3 managers appreciate him. Sir Alex, Mourinho, Ole. Yet internet fans who have barely watched him claim he’s average to useless.
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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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Well done McTominay.
Thought he was excellent today, considering the injuries.
Thought he was excellent today, considering the injuries.
You are right. Both couldn't spot the right pass and were very average with the ball. However, you cannot argue with their work rate. They did well but we need better players next season. Pereira needs to be sold and McTommy needs a loan.
He did very well today, my only issue with him and Pereira today was the passing. Other than that they did very well.
I was thinking some harsh things about him but he is a limited squad player and he played like one. It's just is what it is.
Very bad on the ball. Ball is controlling him, too often he does last ditch pass/tackle. He is not our future
This was his best display for United so far. Thrown in at the deep end and made it look easy.
It is what it is, he's never going to be a world beater is he but let's see how he progresses over the future once he gains more confidence.
Not when defending set pieces. He's got height and strength advantage but still gets caught out.
his touch is heavy. always seemed to be stretching for the ball and a lot of sideways passing but I'm ok in the end. he did a job for us and did it the best he could.
* Everything he did today confirms the biases I had before the match *
There will be a lot od praise for the heart and workrate from a few players today and rightly so, but the lack of actual quality in depth is a clear reality.
Great game from him, he is clearly not talented enough, so all we can ask for him is work rate and concentration which he offered.
Considering our bench, I think he is the most reliable one to cover Matic.
Considering our bench, I think he is the most reliable one to cover Matic.
He did his part and I'm pretty happy because he's one of our own academy, in the meantime I'm fecking pleased he didn't cost us. Couple of bad plays that luckily this shit Liverpool team didn't capitalize on.
He wasn't good at all, looked lost whenever he had the ball and Pogba came in deep to help. He actually looked better against them last season.
Tell that to the twenty players that do it at every set piece.
He was ok.
But he’s always second to every loose ball or 50/50. There was even a time when Mane miscontrolled the ball and he was hesitant to pounce on it.
But he’s always second to every loose ball or 50/50. There was even a time when Mane miscontrolled the ball and he was hesitant to pounce on it.
He is bang average, its what it is
Scott McTominay’s game by numbers vs. Liverpool:
most distance covered (11.79km)
84.4% pass accuracy
7 ball recoveries
3 clearances
2 interceptions
2 blocks
More than capable understudy for Matic.
most distance covered (11.79km)
84.4% pass accuracy
7 ball recoveries
3 clearances
2 interceptions
2 blocks
More than capable understudy for Matic.
Where are the biases in question recorded?
You could still be wrong and I'd love to call you on it … or agree wholeheartedly as the case may be
Perhaps everyone saying he was excellent mean relative to expectation. I don’t think he was excellent at all. Him and Pereira both looked scared of the ball, somehow managing to give it away or pass it on the stretch at the last second, even though they received it in acres of space.
Was class today, after Shaw I think he was our best player. He’s done well in the big games he’s played.
Credit to MCT for stepping up and delivering a very good performance .
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I could hear the crowd frustration with his back passes though
I thought hes been unfair scapegoat under Mourhino and was never as bad as people made out, that said, today I don't think he was as good as people are saying....maybe expectations are so low.
He had a decent game with lots of energy but when on the ball he dwelled on it a lot
He had a decent game with lots of energy but when on the ball he dwelled on it a lot
He still needs to be better/more confident with the ball, but his work rate and attitude is up there. I do think he could do with a loan to get used to the ball.
Pleased with his effort and he’s earnt another start next game.
Pleased with his effort and he’s earnt another start next game.
Could only think of this place over the last six months when Ole spoke about him, the way he did. Haha. He even went one extra mile and brought on Fletcher comparison this early. Which tbf is not such an unfair one. Scott's ability to hold his shit together under immense pressure is vastly overlooked by people who post in this thread.
He was terrific today.
Excellent today, some of the posts about him before the match were ridiculous really.
He's a reliable player in games like these. Great option to have at times like these, his composure is great for his age and experience.
He's a reliable player in games like these. Great option to have at times like these, his composure is great for his age and experience.
A warrior, a fighter. Very good job from him
He was solid. Very good game, all things considered;
- Player against a good team that puts pressure on you
- Very often lacked good option infront of him
- We lossed both Mata, Herrera and Lingard (players close to him at the pitch)
- First game in a while. Lacked match fitness
Even Pogba struggeled!
But that does not mean he cant improve. Should be better at making himself available for the defenders and should probably be better at passing forward (but really had few options today). But he is 22. Very few players dominates in midfield at this level at 22.
Those are solid stats.
Played well considering but ultimately not good enough for us.
I thought defensively he was excellent but he's a bit limited in possession.
I'm surprised he's being so highly rated in here. He was decent, but didn't think he was particularly good.
His lack of ability on the ball does hurt. There was one moment in the second half which really summed it all up. McTominay had the ball and Liverpool were just standing off him, he passed it to Pogba and instantly three Liverpool players just converged on Pogba from every direction and gave him no choice but to pass it back to McTominay, and the Liverpool players just relaxed and didn't even really bother pressing. Reminded me of our Europa League final a few years ago, where we just let Davinson Sanchez have the ball because we knew he couldn't really do anything with it while we pressed everyone else.
His lack of ability on the ball does hurt. There was one moment in the second half which really summed it all up. McTominay had the ball and Liverpool were just standing off him, he passed it to Pogba and instantly three Liverpool players just converged on Pogba from every direction and gave him no choice but to pass it back to McTominay, and the Liverpool players just relaxed and didn't even really bother pressing. Reminded me of our Europa League final a few years ago, where we just let Davinson Sanchez have the ball because we knew he couldn't really do anything with it while we pressed everyone else.
Excellent showing.
Look, we know he has his limitations and isn't going to be world beater. But you always need players who can step into such a huge game which was full of emotions and required composure from the players who were fit. And he had it. His calmness played a huge part in us playing the way we did and getting the result we got.
Very well done. He's better than Periera for me. He can take pressure well IMO.
Look, we know he has his limitations and isn't going to be world beater. But you always need players who can step into such a huge game which was full of emotions and required composure from the players who were fit. And he had it. His calmness played a huge part in us playing the way we did and getting the result we got.
Very well done. He's better than Periera for me. He can take pressure well IMO.
Good game.
Good performance.
Competed well when defending most of the corners but Matip beat him one time. One poor touch in the 2nd half that presented them with an opportunity to attack, fortunately Shaw got back to defend.
Of course he could offer more in possession but with Rashford injured, we really didn't have an outlet. Lukaku's movement was not particularly helpful.
Competed well when defending most of the corners but Matip beat him one time. One poor touch in the 2nd half that presented them with an opportunity to attack, fortunately Shaw got back to defend.
Of course he could offer more in possession but with Rashford injured, we really didn't have an outlet. Lukaku's movement was not particularly helpful.
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In summary, he is not as good as Pogba on the ball, and therefor not good?
OGS singeled out McT after the game as a stand out and good performer.
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