Was Herreras best position as a deep lying midfielder during his time at Bilbao?
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Fans love him and I think it's mutual. The mentality he has on the pitch and the way he conducts himself in interviews, he gets it, he's a Utd captain.
No, Ander Iturraspe or Javi Martinez (when not a centre back) played at #6 when Herrera was at Bilbao.
Ander was mostly the right centre midfielder of a three for Bielsa, then a #10 when Bielsa left.
I think he mentioned being tried at #6 in that interview he gave comparing Bielsa to Van Gaal. His breakthrough came at #8 though.
Much like Xabi Alonso, who at Liverpool was the playmaker to Mascherano's destroyer, under Mourinho Ander is developing his game.
Great performance, but the test will be whether he can keep up this intensity. If so, he could rival some of the best box-to-box midfielders in the world. Big 'if', mind you.
Just gonna leave this here:
https://www.redcafe.net/threads/ander-herrera-2015-16-performances.406635/page-65
Me back in May:
Bob Loblaw:
Shark
and my reply:
Obviously exagerrated about the world class stuff and it's waaaay too early to say because he would do very very well to maintain these performances but the fundamental stuff is right, his skillset is perfect for the modern day footballing team.
It's not a revelation or 'omgz he's turned it around' type stuff, it's just a manager with the right tactics and belief.
https://www.redcafe.net/threads/ander-herrera-2015-16-performances.406635/page-65
Me back in May:
Bob Loblaw:
Shark
and my reply:
Obviously exagerrated about the world class stuff and it's waaaay too early to say because he would do very very well to maintain these performances but the fundamental stuff is right, his skillset is perfect for the modern day footballing team.
It's not a revelation or 'omgz he's turned it around' type stuff, it's just a manager with the right tactics and belief.
Was absolute beast today. Completely proved his worth to anyone who had any sort of lingering doubt
Fantastic performance, Ander's always been a big game player. And there's more to come particularly on his creative game, for example had Zlatan been on the same wavelength for that lob it would have been a glorious assist.
I honestly cannot understand anyone who doubts Harrera. He plays with more heart than almost anyone in the team; he has shown his talent in Spain and in England. He loves the club probably more than he loves his girlfriend (remember how crazy he went after BFS late winner at Watford last season). I love this guy.
To be fair though, even under LvG, when played in big games, Herrera almost always excelled and looked the best midfielder on the pitch. Think back to that run in March/April of 2015, when he basically ran the show for us against Spurs, Liverpool, City and Chelsea in successive games. Can't remember him disappointing in a big game unless he had an injury or something. Van Gaal used him wrong mostly, but he still showed the same type of bite, energy and quality on the ball. It's just... Van Gaal wanted him to pass it back always or whatever.
That was a monster of a performance last night, he was everywhere. Although last night wasn't such a game the one thing he offers you too is probably more goals than any other midfielder we've got. He's one of those players though that's looks great, a phenomenal player, when he's on song but looks awful on a bad day. Instead of the 9/10 performance followed by a 5/10 he needs more 7/10's and 8/10's week in week out.
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He's strengthening his position as my favorite player. Which is highly important, of course.
Brilliant game. Dealt with coutinho very well. I loved that one moment where he chased coutinho, tackled him from behind got the ball and passed it forward. Amazing stuff.
More of this and less of last year please
More of this and less of last year please
Scousers have been having a jizzfest over 'Hendo' these last few weeks - the quality between him and Hererra was night and day last night - if Ander gets a regular run, and I think hes starting to show he warrants it - then expect him to push on and really become a no brainer for selection. His attitude demonstrates he 'gets' what playing in that shirt is about.
One of the best defensive performances i've seen from a United midfielder and should have cemented his place in the team from now on, Jose must have absolutely loved that.
Still, i think Jose has yet to find his preferred first XI and tactic. I honestly think we should drop that 4231 and go for 433 with Herrera as the RCM and Mata on RW. Those two seem to have a telepathic understanding and some of our best stuff under Van Gaal came from the right when w set up like that
Still, i think Jose has yet to find his preferred first XI and tactic. I honestly think we should drop that 4231 and go for 433 with Herrera as the RCM and Mata on RW. Those two seem to have a telepathic understanding and some of our best stuff under Van Gaal came from the right when w set up like that
Why does he remind me of Chicharito?
