Marcus Rashford

[68-99-08]

Anyone know anything about this kid on our books?

Think he's born 1997, seen on Ravel Morrison's agent's twitter calling him the 'most technically gifted player in Man Utd's academy'.

A new hope perhaps?

 

[Stobzilla]

not with morrison's agent no, sell him now to avoid the drama.

 

[PS18]

Most of Ravel's drama was of his own making, not sure we can tar the agent with that brush.

Rashford's 14, was part of the Marveld squad recently and (more notably) the U17 squad that played the AEGON Cup in April, so certainly seems one to watch out for.

 

[forevrared]

Quite a few of our youth team players have the same agent, don't they? Seem to remember Rudge and maybe Rothwell being his clients along with a couple more.

 

[jb8521]

Rashford will play for England tomorrow in the Victory Shield on Sky Sports 2 at 7.45

 

[Galactic]

Agent saying great things about the player he is representing? That's new.

 

[Heffo]

Agent saying great things about the player he is representing? That's new.

Seems like it may be justified here though. Often plays ahead of his age-group with United and isn't he also one of the younger players in this squad?

 

[SkeppyRed]

He's not in the starting eleven posted by Moo on twitter. Demetri Mitchell the only United player out of the four starting. Would not be surprised if it was just the incompetent England coaches opting for physicality over technique as per usual.

 

[cj_sparky]

He's not in the starting eleven posted by Moo on twitter. Demetri Mitchell the only United player out of the four starting. Would not be surprised if it was just the incompetent England coaches opting for physicality over technique as per usual.

I seem to recall our lad Rothwell being the only player selected in two squads, that played 7 days apart. They like to change it up at the younger levels with England and give everyone a go.

 

[AKDevil]

He's on the bench tonight in victory shield

 

[ghaliboy]

calling him the 'most technically gifted player in Man Utd's academy'.e

The next 'Quinton Fortune'?

 

[cj_sparky]

Nice run and finish from Mitchell to make it two nil to England.

 

[Decotron]

Was about to start a thread on him there. Keeper was a bit shit but you get that at this age group, Mitchell's touch was lovely in the build up...

 

[Decotron]

He's not in the starting eleven posted by Moo on twitter. Demetri Mitchell the only United player out of the four starting. Would not be surprised if it was just the incompetent England coaches opting for physicality over technique as per usual.

Bit of a generalisation there.

 

[SkeppyRed]

Bit of a generalisation there.

True but a pretty accurate one unfortunately.

 

[Decotron]

True but a pretty accurate one unfortunately.

The U17 side that won the European championship 2 years ago was sort of what I was refering to.

That team played fantastic football. Probably the best Ive seen in a long time from an English point of view.

 

[Drainy]

Looks a tidy footballer based on that one attack

 

[Erentz]

Looks a tidy footballer based on that one attack

Is he the number 17? I'm watching without sound.

 

[cj_sparky]

Is he the number 17? I'm watching without sound.

Yeah, No.17 the one that looks about 12.

 

[Drainy]

Is he the number 17? I'm watching without sound.

Yes.

 

[AKDevil]

Had a couple of mates there. Raving about Rashford. Said he was head and shoulders above everyone on the pitch even on his little cameo.
Interesting.

 

[AKDevil]

Interestingly, described as ravel Morison with a better attitude.

 

[pocco]

How long was he on for? I didn't realise he was no.17 when I was watching for 5 mins. All I remember was him tripping over. No.11 looked good.

 

[Drainy]

He was on for a good 25 mins or so. Did well. Played some great football in the build up to one of the goals, looked very tidy overall. Think a Larnell Cole/Jesse Lingard type player (from what I saw- which was obviously limited), good at receiving the ball in tight spots and finding a pass- handled it very well given he was one of the youngest/smallest lads on the pitch.

 

[Elliott]

Had a couple of mates there. Raving about Rashford. Said he was head and shoulders above everyone on the pitch even on his little cameo.
Interesting.

That's a bit over the top to be honest. He had 2 very good moments when he displayed good close control, vision and weight of pass. Looked quick as well. I'm sure all 3 of the England lads will give us plenty to feel excited about over the next years. Didn't watch the first 50 minutes so I got no impression of the Northern Irish lad Thompson.

