Thought he did very well. Tough place to make your debut but he did his job very well.
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What's Bale's best position and who is better than him there at Madrid?
He was probably suggesting Bale's best position is actually on the left (where Ronaldo plays), which is fair as he has always put in his best performances on the left wing prior to his Madrid move. Even for Madrid in Ronaldo's absence, he excelled when on the left.
Ah, fair enough. I think Bale's just as effective on the right, though. The difference between LW and RW is marginal, most players would be as good on one as the other (except Valencia). Plus, being on the right allows Bale to cut in onto his stronger foot.
Yeah, while I don't disagree with Amol (Bale is more proven on the left, having been Spurs' best player there & having given some of his best Real performances from that side), I also feel that Bale is just as good on the right, or is nearing that stage (on a slightly unrelated note, mind), like you said. I think with his improved shooting and decision making, he's become a genuine weapon on the right (as you said once more, down to cutting in on his left). Another year or so of consistent playing time there & we should see a bigger transformation. I'm sure he'll be much better on the right in a few years than he ever was on the left.
That said, though, i'm not sure if the difference in LW & RW is really marginal. Perhaps with many modern wingers it is (Ribery, Bale, Ronaldo, Nani, Di Maria etc), where they are very capable of playing on either side because the modern winger is quite close to an attacking midfielder (they have essentially removed the need for an AM, as they drift inside so much, such has been the surge of wingers playing on their opposite side in the last decade or so), but I don't think it applies to all the wingers, though - i'd say only the top quality ones or the regular ones who are extremely two-footed (with good shooting on the other foot). I'd say that the rest of the wingers are all clearly better on one side. I feel like (see Bale) playing on your opposite side (as in, left footed on RW) allows you to develop more as a player if you have a very wide skill-set and certain individual/goal-scoring traits (eg Ronaldo, Robben), but not all wingers are like that (eg a young Giggs, Valencia, Lennon, Robben, young Robinho, Overmars, Navas, Beckham). I agree, however, that it is becoming more of a trend to see wingers that are capable on both sides. A while ago, you were either a left or right winger. Nowadays, you are a winger, perhaps with a 'preferred' side if any at all.
Sorry to detract from the thread!
He did well. But it looked like he didn't realise how average the rest of the team were compared to him. They weren't on his level.
Different class. 20 minutes in he was already our best player.
Haha, rules on responsible spending don't apply to Madrid Vato. You should know that by now!
There are some suggestions that it could be the same with James as well. Ancelotti has a tough task juggling him into the side.
Even more impressive on second viewing.
It's astonishing how much of a cut above he is on his teammates. Completely on a different level and it'll take time for the team to adjust to him and vice versa, but he is still able to perform at a high standard like he did. Excellent team player too. Pressed quite well from the front and covered plenty of ground. Can't wait till he's fully bedded in and key players return from injury.
It's astonishing how much of a cut above he is on his teammates. Completely on a different level and it'll take time for the team to adjust to him and vice versa, but he is still able to perform at a high standard like he did. Excellent team player too. Pressed quite well from the front and covered plenty of ground. Can't wait till he's fully bedded in and key players return from injury.
The UCL clause bollocks was started by IndyKaila so wouldn't pay much attention to that.
Christ, we have someone who can run at the opposition.
Great début for Angel. Apart from Jones, who I also thought had a good game, Di Maria was a class above everyone else. Promising signs.
Should have had two assists from a top quality pass to RVP and a great move to set it up for Mata on a plate.
simply class. our team needs to get to his level...and we will. lots of change coming.
If he has dribbling, pace and a great shot he has to play in another role.
He had his best season as a cm. Granted he was the left sided midfielder in a 3 man midfield, but he was a midfielder. I think he played in a 2 man midfield vs Burnley due to LVG preferring a back 3. Without the injuries, there would be no worry of either Young or Valencia playing as a fb so he would use Di Maria in a 3 man midfield rather than the role he had vs Burnley.
