Its incredible how certain people have already started slating him, before even he kicked a ball. Give him a chance ffs
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Its incredible how certain people have already started slating him, before even he kicked a ball. Give him a chance ffs
Can't belive how anyone can be unhappy about this signing. If you follow Premier League you should know that he's a class player. Well done Fergie for getting him.
I still lol when I think about back when he played his first PL season for Watford, a guy who's a Watford fan tried to convince me he was better than Ronaldo!
He wasn't and he will never be, but I still think he'll be a fine addition to a squad. Now let's just finish up De Gea and a midfielder, and start getting ready for 11/12!
He wasn't and he will never be, but I still think he'll be a fine addition to a squad. Now let's just finish up De Gea and a midfielder, and start getting ready for 11/12!
The only part that concerns me is the price. I hope its nowhere near the figure thats been mentioned before
According to some - this is a bad thing...apparently!
1) He is an english international
2) He is only 26 years old (when the season kicks off at least)
3) He is good at set-pieces
4) He consistently scored 6-7-8 goals pr season and has 10 or so assists
5) He has hardly missed a match the last 4 seasons
6) He has terrific pace and good skills
7) His price is not worse than £15-18 million (which in todays market aint bad)
8) He can play down the middle or on the left wing
9) He is established in the P.L and won't need adjustment
10) He offers a great alternative to Valencia and Nani
1) He is an english international
2) He is only 26 years old (when the season kicks off at least)
3) He is good at set-pieces
4) He consistently scored 6-7-8 goals pr season and has 10 or so assists
5) He has hardly missed a match the last 4 seasons
6) He has terrific pace and good skills
7) His price is not worse than £15-18 million (which in todays market aint bad)
8) He can play down the middle or on the left wing
9) He is established in the P.L and won't need adjustment
10) He offers a great alternative to Valencia and Nani
1) Only matters for CL really.
2) That's not exactly young, I know players peak at different ages but that's the same age as Cristiano Ronaldo
3) Yeah
4) He took all of Villas penalties, I'd like to see how many he got from open play
5) Yes
6) Yes
7) It's slightly hefty for a guy with 1 year left on his contract, but's alright.
8) Yes
9) He is stepping up to a big club, don't be too sure.
10) He is a blend of both I think, but not as good as either.
We're getting a premiership proven player who will provide good options and be a valuable member of the squad, so there's a lot to be happy with.
But at the same time he doesn't really improve (IMO) our best 11 and I can understand why some people aren't 'blown away'. But similar musings were said about Hernandez and notably Valencia so let's just wait and see how he performs, rather than judge now.
As long as we get a central midfielder too, there's been some great and clever investment at the club this summer - very happy.
Thanks, and to all those who supplied stats.
We have to consider the inevitable that Young will now be playing with better quality, thus having the opportunity to creating more and getting more chances himself. His output will be greater and he will improve being around better players.
Maybe things look brighter than they first appear. The big name signing is not always essential.
However now a top midfielder is!!
The Young shall grow
Those stats are very impressive, you really can't fault his consistency. I know a few Villa fans and they all say he's had a poor season by his standards. If 9 goals and 13 assists for a struggling side is a poor season, I can't wait to see him have a good one.
He's young and learnin.
Young gets the majority of his assists and perhaps goals (not sure how many pens he scored, but a fair few at least) from dead ball situations. You might argue that thats what we needed
Personally I think he offers more coming forwards than Valencia, but definitely less defensively. In different matches one player might be more useful than the other and not always the same one.
I think its good that theres a good player to have on the left and allow Nani to play on the right when he's on form. So I'm not against this at all - so long as the price reflects his contract situation and actual ability
Personally I think he offers more coming forwards than Valencia, but definitely less defensively. In different matches one player might be more useful than the other and not always the same one.
I think its good that theres a good player to have on the left and allow Nani to play on the right when he's on form. So I'm not against this at all - so long as the price reflects his contract situation and actual ability
Another picture of him leaving carrington this afternoon.
Its all over the newspapers now. 100% of this transfer now.
Variety is the spice of life
Whys anyone against this signing?
He will improve the team and is very welcome.
Van Der Sar had his doubters in here.
The proof will be in his performance. I expect him to play regularly.
Van Der Sar had his doubters in here.
The proof will be in his performance. I expect him to play regularly.
young, dumb & full of ...
Good signing
Only on a matchday. On other days of the week I'm actually quite a reasonable sort.
