Icemav
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Best player on the pitch today. Dominated Inter and his passing was extremely impressive. Excited to see him play this season.
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Interesting. I guess if there is one player who Carrick can really improve its Scott.Also, I think Carrick coaching him has done Scott the world of good. He was quite erratic with the ball at his feet at times when he first came on the scene but now he's much more calm and composed.
Carrick has apparently taken Andreas under his wing this summer too.Interesting. I guess if there is one player who Carrick can really improve its Scott.
That is true. I did not think he would make it long term when he first broke through as he was very limited on the ball, but he has improved his game so much. His positioning looks better, his passing has improved, both long and short. He also looks calmer and more confident on the ball, and a bit more expressive than before.Also, I think Carrick coaching him has done Scott the world of good. He was quite erratic with the ball at his feet at times when he first came on the scene but now he's much more calm and composed.
Perreira also looked much improved today. I still see loads of weaknesses in his game however its great to see him progressing. He certainly looks ready to battle which is key in midfield. Will be interesting to see whether he can perform to a top level against PL opposition.Carrick has apparently taken Andreas under his wing this summer too.
I don't think he is passive, he is just making the right passes. There's no point of forcing a pass that isn't on.My big issue with McTominay has been how passive he can be on the ball. He gets plaudits for putting work in and winning a few balls but that doesn’t make a United midfielder. When he’s played ‘well’ previously, it’s been in games in which we’ve more or less surrendered the midfield and tried to stifle the opponent. Think Liverpool, PSG and Barcelona.
I’m glad he’s taken more ownership when he’s on the ball this pre season. It’s doing this against your Newcastle’s and Everton’s that will really determine what sort of player he will be for us. If he can start to get on the ball more and fire it into forwards (alongside that graft) then he stands a chance.
Passive in that he doesn’t get on the ball enough. He’s been praised (quite rightly, at times) for working hard, spoiling and generally showing composure when he does have the ball. But he needs to get the ball more often. By all accounts he’s doing that in pre season.I don't think he is passive, he is just making the right passes. There's no point of forcing a pass that isn't on.
I think that will be a job for the deep playmaker that plays next to him or the ball playing CB behind him. It’ll be nice if he has the ability of a great passer but I think his role is to provide more energy in the team & does the defensive work.Passive in that he doesn’t get on the ball enough. He’s been praised (quite rightly, at times) for working hard, spoiling and generally showing composure when he does have the ball. But he needs to get the ball more often. By all accounts he’s doing that in pre season.
He did that a lot in the second Wolves away match last season, had a fantastic game if not let down by everyone around himPassive in that he doesn’t get on the ball enough. He’s been praised (quite rightly, at times) for working hard, spoiling and generally showing composure when he does have the ball. But he needs to get the ball more often. By all accounts he’s doing that in pre season.
I used to think of him as a tall version of Cleverley. And last season I always said that if he ever make it here he will be like Matic at best. But ever since his late season performance last season I think he’s going to the direction to be like Fletcher type of player for our team not only in term of ability but also mentally as a leader, Matic imo is just not a leader.He was great once again today. He's underrated by some of our fans because they made their minds up about him being a nothing player when Mourinho was here and refuse to acknowledge the clear improvements in his game. He's much more confident in his passing now and is getting better at bringing the ball forward and playing through balls for our attackers. Good addition to have in our squad.
He's Scottish, tall, people didn't like Mourinho and his name is Scott McTominay.Dont get how he was so underrated. He had brilliant performances against Pool and Chelsea and after that I was all about the hype train. I expected that to be the norm - go overboard with hope for one of our own academy products. Instead it's taken two more seasons to even consider that he might be talented. So weird.
Hah fair enough mate.He's Scottish, tall, people didn't like Mourinho and his name is Scott McTominay.
I'm biased against all these things but he's pretty clearly our best option as first choice DM next to Pogba in this formation, unless we sign a midfielder who can run and tackle in the next few months.He's Scottish, tall, people didn't like Mourinho and his name is Scott McTominay.
Probably the same people who didn't want us to sign AWBThis kid is clearly a very talented player. People who don’t see it, they don’t see it, nothing more to it.
The caf over the years has plenty of stories like this one. People tend to give up on players fast and judge players fast.
Time is the key. Things take time.
Probably. Lindelöf would be long gone if the caf was in charge even Ronaldo at the timeProbably the same people who didn't want us to sign AWB
Tinfoil hat alertHe's Scottish, tall, people didn't like Mourinho and his name is Scott McTominay.
Agree. Think he is going to be first 11 by mid season. Great atitude too.His long passes seem to be getting better and better. Much better option than Matic in my eyes.
While I agree he can be too passive at times...My big issue with McTominay has been how passive he can be on the ball. He gets plaudits for putting work in and winning a few balls but that doesn’t make a United midfielder. When he’s played ‘well’ previously, it’s been in games in which we’ve more or less surrendered the midfield and tried to stifle the opponent. Think Liverpool, PSG and Barcelona.
I’m glad he’s taken more ownership when he’s on the ball this pre season. It’s doing this against your Newcastle’s and Everton’s that will really determine what sort of player he will be for us. If he can start to get on the ball more and fire it into forwards (alongside that graft) then he stands a chance.