I think he could be great but not as a striker but more of a LWF and model himself on Mane and sane (especially Mane since he is right footed). Become more of an outlet and provider as well as score his goals form cutting in and around the box not shots/free kicks from 30+ yards over and over again.
Is it time to burst “Rashy’s” bubble?
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik and Imran hold a long overdue conversation about United's awful league form with 1 win in 7. They discuss a disappointing draw at Bournemouth, a not so disappointing draw against Liverpool and a crushing defeat at Chelsea - Is time nearly over for Erik Ten Hag?
Then in a special second half of the pod, Nik welcomes Natalie ( https://twitter.com/natalie_17) to discuss the fortunes of Manchester United Women as they booked a place in the FA Cup Final after a historic first ever win vs. Chelsea.
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Nothing to do with his height. Its just his technical ability. As for James he’ll be ok but may suffer from the same issues
Agree with this, bar the great part. He should ave been played on the left from the time Martial arrived and Martial should have been fighting it out up front.
Rashford is a talented player, lots of ability and is exciting to watch, he can be a useful player for us out wide. He is never for me going to be remembered like the likes of Beckham, Ronaldo, Giggs, Kanchelskis though when people look back at his career but I dont agree either with people comparing him to Walcott....ironically from the first few games I see more of that from James, looks lighting quick, works hard and he has started very well with the goals, but Walcott was a good finisher too....not sure I see anything else in his locker, but it is of course early days and cant criticise him from his performances so far....bar the diving has occured
That was exactly what i was talking about. How much is it to get your coaching badges 
Agree with Lentwood here, his technique is poor and unlikely to improve.
Agreed. Martial unlike Rashford though IS a natural forward. Its just he hasn't stayed their long enough at club level to add certain certain standard practice moves to his bow. I'm confident Ole can pass them to him though.
Walcott was literally a Michael Owen forced to play wide due to raw speed and crossing ability. Rashford is a different kettle of fish. He is more like a raw Henry or CR7. He will have to master the art of both off the ball runs and finishing to ever be a consistently high goal scorer.
He looked like he was just playing for himself yesterday, a couple of the England players looked like they were getting a bit fed up with him.
He won a penalty, played the pass before the assist for another goal, had more passes than Kane & Sterling combined with a pass accuracy of 95%, only 2 players put in more crosses than him & only Trippier & Rice won the ball back more than him yet you've taken away that he was just playing for himself?
He was taking shots at the goal from distance which were never on, one or two of the players looked like they were having a word with him.
Henry, RVN, RVP, Ibra, Trezeguet, Klose, Andy Cole, Eto'o, Raul, Van Basten, Kane.....all are the same height or taller than Rashford. Ibra is a lamppost and is one of the most technical and well balanced strikers of the last couple of decades, he would be in the conversation for GOAT if he'd had pace in my opinion.
It has nothing to do with being 'lanky' or height, it's about how they've grown up playing football and how they've been coached technically. Rashford is decent technically, has a good touch and has explosive agility/acceleration, where he's been let down/letting himself down is that his game hasn't been developing these natural assets that he has, it's pushing him to play in a very basic manner. Push & Run, play on the shoulder, make the same diagonal runs across CBs in a classic PL striker type way. Guy has all the natural ability in the world but it's being wasted, our tactics are very simple with little build up play, minimal intricacies to our system and it's creating a group of limited players.
If you only play counter attacking football you only create counter attacking footballers.
He always plays for himself. He never strikes me as a team player and passes when thats the last option
No, he really didn’t.
Rashford made 64 passes. Sterling made 36. People are just making stuff up now.
He had like two long distance shots against a team playing a low block. Wow so selfish.
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Should be a squad player at best.
Actually, he lacks the match fitness. Seems like he is unwell - panting in the 35th minute.
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He’s nothing like either of them though, and they are both very different from each other. He doesn’t have their range of skills yet. I really thought he was going to be great but, other than some free-kick technique he hasn’t learnt enough since coming through. Why is the ball never really under control with him? Why can he not head the ball? I think he’s okay for the squad but he’s already well overpaid.
He’s absolutely rubbish.
And replace him with who? There is nothing else there.Its a shame that Manchester united had to come to a stage where the forwards on the pitch are not good enough,and there is no one on the bench whatsoever?
No presence.
Be nice for him to show some effort.
Just walking around without a care in the world.
Just walking around without a care in the world.
Danny Rashbeck
Marcus Welford
Marcus Welford
How many more of these performances does he need for his fans to realize that he's not any good?
He really needs a kick up the arse if he's actually lacking match fitness. Ridiculous performance.
We should have gave Llorente a 1 year contract
He’s nothing like either of them though, He doesn’t have the range of skills. I really thought he was going to be great but, other than some free-kick technique he hasn’t learnt enough since coming through. Why is the ball never really under control with him? Why can he not head the ball? I think he’s okay for the squad but he’s already well overpaid.
200 K a week for a Watford level player at best. Cannot shoot off his left, poor control so took too long to shift the ball to his right, gets tackled.
Few seconds later, instead of moving towards the cross and blocking off the defender, waits for the ball to come to him.
Untalented, unskilled, unfit to play for United.
Few seconds later, instead of moving towards the cross and blocking off the defender, waits for the ball to come to him.
Untalented, unskilled, unfit to play for United.
Playing on the wings...
Can't believe the only strikers we have is Martial and Greenwood.
Rashford needs to play as a LW or be on the bench because he is never going to be a top striker.
Can't believe the only strikers we have is Martial and Greenwood.
Rashford needs to play as a LW or be on the bench because he is never going to be a top striker.
I would actually take Welbeck from years ago over him, at least he knew how to press and you could never accuse him of being lazy.
Another shit half from him
Not thank you
Not a striker, I’ve said it so many times. He may score but we can’t rely on him for goals.
To be fair it was stupid to play him for 90 minutes on Thursday, there was absolutely no reason to. Still shouldn't be heavy breathing after 30 mins mind.
2 or 3 at a lower club.
Wait a few games and we will be a lower club.
Rashford shouldn't be the main guy at United in this moment of his career. He still has so much to learn and I dont think this pressured environment at this moment is good for him in any shape or form.
As much as a frustrating figure he is we need to accept the fact United and its management have once again naively thrown in a young guy to be Mr Consistent.
The player will get the majority of criticism but United ,on the otherhand, get the majority from me. They have no idea whatsoever in knowing how to produce young players now. They just throw them in. And its fecking awful.
As much as a frustrating figure he is we need to accept the fact United and its management have once again naively thrown in a young guy to be Mr Consistent.
The player will get the majority of criticism but United ,on the otherhand, get the majority from me. They have no idea whatsoever in knowing how to produce young players now. They just throw them in. And its fecking awful.
Not a good enough excuse. That game was hardly end to end action or high tempo that required alot of running.
Hes had 2 full days rest, hes meant to be a top level sportsmen and at his age puffing after 30 minutes is unacceptable.
Why the hell is he not attacking crosses? Hanging at the edge of the box like a limp dick.
He’s knackered
Looks that way.
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