I think some words have been said to him during the HT as he was much better. Even though some of the passes didn't come off, he actually put some effort in tracking back and tried to get involved more. That is the very least we should expect every single game.
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik @Rood and Imran @Annihilate Now! start with the good news by celebrating Manchester United Women's emphatic FA Cup win over Spurs at Wembley and the future of manager Marc Skinner.
Then it's the bad news and the ever worsening form of our Men with losses to Arsenal and Palace.
Finally the main debate - ETH Out now or keep him until the end of the season - if not longer. Are you Team Nik or Team Imran?
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yep the one on the 52nd minute had me screaming
Sancho + Martial + Antony = the most nonchalant attack in the world
Yeah, that's the one. The return leg. He tore them to bits.
He’s got 1 more season. I don’t care how ‘techi’ he is. He’s bloody ineffective!!
I knew what we was buying and this ain’t it.
I knew what we was buying and this ain’t it.
Yeah thought he was fine too, nothing to shout about but a solid enough performance that ETH will be satisfied with. Should have scored his early chance and probably should have scored later on (or passed to Bruno). Certainly has to be doing more though as being a 'good' player that fits into the team isn't what we paid all that money.
There were some moments when he just has to give more but at the same time his ball continuity style was a really good fit with Bruno and Eriksen today and allowed some flowing attacks to be built.
Sancho was ok against a poor Forest team. He looks such an ordinary PL player. Early chance but several Forest defenders between him and the goal, his shot lacked conviction. Another shot late on that was off-target. One key pass. Dispossessed twice, 75% pass completion.
I would take Antony out of that.He's constantly on the move.yep the one on the 52nd minute had me screaming
Sancho + Martial + Antony = the most nonchalant attack in the world
That came almost half a year later in Europa League vs Midtjyland
Thought he was pretty good tbh. He does bring a decent amount of qualities especially in terms of build up and link up, but his confidence around the box is rock bottom. Given we have 2 other left wingers out, it's quite good that we can have his level in still despite the absences. Way more that he is capable of and that's the frustrating part, but yeah. He'll stay here for the time being, so let's hope he can get it to click in time (very young still)
Thought he did ok on balance, it’s a step in the right direction. I thought he should have scored when he cut inside a put it over.
On the move yes but he kills almost all our counter attacks. No hate as I see the potential in him
I don't see anything in him that suggests he's a winger to be honest. The problem is where do you play him? He doesn't really offer anything.
Sancho's reluctance to take a chance worries me. He always looks to take a touch, slow it down and pass it on.
He needs more variance to his game. Go direct, take a man on, take a shot. He doesn't do any of those things at the moment.
He needs more variance to his game. Go direct, take a man on, take a shot. He doesn't do any of those things at the moment.
Better 2nd half, can't give him more than 6 though, did not like his performance in first 45 minutes.
Sometimes you see a player struggling and you just know what's happenning, it's lack of skills, effort, athletism etc.
With Sancho, I just don't know. Even when he's doing something good you know nothing's going to come out of it. It's like he needs to double check every time if that's the best solution.
I have no idea if anything can be done about him. This wasn't the easiest game but also wasn't the hardest.
With Sancho, I just don't know. Even when he's doing something good you know nothing's going to come out of it. It's like he needs to double check every time if that's the best solution.
I have no idea if anything can be done about him. This wasn't the easiest game but also wasn't the hardest.
The type of game suited him.
You never feel like he can get away from any defender with pace though. It's always trickery and bits of clever footwork.
You never feel like he can get away from any defender with pace though. It's always trickery and bits of clever footwork.
Good effort level today, but he really needs to up the aggression in attack. His confidence must be rock bottom now that he either overcomplicates or shirks from making that final pass/shot. The chance where he faced the keeper but tried to dribble past Navas somehow was tragic.
There’s a good footballer underneath, but the mental block on him is frustrating.
There’s a good footballer underneath, but the mental block on him is frustrating.