He also has fantastic work rate and good passing which are key traits in midfield. Being a good dribbler doesn't automatically mean you should be a winger or forward. Look at Iniesta, being able to dribble up the centre of the pitch is extremely valuable and a great weapon in a centre mid's arsenal. Same with Di Maria. I think in a vacuum we're better off with him in the centre, should be able to get involved more and less chance of him being isolated. Where he will ultimately play most of his football for us will depend on the other options available in terms of players and the tactics we settle on.
He looked fantastic today, pace power and skill. I really enjoyed watching one of the Burnley players have 4 attempts to foul him, couldn't stop him and resorted to tripping him over with his hands.
Maria seemed super human compared to everyone on the field. You can just imagine what a front three of ronaldo, bale and maria would do in the premiership.
What annoys me with transfers like this is that, when he was linked to a move to Madrid, we all knew he was going to be class. Just sign him there and then. This has happened with a number of players, and teams.
What annoys me with transfers like this is that, when he was linked to a move to Madrid, we all knew he was going to be class. Just sign him there and then. This has happened with a number of players, and teams.
Can't wait to see him along side Herrera and Blind. Plus Shaw and Rafael back in the team. We are building a very good team again another couple of key buys and we are up there again imo.
Any news on his injury?
He wasn't injured just had cramp. LVG said he took him off as he was tired and didnt want to take any risks.
Really like him in his new midfield role. Almost Iniesta esque at times.
He was so superior to the other players it was scary
Ramos almost with his second.
Sorry, wrong thread.
Sorry, wrong thread.
I think Angel Di Maria would be wasted in CM in a midfield three. At Real Madrid they could afford to play him there because they had the quick and explosive Ronaldo and Bale up front. We don't have enough pace in the attacking areas. I think he should be played as a winger or the attack midfielder in the 4-2-3-1.
Wasn't sure where else to put this:
http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/...d-to-manchester-united-for-money-9704552.html
Anchelotti can do one
http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/...d-to-manchester-united-for-money-9704552.html
Anchelotti can do one
Almost forgot we signed Di Maria in all the drama today.
Wasn't sure where else to put this:
http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/...d-to-manchester-united-for-money-9704552.html
Anchelotti can do one
Clearly annoyed he lost his most important player after Ronaldo and got beat by Real Sociadad soon after!
Clearly annoyed he lost his most important player after Ronaldo and got beat by Real Sociadad soon after!
And just a tad rich coming from Real Madrid, the main culprit in inflating prices and egos! Plus he was undervalued there.
From an ESPN interview, transcript and translation from AS
http://as.com/diarioas/2014/09/02/english/1409660608_438323.html
Di María: "I stayed at Madrid because of Cristiano"
Manchester United midfielder reveals how Portuguese fought his corner at Madrid when it appeared he would be forced to leave.
by JESUS AGUILERA
Ángel di María granted an interview to ESPN in which he spoke about his departure from Real Madrid, and said that he stayed as long as he did largely because of his friendship with Cristiano Ronaldo. "The Noodle" is however happy with the moment he chose to leave the club, immediately after winning the Décima.
"The truth is I have a great friendship with Cristiano Ronaldo. He always supported me at every moment and when it looked like I was going to leave he fought my corner and the truth is thanks to him I was at Real Madrid last season. I ended up winning the Champions League in the year when it seemed I would leave; I left in the best way possible, with the Décima," Di María said.
Manchester United: "I'm very excited to come to such a big club, I never thought things would happen like this. I have to adapt as quickly as possible to help the team."
The number 7: "It's a nice thing to wear a shirt that so many great players have worn. For the club, the number 7 is very important. It's the number the best players have worn. It's great, but it doesn't add any pressure for me."
Premier League's most expensive: "You don't think about those things, you think about working hard and doing the best you can. I am grateful to Manchester United for paying what Real Madrid wanted, and for wanting me as much as I wanted to come here. They didn't try and knock Madrid down by a single pound and that means a lot to me. I will try to give everything for this club."
