Maybe we should give him the No 7 shirt back...
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik and Imran are here to talk about a frustrating 2 points dropped at Crystal Palace. They then discuss the regeneration of Old Trafford. Finally, Nik is joined by special guest Michael Statham from the Football Oranje podcast - who gives us a more in depth look at our EL opposition FC Twente, and then runs through the (many) Dutch connections currently at United.
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Worked wonders the last time.
Shaw was indeed terrific at the start of last season and I agree that we are not in a rush to sign a new LB. But my post was trying to pinpoint the general consensus at the Cafe during the summer when people were crying out for a new RB and thought that our situation at LB was sorted out for the next 10 years. Shaw needs and should be given more time but it seems that Mou prefers Darmian over him at the moment. I am not convinced that either Shaw, Darmian or Blind is good enough. Darmian is not good enough going forward and Blind and Shaw are prone to defensive mistakes. (Blind away to Watford and Chelsea).
World Class.
Everton 1:1 Man Utd
Solid performance. Again, one of our best players on the pitch.
Agreed.
He's the most accomplished right back United has had since Neville or maybe Brown 07/08.
Didn't get going in attack as much today but put another solid performance in all round.
Player of the season so far
Can you imagine us without him? We'd never get the ball anywhere near forward as much without him driving up field with the ball.
Rafa was better in a title-winning campaign, probably our 3rd best player after RVP and Carrick.
Not to say that Valencia isn't great though
Him as RB means whoever plays in front of him is given the freedom of cutting in. We need somebody on the left (eg Shaw) to allow that for the other sided attacker.
Thought he played a little too timidly today. He could have run more at their defenders I thought. Solid defensively though and brings the ball out well. Good passer, but hoofed it a little too much today.
Beast. He's another Zanetti and will keep up this physical level until he's 40.
Was good again. One of the very few success stories of the season so far.
Reliable as per usual, Mickey Taryan and him held Baines and Mirallas/Bolasie at bay as well.
Well deserved. Been impressed with Valencia at right back for a while now.
There are few better RB's in the world than him right now. Offers absolutely everything.
Barca cnuts would sell their souls for him to join them probably. His contract is up this summer which is worrying tbh, tho i believe he likes it here.
A couple of uncharacteristically bad passes early on and, as you say, a bit timid. I think the mid week game took a lot out of him.
I remember a story about him firing his agent because he didn't want to go elsewhere. I think he is pretty nailed on to be offered a new deal.
He's done an excellent job at right back so far this season. Just a shame the change came so late in the day and he took several seasons to really learn the position.
I think Jose has already said they will offer him a new deal
Thoroughly deserved. He's really got to grips with the right back role and we'd be hard pushed finding a better option in the transfer market.
Very impressive. Okay he's got to this stage having fallen under Jamie Carragher's failed winger prerequisite, but he always had the skill set for this role, he's athletic, extremely strong, he's quite a cool head, great ability to run up and down the pitch for 90 mins but this season in particular, he's become tactically aware of the role. He knows when to bomb forward and when not to, and particularly when he plays with Mata, he does the work of two men.
As a winger 3 years ago, he easily could've been a goner, but thankfully he's still here as he's one of about 5 players I currently feel very comfortable with in the whole squad.
As a winger 3 years ago, he easily could've been a goner, but thankfully he's still here as he's one of about 5 players I currently feel very comfortable with in the whole squad.
I ordered an away kit with his name on it the other day.
Out of curiosity where would yall rank him in the world at RB?
Given that he has not played against the best of opposition yet, not even in the top 10.
Yes. The amount of work he's doing in both directions is immense. More often than not he's holding entire right side all by himself.
As i said previously Barca would love having a player like him who's got great first touch, very good yet underrated passing ability and is an absolute physical specimen.
City, Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea aren't classified among the "best of opposition"?
My thoughts exactly, can't find anything wrong with his game. He has been on par with other top clubs RBs these season, even better than a few.
Quite true, he would get in any top EPL club starting 11 or at least make it a big challenge.
I am not saying he can't be up there with the best yet, I am saying he's got to consistently prove himself over the course of the season to be up there. City, Arsenal etc are all good solid teams that he played well against, but I want to see that consistently over this season rather than base my judgement on form alone. Also, like us all of the teams you named bar Arsenal are in transition, none of the English clubs are up there with the best in world in my opinion. Atletico, Bayern, Barca, and Real would beat every team in our league.
Too often I see players being labelled one of the the best in the world based on form alone. Matic was called the best #6 in the world at one point by some fans I know.
Don't get me wrong though, I think he will be excellent this season and will prove himself to be one of the best but he's not there YET.
Beg to differ...Manchester City has defeated Barcelona this season.
I see your point, but I think that based off of current form, he has made a name for himself as a top RB.
Last minute of the game, he had the ball and instead of trying to take on the left back and get a cross in, he passed it back to fellaini who then thought it was a great idea to dink it to Rashford.
That moment really annoyed me.
That moment really annoyed me.
I can't believe how that moment can define irritation on your behalf. If he had tried to take on Baines and lost, and subsequently caused a counter attack from which they scored, I'm sure you would be arguing how utterly stupid he was from taking on his man and how completely inept at it he was. If he was unsure he would be able to get in a cross, he was wise to rather keep the ball in the team and hope that someone else could find an opportunity. Obviously, Fellaini...
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