to Darmian?
I can't even...
Exactly, Ringo couldn't drum for toffee...... He was no Ginger Baker.
I’ve been fond of him since he got here. Good player who got lost in the shuffle amidst all the managerial upheaval. If Fergie was still here you can bet h would’ve featured a hell of a lot more.
I don't think ashley young is a less player..esp when compared to players we have like lingard..mata..martial..etc. But if the coach does not give you a chance ,you have no choice
and you will be automatically written off. Besides he has a powerful long range shot..surprised coaches don't want to use that option.
and you will be automatically written off. Besides he has a powerful long range shot..surprised coaches don't want to use that option.
I mean, perhaps? Darmian is the most defensive of the lot.So you mean Mourinho always gives the same instructions to Shaw, Blind, Mitchell and now Young but a completely different one to Darmian?
I can't even...
Never heard this phrase before. I get the meaning in context here but what's it really mean and where's it from?
Also, yes yes I too am feeling more appreciative of Young as a LB RB
I'm growing extremely fond of Jessica Chastain.
Ashley is a good option and the best crosser in the club, btw.
Ashley is a good option and the best crosser in the club, btw.
He's obviously a terrific crosser and he's quite good at set pieces(strangely enough we don't let him take too many) but I think he"ll get found out against the better teams.Hes no Valencia,Valencia was able to make the transition because he was a right footed player playing as a RB.I think it's hard when your a right footer playing as a LB,unless your a top class defender.When the attacker cuts in its relatively easy to deal with him,but when the attacker cuts out or when he hugs the touch line and runs at speed,Young can get brutally exposed.Since he's not left footed and because he doesn't obviously have the natural instinct of a defender,he will find it difficult to cope with the best players.
I wouldn't want him to start at Anfield,I think Jose should pick Blind and eventually,Jose should try to reintegrate Luke Shaw into the team.If Shaw gets back to his best,we"ll have speed and dynamism from both full backs and that will make us harder to play against....
I wouldn't want him to start at Anfield,I think Jose should pick Blind and eventually,Jose should try to reintegrate Luke Shaw into the team.If Shaw gets back to his best,we"ll have speed and dynamism from both full backs and that will make us harder to play against....
Its where they sent tired old working horses to be slaughtered.
Always liked him. Underrated on here, and consistently chosen to leave in the in/out threads before every summer, which I've never understood because he's regularly had a positive effect on games imo. Never been a passenger, always gets involved.
Think he's better than Valencia, to be honest.
Think he's better than Valencia, to be honest.
We were talking about Ashley in the pub before the game yesterday and my thoughts were... as well as having more experience, he's now playing with far less pressure. When he came in as the air apparent to Ryan on the left, he had huge boots fill and struggled to get anywhere near the level we needed. Now as a utility player, there is far less expectation on the fella and he seems far more relaxed and confident and it's showing in his performances.
Lennon never said that. It was a joke created by comedian Jasper Carrott.
I love him at LB.
Massive upgrade on what we have had there.
Massive upgrade on what we have had there.
I think you're right actually, though it certainly has the plausibility of an off-the-cuff Lennon remark.
This but not the best LB in the league.
I suppose we've struggled with that position since a prime Evra played there, anyone good or even competent there seems excellent (not that young hasn't been very very good, mind).
A bit like our midfield situation under SAF's latter years.
How can you not love the guy ?
He's been alright, don't know if he's the best Leftback within the Beatles tho.
Btw. it was already established that he's basically the black Philip Lahm:
https://www.redcafe.net/threads/philip-lahm-is-a-blackman.398898/
Btw. it was already established that he's basically the black Philip Lahm:
https://www.redcafe.net/threads/philip-lahm-is-a-blackman.398898/
Which stadium is that with Young?
Rashford as good as Mbappe. Alii and Lingard are the same level. Jones is the best defender in the league.
... this place has gone mental recently.
I've never understood why he took as much stick as he has throughout his time here. As dependable as they come even with his limitations
Agreed. With that being said though, right now hes the only fullback we have that's capable of actually delivering a good cross. Valencia, Darmian, Blind and Shaw might be better defensively on their day, but except Blind the really lack reliable output on the other end of the pitch.
Young's crosses are often really good though, the one he had on Saturday for Fellainis first was just
He is a constant reminder of what we should be getting from Valencia.
up so high, must be St James Park i reckon
That was my first thought too.
Safe to say he wasn't one of SAF's wisest signings but have to say Young has stuck it out well at United. Was key player in LvG's first season when we sneaked into 4th spot. Been a bit part player but can slot into that wing-back position for us when needed. Would still like to see him rotated in and out of the side over the coming season in order to give Shaw opportunities in that spot
It helps him that the team is a better defensive unit, but he has done really well regardless.
That's bullshit. Ringo was a great drummer - the perfect backdrop to let the others weave their magic.
Ashley Young is Ringo.
Ringo was a solid drummer but McCartney was more skilled technically. However... McCartney can play a variety of instruments and actually has stage presence so he would have been wasted there full time. Similar situation with the Foo Fighters.
Nonsense. McCartney doesn't have the skill of Ringo on drums. McCartney is a 4/4, keep the beat, nothing flashy drummer. Some of Ringo's fills are brilliant - listen to the drumming on A Day in the Life for example.
Oh, and Ashley Young is alright at LB, but I'd say Blind should be first choice.
I wish I'd never said a word. I'm putting Young on bass.
He has a determination and work rate in him that stands out as an ambassador/role model of the club.
Came back from injury and a starter. Shaw out of same time frame and struggles to last his second half stint vs Burton.
The type of character a team will always need, even if only a squad player. Deserved starting birth currently though
Came back from injury and a starter. Shaw out of same time frame and struggles to last his second half stint vs Burton.
The type of character a team will always need, even if only a squad player. Deserved starting birth currently though
Damnit Cartman!
His team mates have finally caught on that he's only capable of crossing to the far post which is good for us. He manages good balls there and they can be hard to deal with. Also helps that full backs tend to forget their defensive duties on crosses which someone like Fellaini can take advantage of.
As a defender he's not very good. I'd be surpised if he starts against Liverpool.
As a defender he's not very good. I'd be surpised if he starts against Liverpool.
Dayummm
I'm totally using that in the office tomorrow. Thank you for the explanation!
Our best option at the moment. Plus the extra heart on his sleeve he brings on. Maybe the best crosser as a defender we've had in years. If he can master the defensive duties he could earn that starter spot.
I thought Townsend was giving him the runaround in the first half yesterday.
Phillip Lahm is a black beatle.