Treble
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Was painfully average in the Euros. Kagawa's signing is going to limit the number of his starts in important games unless Nani gets sold.
Yep, he's a confidence player just like Nani was for his first three years (arguably still today). If Young can get us 10 goals and 10 assists as a rotational winger next year, that would be excellent.4 of those assists and 2 of the goals came in the 8-2 against Arsenal. He seems to have a few big performances a year and then be woefully inconsistent for the main part. He is what he is though which is a good squad player at the top level.
I have been a bit disappointed in his performances for us in his first season and only saw flashes of him at Villa. He always looks uncomfortable on the wing, where he approaches the full back and almost invariably turns back and passes back. His stats have been a surprise and show he is better than first impressions. Probably unfair to judge on his first season and playing for a mediocre England side where he was by no means the only one who failed to turn up. I suspect you might be right that he'll be better next season but the same end result would do me. It'd just be nice to see him play well.He was below his usual standards in the tournament, but his stats are comparable to Nani and Valencia, despite playing less minutes and having a mid season dip in form. He will get better next year.
No, I never, ever thought he'd be shit, and I've never said he's shit/rubbish.I'm not sure what you're saying. You knew he was shit when he was signed, knew we overpaid and knew that he wouldn't be near our best winger. Now you're saying 'mehh, it's okay, he was always shit'..
I didn't expect him to be an amazing player at all, I was against the transfer when it happened. But once he was signed I had hoped that Fergie knew best etc and that he would turn into a good signing.
When Valencia first arrived I was hesitant on how good he would be, so imagined it could be the same with Young. But as it turns out he's just as good as I thought he was, which is a very average Premiership winger, constantly plays it safe and can't beat a man anymore... Hence the criticism.
Seems like I thought he might be okay, now think he's shit so am disappinted. Whereas you always thought he would be shit, so aren't bothered.
I imagine it could spell the end for Evra and De Gea too.Was painfully average in the Euros. Kagawa's signing is going to limit the number of his starts in important games unless Nani gets sold.
It was his first season, but who knows, maybe he'll experience a second season syndrome.I am not yet sold on Ashley Young. It's not that I don't think we should have signed him, I'm not really sure either way. He's had some great moments, and games, but "in general" he's been fairly pedestrian. But, it's important to keep in mind that this was his first season at the club. And the fact that he probably wasn't signed to be a first team regular, at least not straight away - barring injuries. I don't think he'll ever be good enough to make the left wing spot his own, though.
And I agree that he was too expensive, but... that is the reality of today.
More or less sums him up for me.4 of those assists and 2 of the goals came in the 8-2 against Arsenal. He seems to have a few big performances a year and then be woefully inconsistent for the main part. He is what he is though which is a good squad player at the top level.
Exactly my point...Whether or not he is "international class" is irrelevant. He is definitely the best left winger England have. Johnson barely plays and if he did for England he would expose Cole's frailties as a left back who tucks in too much.
.....At least the government are getting something right: I read today that "Young could lose Housing Benefits", which may seem harsh, but it really was a terrible penalty.
I have nothing against Young, he's a valuable squad player. However if we sell Nani and keep him I'll shove cyanide tablets up my ass
Seriously I don't.Yeah, you really got nothing against him, then.
Yeah, Nani is shit.If I was Robbie Brady I'd be licking my lips, that left wing spot is there for the taking if he can step up this season.
Our messiah, or something.Who's Robbie Brady?
Who's Robbie Brady?
Better than Nani, it appears.Our messiah, or something.
If I was Robbie Brady I'd be licking my lips, that left wing spot is there for the taking if he can step up this season.
Dunno about that, he's pretty predictable as a footballer for the most part. He just cannot beat his man like Valencia and especially Nani can, that's his biggest fault as a winger.Ashley Young is an intelligent footballer. He doesnt just sprint down the wing and cross the ball hopefully; he varies his play, cuts inside, links well, and make unusual passes that other players wouldnt spot. I rate him for Man Utd and think he's had a decent season.
He's a bit lightweight and thats frustrating as he goes down way too easily, AND he has been poor for England at the Euro's (he was great in the pre-tournament games tho)
Dont give up on him just yet. He's no Nani or Valencia, but he's a good solid option to them and does put some pressure on which is always good
He can beat his man, it's just that he has this stupid habit to always check back and try and twist the defender again after he does it or goes past his man the first time. It's quite annoyingDunno about that, he's pretty predictable as a footballer for the most part. He just cannot beat his man like Valencia and especially Nani can, that's his biggest fault as a winger.
Nani and Valencia are excellent players. Young is a good player.Many of you lot are chatting some shit here.
Ashley Young is an excellent player.
It's not a case of completely slating him as a player, it's just admitting he was absolutely woeful for them at the tournament. We have a right to say that considering it's true.Everybody is slating him in England, even Man Utd fans. We should get behind him, if we don't who will ?
That's inevitable. He missed a pen but unlike Cole he was poor in the match and the fault, for the people at home, is laid on the attackers. There will be boos come the start of the season. Best thing for him is to have a good pre-season and be fresh. Get a good rest now. England did as well as they could really.Everybody is slating him in England, even Man Utd fans. We should get behind him, if we don't who will ?
You can't deny he had a shocking euros though.Many of you lot are chatting some shit here.
Ashley Young is an excellent player.