Nick Powell
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You should have just edited it. Duh.
What about Shinji. And De Gea. 2 moderately good looking lads signed in the last year.. No homo.
Hope he's technically gifted.
But more importantly, how hideous is our kit for next season? Yuck.
But more importantly, how hideous is our kit for next season? Yuck.
I like our kit. I think it is snazzy.
A Crewe fan in the newbie view.
I know nothing about him whatsoever.
I am really excited.
Proud transfer muppet.
I am really excited.
Proud transfer muppet.
He needs Rio to teach him how to dressIt's better that the cardigan Powell is wearing
The new home kit hurts my eyes.It's genuinely horrible.
It really is. We probably keep it secret and only show it to potential players once we've tied them down. I'd imagine it would be a deal breaker if they'd seen it earlier.
Really? I find it less "football kit" and more "that red Christmas top grandma knit".
I think they ran out of fabric and decided to to raid an Italian bistro for all the table cloths.
I had an image of Gill stealing cloth.
I'd do 'em both. No homo.
Can someone who has watched this kid play a lot and has a good understanding of what he's capable off (e.g. not Scholesy) give a summary of what he's like as a player and what we can expect?
Don't expect much to early you muppets. He's still very very raw.
Don't scare me. Raw in my mind equates to Bebe.
Berbatov in disguise?
As I know nothing about the guy I don't really know what to think, skimming through this thread hasn't helped apart from the newbie qoute a few posts ago. However, the usually reliable United Supporter's Club Scandinavian Branch has published a little piece on him, here's the core of what they say:
He doesn't sound too bad, I'd love it if he makes it for us, welcome to the club young Mr. Powell.
Good youth signing, but it will take him 2-3 years at least to even push for first team football with us. However, he's what, 18. Even if it takes him till 22-23, we can wait. There's a reason why he cost us 3 million, potentially rising to 6 million; he's nowhere near the finished product, and thus the potential 3 million extra we may pay reflects this.
Misplaced quite a few passes, not pressed very hard; but he's 18.
I don't watch much reserve football, anyways; i don't know if thats a good or bad performance for an 18 year old, however it's nowhere near EPL quality yet.
Really hope he shines for us; i can wait!
Misplaced quite a few passes, not pressed very hard; but he's 18.
I don't watch much reserve football, anyways; i don't know if thats a good or bad performance for an 18 year old, however it's nowhere near EPL quality yet.
Really hope he shines for us; i can wait!
He looks quite tall, which is good. Anyone know what height he is?
1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) according to all knowing Wikipedia.
What position does he play? some sites suggest he's an attacking mid, while Sky Sports News say he's a striker.
Excuse my ignorance, I've been living under a rock for the past few days.
Excuse my ignorance, I've been living under a rock for the past few days.
My opinion on him should be taken with a pinch of salt as I seem have missed he's right footed!!! Other than that, from what Ive seen of him he doesnt look like a striker at all. Nor someone that will grow into that role either....
Nice one. I'll just wait and see where Fergie decides to play him.
He's a midfielder.
As i've said, he's exactly the same as Gerrard only better and different.
As i've said, he's exactly the same as Gerrard only better and different.
Errrrm....
The best thing I've read so far is from the Crewe fan who suggests he tracks back well. Will be needed when he plays CM for us
That depends on if hes playing alongside Anderson or not!
No pressure then
Seriously, though, I don't think we should expect much from him in the coming season. He's a signing that will most probably take a few years to make a proper impact.
So by all accounts he's a younger english version of Gibson. Long shot, decent passing and good control.
http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-F...-excited-by-nick-powell-arrival.aspx?pageNo=2
Ritchie excited by Powell
Former United striker Andy Ritchie is expecting big things of new signing Nick Powell after witnessing his skills first hand.
Ritchie watched the 18-year-old attacker in action on a number of occasions at the Alexandra Stadium and says it wasn't just his ability with the ball at his feet that stood out, but his awareness on the pitch.
