I noticed that too. But I think it's more to do with the formation being narrow - sometimes he has to come more central to cover the space, so a quick switch to the full-back on the other side can leave him exposed.
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Criminal from Stoke to let him have a free run to goal. But what a header that was. That's how to attack the ball from a cross. Seems like ages since we scored a header from open play.
How lucky were we that he injured himself at the starr of season and therefore his loan move to Napoli was cancelled.
He's been quality these days.
He's been quality these days.
He's a United player, that's for sure. The way he sprinted up and attacked the ball for the header last night is what you want to see from him. Was all over the pitch again causing all sorts of hassle too. I honestly think that if he was get injured, we'd miss him more than anybody right now, which is an incredible turn around.
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I'm glad he's started doing this for us. There was nothing more annoying than seeing Fellaini pull a ball of thin air from a goalkick and start attacks when he played for Everton.
Was he really that close to leaving?
Christ. Seems like a lot of hasty decisions were made this summer. Not really sure who to blame (if anyone) but thank feck our next transfer window will happen under a much better informed manager.
The talk in the papers was that Fellaini was on a list for players along not in the manager's plans. He wanted to prove himself. Can't force a player out and perhaps Van Gaal himself saw something in him that made him want to keep him until January at least.
It seemed to be the case of a waiting game from all parties. Even Benitez said that Van Gaal isn't too influential in a deal, but the people above (Woodward) which confirms to me that Felli would have been off had Woody got someone else in (Vidal). This is probably still the case for a fit Strootman.
It seemed to be the case of a waiting game from all parties. Even Benitez said that Van Gaal isn't too influential in a deal, but the people above (Woodward) which confirms to me that Felli would have been off had Woody got someone else in (Vidal). This is probably still the case for a fit Strootman.
What way around would it be though? Did we hold off on Vidal because we couldnt shift Fellaini? Or did we keep Fellaini because we were nervous about signing Vidal? Of course, the two might not be linked at all. We might not have signed Vidal because of our concerns about his fitness and we might not have shifted Fellaini because of his injury - or because LVG actually wanted to keep him, and the media were misinformed. There's no way of knowing, really.
Itll be interesting to see what happens if we do sign Strootman, what that means for Fellaini. Might push him down the pecking order but I reckon his place in our squad is secure now. Though there is always the possibility he'll attract some more compelling bids in January given his recent performances. Could that test Van Gaal's resolve?
Of course it's all conjecture but if there is a connection the bolded part is close to what I think is the reason. If we were to get Vidal it would be on our terms. His knee injury would have definitely caused concern but there was too much smoke for their not to be a fire IMO. Van Gaal namedropping him, all those reports from foreign press as well as British, the player himself not committing to Juventus at any point. At the same time he played it safe, not pushing the barriers for the transfer, but not putting an end to rumours. Maybe that would have sealed the deal. All our other signings put forward that they wanted to leave their club apart from him. Had he done so we could have strengthened our negotiation ploy. Juve themselves would have got money they don't usually have which they could spread over the team.
Fellaini has qualities similar to Vidal, qualities no one else in our side has, even if he's not in the same bracket. Maybe that's why despite the talk of him not being a LVG player, he was the player we needed to ponder over whilst the other outgoing players went without much deliberation.
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Yeah, four defenders back for the goal, herrara brushed aside and sloppy footwork from smalling causing a deflection but of course it was fellaini losing it in midfield. Jesus wept get a grip.He was responsible for the Stoke goal, wasted some very good chances and he could've been sent off after elbowing Pieters. Some of his moments were laughable (his 'shot' in the 75th minute), mixed with some decent and some excellent ones. He scored, so apparently that means he was good and because he also helped to score an offside goal vs. Arsenal he is proving all the haters wrong. Fine by me, as long as we are winning.
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He's done very well after all the criticism last season. Will he be here long term? I don't think so but van Gaal knows how to use him effectively.
Seeing his goal again makes me appreciate it even more. His run was perfectly timed, and when he got into the box, there was only going to be one winner. Great header.
Except nobody is really saying that (or anything remotely like that,) are they?
Carrick was also ball watching instead of watching N'Zonzi behind him at the top of the box, if he was more aware he could have easily cut that out but instead we had like 4 or 5 players crowded around Bojan.
LVG really can restore confidence and get the best out of his players. He did well with Fellaini, Valencia or Young whom you'd have thought should not play a single minute again but this season, showed they can be useful. I hope these players get credit and feel that their efforts are appreciated by the fans
Not in any of the training photos. Yet another cocking injury? 
(also not sure he was in any of the Xmas party photos, come to think about it)
(also not sure he was in any of the Xmas party photos, come to think about it)
He was and he wasn't wearing socks.Not in any of the training photos. Yet another cocking injury?
(also not sure he was in any of the Xmas party photos, come to think about it)
Hello.Not in any of the training photos. Yet another cocking injury?
(also not sure he was in any of the Xmas party photos, come to think about it)
Well he's not on crutches anyway!
Neck injury according to Ben Dinnery, one of those freelance injury specialists who write for various websites. Just prior to Stoke scoring, Fellaini did appear to sustain a strange neck injury while losing possession.
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Really? Not many people will have noticed that 
So it was no exaggeration on Tuesday, then. I thought he must've been in pain since he doesn't go to ground easily like others do.
Southampton 1:2 Man Utd
Just an off day, but he has been awful
Flashbacks of that Arsenal match from the first half, except that he's been two levels below today. Whole midfield is fecking disjointed, it simply does not exist, can't string 2-3 passes between each other.
Him and Carrick in 2-man midfield in front of those 3 is a disaster waiting to happen.
And obviously, that was a God awful pass.
Him and Carrick in 2-man midfield in front of those 3 is a disaster waiting to happen.
And obviously, that was a God awful pass.
ffs...
He is awful today.
Been horrendous today, pass for their goal was shocking, he just can't cope if he is pressed.
Come on Fellaini.
Terrible so far.
Terrible so far.
Wouldn't get on the Southampton team.
The big lump horror show.
Looking like the clown that he is today
back to his usual self. worst player on the pitch
Having a mare
Probably the worst midfield performance I've seen for a long time from fellaini . Absolutely terrible . he looks like we've turned up with 10 men and we've dragged somebody out of the crowd to make the numbers up
I realise it was me who bumped the thread but let's not go overboard. It's his first bad performance this season
And he isn't the only playing badly
And he isn't the only playing badly
Terrible so far, poor touch, bad passing, and far too flipping slow to track back. Jogging FFS!
harsh but true.Get Giggs on.
You're really, really generous here.
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