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I wouldn’t mind that at all.Would it be better to target Tierney and let him fight with Shaw at LB ... which in-turn would possibly affect our potential CM and RW captures.
Having fullbacks who are good going forward is a must in the modern game no matter what system you play.Depends partly on if we will switch to a wing back system of not.
Don't think we stand much chance of signing Sandro anyway personally. See him either staying or going to Chelsea.
Why is Shaw a better footballer than Tierney?Shaw is a better footballer than Tierney.
Same here.I wouldn’t mind that at all.
He's also played a couple of seasons in the UCL for Celtic. Not sure how he got on but it would be nice to hear from someone who watched him against Bayern or PSG.Bit worried about SPL signings tbh. Looks great from what I've seen though.
You called him a championship level player in a different thread, didn’t you?Shaw is a better footballer than Tierney.
I beg to differ.Shaw is a better footballer than Tierney.
This isn't a criticism of him, he looks quite good but... Is it me or is the defending really, really shit? It looks like they're almost just waiting to lunge at him and that's it.Obligatory Youtube vid
Tierney's young but he's not exactly a 'kid'. If we want him then we'll be paying a substantial fee and if that happens then we're not buying him so he can sit on the bench or be sent out on loan.not going happen. Jose wants players ready now, not to educate them to play 3 years from now . He's going to walk, if we keep bringing in kids.
Spending €70m on a fullback like Sandro when we already have Shaw who seems to be doing well again would be silly and it would hamper us in our pursuit for a CM and RW.not going happen. Jose wants players ready now, not to educate them to play 3 years from now . He's going to walk, if we keep bringing in kids.
Considering it's the SPL the quality of defending is pretty abysmal compared to what he'd face in the PL, but I don't think that detracts from his ability - still fast and skillful on the ball going forward, whilst also being fairly capable at the back. Naturally he's not going to look quite as good at this level since it's a step-up but we've seen countless examples of players from smaller, lower-quality leagues making the step up and performing well because they're just good footballers.This isn't a criticism of him, he looks quite good but... Is it me or is the defending really, really shit? It looks like they're almost just waiting to lunge at him and that's it.
Probably also worth noting that Tierney's managed to demonstrate a bit of versatility as well. He's slotted in at right-back before, and has even had the odd game at centre-back. Obviously playing him as a CB would be limiting his game to an extent considering his pace and ability on the ball...and I suspect he'd be exposed in that position when up against physical or tricky players, but he'll only get better (you'd imagine) and it's something worth considering.Spending €70m on a fullback like Sandro when we already have Shaw who seems to be doing well again would be silly and it would hamper us in our pursuit for a CM and RW.
It would make sense signing someone who has been described as being the best Scottish talent since the 80's to battle it out with Shaw for the LB spot. The competition should bring out the best in both Shaw and Tierney and it would give credence to what Mourinho said in his presser about leaving a good team for his successor.
He’s 20, he’s a kid. And he’s coming up from a weaker league, do people really he’s going to come into the epl and set the league fire? He’s going to be a project like Memphis, like martial, like sane. It’s going to take time, jose doesn’t have the patience.Tierney's young but he's not exactly a 'kid'. If we want him then we'll be paying a substantial fee and if that happens then we're not buying him so he can sit on the bench or be sent out on loan.
Or if we're being cheap and stick with Shaw while adding a competitor for the position, then I would go for Sessegnon. He seems to be ready to convert to a winger ifn case Shaw makes the LB spot his own. He would help the homegrown quota. Shaw is still young and thing can change plenty in one year.^^^
Plus Shaw is still can be considered a ‘kid’ rather than a finished product. I rather United go for the likes of Sandro so it would increase the quality and Shaw can become a squad option.
He already is playing as a winger. He's not a LB!Or if we're being cheap and stick with Shaw while adding a competitor for the position, then I would go for Sessegnon. He seems to be ready to convert to a winger ifn case Shaw makes the LB spot his own. He would help the homegrown quota. Shaw is still young and thing can change plenty in one year.
Memphis wanted to play, was not Jose' fault he wasn't good enough to start over Martial. Jose has improved Martial as a player and has been very patient with him. I don't get the whole oh let's just blame Jose for everything when it comes to younger players. If they're good enough they will get chances, or we'll loan them out to gain experience.He’s 20, he’s a kid. And he’s coming up from a weaker league, do people really he’s going to come into the epl and set the league fire? He’s going to be a project like Memphis, like martial, like sane. It’s going to take time, jose doesn’t have the patience.
That's not quite accurate is it? If you're good enough you'll get the minutes. SAF wasn't any different.He’s 20, he’s a kid. And he’s coming up from a weaker league, do people really he’s going to come into the epl and set the league fire? He’s going to be a project like Memphis, like martial, like sane. It’s going to take time, jose doesn’t have the patience.
The problem here is like with VVD and Wanyama, if he moves to a lesser PL team and impresses, he will cost astronomical money.That's not quite accurate is it? If you're good enough you'll get the minutes. SAF wasn't any different.
Tierney needs exposure at a higher level before he convinces. At the moment he's playing at a Championship level in the SPL
I understand your sentiment but it is just that that put Liverpool off bidding for VVD when he was at Celtic and suddenly he now costs 75m. My son is a big Celtic fan and he rates Tierney highly. We were hoping that we’d sign him instead of Robertson. What I have seen of Tierney I think he has the ability and potential to make the move south even to a Club like United.Bit worried about SPL signings tbh. Looks great from what I've seen though.
In that case why on earth did we bought Lindelof, Bailly and Pogba?not going happen. Jose wants players ready now, not to educate them to play 3 years from now . He's going to walk, if we keep bringing in kids.
Neither did and both could have made a move straight away to a top club but no one took the gamble.Celtic fans might rate him as the best thing ever but it's worth bearing in mind the calibre of opposition in the SPL. Even the most physically developed players like Wanyama and van Dijk have needed a middle step before moving on to the bigger teams here.
I can't claim to have watched a whole lot of him but from the bits I have seen he strikes me as pretty ordinary. Suggestions of him being better than Shaw seem way off base to me.