"Even before he receives the ball he knows what he's going to do with it - he's already got that in his mind," Ritchie told MUTV. "That's a big thing for a player who plays in his position. It's important to know what's going around you and even behind you, and he's got that awareness. It's not something you can teach, it's something that inbuilt in you.
"I think he's going to be a very good signing. I've watched him a few times in the flesh and I've been very impressed with what I've seen.
"He has good all-round ability - he's very astute, quite quick, he can play a pass and he knows where the goal is, but the biggest thing for me is his awareness of what's happening around him on the pitch."
Defining Powell's best position will be something, Ritchie feels, Sir Alex and his coaching staff will look at over the coming couple of seasons as they manage his development.
"I think he could play in two or three different positons. I see him as an attacking midfielder but he could certainly do a job up front," he said.
"I think he'd love to play in that little hole just behind the striker where Wayne [Rooney] plays
but I don't think he'll be dislodging Rooney just yet!
"You could play him in one of the wide positions as well because he likes to take players on. It'll be down to Sir Alex and his staff to work out what's best for him and the team.
"It's obviously going to be a big leap for him [from Crewe to United]," added Ritchie. "But we know he won't walk straight into the first team. He'll almost do a second apprenticeship here - he'll probably start off in the Reserves and be on the fringes for Carling Cup games and he might even go out on loan at some stage.
"I've certainly been impressed with what I've seen of him and he looks to be a very good talent."
Ritchie excited by Powell
Former United striker Andy Ritchie is expecting big things of new signing Nick Powell after witnessing his skills first hand.
Ritchie watched the 18-year-old attacker in action on a number of occasions at the Alexandra Stadium and says it wasn't just his ability with the ball at his feet that stood out, but his awareness on the pitch.
"Even before he receives the ball he knows what he's going to do with it - he's already got that in his mind," Ritchie told MUTV. "That's a big thing for a player who plays in his position. It's important to know what's going around you and even behind you, and he's got that awareness. It's not something you can teach, it's something that inbuilt in you.
"I think he's going to be a very good signing. I've watched him a few times in the flesh and I've been very impressed with what I've seen.
"He has good all-round ability - he's very astute, quite quick, he can play a pass and he knows where the goal is, but the biggest thing for me is his awareness of what's happening around him on the pitch."
Defining Powell's best position will be something, Ritchie feels, Sir Alex and his coaching staff will look at over the coming couple of seasons as they manage his development.
"I think he could play in two or three different positons. I see him as an attacking midfielder but he could certainly do a job up front," he said.
"I think he'd love to play in that little hole just behind the striker where Wayne [Rooney] plays
but I don't think he'll be dislodging Rooney just yet!
"You could play him in one of the wide positions as well because he likes to take players on. It'll be down to Sir Alex and his staff to work out what's best for him and the team.
"It's obviously going to be a big leap for him [from Crewe to United]," added Ritchie. "But we know he won't walk straight into the first team. He'll almost do a second apprenticeship here - he'll probably start off in the Reserves and be on the fringes for Carling Cup games and he might even go out on loan at some stage.
"I've certainly been impressed with what I've seen of him and he looks to be a very good talent."
I don't rate this player at all. Last week I was talking to a lad who's dad listened to the second half of the Play-off Final on the radio, and he said he's not all that.
I agree.. Hope we can use him as a makeweight for the Baines transfer.
20m+Powell on a permanent should be enough to tempt Everton.
Or 25m+Powell for Cabaye.
20m+Powell on a permanent should be enough to tempt Everton.
Or 25m+Powell for Cabaye.
I guess sarcasm is lost on some.
Big question is, will he be converted to a CM. Could see it happening as I don't think he has the pace and flair to play behind the striker ( from the little bits i've seen )...
Still, 18, he has a long way to develop and hopefully we've got our own Aaron Ramsey...
Still, 18, he has a long way to develop and hopefully we've got our own Aaron Ramsey...
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