I said in relation to the hype. I was expecting a much better player, somewhere closer to Pogba's ability level when he's a nowhere near.
Premier League Gameweek 1 (9th, 10th, 11th August)
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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.
I said in relation to the hype. I was expecting a much better player, somewhere closer to Pogba's ability level when he's a nowhere near.
For the first game of the season, his first game in a new league getting a goal and assist is a good return. fecking hell its a tough crowd, I'm looking forward to tomorrow now.
Scored a goal, after we equalised looked extremely dangerous as well. Also played a peach of a ball in to Kane in the first half. It was a really good debut, positive and wanting to impact the game.
So business as usual it seems in the PL. Liverpool and City smashing teams and Spurs sneaking late victories from the jaws of defeat. It's not looking good for us, I'm afraid.
He cost half of Pogba, he's younger and plays a different role, again his first game.
All about Tempo for Spurs.
Eriksen changed that match. If he gets that transfer out of the PL, other top clubs will be delighted.
Isn't it amazing the shocking defending Liverpool and Spurs have faced but those kind of teams always seem to defend like champions against us
Nothing to do with them
It's just my opinion mate.
There's Still 39 games to go, anything can happen, but I feel both Spurs and Liverpool lack the strength in depth to make a real go of it. We'll see how it pans out.
Harsh on Villa that
First half they played the better football, second half defended brilliantly
First half they played the better football, second half defended brilliantly
Yeah but that fee was ridiculed and questioned by plenty of people. Still don't rate him and I think he's stealing a place from someone more deserving.
Impressed with Kane getting off to a flyer with two goals. Didn't agree with Poch taking Winks off. Rose looks decent after it looked like he might be off. Or maybe he's just trying to advertise himself. John McGinn could be one to watch this season.
Haven't they got Man. City away next week?
Winks-Ndombele-Lo Celso will surely be your trio when everyone is up to speed. Winks was rushed back to start the CL final so obvious how much Pochettino rates him.
Previous starters like Dier and Sissoko will revert to squad players which is how you improve a squad over time.
That could be a first blip. I
Eriksen changed the game, wonder if he will stay this season and leave for free like Alderwereild next season. Might be worth it if to allows them to win something. Dark horse for the league.
I mean firstly Pogba is arguably the most talented midfielder of his generation (perhaps hasn't quite lived up to the talent, but it's always there) so that's a really harsh expectation and secondly how would you know he's nowhere near based on one game? A game where he scored a fantastic goal and should have had a lovely assist.
Our fight is for 4th.
did you not think Spurs deserved it?
(or is the justice of the thing not your major concern,
)The fee doesn't define the player. He isn't a particularly gifted player
That doesn’t have that much impact because other leagues cups have two legs for each cup round so it evens out. The other leagues just finish later or have fewer teams. The German league for example is only 34 teams.
That's a massive stretch
He was lively, up for it, but he lacked penetration like a lot of his teammates. It wasn't until Villa got tired that Spurs ran riot. Other teams won't tire nearly as fast.
Oh I know he rates him. He's our number 8.
Bet Winks is injured. He was limping after that last man tackle he did in the first half and he's made of glass.
German teams started their season in the domestic cup.
39 game?
I meant 37.
Maybe not on this forum but on twitter and few spurs friends of mine. Especially after recent reports of rift between him and Poch. They feel now that Spurs have Ndombele and Celso, they do not need Eriksen. Problem is both are new to league, they may or may not adapt to league immediately. Eriksen is like Coutinho, you guys will still do well without him but in some matches you'll miss his creativity and goals like Livepool do sometimes.
Spurs totally dominated that.
His overall game play was unimpressive in my opinion, a little better than Sissoko. He isn't a goal scorer so although it was an important moment (albeit it might get taken off him) I'm not going to judge him as a player on that. The dinked ball was nice but I feel you're overrating it massively. Thing is that you had some people on here rating him as a top 10 midfielder in the world. I just don't see the skill set even being there for that. Admittedly, well have to see him in a more open game to see his vaunted 'box to box' qualities. I'm excited.
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That's a massive stretch
He was lively, up for it, but he lacked penetration like a lot of his teammates. It wasn't until Villa got tired that Spurs ran riot. Other teams won't tire nearly as fast.
When he equalised I honestly thought he looked great.
And we'll see. We were hardly anywhere near our best nor did I expect us to be at this point.
I guess it's not news to say there's probably only one spot available in the top 4.
Roll on tomorrow can't wait to get started.
It’s not looking good, but we all knew this. The club knew this yet failed to add a single bit of attacking strength. Appalling stuff.
It was so much better than Sissoko imo so we'll have to agree to disagree on that.
And obviously people rating him as a top 10 midfielder in the world already were overrating him, so yeah if that's what you were expecting already then I'm not surprised you're underwhelmed. He's a talented young cm who to me looks like he clearly has exceptional attributes for Poch to develop.
Overall it was a good debut, he was one of our better players. I expect him to get less rusty the more he gets used to the team and the setup.
Deserved win for Spurs, total domination in the second half.
The fee defines that the club thinks of the player. You don't pay £30mil for a player then praise the club for getting a half decent tune out of him.
Not to mention it was a fecking horrendous game from him. It was just a simple pass to Kane who did his usual.
He's got his uses but tbh I hope he gets pushed out of the starting XI as soon as possible.
Fair enough. I guess it's about expectations.
Yeah Ndomdele is infinitely a better player, and will likely partner Winks and LC in midfield going forward. Back up at best.