If there was any chance to replace I'd be selling him he's had so many opportunities it should not take game time to keep him on the straight and narrow off the pitch.
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I've been championing him, but his decision making in the final third is shocking. And his positional awareness and man-marking defensively, is non-existent.
I haven't seen a complete game from this preseason, has he been that bad?
All the comments looking concerning, I expected of him to at least show those solid performances from the winter period, it seems he is far from that.
All the comments looking concerning, I expected of him to at least show those solid performances from the winter period, it seems he is far from that.
Meh, he has done little things here and there were you’re like ok great, he’s made some runs that are good that aren’t picked out but for the most part he’s just been quite average. He’s not by any means been terrible, he’s just probably more so not hit the heights people were expecting him to get to.
He hasn’t performed anywhere near the level of the mythical 6/7 games before the break.
Him and Fosu Mensah are of the same breed. Both have the physical capabilities but just no brain for the game and that can't be taught in my opinion
His delivery int he final-third was somehow worse than Darmian's.
I think Jose’s killed him, mentally. He’s too scared to be instinctive on the field.
If he sees out his contract, and the 3-5-2 becomes the default, Shaw should only be considered a left sided centreback - he’s terrible going forward. Borthwick-Jackson is probably the last decent crosser United have had in either fullback role....
If he sees out his contract, and the 3-5-2 becomes the default, Shaw should only be considered a left sided centreback - he’s terrible going forward. Borthwick-Jackson is probably the last decent crosser United have had in either fullback role....
As bad as he is going forward he's even worse at positional awareness. He'd make a very poor LCB and be a constant liability. And if we were planning to play 3 at the back and include a left footed LCB we might as well have kept Blind, he's far better at that particular role than Shaw is likely to ever be.
I think he knows he's done here and he knows no one will offer him even half of the 100k per week he's currently on, so he's just seeing out his contract and milking it for all it's worth. He might also pick up a larger sign-on fee if he leaves on a free, which might bump his total package and compensate him somewhat for the salary loss.
He looks a very ordinary player and no idea why he hasn’t been moved on or hasn’t left himself. Dont see what good it does anyone involved letting him spend another season mostly on the bench or sat in the stands.
Would much rather we get rid now and bring in Tierney but seems like Shaw will be able to run his contract down.
Would much rather we get rid now and bring in Tierney but seems like Shaw will be able to run his contract down.
Haven't really seen much quality (or even just adventure) in him this pre-season, for all his big talk.
Chalk it up to flawed scouting and move on I think.
Chalk it up to flawed scouting and move on I think.
I know nobody wants to hear this but we might as well tell it as it is. He doesn't look fit at all. Heavy and slow.
Wouldn't say flawed scouting. I'd put the blame squarely on Shaw. He was a great young player at Southampton, came with a lot of promise. But failed to live up to that promise.
Fitness not the issue here, for me. He’s just poor at football at this point.
His delivery is so bad that he might as well put out the ball directly. When he gets to key positions, he either hits the first defender or gives a cross that goes behind the far post. Was he ever good at crossing when he burst out initially?
Yup. I doubt his fitness is at such low levels that even his final ball and general positioning go to shit.
They go hand in hand. It's hard to play nice football when you're not fit enough. He's still a nice footballer. He's neat and tidy, passes the ball well. He just doesn't have the burst of pace to open up good crossing angles anymore. Watching him amble up and down the line is frustrating these days. He shouldn't be like that at 23.
Well to be fair there’s more to a player than their on field performances (especially at a young age) over a certain time period. I’m referring to his mentality which has been said to have been known even then. Ferguson famously looked into everything about a player (family etc) to see what they were like as people. Not saying he wasn’t highly rated - just ultimately it’s a poor fit.
Fecking useless.
Played the only decent penetrative pass we made. Shame Mata wasn’t strong enough to battle the defender.
He's got a 30 y.o. Rooney's body. Seriously, Luke.
That is true. I’ve still given up hope though. He’s no better than Darmian.
I’ve given up hope too tbh.
I know we're not supposed to comment on his weight but he seriously looks chunky for a full-back.
He's just big boned...
His weight is the least of the problem. He’s just not a very good player.
He's a nothing player.
He's so sloppy. He plays the kind of casual 5 and 10 yard passes that I do. Overhit, 1 yard wife of their target, wrong footing his team mate. It's pub level at times.
The way Lewandowski just walked past him there 
Doesn't look sharp enough to me, having said that it's preseason. They could be told to hold back a little.
Embarrassing. He’s absolutely useless. So badly out of shape and off the pace.The way Lewandowski just walked past him there
Agree. Not the best defensively, offers nothing in attack. Pointless.
Fat donkey.
Enough about me, Shaw is also useless.
Enough about me, Shaw is also useless.
That's the part that disappoints me the most. He's really poor at providing support. These days that's not good enough for any PL side with ambitions.
It’s pre season for everyone. He’s not been very good, and has all the minutes he could want and failed to impress.
Where is Luke Shaw lover who convince he is the best left back in the world? Fecking nothing fatty player.
yep, even if he gets to his best fitness levels, his first touch is shit, he can't play a pass or cross, non-existent dribbling, and generally attacking wise he's poor and hardly rock solid going back, sell him so someone can take a punt on him
He’s trying a lot harder today, obviously seems a lot fitter cardiovascular. Still absolutely useless positioning, technical ability and overall concentration. Those won’t come if the fat gets shredded off...
I'd be delighted if we get 10-15m for him. Think he'll just see out his contract though.
He used to be fast. That was cool.
I remember watching him aged 16 run a game from left back at St Mary’s. Shame, for whatever reason, that he won’t be that player, certainly not for us.
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