Lash
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I see. I get your point, I just vehemently disagree that is an excuse for him not performing.Everything. The entire team was shit. If he was exceptionally shit it would count.
I see. I get your point, I just vehemently disagree that is an excuse for him not performing.Everything. The entire team was shit. If he was exceptionally shit it would count.
He is going no where this season. Although his attitude shows that he isn't interested playing any other position than 10 where ole used him in those games when he excelled.I hope he stays and we build around him. It's not his fault the rest of the midfield is rubbish.
If you have to defend against Manchester United all you have to do is double up on Pogba, sit deep, keep compact and focus on the right hand side of your defence (blocking our left). We have no threat left. Herrera and Matic provide no creativity and our RHS is impotent in attack.
Then you break on the counter. Our left hand side will be pushed up and our right hand side is weak, so take your pick.
I don't dislike him at all (not a fanboy either). He could be a world class player for us and hope he will. We have to build a competitive team and convince him to stay with the right attitude (France NT) but it seems (not sure) he's desperate to leave. If that's the case, we have to let him go for the right money. As many on here, I'm worried we don't have a plan and we keep overpaying for players who don't fin in our system (if we have one...) and/or don't want/deserve to play here.It really is amazing how Mourinho brainwashed people into disliking him.
Yeah it’s amazing how people can sometimes hold players accountable for their performances while earning 300k a week.It really is amazing how Mourinho brainwashed people into disliking him.
This says other wisePogba was still creating more chances than anyone else
And no other midfielder has done better. Im pretty sure he's created more chances than anyone else overall, not just big chances. He has more key passes per game than both those guys and than anyone else on the team as per whoscoredThis says other wise
https://www.premierleague.com/stats/top/players/big_chance_created
He’s on par with Rashford and shaw.
It’s still whatsboutsim. You’re argument would have merit if we were talking about selling pogba and no one else. You seem to have a thing about McT. Why you’re comparing a young guy that just broke into the team with a world class midfielder is quite baffling. Pogba isn’t as bad as others, doesn’t account for the fact that he’s supposed to better. Much better in fact. And no you’re saying he created more chances, when that’s not true at all. Big chances are all the matter. Anyone can get the ball into a danger area. The fact that young has one less big chance created says all you need to know considering his career is running on fumes. Then the next thing is “those around him are shit”. Fair enough, but that doesn’t excuse individual performances. Which have been for the most part, awful.And no other midfielder has done better. Im pretty sure he's created more chances than anyone else overall, not just big chances. He has more key passes per game than both those guys and than anyone else on the team as per whoscored
You expect a player to be great when he has dross around him? You wouldnt expect even Ronaldo to shine in this United team consistently, but more whataboutsim right? Pogba is still United's best player and performer hands downIt’s still whatsboutsim. You’re argument would have merit if we were talking about selling pogba and no one else. You seem to have a thing about McT. Why you’re comparing a young guy that just broke into the team with a world class midfielder is quite baffling. Pogba isn’t as bad as others, doesn’t account for the fact that he’s supposed to better. Much better in fact. And no you’re saying he created more chances, when that’s not true at all. Big chances are all the matter. Anyone can get the ball into a danger area. The fact that young has one less big chance created says all you need to know considering his career is running on fumes. Then the next thing is “those around him are shit”. Fair enough, but that doesn’t excuse individual performances. Which have been for the most part, awful.
No one is saying he should do it on his own. People are talking about his individual performances. Unless you’re suggesting that Sanchez would be better with the support of better players? Or Rashford? Or Jlingz? Or Matic? Or young? You get the idea. Pogba, like everyone else, should not need world class players around them to do the basics on a regular basis.If only he could win every game on his own, then we wouldn't need any one else. Maybe a goalkeeper?
It's the same reason people criticise Messi for Argentina, why can't he win the whole thing on his own?
If you don't have the support you need, you can't do it all on your own. He was still teeing up Rashford with some great balls over the top, but Rashford started to fluff his lines, and stopped controlling the ball and putting it in the back of the net.
He needs a few more WC players around him, Griezmann would make a big difference, for example.
I dont expect him to shine, I expect him to put in the work. He’s not doing that. Unless you think repeatedly standing around ball watching is acceptable? The most recent example creating a goal for the opponent. He’s playing like he doesn’t want to be here. No point in him being here if he doesn’t want to be.You expect a player to be great when he has dross around him? You wouldnt expect even Ronaldo to shine in this United team consistently, but more whataboutsim right? Pogba is still United's best player and performer hands down
He was playing like he wanted to give a signal to the manager. Play me at 10 like at the start of interim period as manager. That's my best position and that's where i am happy as a player.I dont expect him to shine, I expect him to put in the work. He’s not doing that. Unless you think repeatedly standing around ball watching is acceptable? The most recent example creating a goal for the opponent. He’s playing like he doesn’t want to be here. No point in him being here if he doesn’t want to be.
