I agree it can be improved.
But given the way he plays for us he looks like he can't be bothered if he does
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But given the way he plays for us he looks like he can't be bothered if he does
Everytime he plays I just repeat 800 right backs scouted.
Has he ever given an interview in his 3 years with us? We always have the same players fronting up with excuses. Would be good to see if AWB has a personality or as dull as the others.
Like I've said before, it doesn't matter how many right backs were scouted. Because ultimately the decision of Ole, Phelan and their personal scout Simon Wells, carried much more weight.
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I cannot stand him jogging back every time he has to run back. It is not only today but every time he plays. I mean he was jogging back only from the halfway line. Not as if he has sprinted forward to join the attack and he has to come back to defend.
I wonder how and why that info got out
I've only ever seen him do two interviews. The one every player does when they sign and a second one after he scored against Newcastle. I specifically remember it, because he never does interviews, and the interviewer asked him if he could remember the last goal that he scored. He comes across as a very quiet guy. Probably introverted. I don't think I've ever seen the camera catch him saying anything on the pitch before. You're not going to get much personality from him in an interview.
Talking as a fan I’d love to see him come back and we will be in the market for a RB this summer. But being realistic there are probably a few of them around who would cost a lot less…Max Aarons, Djed Spence and Isaiah Jones are three just off the top of my head.
A loan could be possible if no one else comes in I suppose. Otherwise I don’t think we’d pay more than £15m and probably £60-70k a week which won’t be enough.
He’d do well In your current squad with current manager aswell I reckon
He's one of the laziest players in the squad.
This is what annoys me most. If you're going to be limited / sh*te, make sure you work back breakingly hard.
He just strolls around like he doesn't care.
Mick Court is one of the head scouts at United, and was part of the 3 man recruitment team who had veto power.
It seems Woodward along with the manager used a AI data analyst app to draw upon when looking for a RB.
It seems Woodward along with the manager used a AI data analyst app to draw upon when looking for a RB.
I read a chart saying that he has the lowest distance covered per 90 min among our 4 full backs. This surprises me since I thought he is the most "athletic" among the 4 players
He won’t get a game under ETH.
I've lost some hope I had for him.
The thing that I have realised though is that Blind has been Ten Hag's LB; so I wouldn't say it's impossible for Wan bissaka to get some game time under the new manager.
The thing that I have realised though is that Blind has been Ten Hag's LB; so I wouldn't say it's impossible for Wan bissaka to get some game time under the new manager.
Looking forward to us selling him in 2029.
I think it's easy to pick on players like AWB. Especially if the games are watched on TV or streams. Which tbf is how I watch majority of games these days too.
Its only when you go see a live game, and know a little bit about football tactics and what not, that you see a different perspective.
Its only when you go see a live game, and know a little bit about football tactics and what not, that you see a different perspective.
Blind is not fast or particularly athletic, but he's a far more intelligent player than AWB and much better on the ball as well. AWB really is just so limited, it's hard for me to see him being favoured by a progressive manager. His technique just isn't good enough for the level we should be at. Since Rangnick came in I feel as though Dalot has taken about 50% of his games, and Dalot isn't even particularly good either
What is that perspective? Genuine question.
It's a relief to know his inability to hold a line and constant ball watching is just an illusion.
But yeah, it's the people who's tactical acumen isn't on the same level as yours that are the problem
Timber would probably move ahead of him in the RB pecking order if he joins. And he's a CB. I really hope AWB can prove us all wrong and become a great player under ETH but the potential just doesn't seem to be there.
As somebody who’s missed one home game all season I’ll tell you this, he’s still crap in person.
Oh, you mean Jurrien Timber of Ajax. I've not heard of him before and thought you meant actually a big lump of timber... ha ha!!
With all the hate on the CAF nowadays you wouldn't be surprised at someone agreeing with that.
What perspective is that? Very informative article on Utd’s issues on the athletic today. Backed up with graphics and data that illustrate his many flaws and how it affects the whole team. He is simply not very good and ETH will get rid of him.
Some of it is basics. General movement off the ball. Cover for a player if running forward/backward.
One example I saw many times was how little help greenwood was to AWB. Backed up with McT hiding instead of making space to receive the ball. Yet both McT and greenwood would get praise and AWB got slated.
When he did get forward with the ball absolutely zero movement in the opposition box. Our players hadn't bothered making runs.
It's a relief to know his inability to hold a line and constant ball watching is just an illusion.
