Paul Pogba | Manchester United player

[Pexbo]

Carragher made an interesting point on how rooney and pogba will work, rooney was positioned no10 but he kept coming deeper, if rooney keeps coming deep to get the ball with the holding midfielder, it could work where rooney goes deep Pogba drives forward and they keep taking it in turns. So in the bread and butter games, there could be allot of power in how we attack teams, so we will see

That's not an interesting point at all, it's an excuse for Rooney. Positionally and theoretically Rooney might be able to do this but what's the benefit in it? He doesn't do anything of any use that far away from goal so we would be better off playing Herrera or Schneiderlin as an 8 than Rooney in that role.

Bench him. It is literally the only answer.

 

[Adisa]

You have to admire his confidence. He doesn't do subtle.

 

[Oneunited26]

That's not an interesting point at all, it's an excuse for Rooney. Positionally and theoretically Rooney might be able to do this but what's the benefit in it? He doesn't do anything of any use that far away from goal so we would be better off playing Herrera or Schneiderlin as an 8 than Rooney in that role.

Bench him. It is literally the only answer.

I think it is, if rooney is dropping deeper, and pogba is going forward we going to score goals and pogba has the freedom, especially if players are dropping deep they covering Pogba's ability to drive forward. We don't know how they going to play out, Mourinho wants goals in the team, if Mourinho can get the best out of pogba, rooney, zlaten martial and mata, with valencia and shaw bombing on we going to win games at ease, and I think it could happen. Only way for rooney to succeed is to score goals, and oh yes he did score lets see how it plays out. We not going to get rid of rooney, and we need everyone to pull their weight, if rooney is chipping in with goals the better for united this season

 

[Pexbo]

I think it is, if rooney is dropping deeper, and pogba is going forward we going to score goals and pogba has the freedom, especially if players are dropping deep they covering Pogba's ability to drive forward. We don't know how they going to play out, Mourinho wants goals in the team, if Mourinho can get the best out of pogba, rooney, zlaten martial and mata, with valencia and shaw bombing on we going to win games at ease, and I think it could happen. Only way for rooney to succeed is to score goals, and oh yes he did score lets see how it plays out. We not going to get rid of rooney, and we need everyone to pull their weight, if rooney is chipping in with goals the better for united this season

You're completely missing the point. Why would the team benefit from Rooney dropping deeper? What does Rooney do that benefits the team when he is positioned deep?

You're literally saying "he can drop deep so Pogba can occupy the final third" but ignoring the fact that a player that drops deep then has their own duties - duties Rooney is very poor at.

It's just more bullshit from an England alumni and fellow scouser trying to make a case for him. If we need to play a player that can handle the balance of midfield then the job should fall to Herrera before it falls to Rooney.

 

[Oneunited26]

You're completely missing the point. Why would the team benefit from Rooney dropping deeper? What does Rooney do that benefits the team when he is positioned deep?

You're literally saying "he can drop deep so Pogba can occupy the final third" but ignoring the fact that a player that drops deep then has their own duties - duties Rooney is very poor at.

It's just more bullshit from an England alumni and fellow scouser trying to make a case for him. If we need to play a player that can handle the balance of midfield then the job should fall to Herrera before it falls to Rooney.

Why would the team benefit if rooney dropped deeper? its fluency, if players are changing positions it makes teams think twice where players are going to pop up, pogba could be in CM, rooney is in the no10 getting in the box, pogba could be getting forward rooney covers pogba's in CM, the ability to get forward, carragher is right players do drop deeper has they get older. I watched the match and both zlaten and rooney were getting deeper, but if they're popping in the box it works out anyway. Players don't have to be ridged and play in one position, think Mourinho will have Pogba get forward especially at home, and with runners off the ball in pogba, martial valencia and shaw, think there is plenty of balance of both rooney and pogba if both are allowed to get forward which mourinho will allow

 

[sammsky1]

can't decide if he'll start or come on as a sub on friday. what does everyone think?

Id prefer he comes on as a sub, just to hear the reaction from the crowd.

 

[Bosws87]

can't decide if he'll start or come on as a sub on friday. what does everyone think?

Id prefer he comes on as a sub, just to hear the reaction from the crowd.

He will start we will want him integrated asap especially with the derby around the corner.

