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2014-15 Performances

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6.3 Season Average Rating
Appearances
29
Clean sheets
9
Goals
2
Assists
6
Yellow cards
5
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He's been a revelation today.

I'm almost speechless.
 
Put him on the right and let's find a a better option on the right. I like Valencia but, again, completely beat his man but, ball was on his left and took it back to the right to the defender and then had to try break defender's leg to get cross in.
 
Rowem said:
Surely even his biggest critics can't be opposed to him as an attacking wing-back?
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I still think he is very susceptible when he has to defend, particularly aerially, but I can't deny that he is infinitely more threatening than Valencia and even Shaw (currently) on his current form.
 
Ashley Kuyt is undergoing a renaissance. I've doubted him, slated him, questioned him. I never thought Young would regain his form as a winger nevermind a wing back. The way he's applied himself, got his head down and taken on the tutelage of Van Gaal demands respect. Pleased for him. Long may it continue.
 
I came into this thread expecting to see a bunch of people trying to somehow say that despite his performances, they still think he's shit.

I'm pleasantly surprised to see him getting the credit he deserves. He is taking to this system very well and even if he is not a starter, he could be a good sub to bring on for Shaw/Rafael when we're pushing for a goal.
 
I'd rather have him than di Maria personally. I like watching him play and i love it when our players prove people wrong (Carrick, de gea, fletcher etc.).
 
I thought he would be first name on transfer list (After Anderson obviously) but he has been surprisingly very good. Hope he carries on this form into actual season.
 
Rowem said:
Surely even his biggest critics can't be opposed to him as an attacking wing-back?
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I prefer Shaw playing there, but i don't mind Young as a cover. As long as he keep running that line and giving his 100%.

Both alternating might be the ideal solution. (Young looking good against defensive right backs (arbeloa style)

Vs more offensive full backs, maybe Shaw would be a better idea as he is a much better defender.

well, feck it... LvG knows better

ps. we still need more alternatives on that flank...
 
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Young has been playing great in this match, he played well against Inter as well. This is what i want to see from a wing back.
 
He's had a good half but I maintain my reservations as we have seen these patches of form without consistency his whole career, this needs to be his level week to week not just for a few games before months of mediocrity.
 
He impressed me as a WB, shaky in defence and Real did not really test him, but still. Actually i thought 3-5-2 would suit Valencia. But right now Valencia looks as bleak, indecisive, hitting first defender with his crosses as always, while Young looks a bit rejuvenated by this switch really.
Of course it's all based only on couple pre-season games, so not exactly the most reliable data set.
 
Silent_Wasteman said:
i would. I know it's not going to be a popular opinion but it's the opinion i have.
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You'd rather have Ashley Young on the basis of a few pre season glorified friendlies despite the fact he's barely looked a footballer for a pretty long while now over one of the world's top players who was probably Real Madrid's best player last season with the likes of Ronaldo, Bale and Modric knocking around and was a huge part of their champions league win.

Not a popular opinion? It's just utterly mental. Seriously, this games mean absolutely zilch. Madrid have been the worst side from your little group and are obviously actually the best by an absolute mile.
 
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He has proven that he deserves to stay, completely changed my mind about him because he really has been great this pre-season.
 
He was great in his first season, and was englands best player for the euro qualification campaign, then he completely lost all form and confidence at the tournament, and until this pre season, had never been able to recover. I had no idea he had it in him to get back to his best, and on this form he does have a place here.

Its up to him to continue this into the season and prove to the fans he's worthy of the shirt.
 
Ashley Young scores a brace against Real Madrid.

I know it's pre-season, but I've never expected I can write that.
 
He looks like a footballer. I know it is preseason, but he's playing wing back against the champions league winners.
 
His best games in the past 2 seasons have been in pre-season friendlies, so I'll reserve judgement on the guy until he steps to the plate up on a consistent basis in games that actually matter.

That being said Young strikes me as the epitome of a confidence player, and if he can take this form and mindset into the new season there's no reason he can't make an impact.

I remember actually being really excited about us signing him. I want that excitement back Ashley.
 
I won't change my mind based on pre season performances BUT if LvG feels he can actually play like that for us for real, then I'll be happy enough for him to stay. He was immense today.
 
He has taken his chance by responding to the challenge really well in this pre season and thus bought himself more time . He has been on top of everyone's departure list but if he can take this form into the season then by all means let him stay. It's clear that he has earned himself another season/half season.
 
He has done what we asked from all the players after last season. He has stepped up, he deserves a lot of credit for his performances so far and if he can keep it up I can see a lot of people who will have changed their minds about him come May.
 
Always have maintained that Young should stay at United and is a very good, versatile squad player to have.
 
One thing to say though, is he better fecking carry this form into the season, and produce it when it matters.

Young has a tendancy to put in a couple of good performances, then go missing for months.
 


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If we're sticking with 5212 for this season i think he can do a job as wingback cover on both flanks as well as forward cover. Would rather see him on the right than Valencia, and that was before he had a good pre-season.

Young might need to develop the defensive side of his game, but Valencia's pretty useless at it and people tend to ignore this.
 
Very happy for him, he's finally showing what he's capable of and shades of his Villa days and first season with us. I'd sell both Nani and Zaha before Young, he's got a good attitude and is willing to adapt to the manager's system. Good squad player to keep around unless someone comes in with a silly offer.
 
I'd be more than happy with him and james as cover for lwb.
More worried about rwb now with rafa injured and valencia underwhelming so far.

Guess he can cover there too though.
 
He's surprised me. Playing really well so far. Wouldn't mind him staying, if he keeps up this kind of form.
 
For the first time since that Arsenal game, Ashley looked like his Aston Villa self.
 
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