giggs-beckham
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I didn't see the funny side until I zoomed in a bit. What a slob he looks
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I didn't see the funny side until I zoomed in a bit. What a slob he looks
Can they not play U23 every week? And U19 as well? They would be super fit then, and when in GW37 we need one of them, they can step up.we have to give them playing time as if we have injuries or suspensions they won't be match fit
Hopefully hasn't started stress eatingbut I am curious to see if the renewed enthusiasm that Malacia, Martinez and Varane have brought to the back four will have an effect on Shaw
If they play under 23 every week it's not giving the youngsters a chance to developCan they not play U23 every week? And U19 as well? They would be super fit then, and when I’m GW37 we need one of them, they can step up.
Honestly, with the exception of Sancho I'm happy with letting all of our British contingent go. None of them are good enough and are just plain trash on most occasions. Promote couple of youth players if we want that homegrown quota filled in.As it stands I think his and David's contracts should be allowed to expire.
"Hey, wait, are we on the bench?"He doesn’t look very fit or is it just me
Well, he's on 150K and it's unlikely he'd take a significant drop in wages. So yes, I think that would be the sensible option.As it stands I think his and David's contracts should be allowed to expire.
He’ll start the Europa but it’s Malacias spot to lose and I don’t see ETH changing our first choice defence Atm.Hasn't played a minute of football since being subbed at half time against Brentford. Is there a way back for him? I expect him to start against Sociedad, but I doubt he has the fight in him to claw his way back into the first 11. I hope I'm wrong though.
In recent form, it doesn't bear thinking about.Malacia struggled with Saka, Saka might have completely destroyed Shaw with his speed, trickery and energy.
Telles would have conceded at least one penalty today. At least Malacia chose not to tackle him when Saka got past him in the box. Not sure what Shaw would have done tbh.Malacia struggled with Saka, Saka might have completely destroyed Shaw with his speed, trickery and energy.
Despite everybody in here liking to call him fat, I can never remember Shaw getting cooked for pace. He’s genuinely rapid.Malacia struggled with Saka, Saka might have completely destroyed Shaw with his speed, trickery and energy.
You mean the euros?He had a superb season a couple of years ago, but post World cup just seemed to drop off a cliff.
For the first time in his career here he really has it all to do to stay.
I'm relaxed about it. If he fights back strongly, it's for our benefit.
If he doesn't, we'll see him out the door.
In form Shaw is a rare occurrence and we cannot keep playing him every game. This should be his last season at United. Flattered too much.Despite everybody in here liking to call him fat, I can never remember Shaw getting cooked for pace. He’s genuinely rapid.
Malacia is first choice LB for me for his attitude, which seems to be far superior to Shaw. Given how poor we looked last season and in those first two losses this season, having players with fight is inarguably more important than actual ability. Shaws main issue is he’s soft as feck, and mentally weak. He crumbles under the slightest criticism or of things aren’t going well.
In terms of actual football ability, especially going forward where Malacia currently offers feck all, an in form Shaw is undoubtedly the better full back. Anybody who says different has an agenda or is blind. Malacia is 21, of course he’s not going to be on the top of his game yet.
He has lapses of concentration where he got yelled at by De Gea of all people. He might not be fat but he definitely is lazy and his performance drops several levels when he has no pressure for his spot.Despite everybody in here liking to call him fat, I can never remember Shaw getting cooked for pace. He’s genuinely rapid.
Malacia is first choice LB for me for his attitude, which seems to be far superior to Shaw. Given how poor we looked last season and in those first two losses this season, having players with fight is inarguably more important to us at the moment than footballing ability. Shaws main issue is he’s soft as feck, and mentally weak. He crumbles under the slightest criticism or if things aren’t going well.
In terms of actual football ability, especially going forward where Malacia currently offers feck all, an in form Shaw is undoubtedly the better full back. Anybody who says different has an agenda or is blind. Malacia is 21, of course he’s not going to be on the top of his game, yet.
He is exactly the kind of player we’d sell and he’d go and smash it elsewhere. He’s not irreplaceable and I think Malacia has the ability to be better than him, albeit in a different way. But he needs some time. Time that’s made easier by having another fullback we can play.In form Shaw is a rare occurrence and we cannot keep playing him every game. This should be his last season at United. Flattered too much.
Agree with almost all this post but, earlier this season in the 4-0 thrashing against Brentford? 3rd goal I believe, he doesn't get back in time and loses the sprint. He also has a lot of yellow cards in his career for tugging back an opponent who gets away from him at the first instance. He is really quick when he gets going but i've see him beaten quite a few times.Despite everybody in here liking to call him fat, I can never remember Shaw getting cooked for pace. He’s genuinely rapid.
