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2016-17 Performances


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5.9 Season Average Rating
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42
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8
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Truly awful today, compare his effort to Rashford's and you realize why Rash is ahead him in the pecking order.
 
he has had the same body language his entire life. Dont read into it. Just a shit game from him
Nah, he's clearly low on confidence. Prefers to play a safe pass than try something different, and when he does try take someone on he's extremely predictable.
 
He was poor tonight. He tried a few things which is always good, but he could've played all night and everything would've gone wrong for him. I do worry about his attitude, he just seems a bit of a sulk and he's far too casual at times
 
Is his effort level down to the manager as well?
Yeah he has attitude problems. But I know that Ferguson would get the best out of a player like that. Mouriniho is getting paid so much and he just isn't getting the best out of our players!
 
he has had the same body language his entire life. Dont read into it. Just a shit game from him

I dont mean his emotions, but his behaviour and attitude on the pitch. We counterattacked and he just walked on the left side, zero fecks given.
 
He played twenty five fecking minutes and people are slating him because he tried to beat his man and lost the ball twice?
He's being slated because he's done feck all but lose it in 98% of his games this season - and is making no visible on-pitch effort to dig himself out of his current dire form.
 
He played twenty five fecking minutes and people are slating him because he tried to beat his man and lost the ball twice?
People are slating him because in 25 minutes he lost the ball every time he had it and looked utterly half arsed.
 
Yep. We should keep him in the side when he's utter trash.
Utter trash? Embarrassing comment. Hes a very good footballer. Supporters like you on the other hand could be accurately described as utter trash.
 
He played twenty five fecking minutes and people are slating him because he tried to beat his man and lost the ball twice?
I agree he was still getting involved and tracking back defensively. Won't judge him on a cameo where the right back does well against him.
 
His whole body language speaks for itself
He always looks like that. Check out some childhood photos of the lad - had the same expression.
 
What's going on with Martial? Is this due to lack of confidence or what? Every dribble and he walks into the opponent. No one can honestly say that he's even close to Rashford's level? Is this just a 'second season syndrome' or doesn't he feel the manager's trust or does he even want to leave? I really hope he can bounce back from this, because it doesn't look so good.
 
What the feck was that?

I know players are allowed bad games but he was totally space jammed out there.
 
He's being slated because he's done feck all but lose it in 98% of his games this season - and is making no visible on-pitch effort to dig himself out of his current dire form.

He has hardly played this season and there have been games where he has played really well only to be dropped in the next game. Posters here have a very selective memory.
 
I saw about 5 minutes of the second half, he lost the ball twice and I didn't even notice him on the pitch. I refuse to give up on him, I want to trust Mourinho's judgement too but in all honesty both Martial's form and Mourinho's decision making at times this season have been absolutely dreadful.
 
Utter trash? Embarrassing comment. Hes a very good footballer. Supporters like you on the other hand could be accurately described as utter trash.
I was talking about tonight. He was utter trash tonight.

I'm utter trash am I? Good thing there's no rule about attack the post, not the poster on here.
 
Nah, he's clearly low on confidence. Prefers to play a safe pass than try something different, and when he does try take someone on he's extremely predictable.

I agree with all what you have said. Not sure if I have somehow confused you with my post but I said his body language doesnt change. No matter if hes having an amazing game or a shit game he always had a disinterested look. It just goes un noticed when hes having a great game.
 
Pathetic embarrassing thread. Ran at a couple of players. Lost the ball. It's the old sell Giggsy shit all over again. It was wrong back them and it's wrong now
 
Awful movement. His dribbling has been poor. Way too ponderous on the ball.

So disappointing.

I am positive Jose does not fancy him and I would not be shocked to see Martial in a different club next season.
 
Playing within yourself tends to coincide with confidence levels. No excusing today though, it was an awful performance.
I don't think you need to be confident to work hard. In fact you definitely don't and when things aren't going your way then that's how you get out of it. Sulking isn't.
 
I'm fuming after that, there's no chance on ability Lingard should be playing but for all of his lack of ability he tries. Martial needs to sort his shit out or I'd be fully behind selling him
 
Put him with another manager and you'll see the difference. Jose is not hot on him, and it feels like he has to do something spectacular in his little cameos for Jose to deign give him a start. That adds a lot more pressure than usual.

It's no coincidence that opposition fans would take Martial off us. They can see the talent of the lad, but Jose doesn't give a shit for his development.
 
Martial only played well this season in February while he was struggling to get into starting XI . Before and after this he's just horrible in everything. His attitude is just horrible and frustrating . Zero work rate.

I don't even blame Jose for his benching . He deserves it.
 
I was talking about tonight. He was utter trash tonight.

I'm utter trash am I? Good thing there's no rule about attack the post, not the poster on here.
Talk shite then cry to mammy. I'll take whatever comes to stand up for our players
 
I dont mean his emotions, but his behaviour and attitude on the pitch. We counterattacked and he just walked on the left side, zero fecks given.
Apologies. Where I come from body language and behaviour arent synonyms.
 
Yeah he has attitude problems. But I know that Ferguson would get the best out of a player like that. Mouriniho is getting paid so much and he just isn't getting the best out of our players!
Possibly but we're talking about the greatest manager ever. We don't have that anymore. Martial shouldn't require Alex Ferguson to do a lot better than he is.
 
Pathetic embarrassing thread. Ran at a couple of players. Lost the ball. It's the old sell Giggsy shit all over again. It was wrong back them and it's wrong now
Saying to sell him is indeed wrong. Saying he deserves to stay in the side when he's so bad is correct. That's what people are saying. People are irritated with him as he played badly. Deal with it.
 
Awful movement. His dribbling has been poor. Way too ponderous on the ball.

So disappointing.

I am positive Jose does not fancy him and I would not be shocked to see Martial in a different club next season.
I hope not, as that would be a mistake.
 
Too predictable these runs past players. Needs to learn few more tricks but pace is already there.
 
Talk shite then cry to mammy. I'll take whatever comes to stand up for our players
Cry to mammy? How exactly?

Well done, you martyr. You big man behind your keyboard. Our players are so happy to have such a knight defending their honour.
 
FFS! Some drama queens in here.

It's obvious the lad is suffering from some serious confidence issues and needs all the he'll he can to get back to his best. It's not like he's lost all his talent over night.

Same people willing to let him go on the summer will whine in every thread possible if he leaves and starts tearing it up for some other team.
 
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