 

[BaguetteBoy]

can't decide if he'll start or come on as a sub on friday. what does everyone think?

Id prefer he comes on as a sub, just to hear the reaction from the crowd.

Mou hate changing a winning team but I think he will make an exception in Friday and start PO6BA instead of Herrera

 

[JPRouve]

Why would the team benefit if rooney dropped deeper? its fluency, if players are changing positions it makes teams think twice where players are going to pop up, pogba could be in CM, rooney is in the no10 getting in the box, pogba could be getting forward rooney covers pogba's in CM, the ability to get forward, carragher is right players do drop deeper has they get older. I watched the match and both zlaten and rooney were getting deeper, but if they're popping in the box it works out anyway. Players don't have to be ridged and play in one position, think Mourinho will have Pogba get forward especially at home, and with runners off the ball in pogba, martial valencia and shaw, think there is plenty of balance of both rooney and pogba if both are allowed to get forward which mourinho will allow

But what Rooney brings in that animation?

For example, Herrera and Fellaini did well in midfield, so why not keep that pairing and put Pogba instead of Rooney? You use the same fluency but in that case all the players start in roles where they are actually competent.

 

[Oneunited26]

But what Rooney brings in that animation?

For example, Herrera and Fellaini did well in midfield, so why not keep that pairing and put Pogba instead of Rooney? You use the same fluency but in that case all the players start in roles where they are actually competent.

Like I say, he wants everyone chipping in with goals, which I do think mourinho needs everyone on board. I think at home in the lesser games could work, rooney scored lets not forget so what Mourinho wants is what mourinho wants, his forwards on the scoresheet

 

[Santoryo]

Carragher made an interesting point on how rooney and pogba will work, rooney was positioned no10 but he kept coming deeper, if rooney keeps coming deep to get the ball with the holding midfielder, it could work where rooney goes deep Pogba drives forward and they keep taking it in turns. So in the bread and butter games, there could be allot of power in how we attack teams, so we will see

No it won't work, don't listen to Carragher and Neville butt kissing Rooney as all British media do by default.

 

[Oneunited26]

No it won't work, don't listen to Carragher and Neville butt kissing Rooney as all British media do by default.

Even though rooney had a good game considering we lost there last year and its the first game of the season, mourinho wants everyone chipping in with goals, more score the more the better. Zlaten scored, rooney scored, mata scored, and we have not even had pogba in the team yet

 

[BlakeUtd]

Can't believe the official site made a whole announcement about his new haircut...sheesh imagine what SAF would have said about that

 

[top1whoisman]

Can't believe the official site made a whole announcement about his new haircut...sheesh imagine what SAF would have said about that

I’ve been enjoying the shameless amount of marketing United and Adidas have put together regarding Pogba, but I find this pretty cringeworthy.

 

[ThanksBoss26]

I can't make my mind up whether he's in line for a start on Friday or a cameo off the bench?

 

[Borys]

He won't start. We did well on Sunday, there is no one to drop and Pogba is not in the match rhythm yet.

 

[klayton88]

He won't start. We did well on Sunday, there is no one to drop and Pogba is not in the match rhythm yet.

Hi Louis. Nice to have you on the caf.

 

[Kill 'em all]

87 rating, 5 star skill moves in fifa 17.

 

[Croftona7]

Hi Louis. Nice to have you on the caf.

 

[Wednesday at Stoke]

Can't believe the official site made a whole announcement about his new haircut...sheesh imagine what SAF would have said about that

It's also the third top story on sky sports.

 

[clarkydaz]

I can't make my mind up whether he's in line for a start on Friday or a cameo off the bench?

come on as a sub while still 0-0 to a standing ovation, then assist the winner

 

[Chip]

87 rating, 5 star skill moves in fifa 17.

Is that confirmed? Got a link to the ratings?

 

[Scorpy]

Hi Louis. Nice to have you on the caf.

 

[Rado_N]

come on as a sub while still 0-0 to a standing ovation, then assist the winner

Bring him on for Rooney after 5 minutes.

 

[pseudo_canadian]

That's great

 

[Chip]

Brillaint impression

 

[whatwha]

That's pretty good

 

[Ban]

Should play for the reserves a game or two to gain match rhythm.

 

[Raoul]

Ok - Pogba has signed, so in the spirit of no megathreads.....closed shutters!