1) Having an english base is not a bad thing - and there are confirmed rumours that UEFA is trying to get EU to accept that all teams need more players from their own country
2) Nor is it old - he still has 6-7 years ahead of him
4) Villa scored 19 penalties in the last 4 seasons - and Barry was the regular taker the first couple of those seasons as I recall - so if Young took all - max 11 penalties.
7) As an alternative we could gamble on getting him on a free - and most likely see him leave for another club in 3 weeks time.
9) How many players signed from P.L-clubs has not been a success under Ferguson ? I can only think of a few
10) Don't underestimate that value of a player who is good at set-pieces (look at the effect Charlie Adams set-pieces had for Blackpool)
I expect Vidic to score a lot more with Young supplying the corners.
Looks like a done deal then. I wonder what squad number he'll get. My bet is 18. 2, 4 and 6 are available but not good numbers for a winger.
I was a little surprised when it was first claimed we were after him, but really, the more you think about it, it makes perfect sense. Very happy with this signing. Adds pace, trickery, ability to beat players, assists, free kick ability. It will make us a more dangerous team. Good deal.
120k a week for young? crazy if true
There's no way we would pay someone like him that.
Young isn't David Beckham when it comes to set pieces, if we signed Sneijder for instance he wouldn't get a look in from freekicks or corners. The only Brummie I know has spent 80% of last season moaning about how shite his set pieces have gotten, as far as plus points go it's almost microscopic.
The number of solutions to United's problems Young brings in, it's hard to fathom how many in here still view him as a squad player. If he's competing for a winger's spot, Young will be first choice, ahead of Nani and Valencia.
Good player no doubt.
I was against this signing because I felt that he doesn't add anything extra to the team. For me Nani and Valencia are enough.
However his abilities as a player are unquestionable. So now that he is here I'll be hoping for his success.
I am also intrigued by how Fergie plans to use him. Could we see a change in system or style of play.
I was against this signing because I felt that he doesn't add anything extra to the team. For me Nani and Valencia are enough.
However his abilities as a player are unquestionable. So now that he is here I'll be hoping for his success.
I am also intrigued by how Fergie plans to use him. Could we see a change in system or style of play.
First choice ?
Nahhh Come on... seriously.
Nahhh Come on... seriously.
He'll be first choice ahead of Valencia because he plays on the left, not because he's a better player. Even then it's 50/50 he'll dislodge Nani from the left winger spot.The England international is expected to sign a five-year contract at Old Trafford, taking his wages to around £120,000-a-week – roughly double what he earns at Villa Park
Manchester United close to signing Aston Villa winger Ashley Young - Telegraph
might be rubbish.. madness if Young can get that kind of a deal
Haters gonna hate.
Our set pieces are amongst the worst in the league, even Pennant would improve them.
Anyway, i am happy with the Young signing.
Anyway, i am happy with the Young signing.
Your understanding of Young's competencies is also 50/50. Aside from being a good winger, he'll also solve United's dead ball woes. The two combined should make him the first choice winger.
I'm very happy to welcome Ashley Young, well, I will once I'm finished heckling him outside BUPA. But seriously, he's talented and key word for Sir Alex - he's DETERMINED.
Thats very, very important.
Thats very, very important.
We only really have Vidic as a dangerman at corners with Rio almost always staying back, I doubt anyone would be able to improve us significantly there.
Great news.
I remember when Valencia was signed I was like 'what the feck, who is this Wigan guy?' then he went on to be one of the best wingers in the league.
Then we signed some unknown Mexican kid and he lights up the world cup and helps us win the record 19th English title.
Fergie and the scouting staff know what they are doing.
Frankly I can't wait for a proper corner to be taken in our games.
Also, our wing options are now far and away the best and deepest in the country. An injury to Valencia, Nani, or Park won't be so bad now.
It will be interesting to see what Fergie does in terms of Central Midfield now. Will Cleverly and Young get action there now? Will Fergie put trust in Anderson to take the reigns? Or is there still another midfielder to join us later in the summer?
Interesting times indeed.
I remember when Valencia was signed I was like 'what the feck, who is this Wigan guy?' then he went on to be one of the best wingers in the league.
Then we signed some unknown Mexican kid and he lights up the world cup and helps us win the record 19th English title.
Fergie and the scouting staff know what they are doing.
Frankly I can't wait for a proper corner to be taken in our games.
Also, our wing options are now far and away the best and deepest in the country. An injury to Valencia, Nani, or Park won't be so bad now.
It will be interesting to see what Fergie does in terms of Central Midfield now. Will Cleverly and Young get action there now? Will Fergie put trust in Anderson to take the reigns? Or is there still another midfielder to join us later in the summer?
Interesting times indeed.
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