[el3mel]

I think he'll be far better on the right, will give him more chances than just cutting inside.

He misspassed some of his long balls but overall so direct and the only good thing in our attack today.

 

[duffer]

Flop.

 

[Jim Beam]

It's a really tough pitch. Carrick has hit everything out so far, Mata is looking more like ice-skating, so from that perspective, I'm actually impressed so far.

 

[TMDaines]

Bit frustrating seeing him inside left, as we need more on the right and centrally.

 

[cyberman]

He looks to hit the forward pass early which is a huge plus in my book.

 

[Antonedwin]

Small minded people & lvg fans would count how many times he misplaced pass but i don't care actually..he made things happen
I just want to him to spot luke shaw overlap more

 

[RoLo]

Martin Keown is such a thundercnut.

I don't think there's anyone in football that winds me up more than Keown. He absolutely hates United and talks utter bile.

He's got very quick feet. Seems a better dribbler than I expected.

Amazed at the booing, though. Looks like he'll be getting the Raheem Sterling treatment for a while

Think it's more the Yeovil fans trying to get themselves over for the cameras. There was a pretty loud "F**k off Mourinho" chant earlier as well. They don't get the chance to join in that kind of thing often in League Two I guess.

He's going to really hate being paired with Young

What makes you say that?

 

[An Irish Red]

He's given the ball away a lot but he's still comfortably looked our most dangerous player.

 

[Cantonaaa!]

He did well considering the awful pitch. Hope he gets his goal 2nd half.

 

[devips]

Our left side looks so much more energetic and mobile with his presence. The difference with Martial is dramatic.

 

[Desert Eagle]

50 passes in the first half with a 75% completion rate. Given the state of the pitch and the kinda balls he's been trying that's pretty good.

 

[boxykronikle]

Pity for him because our second string is way below standards. He will be livid playing with first elevens.

 

[Dumbat12]

He makes nice runs and dribbles. Collects the pass on the left give it forward and makes a forward run. Every time he has a ball near their half he looks dangerous.

This is what we need. Enough of the "safe pass here". Who cares if he missplaces some of his passes, that's only natural if you're an attacking player who needs to make things happen. What's important is he looks dangerous when he goes forward, and that's something we lacked since Persie and Ronaldo.

 

[walkinhop]

I don't think there's anyone in football that winds me up more than Keown. He absolutely hates United and talks utter bile.



Think it's more the Yeovil fans trying to get themselves over for the cameras. There was a pretty loud "F**k off Mourinho" chant earlier as well. They don't get the chance to join in that kind of thing often in League Two I guess.



What makes you say that?

great edit

 

[Goku23]

Cant wait to see Sanchez in our full strength team he will be awesome with Pogba and Lukaku I think he is a little nervous tonight first match and all but hes had some really nice touches and runs

 

[YouOnlyLiveTwice]

Looks the part already. Never shy’s away from the ball does he

 

[walkinhop]

Our left side looks so much more energetic and mobile with his presence. The difference with Martial is dramatic.

Uhm, that's a weird thing to say.

 

[SaboTaj]

That shimmy and swivel to send two defenders the other way after bringing the ball in from the left was exquisite. More of that please

 

[royboy16]

Hasnt scored yet,send him back to Arse.

 

[Raees]

Everyone is praying he can do a job on the right. Remains to be seen whether he will form a partnership there with Valencia. Would be gutted if he and Martial can't play together regularly.

 

[John Keiler]

Martin Keown is such a thundercnut.

Rather bitter is he not?

I did love his 'You go and play for the best team don't you, and City are the better team' was so full full of a jilted lover's bile.

You didn't play for the best team of your generation Martin, because they never came in for you - that must feel worse surely?