Differences: "Training sessions are more physical than in Spain. In football terms, the players are very strong, very fast and I have to adapt to that as quickly as possible to improve all the time."
Van Persie and Rooney: "It's great. For me it was a dream to play in the Premier League with Manchester United and I'm more than happy to play with such important players, with some that I watched on television as a kid."
Messi and Ronaldo: "Playing alongside the two best players in the world is amazing and I'm really happy that I have been able to do so."
Martino: "From what Leo and Mascherano have told me he is a great person. He likes hard work and he likes to have a content and united squad. I hope it goes well for us."
http://as.com/diarioas/2014/09/02/english/1409660608_438323.html
Di María: "I stayed at Madrid because of Cristiano"
Manchester United midfielder reveals how Portuguese fought his corner at Madrid when it appeared he would be forced to leave.
by JESUS AGUILERA
Ángel di María granted an interview to ESPN in which he spoke about his departure from Real Madrid, and said that he stayed as long as he did largely because of his friendship with Cristiano Ronaldo. "The Noodle" is however happy with the moment he chose to leave the club, immediately after winning the Décima.
"The truth is I have a great friendship with Cristiano Ronaldo. He always supported me at every moment and when it looked like I was going to leave he fought my corner and the truth is thanks to him I was at Real Madrid last season. I ended up winning the Champions League in the year when it seemed I would leave; I left in the best way possible, with the Décima," Di María said.
Manchester United: "I'm very excited to come to such a big club, I never thought things would happen like this. I have to adapt as quickly as possible to help the team."
The number 7: "It's a nice thing to wear a shirt that so many great players have worn. For the club, the number 7 is very important. It's the number the best players have worn. It's great, but it doesn't add any pressure for me."
Premier League's most expensive: "You don't think about those things, you think about working hard and doing the best you can. I am grateful to Manchester United for paying what Real Madrid wanted, and for wanting me as much as I wanted to come here. They didn't try and knock Madrid down by a single pound and that means a lot to me. I will try to give everything for this club."
Differences: "Training sessions are more physical than in Spain. In football terms, the players are very strong, very fast and I have to adapt to that as quickly as possible to improve all the time."
Van Persie and Rooney: "It's great. For me it was a dream to play in the Premier League with Manchester United and I'm more than happy to play with such important players, with some that I watched on television as a kid."
Messi and Ronaldo: "Playing alongside the two best players in the world is amazing and I'm really happy that I have been able to do so."
Martino: "From what Leo and Mascherano have told me he is a great person. He likes hard work and he likes to have a content and united squad. I hope it goes well for us."
Has anyone got that youtube video which shows his amazing volley cross to Ronaldo (who missed the header?)
I am surprised this thread is only 6 pages, why are we forgetting him because of Falcao.
Anyway, his recent comments
http://www.espnfc.com/international...ria-questions-argentina-friendly-with-germany
I like that part where he say , "It's true we have not won yet but we will put United where they'll belong this season. You'll see."
Anyway, his recent comments
http://www.espnfc.com/international...ria-questions-argentina-friendly-with-germany
I like that part where he say , "It's true we have not won yet but we will put United where they'll belong this season. You'll see."
Meh. Talk is cheap. How many times did Moyes and the players talk about improvements having to be made and blabla last season.
Eh? Big difference when Moyes made that talk to when proven winners like Di Maria or LvG do it.
I also mentioned players. Evra, Rooney etc. My point is, I'm ignoring all this big talk of us coming back. Much rather see it being proved on the pitch, instead of seeing the team amble around aimlessly on the pitch like they were against Burnley.
Di Maria was brilliant there as he didn't remain there through the game. He moved to the wings when Ronaldo moved centrally. That gave him the space to actually exploit his pace with the markers trying to tie Ronaldo down. Not sure if we will see him have the same effectiveness here but if Falcao can rediscover his form, Di Maria would be awesome for us with his assists.
Top class negotiating from Woodward!
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