kaku06
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I remember that quite well tooI recall fondly how sure Glastonspur was that Danny Rose was better.
I remember that quite well tooI recall fondly how sure Glastonspur was that Danny Rose was better.
Was wondering this myself.I wonder if ten Hag knew Shaw was capable of this ball-progressing, wide left CB role he'd have gone and bought Martinez?
Either way, I'm so fecking glad we have them bothWas wondering this myself.
Martinez centre back - Shaw left back is still much better than Shaw and Malacia. We lose a lot of Shaw's playmaking when he is in the centre.I wonder if ten Hag knew Shaw was capable of this ball-progressing, wide left CB role he'd have gone and bought Martinez?
Solskjaer did say that Shaw was the clubs second best finisher behind G****wood!I'm convinced he'd be our best centre forward if we shoved him up top
Agree with this too. 2 left fecking footed CB’s. Spoilt for choices.Either way, I'm so fecking glad we have them both
Only thing I disagree there. I think it's more to do with his lackadaisical attitude to getting tight down that left channel; he seems to be constantly in a relaxed jogging posture rather than alert and low centre of gravity. It's bloody infuriating because you know no one can breeze past him if he really wanted to try. It's probably a fear of getting done (PTSD from the Mourinho days ) so he'd rather let them send a deep cross.No, both Matic and Shaw simulatenously went in on Traore and he sent both flying. He’s also accelerated past Shaw numerous times. Shaw has great top speed but isn’t amongst the quickest in terms of acceleration. He’s not even our fastest defender. I think Varane would be…
Do you honestly think Shaw has the speed of Walker? Good top speed for sure, but not elite like Walker.
He lost a straight foot race with a head start against Villa I believe, resulting in a goal, and that player was fast but not Walker fast.
Yes, Shaw is great physically. Very strong, fast, good leap, but please, let’s not write a narrative far removed from the truth. He often fails to stop crosses because he struggles on the first five-ten yards, and his positioning as a fullback can be suspect - not so as a centre back, thus far. He’s been brilliant.
Sounds like I’m bashing Shaw here, but I really like him. When fit he’s amongst the best fullbacks in the league. His first touch is sublime, and he’s brilliant moving the play up the pitch. His lokg range passing has also suprised me of late - really good! His final ball is not quite there, and defensively he can be a little suspect, yet far better than many other modern fullbacks.
I both agree and disagree.He's just an exceptional footballer.
If he had a fancier name, he'd be getting praised non-stop by the footballing media.
He had a poor season last season, but he was incredible the season prior to that and very good prior to that as well.I both agree and disagree.
Luke Shaw's ability has never been the issue. He's always been this good at football. The problem is that he can go from this, to League 1 standard from season to season. If he manages to play like this next season too, he will get the praise he deserves. The guy is easily top 3 LBs in the world when he fancies it. Also doesn't help that we've not won anything for years now...
100% he would have, we still needed another CB. Now you basically have cover for each side all along the backline.Was wondering this myself.
Yeah the only weakness I really think he has is he’s quite one footed, which might bite him in the midfield. But other than that I agree, he’s basically David Alaba in English form you can play him everywhereMight take him two or three games, but I reckon he’d easily be an upgrade even on Eriksen alongside Casemiro in midfield. Would give us a lot of De Jong like qualities.
His form hasn’t surprised me at all, the guy is phenomenal and one player I can never speak highly enough of. He’s just good at football. It’s not a position thing, if you took him to the park or to cage football, he’d look outstanding as he just handles the football brilliantly and also has elite physical gifts.
While being "League One standard" last season he was in the top 20-25% of full-backs for virtually every creative and progression stat. His chances created and xA were even higher last season than they are this. Defensively the entire team was poor, even Varane was terrible, the biggest issue was clearly the structure as a team rather than individuals.I both agree and disagree.
Luke Shaw's ability has never been the issue. He's always been this good at football. The problem is that he can go from this, to League 1 standard from season to season. If he manages to play like this next season too, he will get the praise he deserves. The guy is easily top 3 LBs in the world when he fancies it. Also doesn't help that we've not won anything for years now...
This has been raised a couple of times on here, and when going through pictures with other players the general consensus is that he's about 5'11".How tall is he, someone here who has met him? Wikipedia says one thing, Transfermarkt another and it's quite a big difference in those numbers.
Ive often thought this about him - he’s very similar to Gareth Barry , but has the mobility that GB lacked which ultimately prevented him from being a top, top class player.Might take him two or three games, but I reckon he’d easily be an upgrade even on Eriksen alongside Casemiro in midfield. Would give us a lot of De Jong like qualities.
His form hasn’t surprised me at all, the guy is phenomenal and one player I can never speak highly enough of. He’s just good at football. It’s not a position thing, if you took him to the park or to cage football, he’d look outstanding as he just handles the football brilliantly and also has elite physical gifts.
League 1 standard my ass.I both agree and disagree.
Luke Shaw's ability has never been the issue. He's always been this good at football. The problem is that he can go from this, to League 1 standard from season to season. If he manages to play like this next season too, he will get the praise he deserves. The guy is easily top 3 LBs in the world when he fancies it. Also doesn't help that we've not won anything for years now...
Yes pleaseShaw is simply better at football than both Maguire and Lindelof. EtH also prefers balance and being left-footed it's between Martinez and Shaw for the position of left centre-back. Wouldn't be surprised if both Maguire and Lindelof are sold and another centre-back comes in the summer as a replacement.
Are you sure he is pretty poundy.Pound for pound the best defender in England