11 interceptions is ridiculous, and I love how he can keep the ball under pressure with dropping his shoulder and good touches.
Excellent, Ander. Excellent.
One aspect of Ander Herrera's personality which is underrated is his desire to understand. What I mean is this desire plays into why he's able to connect with the fans on a level other footballers wont. He's a guy who comes across as knowledgeable of what fans care about and is a genuine fan of football himself. It's like he's never lost that side of him which is a football fan first and it comes out in his interviews about the game, about fans and about clubs.
It's cool seeing him ply his trade for us. Just remember: Ander Herrera is life
It's cool seeing him ply his trade for us. Just remember: Ander Herrera is life
Kept Coutinho in his pocket and ran the midfield. What a beast.
I'll tell you who would love themselves some Herrera, Klopp and Guardiola.
If only we could have gotten Kante as well, imagine him and Kante in a midfield trio, fecking buzzards all around.
If only we could have gotten Kante as well, imagine him and Kante in a midfield trio, fecking buzzards all around.
I actually think Fellaini compliments this midfield quite well. There's mobility with Pogba and Herrera so he can pick his spots and get forward as well.
He maybe needs to cement himself through this year, but I honestly think he should be our next captain.
Get's the club, has the fight and passion you want to see and has a good articulate brain too. Always says the right things.
Really pleased he played so well last night. He didn't do any of his dodgy 1 touch passes or even turn backwards which was unusual!
Get's the club, has the fight and passion you want to see and has a good articulate brain too. Always says the right things.
Really pleased he played so well last night. He didn't do any of his dodgy 1 touch passes or even turn backwards which was unusual!
These are the type of games Ander loves. Relentless pace, high octane. He wants the opposition to close down and press high so he can use his close control and technical ability to just knock it by them with one touch and a drop of the shoulder.
What a season he is having. 2 of the best games I've seen from him so far in a United shirt - Liverpool and his 2nd half vs City. Love him
What a season he is having. 2 of the best games I've seen from him so far in a United shirt - Liverpool and his 2nd half vs City. Love him
Have to say I didn't know he had these sort of disciplined performances in him. I have been calling for Carrick this season but there's no chance of him budging Herrera out of that sitting role.
Thinking about it this was the sort of performance I have been expecting from Schneiderlin when he joined. Very dominant.
Thinking about it this was the sort of performance I have been expecting from Schneiderlin when he joined. Very dominant.
This. Plus he is good friends with De Gea - more chance of keeping him with you too
Anybody got a gif of when Herrera tackled someone from behind, and got a pass forward from it?
Good to see people finally recognising his qualities and to see a manager who trusts and believes in him.
He is our bet midfielder at the moment, hoping Pogba will overtake him but as it stands he is invaluable
Yeah just watched his interview on MUTV and he certainly has the mentality of a good captain. If he continues to impress he might just get it next season, far more charismatic than the erm man
Best game he's had for us.
He is very consistent. Hes delivered whenever he's had a good uni of games in the team.
Over that six game win streak to secure top 4 under van gaal he was the most consistent player alongside Smalling and De Gea. Fellaini, Blind and Mata who got more plaudits for that run, then fell apart to various degrees against Chelsea, Everton and Arsenal. But Herrera still managed to deliver
Over that six game win streak to secure top 4 under van gaal he was the most consistent player alongside Smalling and De Gea. Fellaini, Blind and Mata who got more plaudits for that run, then fell apart to various degrees against Chelsea, Everton and Arsenal. But Herrera still managed to deliver
Fixed. e-RIP, Bob.
If he takes his chances, i have no doubt that he will stay here for a long time and we will have another Evra at this club as he really seems to love this club.
There were a few times when LvG played him as a more defensive midfielder and he did well for the most part, but again, he was constantly in and out of the team. Same with the previous season. Our best run of games was with him in the team (that good run against Liverpool/Tottenham/City) and yet he still didn't have the full faith of the manager. Hopefully Mourinho will put more trust in him, because so far this season he should be the first midfielder on the team sheet.
When did that happen? I could have sworn I saw him post yesterday? Might have been another scouser though...
Agree, he has to start. Though in that run you are referring to, Carrick was the holder with Fellaini and Herrera more advanced. And all 3 were superb. I know Herrera then held at Chelsea as Carrick was injured and he did a decent job but nothing close to his performance last night.
Dunno when but I think he is gone.
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