Once rashford and garnacho are fit he will become a very expensive bench player. He's not offering enough to say he should be kept around, and we should look to move him on if someone is stupid enough ahem...chelsea
I thought he was good, he's fine against mid to lower table teams.
Fortunately he improved from a shocking first half. However, he still dawdles too much on the ball and doesn't seem particularly decisive. I am just surprised at how average he has been.
Thought he was pretty good and silky in the second half. He’s more of a futsal player i think and would be absolutely great in a 5 a side team. That shot over the bar was also probably the hardest I have seen him kick a ball for us so far
I have a feeling he’s gonna score against Sevilla on Thursday
I have a feeling he’s gonna score against Sevilla on Thursday
Another good but not great game from him. Typically tidy enough for the most part but hesitates too often to pull the trigger or try something more audacious yet we've seen him be capable when he does try it. Just always leaves you feeling there's more he could do.
Decent but he needs to be quicker when releasing the ball. Our attacks slow down when he gets it.
Starting to wonder if we’d be open to offers for him while his Dortmund form is still in recent memory. If we need to raise some cash, after Maguire - Sancho is next in line for me.
Sancho improved in the second half, but his overall game lacks intensity. It's not just about pace either. He seems unwilling to make something happen, to take responsibility himself. The one time he did, he shot over the bar. It was a bad strike but it was still nice to see him try something.
It's the main difference right now between him and Antony, Antony is more willing to try things, even if they don't come off. It's a slim chance that Sancho's mindset will dramatically change next season, but Rashford looked like he was ready to retire last year, so it can still happen.
It's the main difference right now between him and Antony, Antony is more willing to try things, even if they don't come off. It's a slim chance that Sancho's mindset will dramatically change next season, but Rashford looked like he was ready to retire last year, so it can still happen.
Did ok I thought. Stayed on the pitch for the whole 90 too which is a very rare occurrence.
He seems like a guy who is forced to go to work and just waiting to go home as soon as possible. There is clearly a great player in him but, in my opinion, he seems to not enjoy playing football.
Second half was good.
Couple of times he pissed me off by not passing it sooner to Bruno.
Possession player, tidy, close space...
Gets along well with Bruno, those two need to play closer together.
I like him.
Couple of times he pissed me off by not passing it sooner to Bruno.
Possession player, tidy, close space...
Gets along well with Bruno, those two need to play closer together.
I like him.
He is frustrating but there is clearly a player there just desperately short on confidence
he improved today but he needs more umph. I ain’t giving up on him yet though
he improved today but he needs more umph. I ain’t giving up on him yet though
He was better today i thought he did ok
I bet he’s absolutely exceptional in 5 aside games. In PL matches, not so much. Lacks any kind of intensity or athleticism whatsoever.
Was better in second half after a poor first and ok overall in the end. It’s hard to see him being anything other than a very expensive squad player though.
I wonder if that poor fullback ever recovered from Depay murdering him in that game?
Rashford has nothing to worry about. Garnacho doesn't either.
So indecisive. With other players I would say that's down to confidence, but he looks good on the ball and can still beat players comfortably. So why is he still so indecisive even on a day when the team is playing well, winning and dominating the game for the most part? He had the luxury to take risks today and he didn't. It's also not likely he would be losing his place in the team when we have so many injuries to contend with at the moment. Whatever was wrong with his head that sat him out of the squad for so long does not seem like it's a matter of the past yet.
He doesn't really do early /reactive passes... He likes to be fully set before releasing the ball.
He should've played Bruno through with a relatively simple pass that puts him 1 on 1.
Didn't create much but looked after the ball better today, and didn't let things get him down like against Sevilla. Needs to build on this but more likely that he stays inconsistent.
Didn't create much but looked after the ball better today, and didn't let things get him down like against Sevilla. Needs to build on this but more likely that he stays inconsistent.
Sooner Garnacho is back, the better.
I know.
Needs to learn that.
Massive flaw in his game.
Yes yes, i know, we're two nil up in the 80' minute, so keeping the ball is not the biggest fault, but still....
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