[lost7]

Honestly when he advances more and makes those runs into the box, I actually think he can be a very serious threat, but as a CDM he's just... there.

To be fair to him, he's also pretty good on corners

 

[Deery]

I really like McTominay but today for 70 minutes I thought it was maybe his worst game for us, he just doesn’t have the ability to control midfields with his passing and always trying to zip the ball into our forwards which doesn’t always work.

However, when he just played it simple for the last 20 he looked very good and showed for it a lot maybe this was because Matic came on, but I’ll just put it down to a bad game and not criticise him to much.

 

[UNITED ACADEMY]

Just follow him to see what he does when we have the ball. Most of the time, he is trying to mark or hide behind an opposing player. Unlike Fred who is available for a pass, McTominay always hides. It is not today. I have said in the match threads of most of the matches.

Completely agree. All people need is pay attention on him in the game and people will see that if we take away his physical presence and goals/shooting technique, McTominay would offer so much worse than Fred. I see midfield in defensive, passing and playmaking aspect and Fred is much better in those three aspects than McTominay at the moment. This makes McTominay is sort of the weak link in our current XI as we don’t really need his goal or shooting because in our system the goals are produced by our front four.

 

[RooneyLegend]

Belongs at Burnley

 

[Djemba-Djemba]

Terrible tonight.

Summed up by miskicking it in their area when he really should have scored , and then a minute later miskicking it again when trying to clear a cross and almost scoring a daft own goal.

I thought him and Fred were both awful.

 

[Shane88]

He's a mess of a player. That bit in the second half where he's chasing back with a Roma player and all he has to do is roll it back to De Gea but instead falls/slide tackles the ball sums him up.

 

[Robindinho]

Let’s be honest... If you take away the sentiment of him coming through the academy - he’s bang average. If we sign a DM this summer, is he even good enough to be a squad player? There wouldn’t be any calls for us to sign him if he was at another team.

No idea what Ole sees for him to be a first XI regular. I get him playing against Liverpool or City and you want a runner/someone to get about the pitch but not every game. Games like tonight should be Pogba and Fred, then there’s no need to leave out Greenwood. Or if you want Pogba higher, VdB should have been given more of a chance as the ‘8’.

 

[Rozay]

This guy is terrible. The new Invisible Man post Liam Miller. And general play is so far off the level. We’re really building a fantastic team but the middle of the park stands out like a sore thumb.

 

[Guv77]

Very average.
Can't be a starter if we want to go onto the next level. Roma midfielders were walking past him tonight...at one point I thought Matic was playing.

 

[Red00012]

Fernandes and Pogba paint over how bad him and Fred actually are

 

[Bebestation]

Good player that is a squad player.

Ole in his first season tried out Pogba & Matic, Pogba & Fred, Pogba & Mctomminay, & Fred & Matic and Mctomminay &Fred.

Mctomminay and Fred was clearly our best midfield partnership with the 2nd/equal being Matic and Pogba.

When Matic is replaced to accommodate more attacking midfielders then players like Mctomminay and Fred will turn to squad players.

 

[Trex]

We definitely need a DM this summer, I was following Mctominay all through the game, our build up play looked tedious(in the first half) because he simply doesn't show for a pass, either hiding behind an opponent or marking the ball holder, we only improved when Pogba starts dropping deep and working it forward.

 

[Litch]

He is what he is, yes can be upgraded but who can't? Sorry if Henderson came up from for sale, no one would be saying he would be the player to take us to the next level yet he's a Prem and CL captain winner. Arguably, they bought a better player from Bayern yet it's not worked out that way. Scott and Fred are upgradable but they aren't THE problem.

 

[Bobcat]

Could be a very decent box to box midfielder, but his technique lets him down too often.

 

[dablem_10]

I dont think his technique or passing is as big problem as his passivity in the game. Its not just this game, but usually he has least touches of ball, which is not good sign for midfielder. He dont ask for ball. Same i noticed few players ignored him as well in the combination, which doesnt add to the confidence. To me he has qualities to be squad player, but he is just not good enough for starting 11 of big team. He is neither good tackler or interceptioner, he is loosing lot of 50:50 challenges and is very easily dribbled past. Many says he should be deployed as box to box, but to me box to box should be much more active and should offer much more offensivelly than good shot and occasional header from corner. He is poor man Fellaini/Soucek and thats it.

 

[Godfather]

Not convinced he is the right man in games like yesterday. On the other hand, with him and Fred protecting our defence it allows especially Shaw to bomb forward more often.

Still I wish he would work on his touch and passing. It leaves a lot to desire.

 

[Escobar]

Probably the worst player from our starting XI imo. He shouldn't be a starter, he's a squad player at best

 

[UNITED ACADEMY]

In my opinion, he is the weak link in our current starting XI. Take away his goal, aerial duel and his clearance. He is so much worse than Fred. And I don’t rate midfielder or non attacking midfielder based on goals or aerial duel, those aspects are just extra. I rate them based on passing, playmaking, and defensive attributes, but Fred is better in those aspects than him.

