Exactly. I have no doubt that Ole has helped him improve on this specific aspect of his role.
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POTY.
With the league season over I'd have to give him our POTS nod for how much more consistent he's become in terms of workrate and his all around play has improved vastly. The quality and technical ability/skill was always there but he's really applied himself under Ole and he has the look of a proper Manchester United number 9 as he's become integral in our attack in terms of being a focal point and creating opportunities for the rest of our forwards. He's become the least replaceable part of our front line in my opinion after the strong second half of the season he's had after coming back from injury.
Even when he's not scoring he's been creating chances and linking our play in the final third brilliantly. I really hope he can stay healthy the majority of next season because I don't see how he doesn't finish with 20+ goals in the league and 30+ overall in his current version if he is
Even when he's not scoring he's been creating chances and linking our play in the final third brilliantly. I really hope he can stay healthy the majority of next season because I don't see how he doesn't finish with 20+ goals in the league and 30+ overall in his current version if he is
He's so hot as our #9 nowadays.Amazing how consistent he became. happy for him
Should have done better with that chance where through on goal, but he never stopped making those runs and testing their defensive end eventually he won the crucial penalty. 23 goal contributions in the Pl and I think 27 in all this season, when he missed 2 months of football, is excellent. Well done to him. I think all in all he's been our best player this season.
Should have probably buried one of the few chances he had but there's no doubt he looks like a more natural no9 now. Gary Neville is doing my head in with his deep lying hatred for Martial saying only Greenwood can play in tight spaces and that he will be the no9.
Actually thought this was one of his poorest games since the restart, and he still made a decisive contribution. Great runs in behind, but rarely found by his teammates.
Still perhaps needs to learn to shoot earlier and use his left more readily.
Still perhaps needs to learn to shoot earlier and use his left more readily.
Brilliant. Despite 2 months out.31 all competitions*
I’m thinking 20 odd goals and 8-11 assists next season. League stats only.
He's good enough for a golden boot if he took penalties (even with an average conversion rate). Luckily we have one of the best penalty takers in the league, so nobody else should be touching them
I would like to see him bang a few more braces and hat tricks though. Seems to get them in 1s
Yeah, I think he’s also “unfortunate” in that our team now has a massive goal split. Rashford, Martial, Greenwood and Bruno are all 10+ goal players. Liverpool only have Mane and Salah; Arsenal only Aubameyang; Leicester only Vardy etc... only City have a similar split with Sterling, Aguero, KDB, and Jesus.
My only major wish for Martial is that he takes a leaf out of the likes of Salah’s book and just shoots a bit more. Salah had 132 shots this season
whilst Martial was joint 17th highest with Mason Mount on 80 shots.My only major wish for Martial is that he takes a leaf out of the likes of Salah’s book and just shoots a bit more. Salah had 132 shots this season
Same he's a bit too efficient or looks for the perfect shot. Likes of Salah and Ronaldo scuff enough of there's in to make it worth taking more shots.
Rashford's usually got the right idea in that area.
A goal every 2 games is quite good (esp since hes not a lone striker and we have the two wide strikers contributing).
His off the ball stuff has been a huge improvement, given he doesnt want it to feet all the time now. Hes getting into position to score those 'ugly' goals which is great and not just the super strike / finish
His off the ball stuff has been a huge improvement, given he doesnt want it to feet all the time now. Hes getting into position to score those 'ugly' goals which is great and not just the super strike / finish
Yup, he does seem to always look for the perfect shot or pass. This season he is showing a bit more of the selfish streak that all elite strikers should have. I think there is still room for him to be more selfish and shoot more though.
I think him and Greenwood have a really good relationship on the pitch. Every time they find each other combining it gets dangerous, but Martial is really good with everyone really. Both Bruno and Rashford plays well with him. He has really tied it all together up front lately. Much of the credit has gone to Bruno but this man has been a revelation.
Sometimes he should shoot early or first time. That and a single minded desire to get on the scoresheet will be see his numbers even further improve. He definitely doesn't take enough shots.
Absolutely. He's just very natural at linking up play and hence combined well with pretty much everyone.
And all the talk of fatigue , but Martial was involved in both our goals in the last two games, aside from his goals/assists before that.
I think he has been pretty fantastic this year, particularly when you factor in the time he missed earlier in the season. I think he's our best player.
How do people feel about him as our main Striker next season then?
Good goal scoring season this season sure, first season as our main #9.
I'm somewhere in the middle. Thinking ruthlessly "title challenge next year" - I think we at least need someone competing with him. I'm not convinced we will title challenge with him as our starting striker in all 38 PL games. Ability-wise, I would place him around the pre-injury-prone Louis Saha level, rather than Nistelrooy, Cole, Rooney, Cantona etc.
Thoughts? Feel free to disagree with reason why.
