Mason Mount | Confirmed

[Devil You Know]

Warming to this more and more be interesting to see how he and Bruno would fit in the same team.

What's most impressive is the way he always seems to know what he's going to do next before he even receives the ball.

If you watch each clip, his first touch is often perfectly placed because he knows exactly which way to go in order have the best chance to pick a creative pass. He even manages to do it on the run, which is doubly impressive.

That ability to have a picture in his head of everything on the pitch is what separates the "elite" players from the merely "very good". I don't think we've had that in the team since Rooney left. I'd love it if he could do that consistently.

I'll admit I haven't always rated him because of his performances for England. I can't quite figure out why he looks so bad at international level, though. "Southgate" is the obvious answer. But there must be something more to it than that.

 

[OmarUnited4ever]

My initial thoughts were that we did not need him, that was me thinking, that we needed a player who can dictate play from deep, distribute balls and help Cas in defense, someone like Kroos in style, but now, I can see why EtH signed Mount, Mount + Bruno will be the 2 high energy 8s/10s who will have the responsibility to create chances and score while providing defensive solidity in terms of high pressing and work-rate.

Happy to see us get a quality player like Mount, he achieved plenty and is still only 24 and has a lot ahead of him, I am confident he will do well under EtH.

 

[roonster09]

What's most impressive is the way he always seems to know what he's going to do next before he even receives the ball.

If you watch each clip, his first touch is often perfectly placed because he knows exactly which way to go in order have the best chance to pick a creative pass. He even manages to do it on the run, which is doubly impressive.

That ability to have a picture in his head of everything on the pitch is what separates the "elite" players from the merely "very good". I don't think we've had that in the team since Rooney left. I'd love it if he could do that consistently.

I'll admit I haven't always rated him because of his performances for England. I can't quite figure out why he looks so bad at international level, though. "Southgate" is the obvious answer. But there must be something more to it than that.

That's because it's a highlight video showing his best moments. There are lowlight videos which will make him look like a donkey.

He is much better ball carrier than I thought, I think upgrade on Bruno and Eriksen on ball carrying ability for sure.

 

[tenpoless]

Which tomorrow? there are 24 time zones.

 

[tenpoless]

This signing is like a bad dream.

1. Does not improve the first team
2. Does not have a real position
3. Isn't consistent
4. Highest level is only slightly above average
5. He's never been a CM

I've not been this underwhelmed by a signing since Antonio Valencia.

Well thank feck for that because Valencia turned out to be an absolute beast for the first 3 years and followed up by decent performances after that despite playing as RB.

 

[roonster09]

Since there was this comparison, Mount's 2021-22 season vs Szob's last season, also Mount this season vs Szob using CM template and then Mount's 2021-22 vs MacAllister.

Mount is underappreciated.

Spoiler: Mount 2021-22 vs szoboszlai 2022-23

Spoiler: Mount 22 vs Szob CM template

Spoiler: Mount 2021-22 vs MacAllister

 

[erikcred]

What's most impressive is the way he always seems to know what he's going to do next before he even receives the ball.

If you watch each clip, his first touch is often perfectly placed because he knows exactly which way to go in order have the best chance to pick a creative pass. He even manages to do it on the run, which is doubly impressive.

That ability to have a picture in his head of everything on the pitch is what separates the "elite" players from the merely "very good". I don't think we've had that in the team since Rooney left. I'd love it if he could do that consistently.

I'll admit I haven't always rated him because of his performances for England. I can't quite figure out why he looks so bad at international level, though. "Southgate" is the obvious answer. But there must be something more to it than that.

I think that's going a bit overboard about a basic skill for a PL player. It's not like the other players first receive the ball and then spend some time figuring out which way the opposition goal is.

If anything Mount perfectly fits the definition of "very good" rather than "elite". But I'd rather have 38 weeks of "very good" from him than 10 weeks of "elite" and 28 weeks of shite.

 

[Real Name]

Technically he's really sound, craftly, silky player. England lacks that kind of players.

 

[Isotope]

Watching his clips, the more likely he'll be taking the most advance midfield role (Bruno's), and Bruno is taking Eriksen's, instead of the other way around.

Still ruing that we missed out on Rabiot, as then we could have much greater combo options and quality in midfield.

 

[Devil You Know]

I think that's going a bit overboard about a basic skill for a PL player. It's not like the other players first receive the ball and then spend some time figuring out which way the opposition goal is.

If anything Mount perfectly fits the definition of "very good" rather than "elite". But I'd rather have 38 weeks of "very good" from him than 10 weeks of "elite" and 28 weeks of shite.

Sancho

 

[duffer]

Oh. But you did offer him more money

You actually think he's going to be on less money at Man United than Chelsea offered?

 

[erikcred]

Sancho

Haha, but on the other hand, his highlights were far more impressive than Mount's. So who knows how Mount's performances will be under a demanding manager like ETH.

 

[tenpoless]

You actually think he's going to be on less money at Man United than Chelsea offered?

Why wouldnt he? pretty sure the reason why he left is because the end of an era is happening at Chelsea.

 

[izec]

Meh, hope this falls through. Someone or something save us from another expensive mistake.

 

[Real Name]

Meh, hope this falls through. Someone or something save us from another expensive mistake.

Mate. Its done.