Although, I won’t sell him. I think he can still be useful as squad player.

 

[simplyared]

If I'm honest I'm a bit disappointed in Scott. Thought he would develop quicker and become a top midfielder. He was on a roll for a while but seems of late the wheels have fell off a bit.

 

[hubbuh]

I think he'll benefit from not being an assumed starter. He's still got quite a bit to learn and he just doesn't have enough to his game at the moment. A top class CM and RW and the squad is well placed to challenge on all fronts (ideally a CB too but that might have to wait).

 

[Foxbatt]

He has a very good long range shot. He is big and that is it basically. I do not think he has any clue as how to play in this set up. Not only is he hiding when we have possession but you can see that his positional play is so bad he is always trying to get into position and invariably it is behind an opposing player. He is much worse than Fred because Fred is the same level as him but he brings a lot more energy and is alway open for a pass though he lacks control.

 

[lost7]

One thing that I think is worth mentioning about him is that he's got the right mentality. He was the first one to say "let's go get one more" as soon as we took the lead and were celebrating.

I just wish he would improve his passing and would become a bit braver on the ball, because other than that he's got the attributes to be a good player

 

[United in sin]

He and Fred looked all over the shop tonight.

Fred played much better, he looked like the only one playing DM and moving the ball forward. McTominay was a passenger. Very limited player who should be shipped off IMO

 

[city-puma]

In my opinion, he is the weak link in our current starting XI. Take away his goal, aerial duel and his clearance. He is so much worse than Fred. And I don’t rate midfielder or non attacking midfielder based on goals or aerial duel, those aspects are just extra. I rate them based on passing, playmaking, and defensive attributes, but Fred is better in those aspects than him.

Although, I won’t sell him. I think he can still be useful as squad player.

Fred played much better, he looked like the only one playing DM and moving the ball forward. McTominay was a passenger. Very limited player who should be shipped off IMO

fred Is a lot better in many area than McT, but McT offers something Fred cannot. Their partnership has been the best over last few years for us and has been getting better and better. If you look back at how McT played a year or two ago, you can find his development has been amazing. If he can keep himself free of major injury, in this rate he will become a huge player for us. There aren’t many midfield two better than mcfred. It’s not hard to see. What we need is some depth in midfield and on the wing.

 

[Bebestation]

He doesn't get to play his box to box role so I'm not particularly pointing fingers at him.

He is good enough to be our box to box midfielder, a player with energy at both ends of the pitch but maybe not creativity.

People calling him poor - this is a guy who has been in the CM partnership for the 2nd best team in England. That is a whole different level of poor.

Tactically we need a better CDM than Him and Fred simply because what they both offer in a double pivot can be found by a single CDM which enables us to play more attacking players; However, that doesn't mean McFred will never be used or useful because it has been shown to do that right now.

 

[KennyBurner]

So glad everyone notices he hides from the ball which is a terrible approach for a midefielder. Not just that but his control of the ball is inconsistent. He doesnt trap it well enough to the point he can change direction quickly when under pressure. Neither him or Fred have good control of the ball. Only matic does but he is old.

A good squad player for us but we need a First team DM.

 

[Mr PG]

Probably the worst player from our starting XI imo. He shouldn't be a starter, he's a squad player at best

Not even a squad player at this point. Scotland played him as a CB for good reason. I think next season Ole will phase him out...next step in our evolution.

 

[Andersons Dietician]

Him and Fred simply because what they both offer in a double pivot can be found by a single CDM which enables us to play more attacking players;

Who is this player? And can he teleport from wing to wing avoiding the delay of having to sprint across the pitch?

On McT I’m sure he can be upgraded on and in part he is probably there to counteract Fred’s lack of physicality but given how we play both are essential and unless Ole is thinking of an entire change to His set up and how we play no 1 CDM is going to do the work they do.

Has anyone else noticed McT has this thing where he totally ignores what people are saying to him on the pitch. Against Roma Lindelof pointed to a spot and told him to be there and instead he dropped behind Lindelof but turns out if he was in the spot Lindelof told him to be he maybe helps prevent the goal.

Later in the game there were more scenario s like this where Lindelof was looking for a passing option and all McT had to do was move 5 yards forward and he just stood there watching Lindelof pointing to where he needs to go. Not the first game or time I’ve seen scenarios like this happen with him.

 

[dal]

He’s a brilliant squad player and brilliant in the first XI too.

This forum just has very short memories, I mean this just resembles the comments at half time where Ole should be sacked.

We need another midfielder but it doesn’t mean Mctominay won’t play the big games, the whole team was shit in the first half.

I believe he’s a much better player than rodri.

