Another attack minded midfielder being "moulded". Not sure about this.
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik (@Rood) was joined by comedian Ali Woods to look back at the best and worst moments of a rollercoaster season with the annual United Hour Awards.
Has Ten Hag been sacked yet? We're not sure and we hope not, but it's looking more likely as the days pass.
Who should replace him and why is it taking so long to make a decision?
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Goal scoring midfielder of the ilk of Frank Lampard.I heard of deep lying midfielder but a "deep lying forward"
This was expected. He wasnt going to be a striker.. obviously he would have to work on his defensive duties. He was always going to be a midfielder.
Not really surprising.
Not really surprising.
Its not unusual for a young midfielder with good technical ability to be deployed further up the pitch early in his career where there is less defensive responsibility.
Didn't Scholes start as an attacking midfielder/striker?
I still have hopes he'll be a central midfielder, just because it would mean we finally bought one. When was the last one, Hargreaves?
I think he was an honest to god striker when he started out.
Anybody who has seen Powell play, what qualities does he have to make him a good midfielder? Is he a good enough passer and defensively?
He wouldn't get games if he was in the hole or an attacking midfield with kagawa and rooney in the hole anyway - but I'm sure he will still be encouraged to play an attacking role.
A proper forward. Bagged a good few goals too
This.
He's a central midfielder, he was just being pushed up to play off a striker because he has a great talent for striking the ball and scoring goals for Crewe.
For United, who dont need a player in this position given we have Rooney and Kagawa, he can play his prefered position in CM.
This also suggests we signed him because we think he's an exceptional talent regardless of where he's playing
For United, who dont need a player in this position given we have Rooney and Kagawa, he can play his prefered position in CM.
This also suggests we signed him because we think he's an exceptional talent regardless of where he's playing
Striker actually I think. See, the thing is, all this experimentation is fine when the central midfield isn't the weakest part of the team or possibly in conjunction with a more immediate improvement of it. But right now we already have Anderson and Cleverley who are still learning how to play as pure central midfielders. Leaving just Carrick and a 38 year old who are genuine central midfielders. Add powell to that and you have more guys learning than learned, as odd as that sounds.
Always used to score goals in 2's
I remember his debut against Port Vale he got 2 and then soon after he got a brace away to chelsea
One of those goals away to Chelsea was unreal.
I think you're right
Powell: My first week as a Red
http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-F...rview-reflecting-on-first-week-at-united.aspx
http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-F...rview-reflecting-on-first-week-at-united.aspx
Looking at some of vidoes posted earlier in this thread he seems to have an appeitite for defensive work even when employed as a forward.
Not sure if this has been posted before but it's an interesting read.
Mind you, I can see Fergie playing him out wide a fair bit. Seems to be a standard part of their development for a lot of our CMs (e.g. Fletcher, Gibson)
The comparison with Oxlade-Chamberlain is a bit strange.
Mind you, I can see Fergie playing him out wide a fair bit. Seems to be a standard part of their development for a lot of our CMs (e.g. Fletcher, Gibson)
Otherwise known as Arsenal syndrome.
I like him!Nock Powell said:
Weren't you in agreement with me in the hope that we sign a proper central midfielder this summer who we don't have to change a great deal to fit in? Granted Powell was probably signed with a view to make a potential impact in a few years and not immediately but the sentiment still stands.
I still think we need a proper central midfielder.
What I don't have an issue with is taking an 18 year old player and making him a bit more well-rounded as a footballer.
Powell's basically replacing Pogba in the squad.
The space for a central player, if Fergie is after one, is still there with the age of Scholes, Giggs and Fletcher crocked.
Still plenty of numbers in the position, mind you. Enough for Fergie to go into the season without adding someone he does not rate.
I'm hoping Petrucci gets his chance this season too
Yeah, it could go either way.
The one reason I really think Fergie would consider beefing up our midfield is the departure of Hargreaves combined with Fletcher's illness.
Even if he's willing to gamble that Giggs and Scholes won't experience a sharp decline due to their age the loss of Hargreaves and Fletcher in successive seasons can't possibly be filled by the likes of Anderson, Cleverley, Kagawa or Powell - none of whom possess the defensive attributes of the players we recently lost.
petrucci will probably play carling cup and fa cup games. we have to go all out attack to win the league this season. i honestly cant wait to see kagawa and powell shine.
If he doesn't go on the tour, it's hard to see Petrucci featuring. Does anyone know if he's signed a new contract? It was talked of, but I can't remember seeing confirmation.
I believe he has, hence my hopes he features
It hasn't been confirmed by United yet, only an Italian journalist said on Italian TV he had signed a 3-year deal.
I have a feeling he's not going on the tour (I don't know why) which would be a disappointing news, as he's one of players who deserved it after last season's performance in Reserves. I hope it's only my feeling and he goest with the team to South Africa and China.
Has anyone asked whether he can play left back yet?
We love playing people out of position to fill a gap, I wouldn't worry about that!
It's only logical: from LWF to LMF to CMF to LFB...it's time for Giggsy to step up!
Tell us about your first day.
"Walking into the dressing room and seeing my name on my peg was a great feeling and the first people I saw were Giggsy and Scholesy. I’m just used to seeing them on TV so it was pretty amazing to see them stood there."
From the official site interview. I don't think confidence will be a problem for him if he's already on nickname basis with the two legends.
So, people want us to sign a centre midfielder, we sign one, and now people are arguing that the centre midfielder we signed isn't really a centre midfielder. Fergie thinks he is, Dario Gradi reckons he is, and Nick Powell reckons he is. I'd say he probably is.
For a few years now we've lacked a midfielder capable of scoring goals, I've heard countless United fans, including plenty on here, complain about our lack of a Lampard type player. We've now signed two players potentially capable of scoring goals from midfield areas and still we aren't happy.
For a few years now we've lacked a midfielder capable of scoring goals, I've heard countless United fans, including plenty on here, complain about our lack of a Lampard type player. We've now signed two players potentially capable of scoring goals from midfield areas and still we aren't happy.
You seriously can't figure out why some might not be happy about this signing?
I understand what you're saying TN, but neither Kagawa or Powell fit the bill for the type of CM most people think we need.
People have mentioned, Modric, Martinez, Moutinho, and others, players who are capable of hard work, defensive duties but with a spark of flair, technique and great passing.
Personally, I think we do need a player of that ilk also. Actually I think Anderson, when fit and in form is as good as any of those players and exactly what we need, alas even I, one of his biggest admirers would be fearful in trusting that he stays injury free and would quite like to see someone come in, incase he has another bad season, injury wise.
People have mentioned, Modric, Martinez, Moutinho, and others, players who are capable of hard work, defensive duties but with a spark of flair, technique and great passing.
Personally, I think we do need a player of that ilk also. Actually I think Anderson, when fit and in form is as good as any of those players and exactly what we need, alas even I, one of his biggest admirers would be fearful in trusting that he stays injury free and would quite like to see someone come in, incase he has another bad season, injury wise.
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