But yeah, it's the people who's tactical acumen isn't on the same level as yours that are the problem
It's not just AWB. And you may laugh but a stream won't give you tactical insight.
I could be wrong of course, as we all have opinions. But watching a game live you see so much more.
I agree with you on Greenwood & McT, any FB would struggle if he is isolated and not helped by the winger ahead of him, also any FB would need the CM to offer a passing option since the FB position is usually limited with options to pass to, so for example someone to exchange 1-2 with can help release the FB into space.
My main gripe with AWB is his first touch and passing, they are poor, and also it seems he lost that drive he had to block crosses or shutdown wingers, in his 1st year, he usually blocked crosses very well, this season he seems to not bother. I don't mind the crossing since any FB will need movements from 2-3 players in the box to make a cross count.
All players have faults to a degree. The issue fore with AWB, and you kind of raised it, is that he could do things he now doesn't. For me that's about the team currently. None seems to be "on it".
Some of it is coaching and I think that's what likes of Rashy suffer from. Again it's in their game. They haven't transitioned from academy/youth player to first teamer properly. Glen Hoddle et al did a fascinating insight into players who don't transition. But I can't find it.
My goodness. Here I have been thinking that I am seeing the game played live on the TV.
Now it seems that it's not. What I am seeing AWB just jogging back to defend is an illusion. He is in fact sprinting back. When he is hitting the first man in front of him is not real. He is in fact putting in a perfect cross. When he is winning a sliding tackle, he is in fact taking the player out.
Why do some people come out with such idiocy.
Now it seems that it's not. What I am seeing AWB just jogging back to defend is an illusion. He is in fact sprinting back. When he is hitting the first man in front of him is not real. He is in fact putting in a perfect cross. When he is winning a sliding tackle, he is in fact taking the player out.
Why do some people come out with such idiocy.
If anything he's worse live because you can constantly see him being shit off the ball as well as on it!
It would seem that Aaron Wan is well versed in the art of the Jedi mind trick.
Idiocy? So you think watching a game live on TV gives you the same outlook of what players are doing as being in the ground?
I remember when Hazard was tearing it up at Chelsea. His live TV games and highlights showed a man with great close control and taking on players for fun. Went to watch a Chelsea game and the thing that stuck out was how little he did in terms of defensive duties. Hardly made it back past the half way line. I forget the managers but one used to complain and the next one basically had a defender doing double the work so Hazard could be let loose.
Maybe it's just me but the dynamic of a live game is totally different.
Honest question. When you have been to games have you noticed Fred trying to be everywhere and likes of McT and Donny (in the few minutes he had) hiding?
By hiding i mean not getting into space to receive the ball but instead standing by an opposition player/s thus not getting the ball and others having to pass back or sideways
Incidentally I am not saying that AWB is all that. He may well be gone under ETH and I won't shed a year.
What I am saying is that there is more to it than just what is highlighted. Our team dynamic is rubbish. One of the main issues being lack of movement in front and cover. In my opinion of course.
What I am saying is that there is more to it than just what is highlighted. Our team dynamic is rubbish. One of the main issues being lack of movement in front and cover. In my opinion of course.
Not in the squad for tomorrow.
Has there ever been a bigger waste of £50m?!
Has there ever been a bigger waste of £50m?!
Selling him for £15m would be amazing business.
you occasionally here commentators talking about players that aren’t in shot. Maybe a striker that’s making all the right runs but the pass wasn’t made so we don’t see it on tv. Or how the defender is struggling to deal with his movement.
you’re drawn to the ball on tv as well…the camera follows it. Live you can specifically, and more easily just focus on a player. I remember years ago we played Sporting and were heavily linked to Veloso. He was a beast on FM. I studied him for 90 minutes and paid little attention to the (terrible) game.
I agree. you def get much more from being at the the stadium
There's no doubt that being at the game gives you more insight than just watching on telly. What's being disputed is the fact than Wan-Bissaka is better than he looks or is given credit for which is undoubtedly a falsehood. He's an absolute terrible footballer and I use the word footballer very loosely.
I think people have started thinking that I think highly of AWB. It isn't that. As i said earlier seeing him live and seeing how little help he got from likes of Greenwood just made me wonder if it was just him being crap or simply how we set up and played.
for me that’s a simple answer…
he’s a decent enough PL fullback who’s qualities are purely defending 1v1
the problem is he’s playing for a supposed elite PL team who expect/demand more from their fullbacks, at a time when our ‘rivals’ (currently debatable) can boast the likes of TAA, James and Cancelo
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