 

[jamesjimmybyrondean]

If we get a DM he's game time will reduce. Against lesser sides we will play the new DM and Pogba in the double pivot and against tough opponents we would play the new DM and Fred while Pogba is pushed up front. With a new DM and a fit squad, Mctominay would be third/fourth choice. Wouldn't make the bench in some games. I think that should be his role. Basically what Matic is right now for us

 

[United in sin]

fred Is a lot better in many area than McT, but McT offers something Fred cannot. Their partnership has been the best over last few years for us and has been getting better and better. If you look back at how McT played a year or two ago, you can find his development has been amazing. If he can keep himself free of major injury, in this rate he will become a huge player for us. There aren’t many midfield two better than mcfred. It’s not hard to see. What we need is some depth in midfield and on the wing.

This midfield combination simply won't get us far in the CL or make us true contenders for the PL. They don't hurt teams. I think Fred and a more technical player and better passer would suit us better. I'd like to see VDB given a chance alongside Fred.

 

[city-puma]

This midfield combination simply won't get us far in the CL or make us true contenders for the PL. They don't hurt teams. I think Fred and a more technical player and better passer would suit us better. I'd like to see VDB given a chance alongside Fred.

It’s probably the most easiest thing to pick out mcfred as scapegoats for every bad moment.
IMO, we were out of CL knockout stage due to inexperience of the squad and the coaches in continental game management to be an obvious reason. The real cause is the lack of the squad depth in the midfield and wings. For example, we didn’t start mcfred for rotation reason in Turkey and got punished.
We had dip of form in February and March because of the same reason. Our squad depth is not deep enough to handle two games per week. It’s unrealistic to play mcfred every game the whole season.
we need to add another one who can play with either mcfred for rotation and for competition purpose. Or, Ole needs to find another system we can play as an alternative such as midfield three setup either 3 or 1-2, but it also needs another personal. Matic cannot be relied on as starter anymore due to aging.

 

[Cast5]

Guessing Mctominay is the new scapegoat this week then for absolutely no reason at all..

 

[Silas]

He’s a brilliant squad player and brilliant in the first XI too.

This forum just has very short memories, I mean this just resembles the comments at half time where Ole should be sacked.

We need another midfielder but it doesn’t mean Mctominay won’t play the big games, the whole team was shit in the first half.

I believe he’s a much better player than rodri.

What's he brilliant at? Not even going to address that final point. You think he improves City?

 

[jesperjaap]

Let’s be honest... If you take away the sentiment of him coming through the academy - he’s bang average. If we sign a DM this summer, is he even good enough to be a squad player? There wouldn’t be any calls for us to sign him if he was at another team.

No idea what Ole sees for him to be a first XI regular. I get him playing against Liverpool or City and you want a runner/someone to get about the pitch but not every game. Games like tonight should be Pogba and Fred, then there’s no need to leave out Greenwood. Or if you want Pogba higher, VdB should have been given more of a chance as the ‘8’.

I think he is actually ideal as a SQUAD player and I also think he has his place here for the big games breaking up play where he often does well.

But....yes, he is average, I keep hearing pundits saying how improved he is again and how great he has been this season and just dont understand it myself. Problem for me taking away Fernandes is our whole midfield is a mess. Matic getting on and slows down play, Fred simply cant pass and Pogba is often a liability with some of his sloppyness playing in the two midfield positions....in that respect I can see how McTominay is getting so many games, as though I dont like it, him and Fred probably are the best combination....something we really should be addressing this summer

 

[e.cantona]

Like him a lot. He's not world class, etc. Probably don't have that level in him. But very good on his day. Make that consistent and he's a superb first team/squad player.

 

[OrcaFat]

He’s a brilliant squad player and brilliant in the first XI too.

This forum just has very short memories, I mean this just resembles the comments at half time where Ole should be sacked.

We need another midfielder but it doesn’t mean Mctominay won’t play the big games, the whole team was shit in the first half.

I believe he’s a much better player than rodri.

Well a lot of people have been a bit extreme in their criticism, and a few more have probably been a bit harsh. But it is equally extreme to say he is brilliant.

His average level is below what we need, in my view. At his best, he shows a lot of promise and has deserved his place but he has a fair few poor games. Because of our limited squad options in CM, he’s probably starting a few more games than his performances deserve.

Part of his problem comes from being partnered with Fred who is a natural hybrid 6/8. McT would develop better if he could specialise as an 8 but for that he needs a proper DM with him.

I agree with those who’ve noticed his not showing for the ball properly when we’re in possession. He doesn’t have confidence in his technique and that could be a harbinger of a bleaker future than some of us hoped.

 

[Aouer-United]

Poor again, I never want him to be first choice for United next season, we need top DM.

 

[Andycoleno9]

Pointless. He simply must not be starter next year if we want to at least challenge for title

 

[#07]

I am desperate for McTominay to be so much better than he is. If Matic was half a dozen years younger McTominay wouldn't get near the starting XI.