Good goal scoring season this season sure, first season as our main #9.
I'm somewhere in the middle. Thinking ruthlessly "title challenge next year" - I think we at least need someone competing with him. I'm not convinced we will title challenge with him as our starting striker in all 38 PL games. Ability-wise, I would place him around the pre-injury-prone Louis Saha level, rather than Nistelrooy, Cole, Rooney, Cantona etc.
Thoughts? Feel free to disagree with reason why.
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This says a lot about your post.
i like how you present no reason and then ask others to elaborate if they disagree
i like how you present no reason and then ask others to elaborate if they disagree
Okay. So you think he's as good as the great United strikers?
I'm not here to be insulting, like you clearly want to be. I'm a friendly person looking for genuine opinions on him. No reason to try to make me feel like an idiot at all. But you do you, i guess.
I said I didn't think he was quite at the ability of past United strikers during PL winning campaigns. Sorry that's not as good as "
i like how you present no reason and then ask others to elaborate if they disagree
"Honest opinion, I think Martial is one of the most talented strikers we have ever had. He’s still got plenty to prove to join many of our most prestigious greats but I don’t think there’s any doubting his ability to get there with the right application and a strong team around him. He has gone up a level this last 6 months and I don’t think for one second this is his final form. Much more to come providing the team continues to grow and provides a platform.Okay. So you think he's as good as the great United strikers?
I'm not here to be insulting, like you clearly want to be. I'm a friendly person looking for genuine opinions on him. No reason to try to make me feel like an idiot at all. But you do you, i guess.
I said I didn't think he was quite at the ability of past United strikers during PL winning campaigns. Sorry that's not as good as "
Its the first time he has played striker for a whole season, go look at Rooneys record in the first 5 seasons with us.
What a season this guy has had. He provided a focal point to our attack, allowing us to play all kinds of systems with a knowledge that our attack will come up with something no matter how rare the supply. It was his link up and creativity, with Rashford's getting most of the goals, that prevented us from sinking into the abyss in the first part half of the season. And once he got more support in the second half, his game went up another level. His only real dip in form I observed was a two week period in January, otherwise he was consistently one of our best performers throughout whether he was scoring or not. His big game performances have always been there and it was no different this season, only to a higher level. I think back to the game away at Chelsea when we needed to claw them back within three points with a win, it looked like we couldn't buy a goal as we spent most of the time defending and chasing them around, only for Martial to pop up with a world class glancing header just before half time to demoralize them and set us up for the win. A joy to watch and is still only 24 and just about to enter his prime, I wouldn't have any other nine.
Okay. So you think he's as good as the great United strikers?
I'm not here to be insulting, like you clearly want to be. I'm a friendly person looking for genuine opinions on him. No reason to try to make me feel like an idiot at all. But you do you, i guess.
I said I didn't think he was quite at the ability of past United strikers during PL winning campaigns. Sorry that's not as good as "
You missed the point, not that it's a surprise.
Feck that. Lukaku used to do that and everyone thought he was class by quoting stats.
Id rathee a stirker score 20 goals in 20 games than 20 goals in 15.
Chanves are your winning more games that way.
Interesting stuff. Not just his goals and assists but his work rate, team play has been excellent this season, full credit to Ole and his management for bringing out that massive improvement. He's arguably Uniteds most important player now and hopefully he has an injury free 2020/21 season.
Pre-injury prone Louis Saha was a very,very good striker, had he not had those injuries, he'd of been in the bracket of RvN, Cole and Rooney, Cantona is a tier or two above the rest in terms of overall impact.
He's proved me wrong this season. Didn't think he had it in him. Great stuff from the lad. Long may it last!
Saha could've been excellent here. Top striker...unlucky with injuries. I was really excited when we've signed him from Fulham. Had it all.
Why people like using extremes?
This has been his first season as a #9 after Mourinho shitshow. He has done very, very good. If he plays next season as well as he played after lockdown, I don't see any reasons why he can't score 24/25 goals in the league. And he's still young, he can still become better.
Did you relly expect him to score like prime RVN with Pereira/Lingard as a 10 and after not playing as a striker for 3-4 years?
Nope and I never said I did expect him to do that.
I'm judging the player overall from what we've seen of him since 2015. I think he's going to be a very good player, absolutely can play a big part in a title challenge. Do I think he can be the best striker in the league, like we've had before? Maybe, but i'm not convinced right now. That's why i link him more to the likes of Saha, or Chicharito if you like. I think he can do very well, but simply am not sure if he will hit that next level where you can seriously make a case for him being the best striker in the league.
I was purely looking for opinions. I don't appreciate your first reply because its not needed, I never try to make people look stupid on here. It's sad. Be better. If you're confused by what people mean, ask them don't mock them. Or you'll end up like @UncleBob
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