SmashedHombre
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Game would benefit from Hugill or McNeil. Too many times we've got into great positions with nobody willing to take the shot.
I just don't think we can trust Hannibal right now to not get sent off. He looked determined to get sent off in his brief appearance on Tuesday. I think he's a brilliant footballer but as has been discussed to death on here, he will need to mature quickly if he is to make it.Hannibal but no Garnacho is interesting.
I just watched a comp of his touches against Arsenal tonight, and he is so good. He goes past players with such ease. Maybe I'm an idiot and we should play him anyway.I just don't think we can trust Hannibal right now to not get sent off. He looked determined to get sent off in his brief appearance on Tuesday. I think he's a brilliant footballer but as has been discussed to death on here, he will need to mature quickly if he is to make it.
I think with Hannibal, it has more to do with getting as much playing time as possible before the start of next season & for him to gauge the quality difference between where he's playing & the top league. I don't think it's a punishment by Rangnick.Imagine if we had sent young Rooney to the reserves because of his petulance or poor temper. He also wasn’t the same player after he lost his fiery passion (and injuries).
I am referring to some of the posters here saying that Hannibal is not composed enough to play the men’s game.I think with Hannibal, it has more to do with getting as much playing time as possible before the start of next season & for him to gauge the quality difference between where he's playing & the top league. I don't think it's a punishment by Rangnick.
Exactly this - Hannibal is good enough, but he can't be trusted not to get sent off. I can accept that in a player who is determined, wants to win tackles etc - like a Rooney, a Keane, a Gerrard - but when all those yellows come from retaliation or complaining to the referee - that's a problem. Because a) opponents know that 2-3 tackles on Hannibal and he will get at least a yellow - simply because he will retaliate or complain to the referee. and b) determined players wont lose focus after taking a yellow - it's just their style. Players like Hannibal who clearly are affected when they are tackled - will be very easy to provoke into losing focus and not doing their job.I am referring to some of the posters here saying that Hannibal is not composed enough to play the men’s game.
Btw I’m not saying nor implying that Hannibal is as good or as big a talent as young Rooney, nowhere near, but he is clearly talented enough and ready for first team football, apart from temperament and the possibility of loosing his head.
Most of Hannibal's complaints are 100% justified due to incompetent refereeing. With VAR and better referees who will actually card senior pros rather than allowing the youngsters to stay on the pitch for their development it will end some of these issuesExactly this - Hannibal is good enough, but he can't be trusted not to get sent off. I can accept that in a player who is determined, wants to win tackles etc - like a Rooney, a Keane, a Gerrard - but when all those yellows come from retaliation or complaining to the referee - that's a problem. Because a) opponents know that 2-3 tackles on Hannibal and he will get at least a yellow - simply because he will retaliate or complain to the referee. and b) determined players wont lose focus after taking a yellow - it's just their style. Players like Hannibal who clearly are affected when they are tackled - will be very easy to provoke into losing focus and not doing their job.
So if I was Rangnick and wanted to try Hannibal - maybe tell him the following: if you get a yellow for doing stuff like this, we will sub you immediately - until you learn.
Most of Hannibal's complaints are 100% justified due to incompetent refereeing. With VAR and better referees who will actually card senior pros rather than allowing the youngsters to stay on the pitch for their development it will end some of these issues
As he approaches his 20th birthday in the coming year be interesting to see how we integrate him into our first team squad. We paid a hell of a lot of money for him so the next 12 months will be crucial to aee if he can make the final step.
I'd post more green smileys but I'd probably get an infraction for excessive emoting. I mean, if Dan James managed to get a bad reputation as a diver within one game of joining us, just think what the referees will think of the dark, foreign kid with the funny hair and bad attitude. He'll get yellow carded for breathing outside the centre circle.
Yup. He was on a yellow at Anfield and threw an elbow at Robertson without making contact. So stupid.Exactly this - Hannibal is good enough, but he can't be trusted not to get sent off. I can accept that in a player who is determined, wants to win tackles etc - like a Rooney, a Keane, a Gerrard - but when all those yellows come from retaliation or complaining to the referee - that's a problem. Because a) opponents know that 2-3 tackles on Hannibal and he will get at least a yellow - simply because he will retaliate or complain to the referee. and b) determined players wont lose focus after taking a yellow - it's just their style. Players like Hannibal who clearly are affected when they are tackled - will be very easy to provoke into losing focus and not doing their job.
So if I was Rangnick and wanted to try Hannibal - maybe tell him the following: if you get a yellow for doing stuff like this, we will sub you immediately - until you learn.
I saw somewhere that the u18s are playing two games within 24 hours this week, is that right?
That's crazy, I expect a few of the younger u23s and older u16s to get drafted in.
That's what's on United's official website. The fact that it hasn't changed up to now seems to indicate that our U-18s will have to play 2 games back to back.
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Born in 2003. That’s how people refer to the groups in youth football.Bellingham? The same guy who currently plays for Dortmund? Playing 19 years ago in 2003?
Oh don't be daft. Most skilled players accept being fouled once in a while - if this was something that started after Hannibal was fouled for the 9th time in the game - you would have a point. But he usually starts this after just a few fouls. And what do you consider justified ?Most of Hannibal's complaints are 100% justified due to incompetent refereeing. With VAR and better referees who will actually card senior pros rather than allowing the youngsters to stay on the pitch for their development it will end some of these issues
MUTV have the Blackburn game on at 18:45, unless that's a replay which wouldn't make a whole lot of sense?
That's what's on United's official website. The fact that it hasn't changed up to now seems to indicate that our U-18s will have to play 2 games back to back.
Yeah, have heard a lot about Lacey for someone who isn't even an U18 yet, he's meant to be very good. Wonder if we'll see him make any appearances for the U18s next year? McAllister and Jackson both got minutes at 14 and 15.Lacey getting some hype for his performance today in what was supposed to be a really strong team performance
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The 2003 group was Bellingham, Musiala, Elliot, Delap, Dembele, Colwill & Patino. Italy should be a bigger test on Wednesday.
United's Jayce Fitzgerald also played in the game. Darren Fletcher's son Jack was supposed to be really good in the game too (although he playes for City). It's hard to tell if they're as good as what people are claiming on Twitter after that game. Chile might have had a younger side or just not be very good. It will be interesting to see how they get on against Italy tomorrow.MUTV have the Blackburn game on at 18:45, unless that's a replay which wouldn't make a whole lot of sense?
Yeah, have heard a lot about Lacey for someone who isn't even an U18 yet, he's meant to be very good. Wonder if we'll see him make any appearances for the U18s next year? McAllister and Jackson both got minutes at 14 and 15.
What do Wolves feed their players? So many of these lads look like mini-Traores.
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My son is 14 and 1.83....taller than me already, he is an awful goalie though.It looks like United recently signed a 13-year-old goalkeeper from Spain.
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Source: Noticias de Navarra
He's apparently 1.8m tall!
There's a few at that level...Ibragimov, Fitzgerald...MUTV have the Blackburn game on at 18:45, unless that's a replay which wouldn't make a whole lot of sense?
Yeah, have heard a lot about Lacey for someone who isn't even an U18 yet, he's meant to be very good. Wonder if we'll see him make any appearances for the U18s next year? McAllister and Jackson both got minutes at 14 and 15.