 

[Maciej]

I'm not going to watch people born in 1997 on a football pitch.

For feck's sake, where did it all go wrong? Why am I not a professional footballer?

 

[Collina]

Is he from Manchester? (and if anyone know, I'd like to know the same about Mitchell!)

 

[68-99-08]

He was on for a good 25 mins or so. Did well. Played some great football in the build up to one of the goals, looked very tidy overall. Think a Larnell Cole/Jesse Lingard type player (from what I saw- which was obviously limited), good at receiving the ball in tight spots and finding a pass- handled it very well given he was one of the youngest/smallest lads on the pitch.

Makes me feel confident about the future knowing we seem to be producing a lot of these players right now. Let's hope we can produce a "Ravel Morrison with a better atittude" sometime soon!

 

[mo0]

How long was he on for? I didn't realise he was no.17 when I was watching for 5 mins. All I remember was him tripping over. No.11 looked good.

that was Demetre Mitchell.

 

[Stojan Stamenic]

What about this boy's progress? Anyone seen him lately?

Played as a lone striker in Youth Cup against Leicester, but I don't think that's his natural position. Just turned 16...

 

[Elliott]

As of yet he's not even close to having the physical prerequisites to play up front on his own but he showed the proverbial glimpses of quality against Leicester. Give him time and we might just have a player here.

 

[jb8521]

He and Tosin Kehinde have apparently been the stand outs in the under 16s side this season

 

[backofthenet]

He and Tosin Kehinde have apparently been the stand outs in the under 16s side this season

Kehinde was very good in the one match he played earlier in the season for the U18s that I saw

 

[Elliott]

What's the deal with Kehinde? Did we bring him over from Nigeria, did his family move to England for non-footballing reason or is he English with Nigerian roots?

 

[Mr. MUJAC]

Marcus is an outstanding prospect…but nowhere near Morrison's class at the same age.

Kehinde was born in Nigeria but I don't know the background.

 

[jb8521]

 

[mu4c_20le]

Marcus Rashford caught in the middle as Manchester City look to prise Manchester United starlet away from Old Trafford

By SIMON JONES

PUBLISHED: 09:11 EST, 8 May 2014 | UPDATED: 10:57 EST, 8 May 2014

• City are trying to sign United youngster Rashford, while Chelsea and Arsenal are also interested in the 16-year-old

Manchester City are chasing Marcus Rashford, the 16-year-old rising star at neighbours Manchester United.

The attacking midfielder is one of the most highly sought after talents for his age group but United have yet to wrap up terms on a new contract.

City are particularly keen while Chelsea and Arsenal also have an interest.

United are reluctant to pay out big-money contracts and constantly risk losing some players due to greater financial incentives being offered at other clubs.

Although many would argue United's principled stance is to be admired, the harsh reality is many of the youngsters or their representatives will be swayed by the better contracts.

Rashford is a Man United fan and is still committed to the club, but that won't stop rivals from making legitimate offers.

There is a growing feeling within United that they will have to bend their past policy if they are to continue to compete.

While James Wilson is one shining light on the horizon, they are not blessed with an abundance of prospects and it is a facet of the club David Moyes wanted to address and one Louis van Gaal will do also.

The flip side is that the likes of Chelsea and Arsenal have problems when some of their young players sense they will not make any progress and want to leave.

Chelsea have an issue arising with highly-rated defender Andreas Christensen. The Denmark U21 centre half wants to play more games and other clubs, such as City, will offer the promise of a quicker route to the first team.

 

[Kag]

Moyes rhetoric still going strong, I see. Our youth system seems to be performing incredibly well. Lack of prospects? Hm.

 

[khoazany]

Stupid rumour.He already signed the scholarship for next season and of course we can't offer something like 10k a year for a player not even yet to play in the U21s.

Expect him to sign a professional contract at 17 like Wilson to shut up these lazy journalists.

 

[Bader]

Rashford is a Man United fan and is still committed to the club, but that won't stop rivals from making legitimate offers.

That says it all really. This article was probably involved his agent to want more from Man utd for his player. Yeah, he is a united fan, but would want to go to Man city, even if Man utd offered him a contract.

Great logic that.