Had a fantastic game. Was my MoM
Maguire's Redemption | One-year option triggered
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Was certainly in the conversation with Ugarte and Fernandes (who, IMO, was the MotM). If he can maintain this level of play, I'm fine with the extension and seeing where it goes from here.
Correct me if I'm wrong but didn't England play mostly a 3 back system under Southgate? Seemed it was always a running gag that he played like Slabhead with United but was always excellent with the national team.
We just bought a younger CB that's considered to be good enough and he cost more than £50m
He's playing alright at the moment but he's far too limited to be starting imo.
You’re not going to get a decent replacement for anywhere near that price.
The way PSR / FFP is getting navigated by clubs £30m can allow you to spend double or treble if you spread the cost. Now for Maguire I don’t know how it works because we paid £80m for him. That should be spread over the cost of his initial contract.
So it’s possible after his initial contract is over any fee counts as profit and the £80m transfer fee we paid won’t eat into the sale fee.
It’s not about PSR/FFP.
You’re not getting a replacement near the quality of Maguire for 20m and spending three times of it would be bonkers when we have more pressing areas to reinforce in like our wingbacks and upfront.
If it was a just a CB we needed then yes, but we need a LWB, a CM and a striker + probably another CB as well - in that scenario it just isn't feasible
I have never seen a player that have been condemned to death by the fans and the last manager tried his very best to get him sold. Came back from all these to be one of our most important players. Fantastic mentality.
How I hope Rashford has the same mentality and workrate.
How I hope Rashford has the same mentality and workrate.
He doesnt
Exactly this. The turnaround he has shown is brilliant to see.
Still probably your best CB, especially in this system. Thought Yoro did well when he came on though and is obviously the future.
He has always been a very good player. Even when his own fans were making fun of him, he always consistently put in good performances.
By far and away our best CB and worth every penny we paid for him considering the service we have got from him.
By far and away our best CB and worth every penny we paid for him considering the service we have got from him.
His commitment and will can’t be questioned like others in the squad. He has made mistakes and he has limitations, but he is resilient and has fought his way back from meme status (and the pressure that comes with that) and deserves serious respect for it.
He made most of us eat humble pie with his monumental turnaround. Not being captain and out of the spotlight made him a world of good. His biggest strength is that he's down to earth and resilient.
I think that’s it, and I think it’s even more appreciated now with our recent issues with the squad. If we can get some talented footballers into the squad, with his attitude, we are on to a winner.
He's a good old fashioned pro, keeps his head down, no whinging and despite his limitations he gives everything every time he plays.
Some of our so called superstars would do well to learn from him.
Some of our so called superstars would do well to learn from him.
Mentality monster, Rashford take note.
De Ligh and Martinez are in their mid 20's. You have Yoro still a teenager and then Kukonki who looks to be a special one for the future.
I think Maguire adds a nice balance to that group and for another couple of years he can be a good player for us in the 3 at the back system.
I think Maguire adds a nice balance to that group and for another couple of years he can be a good player for us in the 3 at the back system.
I wouldn't say that. It was 21/22 and to a lesser extent 22/23 that the fans turned on him, and he was dreadful those seasons (especially 21/22 where 'dreadful' doesn't really do it justice). Credit to him for turning it around, but he really was bad for a while there.
Mentality Demigod
Speed demon
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g3g9444zyo.
Maguire banned for speeding under airport runway
And to think people said he lacked pace!
he heard a new greek restaurant had opened in the trafford center and was on his way to give the owners a shoeing.
God that's the most ironic thing i've read all year!
Apparently England takes speeding seriously. Going 85 around the freeways in Cali is pretty common. But maybe it's the airport runway thing.
Do they have a 50 mph speed limit as well?
This sort of offense actually lands you a prison sentence in my country.
It's massive. The Amorim system really suits him too. Having cover on both sides on defence really helps him. And he's killing so far in the role of the one responsible to ping balls out to the wing backs and inside forward
Football players caught speeding. What else is new.
Seems like he tries to compensate. Too slow when playing football, too fast when not playing football.
Im glad he didnt try to bribe his way out of this offense though.
Im glad he didnt try to bribe his way out of this offense though.
He was never worth £80m and we certainly haven’t had our money’s worth from him either. He’s one of the highest paid defenders in the league which he certainly isn’t.
I’m not blaming the player because it’s the club’s fault for paying the insane price and wages. Plus not considering if he fit into a back 4 formation with an intended high line, something he can’t do! When United recruit players they really need to start thinking how they work in a system, not just how they played for their prior club.
Yeah, absolute bargain. We should have paid double. Took Leicester to the cleaners.
He has the right mentality to play for the club. This guy never gives up. Risen from the death.
One thing that stands out about him. He was crucified in the media and his response was to knuckle down and prove the doubters wrong. I wish Rashford could have this same type of mentality (not meaning to turn this into a Rashford discussion).
for a moment I was trying to work this one out
What a boss, hopefully he can keep this up and be our defensive edition of Lewandowski.
Outstanding in a performance where we just defended the box again and again.
4 aerials, 2 tackles, 1 interception, 11 clearances, 5 blocked shots, 1 foul
4 aerials, 2 tackles, 1 interception, 11 clearances, 5 blocked shots, 1 foul
What does that exactly mean? An older player still performing?