Malacia is first choice LB for me for his attitude, which seems to be far superior to Shaw. Given how poor we looked last season and in those first two losses this season, having players with fight is inarguably more important to us at the moment than footballing ability. Shaws main issue is he’s soft as feck, and mentally weak. He crumbles under the slightest criticism or if things aren’t going well.
In terms of actual football ability, especially going forward where Malacia currently offers feck all, an in form Shaw is undoubtedly the better full back. Anybody who says different has an agenda or is blind. Malacia is 21, of course he’s not going to be on the top of his game, yet.
You must be on crack mate. Shaw has been average at best with one good season the 8 years he’s been here. Fecking waste of a player, and that’s not even taking into consideration that 70% of our goals came down the left side of defence last season! And you want him back in!Many would be taking egg on the face when he'll be the mainstay at that leftback position. He's miles ahead of Malacia it's not even debatable.
Can't wait him to replace Malacia, the only obvious weakness in the defense.
He, Maguire, AWB, the cockiness around their starting prospects is why it's satisfying to watch them lose priority. That the team is thriving without is just the cherry. Shaw especially who coaches don't seem to fancy. His lack of effort and unwillingness to exert himself can't help. Shaw should be a better player than he is today.Many would be taking egg on the face when he'll be the mainstay at that leftback position. He's miles ahead of Malacia it's not even debatable.
Can't wait him to replace Malacia, the only obvious weakness in the defense.
I think even the fastest players can lose a foot race if their hearts not in it or they get caught flat footed. My argument with Shaw is the same as it was for people wanting to shift McT when we received some offers for him in the window.Agree with almost all this post but, earlier this season in the 4-0 thrashing against Brentford? 3rd goal I believe, he doesn't get back in time and loses the sprint. He also has a lot of yellow cards in his career for tugging back an opponent who gets away from him at the first instance. He is really quick when he gets going but i've see him beaten quite a few times.
Completely agree that if Shaw was at his 20-21 form he'd easily be in the team ahead of Malacia who is still very raw but as you said, even then, I think Malacia plays with more energy and aggression. Shaw's technique is superb but i just don't trust the guy to stay fit, avoid injury or keep concentration for 90 minutes.
He lost his place to Telles last season and if he can't get it back from Malacia at any point this season then we might as well just as well get rid.
And that's what's irritating about him, he's clearly a vastly more talented player than Malacia but he constantly needs something existential to push him on or his form collapsesI think this might actually be a good thing for Shaw in the long run. With the correct motivation Shaw can be a great player. He's rightly out of the team at the moment but technically he is still a very good player and can progress the ball well.
Legitimate competition for his place might give Shaw the fight he's been lacking for the last 12 months. The season before last he was excellent, and he carried that form into the Euros for England. He just needs to rediscover that.
Definitely a WUMMany would be taking egg on the face when he'll be the mainstay at that leftback position. He's miles ahead of Malacia it's not even debatable.
Can't wait him to replace Malacia, the only obvious weakness in the defense.
I can see this happening if ten Hag gets sacked and replaced by Gareth Southgate.Many would be taking egg on the face when he'll be the mainstay at that leftback position. He's miles ahead of Malacia it's not even debatable.
Can't wait him to replace Malacia, the only obvious weakness in the defense.
Why isn't he starting now then?Many would be taking egg on the face when he'll be the mainstay at that leftback position. He's miles ahead of Malacia it's not even debatable.
Can't wait him to replace Malacia, the only obvious weakness in the defense.
No he is not miles ahead of MalaciaMany would be taking egg on the face when he'll be the mainstay at that leftback position. He's miles ahead of Malacia it's not even debatable.
Can't wait him to replace Malacia, the only obvious weakness in the defense.
Must be fat boys burner account no chance son you're done. Glad to not have to see that overpaid tub of lard put in half hearted performances week in and week out. Hated Mourinho but he was 100 percent right about this waster, should've gotten rid ages ago.Many would be taking egg on the face when he'll be the mainstay at that leftback position. He's miles ahead of Malacia it's not even debatable.
Can't wait him to replace Malacia, the only obvious weakness in the defense.
Is he though? The guys has been good for like a season and a half since he joined us, maybe just maybe he's a lazy waste of space who's lost what made him good at Southampton in the first place. Glad to see him and Maguire nowhere near the starting 11.And that's what's irritating about him, he's clearly a vastly more talented player than Malacia but he constantly needs something existential to push him on or his form collapses