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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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I thought he was brilliant last night at the end of the match, but after watching this, it actually seems better. Would love to see him next to Herrera and Pogba, releases the ball much faster than Matic.
People in r/reddevils call him the Mctominaytor.
So many people on here were slagging him off pre-Solksjaer. Just goes to show.
The 2nd half was the first time I thought maybe he can make it here as the backup to Matic next year and then to whoever replaces Matic in 2020, since I think we'll wait a year and focus on RB, RW, CB and maybe even replacing Fred as the Pogba/Herrera backup before turning Matic into a backup.
I don't think he's a great ball winner but if he can pass between the lines like that, with his size that's a decent backup 6 right there considering he's homegrown and young and presumably happy to start 10-15 times a season.
I don't think he's a great ball winner but if he can pass between the lines like that, with his size that's a decent backup 6 right there considering he's homegrown and young and presumably happy to start 10-15 times a season.
Where does the McSauce nick come from?
I wasn’t a big fan I wont lie. But last game I feel like I saw a new side to him I didn’t know existed. I didn’t think he was capable of the forward passes he was pulling off and will hold my hands up and say I completely misjudged him. The way he was firing passes into the forwards was eerily Carrickesque at times. I think we need to seen some more of him now to get a better idea of his range of passing but some very promising signs against Palace.
It’s all happened so quickly. In the blink of an eye on RedCafe, The Glazers and Eddy have all the confirmation they need that midfield reinforcements won’t be necessary.
So we go in with the same guys next year and come December, Jan, Feb everyone on here is back to saying our midfield isn’t good enough to challenge at the top. When it’s something we’ve known all along. Good young lad from the academy and all that though...
So we go in with the same guys next year and come December, Jan, Feb everyone on here is back to saying our midfield isn’t good enough to challenge at the top. When it’s something we’ve known all along. Good young lad from the academy and all that though...
It is Ole himself that compared him with Fletcher. He said he is our Darren Fletcher.
He's so strong. Held a couple Palace players off at ease. Also loved his passing in between the lines. Good game and has stepped up in Matic's absence.
Fully agree. He’s more of a Matic, with Fletcher being more similar to Herrera (comparing them to our current squad that is)
He'd be valued 40m had he been a Wolves player.
Passing was excellent against palace
Lets not get ahead of ourselves, in the grand scheme of things he hasn't done much. He needs more consistent performances like that. I haven't seen him play that well since Liverpool at home last season.
Is his potential lower than Rice?!
I have to say it, I didn’t really liked him but lately he has showned improvement, he’s far away from starting quality but he is putting some solid performances as an squad player I hope he keeps improving and earn a place in the starting XI. I think his best position is defensive midfielder.
How on earth can anyone say he was poor?
Likeable enough and can't criticise his effort, but I still don't see anything distinctive about him.
At best he's a decent presence in midfield.
At best he's a decent presence in midfield.
Yeah I know, I'm just saying I don't think it's actually a great comparison.
There are similarities though.
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I was quite pleased for him considering that he was a Championship player in the eyes of most of us here. He played like a Jose Matic at Selhurst. Simple but kept the ball circulating. At 22 I don't expect much more than this.
With more matches and experience, the game will slow down for him and then I suspect we will see a lot more from him. The last three managers all see something in him.
With more matches and experience, the game will slow down for him and then I suspect we will see a lot more from him. The last three managers all see something in him.
Statman Dave's analysis
Fresh start feckers.
My belief that McTominay might make it here grew when I saw his goal against the Juventus youth team. I didn't know that he had that in his locker. Happy to see him prove himself in the first team now.
I think the Fletcher comparison by Ole is more how he sees him performing a squad role, taking a number of roles when needed, rather than his best position.
That video...he seemed so Carrick-esque with those passes. Good showing, he's adding to his game.
Is that Lindelof urging Smalling to play the ball forward than sideways/backwards around the 58-60 sec mark
Its Fred... You can even see Solskjaer screaming for him to move forward. It doesn't make sense for Fred to move that deep when Lindelof is standing right besides him. That right there is evidence for those wondering why Fred doesn't play much. He probably struggles to make the right decisions like that in training, so Ole wont trust him yet. The opposite of McTominaytor.
Thanks, I'm calling him that from now on!
Same. Great goal.
This was made really simple for me. Sir Alex told Mourinho he should play the kid more. That's all I needed to know.
Didn't require watching hours of the old youth team footage or other people's analyses on the YouTube.
Didn't require watching hours of the old youth team footage or other people's analyses on the YouTube.
Imagine saying at the start of the season that you'd be going into a knockout game vs PSG with McTominay being the midfielder you're worried about the least.
You can still see that Scott is trying to find his feet. When passing through the lines, the weight of his passes is bit off, and it takes some skill to control the ball while receiving a pass from McTominay. Nevertheles, it is clear he is finding his feet well. Improving his passing, off the ball movement, shielding the ball well while trying to escape pressing, growing in confidence. Credit to the lad, may he get better and better.
Should be given a new number after this season, and what do you know, Darren's old number, 24, is available..
Man Utd 3:2 Southampton
Not a good game by him. I just don't trust him either offensively or defensively.
I wanna know his passing stats in terms of how many times he passed forward.
Yeah, he doesn't offer much on the ball and I don't think he wins it back much either. Players beat him too easily. I remember Smalling going mental at him today.
Competition winner.
After his performance against Palace I expected better from him today, but his use of the ball was poor and he looked like he was losing track of things positionally in the midfield battle.
Took a nasty blow, did a little bit better with his ball winning today, but nowhere near the same level of passing as against Palace
Not good.
Yeah cuz Yoshida made a run in behind him from a cross and Smalling had to spot the danger and cover him
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