 

[Bobcat]

Considering hes prem proved and then some, i had very high expectations from him and he has delivered. A few wayward passes here and there, but hes been class otherwise and has that ability to pick up the ball and start and attack from pretty much everywhere

 

[yfoFC]

Him running at defenders centrally has been a nightmare for their defence

I'd love him in a free role in a central position, harsh on lingard but he can shifted to the right then.

If I'm not mistaken alexis played behind the striker last year and that was the best he has ever played, I would love to see that tried here

 

[Banat]

Doing just fine on his debut, you can see he oozes quality... He is under tremendous pressure and playing basically with our reserve team on the terrible pitch, people should lower expectations.
Anyway, I think it was wrong to put him from the start, especially in so unbalanced team.

 

[Silas]

Been our best player so far. High-risk, high reward with his passing, as expected. Don't mind it, as it's better than passing around the box aimlessly. His starting position doesn't really seem to matter as he drifts inside a lot anyway. Don't think he'll have any issues on the right if he's given freedom, which he will be.

 

[John Keiler]

Taken on so much responsibility. Sloppy but so influential already. If he sees a pass he lets it go, so Lukaku must be watching this with an erection

He's taking on responsibility because the midfield is crap today - the thought of Pogba, Matic, Lukaku, Martial et al with him makes me rather tumescent.

 

[walkinhop]

Him running at defenders centrally has been a nightmare for their defence

I'd love him in a free role in a central position, harsh on lingard but he can shifted to the right then.

If I'm not mistaken alexis played behind the striker last year and that was the best he has ever played, I would love to see that tried here

I agree and also think Lingard can play on the right. With all of them being able to move around, the interchange can be really potent.

 

[Eddy_JukeZ]

Some wayward passes, but pretty good moments considering his lack of training overall with teammates.

 

[SuperiorXI]

Lol he's had 2 training sessions

 

[ice-bionic red]

Can’t wait to see him playing with Martial and Pogba

 

[Jim Beam]

That shimmy and swivel to send two defenders the other way after bringing the ball in from the left was exquisite. More of that please

Yeah, that was a beautiful piece of skill.

 

[Damien]

Doing just fine on his debut, you can see he oozes quality... He is under tremendous pressure and playing basically with our reserve team on the terrible pitch, people should lower expectations.
Anyway, I think it was wrong to put him from the start, especially in so unbalanced team.

We play Spurs in midweek and Mourinho said he hadn't trained at Arsenal for over a week and only had two training sessions here. He needed game time to get up to speed for then.

 

[RooneyLegend]

Gotta love him, doesn't faff about doing nothing with the ball, always looking to affect the game in a creative way. Wish he'd position himself higher up the pitch.

 

[RedTillI'mDead]

Whose this new kid from the reserves Alexis bit small, never going to get cut it...!

 

[RooneyLegend]

Rather bitter is he not?

I did love his 'You go and play for the best team don't you, and City are the better team' was so full full of a jilted lover's bile.

You didn't play for the best team of your generation Martin, because they never came in for you - that must feel worse surely?

Quite amazing isn't it, as if players would be moving to PSG instead of Real Madrid cause they are a better team. He's joined a behemoth of a club.

 

[ChaddyP]

Bit frustrating seeing him inside left, as we need more on the right and centrally.

yeh but if we are resting lukaku martial and lingard what would you have the coach do?

 

[P-Nut]

Reckon he'll come off around the hour mark so would love for him to grab us a goal beforehand and allow Gomes to come on with the game won.

 

[Moved To Differently]

Think it's more the Yeovil fans trying to get themselves over for the cameras. There was a pretty loud "F**k off Mourinho" chant earlier as well. They don't get the chance to join in that kind of thing often in League Two I guess.

I thought the 'you're just a shit Guardiola...' chant was pretty funny, at least they've got a sense of humour.

 

[ottosec]

Considering that we're paying him £850k/week I expected at least 3 goals by half time...

 

[Moved To Differently]

Whose this new kid from the reserves Alexis bit small, never going to get cut it...!

Good touch though, might be a decent squad option