What a free kick that is.
Jim Thwaites
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What a free kick that is.
What a free kick that is.
he got some whip on that!
Would like to see him in a midfield three with Mainoo and Kone - perhaps in a meaningless friendly rather than anything proper - but think it would be a balanced three.
Problem is the lack of physicality, Mainoo would be the most physical of the 3 and he's not really there yet. But I think Thwaites can be really good for us, he's the type of CM we need. Hopefully he can make that next step
Thought a new Sir Jim slur just dropped, my bad carry on.
Reminds me of Ethan Galbraith. Size will be a concern, but EG is now getting rave reviews for Swansea. Hope we don't get rid of him too early.
Not sure why size is a concern?
Looking at his height relative to the other U18's he's fairly tall for a 17 year old midfielder.
Seems to have a bit of a bite in his tackles too.
Galbraith never showed the skill, movement and potential of Thwaites.
Agreed. Hope he gets the chance Galbraith didn't. We need midfielders of this ilk. Well, players in general, really!
He was actually pretty good. They assess these lads on technique and physicality. Galbraith had really good technique so presumably the physicality side wasnt good enough. A lot of the lads who look the most technically gifted end up playing for lower league teams so it's important to stay objective.
That's good to hear. He was part of nice group of midfielders we had at the time with him, Garner and Levitt.
Very well deserved, been excellent so far and shown enough to get a debut later this season.
Has he featured for the U21s yet?
He does look to be a fantastic talent. If I had to pick one from the current bunch who'll have a chance of making it then he'd be my bet.
Yes, played vs Brackley Town in National league cup and Athletic club in PL international cup and a few more sub appearances. Still a U18s regular, U21s midfield is packed currently, so he being the youngest has to wait a bit.
How did he look? If you know.
In the U21s? just as good as in the U18s, even with the increased physicality. He's just so technically gifted, good under pressure at receiving and turning, excellent range of passing (might legit be the 2nd best long range passer at club after Bruno). There are highlights of almost every game he's played this season on YouTube if you're interested.
Needs to change is name to Jimenez Thwaitenaldo to drive some hype
Very excited about seeing him play in the pl. Looks an amazing talent.
The Pedri comparison actually isn't far off. Low centre of gravity, amazing little feints and body rolls to evade pressure, and he can hit a beautiful pass. Exciting talent, even more exciting name.
I think what separates him from Galbraith and a few other smaller, nippy type midfielders we've had come through is his right foot.
Some young lads look the part but they're 5 a side players, it doesn't translate to men's football. Their game isn't big enough.
Thwaites though, he has that playing in small spaces ability, but can then drill a 40 yard pass or put one in the top corner. His game will work on a big pitch where the ball is quickly being transitioned over distance.
I think he looks great and should be on the bench as an option.
But I believe thwaites plays deeper.
Looks class alright. Be nice to see him in the first team some time this season, we need technical midfielders.
Galbraith is 24 and a decent, but not fantastic, midfielder at Championship level. He was never going to be a United player.
Thwaites has looked promising in recent games in a deeper midfielder role, though it seems a bit curious that he's never had a call-up at any England youth levels. At his age Mainoo was captaining England youth teams. Jack Fletcher has also been getting call-ups, even though I've never really seen much from him.
He was playing on the wing last year I seem to remember. I think he's fairly versatile.
His name sounds really northern, I have to admit I was biased entering the thread - expecting a Collyer level talent.
But wow, even the first few minutes of the highlights I could see how special he is.
How tall and built is he? Does he have the potential physicality for the PL?
But wow, even the first few minutes of the highlights I could see how special he is.
How tall and built is he? Does he have the potential physicality for the PL?
From that I gather that he passes like Pirlo, dribbles like Iniesta and takes free kicks like Beckham.
Granted, there's every chance he'll be playing for Rotherham in three years' time, but I choose to believe otherwise.
Great vision, agility, composure, press resistance and passing ability. How is his defensive game? Otherwise looks top no6/DLP.
The thing is any Mejbri, Pereira, Pearson, Garner can turn out to be an average player. I ve seen Levitt hitting some absolute mint passes for the youth teams. Galbraith, Rothwell all had great compilations. Let's hope Jimmy turns out better, step up to the senior team is huge, mentality and luck for injuries, and timing will be also crucial. Definitely class above the likes of McTominay or Collyer though.
The thing is any Mejbri, Pereira, Pearson, Garner can turn out to be an average player. I ve seen Levitt hitting some absolute mint passes for the youth teams. Galbraith, Rothwell all had great compilations. Let's hope Jimmy turns out better, step up to the senior team is huge, mentality and luck for injuries, and timing will be also crucial. Definitely class above the likes of McTominay or Collyer though.
Really? Seems a bit early to say that.
If he turns out even as good as McTominay it would be a rarity and a clear success. Plus in line with my comment above, Collyer captained England at U16 and U17 levels, so clearly must have showed plenty at youth level, while Thwaites hasn't even had a single England youth cap yet.
Oh I thought he played a 6, my mistake.
To have a better freekick taking would be great.
I think they play him as a deep playmaking 6 now but I think he'll end up as an 8, think Eriksen as he got older. I don't know if he'll be strong enough to be a 6 but as a playmaking 8 he'll be fine. Maybe a more attack minded version of Wharton is a better comp. So the Pedri comparisons are spot on
I watched that game, he was probably United's stand out player. Made space for himself on lots of occasions, seemed to ride tackles well. He switches play very well, and stood up pretty well on the physical part of the game.
It's a game United should have won, two defensive mistakes and probably four or five opportunities missed.
Great news that. Lad looks just the sort of proper technical player in midfield we like to leave on the bench on the regular.
Looks exactly like a player we will never use
I long gave up on Gore.
More talking about their youth displays. McTominay was just throwing himself around no9 and then being dropped to midfield, being totally unimpressive. Only to be the luckiest man in the world to "replace" Fellaini. Collyer didn't look any impressive technically rather being CB playing DM, than technical midfielder. But I dont watch regulrarly anymore, so what do I know.
Trajectories to the first team are very different. Some players fail to impress when it comes to the big stage while others take their chance. I didn't like Fletcher, but oh boy he became one of the best defensive b2bs in the world for a short period before his illness.