So a selfish prick not playing for the team but himself? Sounds like captain materialHe was playing like he wanted to give a signal to the manager. Play me at 10 like at the start of interim period as manager. That's my best position and that's where i am happy as a player.
Not a capt material for me. Well known he switches off without the ball and ain't a dependable team man in that sense. Best to play as a 10 till he is here, hoping those period of 10-12 games can last whole season. With a proper base behind him.So a selfish prick not playing for the team but himself? Sounds like captain material
Isn't he the same player who came closest to scoring against Huddersfield by hitting the bar twice and creating the most chances? But sure, lets sell him, im sure McTominay and Longstaff will do just fine replacing him as they are fine British players, hard workers and allI dont expect him to shine, I expect him to put in the work. He’s not doing that. Unless you think repeatedly standing around ball watching is acceptable? The most recent example creating a goal for the opponent. He’s playing like he doesn’t want to be here. No point in him being here if he doesn’t want to be.
Or, and this is just a wild suggestion, he does as he’s told by the manager and does his best with the job he’s got? It’s unconventional but I think it could work.Not a capt material for me. Well known he switches off without the ball and ain't a dependable team man in that sense. Best to play as a 10 till he is here, hoping those period of 10-12 games can last whole season. With a proper base behind him.
Oh, he hit the post twice against Huddersfield? Well, shit. Why didn’t you say so? That’s some hardcore world class shit right there.Isn't he the same player who came closest to scoring against Huddersfield by hitting the bar twice and creating the most chances? But sure, lets sell him, im sure McTominay and Longstaff will do just fine replacing him as they are fine British players, hard workers and all
Im looking at the positives in his final games while you only see the negatives and repeatedly fecking criticize him for them exclusively.Oh, he hit the post twice against Huddersfield? Well, shit. Why didn’t you say so? That’s some hardcore world class shit right there.
So now we need “look” for the positives of a world class player? Sounds greatIm looking at the positives in his final games while you only see the negatives and repeatedly fecking criticize him for them exclusively.
Looks best at 10 than left side of 3 or a deep lying pivot. His best at any other position than 10 leaves us wanting so much more and i don't expect it to change. It's unconventional and i don't think what you said will work for whole season consistently.he does as he’s told by the manager and does his best with the job he’s got? It’s unconventional but I think it could work.
Keep hating our best player man, if it makes you happySo now we need “look” for the positives of a world class player? Sounds great
Its not about me. It’s about him. You have nothing but straw arguments and whataboutisms to defend his performances. Is that the world class player we need? Someone who’s world class when he feels like it? How’s that work? It doesn’t, we can’t depend on him. So if we can get a feck ton of money for him now, let’s grab it before his contract runs out and he walks away for free again.Keep hating our best player man, if it makes you happy
Then it doesn’t work. But what really really doesn’t work, is a player second guessing a manager. If the managers idea are shit it will show and he’ll be gone. But he still deserves to have the players follow his instructions as best they can. He is after all the one who ultimately pays the price for failure.Looks best at 10 than left side of 3 or a deep lying pivot. His best at any other position than 10 leaves us wanting so much more and i don't expect it to change. It's unconventional and i don't think what you said will work for whole season consistently.
Straight swap for Navas and Bale. But we fail to meet Bale's initial wage demands, so deal changed to Navas, James Rodriguez plus £20M.Runours of madrid interest in players swap for pogba....who would you take? (Yes i know swaps rarely go through)
Varane +£40m?
Varane + isco?
Carvahal + isco?
How do you know he doesn't want to be here?If he wants to go let him off. I don't like keeping players who don't want to be here.
Same as you know, if he does. His body language and performances tell me he doesn't. What's your excuse.How do you know he doesn't want to be here?
What does that even mean?Same as you know, if he does. His body language and performances tell me he doesn't. What's your excuse.
Hope he does. Rather have a player who gives 110% every game than be so inconsistent and lazy as him.What does that even mean?
By your parameters, no one wants to be here.
If you had to play with the dross he has to play with, constantly called out for your performances, despite clearly being the best we have, criticised by everyone outside the club, who has an opinion.
Wouldn't blame him if he did leave.
Who gives 100% in every game? Who will we have left?Hope he does. Rather have a player who gives 110% every game than be so inconsistent and lazy as him.
I will give you that, mate. Not many of the existing team, which is why we need to get rid of the deadwood and hope that who we bring in will do it for us, as well as Ole and Phelan getting the best out of them next season.Who gives 100% in every game? Who will we have left?
Good one, an entire new team, that should do the trick.I will give you that, mate. Not many of the existing team, which is why we need to get rid of the deadwood and hope that who we bring in will do it for us, as well as Ole and Phelan getting the best out of them next season.
Not an entire new team but about 6 players needed.Good one, an entire new team, that should do the trick.