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Assuming it means Future United Captain and Future England Captain respectively.An F.U.C. what? What the F.E.C.K. is that?
Assuming it means Future United Captain and Future England Captain respectively.An F.U.C. what? What the F.E.C.K. is that?
Future United Captain, Future England Captain.An F.U.C. what? What the F.E.C.K. is that?
That's the one, remember reading about Michael Atherton the former England cricket Captain whilst still at Cambridge University being called a FEC in one of the broadsheets, not knowing what it meant and thinking that it was the beginning of the end for Sports journalism in England, you expect that in The Sun but ....Assuming it means Future United Captain and Future England Captain respectively.
You mean Future United CKaptain, surely?Future United Captain, Future England Captain.
Apparently his Lancashire team mates used to call him FEC as well, with the E short for "educated"That's the one, remember reading about Michael Atherton the former England cricket Captain whilst still at Cambridge University being called a FEC in one of the broadsheets, not knowing what it meant and thinking that it was the beginning of the end for Sports journalism in England, you expect that in The Sun but ....
Doesn't have the distribution of Matic, Linderof or Maguire; but what do you expect at 18? He has pace, determination and concentration. I can't remember him ever losing a 1-on-1 duel.I’ve hardly seen much of this lad but seems to be very highly rated on here. After watching today’s game, it’s highlighted that we definitely need a CB with pace and can distribute well from the back. Someone that can compliment Maguire. Is he capable of stepping up next season and most of all does he possess those above attributes?
One of the players wrote Flipping Educated Charlie on his Locker so he wouldn't forget it, top banterApparently his Lancashire team mates used to call him FEC as well, with the E short for "educated"
The version I heard contained stronger language than thatOne of the players wrote Flipping Educated Charlie on his Locker so he wouldn't forget it, top banter
Oh yeah I think we all know what the 'F' and 'C' were.The version I heard contained stronger language than that
What, more max than erm MaxMost max centre back I can remember since I started watching u18
Well, we know we need a long term replacement for Matic. I really don't see Garner being that player. He seems more of an 8 to me. Mengi at 6 feet is definitely a bit short for a CB but a good height for DM. If we could develop him into a Rice or Dier type of player who plays DM and can slot in as an extra CB when needed then that would be really useful.His tackles, distribution and ball control is good. We can even turn him into a very good DM.
Sheasy like. The ultimate utility/squad player.Well, we know we need a long term replacement for Matic. I really don't see Garner being that player. He seems more of an 8 to me. Mengi at 6 feet is definitely a bit short for a CB but a good height for DM. If we could develop him into a Rice or Dier type of player who plays DM and can slot in as an extra CB when needed then that would be really useful.
It's difficult to judge players from youth football period. You've always got to bear in mind that the players they're up against aren't at all representative of the level of players they'll be up against at senior level. Most will be lower division players or won't even make the grade as professionals. A lot of the time what the coaches are saying about them and how the club are handling them is more important than how they appear to be performing. There appears to be a push to fast track Mengi, like there was with Rashford, McTominay and Williams. That's probably the most significant sign. Obviously the coaches view him as one of the safer bets.I don't know if it's just me but I've always found CBs at youth level the hardest to judge their ability. Generally the good ones will steam roll basically any attacker, which is what Mengi's done this season but I find their transition to first team football to be among the hardest, alongside CMs.
Mengi's very talented and as cliché as it is, we really won't have any idea how good he's going to be until we start giving him minutes.
Thiago Silva is 6 feet 183cm. Height doesn't matter if you can jump and aim your header.Well, we know we need a long term replacement for Matic. I really don't see Garner being that player. He seems more of an 8 to me. Mengi at 6 feet is definitely a bit short for a CB but a good height for DM. If we could develop him into a Rice or Dier type of player who plays DM and can slot in as an extra CB when needed then that would be really useful.
Agree. I think Tuanzebe will be given a chance pre season (if we have one?), but Mengi will also get a shot. Jones I think will be here for this coming season, for two reasons. 1/- he's currently injured, so no one will want to buy him at the moment. 2/- we may need him for cover if Mengi gets a loan, and hopefully Jones will prove his fitness and get a good transfer next summer.I feel this is will be our new centre back signing . I’m ok with that as long as we can get rid of Smalling and Rojo. Jones is an obvious one but I can’t see him going anywhere
Hate to see it spelt like that...ugh!He's an exceptionally talented Center Back, lets leave him there and find a midfielder to play midfield.
You'll get over itHate to see it spelt like that...ugh!
Possibly...need therapy thoughYou'll get over it
Then you've got bigger issues than the spelling of a word.Possibly...need therapy though
I know, don't we all. Like taking a post too seriously eh?Then you've got bigger issues than the spelling of a word.
I'll leave it to the people who watch and coach him every day to make that decision.People are obsessed with playing and shoehorning players into different positions. If it doesn't work naturally, there is no point in forcing it.
Exactly...re or er...Not worth being bothered by it. Glad we agreeI know, don't we all. Like taking a post too seriously eh?
I had an English professor at uni, from Ireland. He told us that the British way to spell words is outdated and it makes more sense going with the American Dream center, centre. Well, I'm going with center (easier to remember for us Swedes as well).Hate to see it spelt like that...ugh!
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