 

[pacifictheme]

Since there was this comparison, Mount's 2021-22 season vs Szob's last season, also Mount this season vs Szob using CM template and then Mount's 2021-22 vs MacAllister.

Mount is underappreciated.

Spoiler: Mount 2021-22 vs szoboszlai 2022-23

Spoiler: Mount 22 vs Szob CM template

Spoiler: Mount 2021-22 vs MacAllister

These links don't work for me.

 

[duffer]

Why wouldnt he? pretty sure the reason why he left is because the end of an era is happening at Chelsea.

You can't have read any of the reports about this then over the past few months.

 

[roonster09]

These links don't work for me.

Yeah looks like the links are dead already.

 

[sillwuka]

He could be an assist machine for us!

 

[tenpoless]

You can't have read any of the reports about this then over the past few months.

It's so easy to say players join a rival club because of money though. In fact most of them were painted that way by the media. However if there's no ownership switch and no dozen of new players at Chelsea, it's hard to imagine Mount leaving regardless of better salary at another club, let alone when that club is United where success is not guaranteed.

 

[duffer]

It's so easy to say players join a rival club because of money though. In fact most of them were painted that way by the media. However if there's no ownership switch and no dozen of new players at Chelsea, it's hard to imagine Mount leaving regardless of better salary at another club, let alone when that club is United where success is not guaranteed.

Every report about Mount for the past 6 months was that he wanted more money than was being offered by Chelsea.

I would've certainly preferred that we'd paid him (because I'm a big fan) what he wanted.

Where did you read that we offered more money than you? I've genuinely not seen that anywhere.

 

[Tony247]

As a top club this kind of transfer you do when you are awash with money you want to spend on squad depth.

I hope after this there is enough money left for strikers.

 

[tenpoless]

Every report about Mount for the past 6 months was that he wanted more money than was being offered by Chelsea.

I would've certainly preferred that we'd paid him (because I'm a big fan) what he wanted.

Where did you read that we offered more money than you? I've genuinely not seen that anywhere.

I didn't say you offered more money. I simply said there's no way money is the main reason why he's leaving regardless of reports. It's the state of Chelsea that forced him to. Too many players, too many changes in the club.

 

[Widow]

This signing is like a bad dream.

1. Does not improve the first team
2. Does not have a real position
3. Isn't consistent
4. Highest level is only slightly above average
5. He's never been a CM

I've not been this underwhelmed by a signing since Antonio Valencia.

Wow, it's not often that a post is wrong on every level, congratulations for that.

 

[roonster09]

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[tidraKS]

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I hope this will increase the value of Mount in the eyes of people here.

 

[MayosNoun]

This forum is absolutely hilarious. Mount has been terrorised on here for being overrated, terrible etc etc…

Now he’s under-appreciated, technically sound etc etc.

 

[RedRonaldo]

but now, I can see why EtH signed Mount, Mount + Bruno will be the 2 high energy 8s/10s who will have the responsibility to create chances and score while providing defensive solidity in terms of high pressing and work-rate.

Yeh I think that’s exactly why ETH wanted him. He seems to be the best option for that kind of role.

 

[Tom Van Persie]

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[duffer]

I hope this will increase the value of Mount in the eyes of people here.

So does the person who tweeted that out.

The spin doctors are in full force at the moment.

 

[roonster09]

I hope this will increase the value of Mount in the eyes of people here.

It won't because apparently player wanted by multiple good managers means nothing.

David Ornstein also reported that Mount was one of the 3 top transfer targets for Arsenal and this was reported in April or May. Lot of reliable reports that Klopp wanted him (I think David Ornstein reported that).

 

[tenpoless]

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But McAlister, Szoboszlai, Rice, etc....

 

[DOTA]

We've had mixed results over the years shopping from the bottom half clubs but hopefully he can handle the step up.

 

[duffer]

We've had mixed results over the years shopping from the bottom half clubs but hopefully he can handle the step up.

Signing ex-Chelsea always works out for you, don't worry.

 

[redcucumber]

This forum is absolutely hilarious. Mount has been terrorised on here for being overrated, terrible etc etc…

Now he’s under-appreciated, technically sound etc etc.

Almost like the forum with thousand of users isn't a monolith. I've never been particularly keen on him, but I'm not going to assume that everybody has always had the same opinion as me.

 

[BarstoolProphet]

I hope this will increase the value of Mount in the eyes of people here.

Nah, Guardiola has burned us so many times with that.

 

[Tarrou]

I think he smoked a fat one before recording that

 

[Kramer]

This forum is absolutely hilarious. Mount has been terrorised on here for being overrated, terrible etc etc…

Now he’s under-appreciated, technically sound etc etc.

Every report about Mount for the past 6 months was that he wanted more money than was being offered by Chelsea.

I would've certainly preferred that we'd paid him (because I'm a big fan) what he wanted.

Where did you read that we offered more money than you? I've genuinely not seen that anywhere.

Sorry if you’ve answered this before. please forgive me.

But what about him made you a big fan as a Chelsea supporter? What are his best attributes in terms of influencing games?

He doesn’t seem to be the kind of player to change games by himself.

 

[DOTA]

Signing ex-Chelsea always works out for you, don't worry.

Mount, Matic, Mata (how alliterative) anyone else?

 

[Zoo]

Warming to this more and more be interesting to see how he and Bruno would fit in the same team.

He’s so good on the half turn.