Interesting decision to give him nr 7 off the bat. I think he will turn out to be a great signing. Good motor, good assist/goal numbers, can play multiple positions and well suited for the modern game in the midfield. Great for high pressing, is press resistant and will definately improve our first eleven. For 60m he’s a bargain honestly. Especially giving the usual english tax…!
Mason Mount's Misfortune
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He has that look when I was thinking about my future when still jobless.
I'm just pleased he shaved the bleach off his hair.
Isn't she a gooner?
I have a bad feeling about this signing
Yeah. It symbolized he wants to focus on football, and ready to give 110% on the field.
Or probably just run out of hair color creme.
Why? Surely Mount is at the very least solid and reliable - both in performance and (seemingly) character.
If the wages are actually 200k I think it’s a signing that could reward Utd in the long term.
Giving him the 7 is a bit meh and dour, but I can’t see him going the way of Maguire for example. He’s got more about him than that I think.
The honest to goodness panic about him wearing #7 is exactly why he should get it. This has been viewed by fans, and maybe even by some players, with far too much importance for far too long of a time.
It’s of course an important number, but not one that needs to add actual significance to the wearer…I.e. you need to be Cantona/Ronaldo levels if you wear it…otherwise you’re a disappointment.
Do I sometimes feel like I’m jinxing the club with my behavior? Sure…but I fully realize in reality my actions have no bearing on outcomes. The only way the #7 becomes a burden is if there is so much added pressure to the wearer that it actually affects their play. That’s mad and stupid. Our #7 needs to be an important player, like it is on every club, but this idea that it needs to be a Ronaldo level talent otherwise it’s a curse needs to end. Maybe Mount is the perfect player to move us forward…
It’s of course an important number, but not one that needs to add actual significance to the wearer…I.e. you need to be Cantona/Ronaldo levels if you wear it…otherwise you’re a disappointment.
Do I sometimes feel like I’m jinxing the club with my behavior? Sure…but I fully realize in reality my actions have no bearing on outcomes. The only way the #7 becomes a burden is if there is so much added pressure to the wearer that it actually affects their play. That’s mad and stupid. Our #7 needs to be an important player, like it is on every club, but this idea that it needs to be a Ronaldo level talent otherwise it’s a curse needs to end. Maybe Mount is the perfect player to move us forward…
I totally agree with this, sums up my feelings about all of this perfectly, on every point, from warming up to the signing and looking forward to seeing how he integrates into EtH’s United setup, to enjoying the meltdown over him being given the 7 shirt.
I’d only disagree about the chant, I think he’s more accustomed to simpler chants at his former club, something along the lines of:
“MASON, MASON, MASON!
MASON, MASON, MASON!”
(To the tune of the “Chewsey” chant)
would make the lad feel at home instantly.
Yeah. Set aside his (imho) overpaid wage and transfer fee, his signing improves the overall quality of our team. His quality has been proven at high level, at the right age, homegrown, and fit EtH's player profile.
Nothing to dislike from him.
First big wages, then the no.7 shirt and now he's been given Old Trafford as his residence!
This is ridiculous!
Welcome Mason. The 7 shirt is a bit of a shock but considering we've had the likes of Owen and Valencia wear it, i guess it shouldn't be a big deal.
Well, I'm excited to see what he can bring to the team.
That's 4D chess from Glazers. Now he has to fix that leaking roof if he wants to live peacefully.
Edit: And the leaky toilets.
Atleast we can retire the number now once he leaves
Weird Mariano #7 at Madrid vibe but i think he'll be a good signing and fit right in
Hopefully he means you can't get the required calibre of striker you need for this season
Hopefully he means you can't get the required calibre of striker you need for this season
To be fair, if a number on the back of a shirt is "too much" for a player to handle, then they don't deserve to be a professional footballer. If they're actively thinking during a game "Shit, I'm wearing the number 7" then they should be sacked for being a cnut.
What's the betting they've given him gaffer's parking spot. That's Sir Alex's! Cocks!
We can't. There are only 2 who are any good and neither will be coming.Weird Mariano #7 at Madrid vibe but i think he'll be a good signing and fit right in
Hopefully he means you can't get the required calibre of striker you need for this season
Welcome to the greatest football club on the planet, Mason Mount!
Well, yea, they're human beings.
I'm sure something ala Casemiro will pop in the last few days. Maybe not Kane or Osimhen but definitely someone better than WW on loan
The frantic wriggling to avoid acceptance here is
Oh yeah we'll definitely bring in someone better than Weghorst.
Just a feeling or probably traumatic..since we arent so blessed with many hits recently
This means he's going to start right? And the plan really is Casemiro - Mount - Bruno.
Wow number 7 didn’t expect that. Welcome
Bryan robson says hi.
I fecking love this midfield. Horrible to play against.
No. 7!!
For christ sake
Here I was hoping this deal to collapse
For christ sake
Here I was hoping this deal to collapseWell she's certainly been gooned enough times.
Did we just try to replace Scholes 10 years after he retired?
Happy enough with the signing.
Number 7 doesn’t make any sense though.
Number 7 doesn’t make any sense though.
What's the source for his shirt number?
We spent 55 m on him so ya I would say so.
Manchester United.
Reliable?
Like where? A twitter post?
No7 is an interesting move. I just dont see him as good enough for our no 7. That said, i wish him we and welcome him to united
Not thrilled by it. I look at a potential midfield of Casemiro, Bruno and Mount as lacking calmness and authority with their passing. I don't see the consistent force within that group that keeps things ticking over reliably. You've essentially got two number ten type midfidlers that want to try and create and a holding midfielder that can be quite ambitious with passing but also inconsistent. Bit of a weird balance.
I can see it working a lot at home and against weaker sides, but there will be times our ability to control things comes under question, I think.
That said, it probably does improve us somewhat because Eriksen really lost the plot physically as the season progressed. It was nothing to do with types of players or skills at that point. He was a dead man walking and couldn't put in 90 min performances. So at least Mount resolves that. But then again, many could have resolved that so I'm clutching at straws a bit to try and understand why we were really keen on Mount of all people.
I can see it working a lot at home and against weaker sides, but there will be times our ability to control things comes under question, I think.
That said, it probably does improve us somewhat because Eriksen really lost the plot physically as the season progressed. It was nothing to do with types of players or skills at that point. He was a dead man walking and couldn't put in 90 min performances. So at least Mount resolves that. But then again, many could have resolved that so I'm clutching at straws a bit to try and understand why we were really keen on Mount of all people.