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James Garner
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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.
Watford are on sky on Friday night so we'll get to see him play.
Some of the things he did for the reserves, the majority of our first-team players would struggle to achieve. He has a lot to learn, but his passning and finishing is right up there with the best at our club
I thought he looked good, if a little nervous at times which is totally understandable.
Obviously he needs to iron out a few things and gain abit of muscle but I see alot of class in his game.
So 20 mins agains Wales u20. I guess nobody watched that, or knew why he doesn’t start for them?
It was only Wales and the Manager was giving other squad members game time.
Typical caf being to hard on the lad. It's been a couple of games and he's already being written of.
When Carrick was his age, he wasn't pulling up any trees either. Let's wait and see how he progresses.
So far I see he has a lot of the attributes lacking in our MF.
What the lad needs right now is to have consistent game time. As much of it as possible so we can get a glimpse of the player he is supposed to be.
When Carrick was his age, he wasn't pulling up any trees either. Let's wait and see how he progresses.
So far I see he has a lot of the attributes lacking in our MF.
What the lad needs right now is to have consistent game time. As much of it as possible so we can get a glimpse of the player he is supposed to be.
I liked what I saw. Looks like he just needs more experience and he will get better
Good to hear.
Playing Derby tonight, hopefully he's up against Rooney in midfield. On Sky at 7pm.
This will be the first time I’ll be watching him in a full match other than youth or u23
He's on the bench.
On a side note, Cleverly has been good so far
Yep. We've gotten to see Rooney, Tom Lawrence, Ben Foster and Craig Cathcart as well. Old boys central.
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Ooh, João Pedro!
Agent Jimbo needs to get in João Pedro's ear.
Agreed, the kid looks good. More than a hint of Richarlison about him.
He was one I wanted to watch in the championship this season anyway, glad to have an excuse with garner there
Anyone watched him today?
In the five minutes I saw, he knocked a corner kick too long gave away the ball with a poor pass and committed a foul while already booked. When I turned back over he was subbed off.
At least he was playing and getting game time.
At least he was playing and getting game time.
On their forums they talked about him as man of the match in their last game
just a heads up
Watford are playing tonight
Hopefully Garner starts. Also be good to have another look at that Sarr lad
Watford are playing tonight
Hopefully Garner starts. Also be good to have another look at that Sarr lad
They've been waxing lyrical about him since he joined. Their coach said he's one of the best young talents in England.
Technically he's a sublime midfielder. He has every kind of pass in his locker and his vision is top class.
Main issue is exerting himself on games. Game passes him by alot.
Hopefully this loan experience his minutes on the pitch will help in his development
Forget Sarr, we should look at Joao Pedro
Not quite. They've been complimentary when appropriate but they've definitely had their criticisms of him.
He's done well so far, hopefully he's done enough to keep his place once their other midfielders begin returning.
Hopefully he'll start as I have time to watch it. However, he probably won't consider he got axed at half time in the last game.
What's the summary then?
At his best - he is their best midfielder. At his worst - he is largely anonymous.
Which for me is a positive given his age and profile because Young DMs who control games consistently are extremely rare. For me this season should be about improving positional awareness and defensive contribution at the top level.
His best (vs. Blackburn Rovers) is good enough to earn an automatic start. His worst (vs. Bournemouth) isn't. He needs to perform consistently every match.
Cheers. As long as he gets minutes, that's good new for us to assess his potential.
I guess you would expect that from someone who is starting his senior experience. That is the reason why he is loaned out, to get there in a few months and be ready at the end of the season.
Think his head went a bit v Bournemouth, but that is all part of the learning process.
I notice that the Watford manager tends to play him in just one game a week, which is good management in my opinion.
The proof of whether a loan works is the player that comes back to his host club a more rounded individual both on and off the pitch, most players that go out on loans won't get into United's first team set up, but hopefully a couple will, who they will be is anyone's guess. Garner certainly has the attributes to make it, but who knows?
Starting today, hoping for a good performance
Who are they playing and is it on TV?
Coventry, don't think it's on TV though sadly.
Assist, I imagine from a corner based on who scored