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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik and Imran hold a long overdue conversation about United's awful league form with 1 win in 7. They discuss a disappointing draw at Bournemouth, a not so disappointing draw against Liverpool and a crushing defeat at Chelsea - Is time nearly over for Erik Ten Hag?
Then in a special second half of the pod, Nik welcomes Natalie ( https://twitter.com/natalie_17) to discuss the fortunes of Manchester United Women as they booked a place in the FA Cup Final after a historic first ever win vs. Chelsea.
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His composure today when he came on was perfect for us.
Hold up play excellent, obviously for the second goal as well.
First touch is wonderful, breath of fresh air after Lukaku.
Hold up play excellent, obviously for the second goal as well.
First touch is wonderful, breath of fresh air after Lukaku.
He made Fernandinho look like a DM playing at CB there. We have no other attacker that can do it like that.
If this guy is ready to play this role then by the looks of it he could be quite useful
Dang it. When you think you couldn't like him more.
Was/is there ANY of our player that showing his love to United as much as this guy? (obviously, other than academies).
So did Martial really.
I've been impressed with Ighalo. I always thought that a player with such a love for the club would bring his best level.
I don't think I've seen Martial did this to any CB, by being the stronger on getting a long ball.
He put Fernadinho on his arse at one point and easily beat him in a 50/50 at another stage of the game.
Totally didn't reckon those.
It helps massively that he’s familiar with PL football. A lot of foreign strikers come to the PL and look genuinely lost before heading back to the continent for a loan move. He looks completely at home with it, the pleasant surprise to me is that Manchester United hasn’t looked too big for him. I thought he might be over awed and swallowed up by the pressure but it’s been the exact opposite.
His hold up play was fantastic today. Must have been 3 or 4 times it was launched to him in the air or fizzed into his feet with a City player over him like a rash. Every time he took a great touch and relieve the pressure, in the end it led to the second goal.
It's a funny old game. So many scoffers before he got here. He looks to the manor born. An incredibly sexy cameo today.
He was fecking brilliant when he came on.
Held the ball up, sensible passing just generally calmed things down.
Held the ball up, sensible passing just generally calmed things down.
Berba level of touch there.
Agreed!!
Performed perfectly when he came on
The ball seemed to stick to him
How much would he cost to permanently sign?
The ball seemed to stick to him
How much would he cost to permanently sign?
This guys impact is ridiculous. It looks like he's pushing martial to be better, he makes an impact everytime I see him play. He's composed, strong on the ball and showing everything I hoped for Lukaku to be here.
Add to that he is living his dream and loves the club. What a signing. Him and King make sense now, with similar profiles. Big United fans, but offer something completely different to any of our other strikers.
Add to that he is living his dream and loves the club. What a signing. Him and King make sense now, with similar profiles. Big United fans, but offer something completely different to any of our other strikers.
He is strong too and a very good option to have on the bench. I hope if he plays like this then we get him on a permanent move.
They need to move one of their foreign signings on as they bought another one in and were over the limit. There's also been policy changes in China to stop importing players on silly contracts. There is a deal to be done there, if Ighalo continues to do well.
I think Gary N had it right today when he said that we seemed to have players out there today who want to play for United - which hsn't been the case for a few years.
Absolutely no doubt that Ighalo could turn out to be the ' out-of-the-blue ' signing that transformed our season.
One of the best 5-minute cameos I've ever seen. He looks like a hell of a loan signing.
Pure filth
By fouling him? Ha..
I don't know about "transform our season". That would be Bruno. But agreed with Gary there.
Don't think he did anything wrong, tbh. He was just too strong for him.
Watch and learn, Romelu
No-brainer to make him permanent. Especially if we can get him on around 80-90k/week. When he signed they made it sound like the verbally agreed-upon fee-to-make-permanent wasn't too much as well.
Anyone know what the 300k/week talk is about.
Can we keep him while developing the youth? Greenwood and co will learn a lot with him.
He surely would be a different option. He is fairly strong and quick too. If he holds the ball up and bring other players into the game we should make it permanent if he agrees to his pay and we don't pay over the top.
Composure is the word. 2nd Half when City were dominating possession and stroking ball around easy peasy we needed calm heads. He brought calmness when the rest of the team were bricking it on the ball.
They could learn a lot from that.
If we can talk to the fan in him we should ask him to play with us one more season. He's got the right attitude.
If it's not too much, let's go for it. He will always be happy to play for the team and he's already going to teach a lot on the game with the goals on the back when pressure is on.
How many expected him to do as well as he’s done? Not me.
One of the best short cameos I’ve ever seen.
He was majestic when he came on. His first touch, hold up play and shielding the ball from the City players who couldn’t get near him was just a joy to watch! That back heel that led to our 2nd was just class.
Simply sign him up! He hasn’t put a foot wrong when called upon and has shown that he deserves to have his dream extended. Offers something different than what we already have.
He was majestic when he came on. His first touch, hold up play and shielding the ball from the City players who couldn’t get near him was just a joy to watch! That back heel that led to our 2nd was just class.
Simply sign him up! He hasn’t put a foot wrong when called upon and has shown that he deserves to have his dream extended. Offers something different than what we already have.
Louis saw something in him, rightfully so. People laughed it off though, same with Mane. There are plenty of gems running around that can improve us without necessarily costing 120m.
fantastic hold up play by Ighalo. plus he scored some scrappy goals last time around, something Rashford and Martial would probably do only 3/4 times a year. As for Ighalo majority of his goals are scrappy tap ins inside the 6 yard box which is something we didnt have within our team for years now.
if the Chinese League are still suspended come July/August it is a no brainer to offer him another one year loan deal. He is just happy to be in the squad and when he is call upon he is very useful. will also gives us the time and cash to go and get the likes of Sancho, Grealish etc.
if the Chinese League are still suspended come July/August it is a no brainer to offer him another one year loan deal. He is just happy to be in the squad and when he is call upon he is very useful. will also gives us the time and cash to go and get the likes of Sancho, Grealish etc.
Yeah, I don't think we should go for him unless we're absolutely convinced of the benefits. It's a huge risk. But I'm happy with his contribution thus far.
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In those last 10 mins of panick he suddenly brought assuredness and clam. Brilliant display of hold up game in those few moments.
Martial ran so much that he left no legs by 70 mins. Ighalo should have been sent earlier.
Martial ran so much that he left no legs by 70 mins. Ighalo should have been sent earlier.
I would like this signing, especially as a back up this is a no brainer, if we can get him for a reasonable fee.
We can concentrate on other positions, and it also gives time for Greenwood to improve without pressure.
We can concentrate on other positions, and it also gives time for Greenwood to improve without pressure.
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