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If he keeps this up I'm perfectly happy that he can cover both left and right wing back roles next season and I no longer think we need to buy anyone to cover those positions.

Credit again to LVG for taking the time to look at his options instead of just ditching him like most of us would.
 
As I expected, Young did very well as the attacking wing back in the team. Defensively, he wasn't too tested with Arbeloa not really doing much on the attack, but still, he intercepted almost all of the long passes coming his way, and he reads the game better than he used to. Plus, on the attack, he's looking more dangerous than before.

I still think he's defensively shaky, but if he's not often tested, then Young can be effective as a wing back, but only on the right side. I still think his one-footedness can cause him problems on the left side.
 
He has been impressive so far, i think it's partly down to fact he has more space to operate in and doesn't really have to creative or beat a man to be effective on the wing. This role is better suited to his qualities imo.

As someone else said i'd rather see him on the right with Shaw on the left, Valencia.. well he just doesn't offer much going foward.
 
All us armchair football managers can't dream of the stuff Louis van Gaal comes up with and pull it off.

Therefore we should all hush it and let the man simply do his magic and don't question his decisions on a forum, we are not worthy of questioning him.
 
how the hell has LVG managed to turn him into a half decent wing back? surely the greatest feat of all time if he plays this well all season!
 
Well to be honest, he won't be going anywhere now.. I wasn't convinced about him as a wing back but performances like that on a regular basis will obviously change my mind.

On a side note, loved his dig earlier at Liverpool on MUTv..
 
Thought he had a great game today. Looks really comfortable at left wing back. Would have thought you were mad if you said that to me before Van Gaal's arrival. Genius thinking, to be honest.

Don't think we need a wing back now. Young has shown in the few games that he's good enough to at least cover for Shaw, Rafael or Valencia. Could even be in contention to start from the form he's been showing of late.
 
Good on him. Looks like he could be serviceable at the least which is good for the squad. Hopefully he can perform well in games that matter now too.
 
Really liked him as a person, now i can like him as a player too.
 
Young might be one of the most intelligent players we have on the team. I never realized how confident he is in interviews. He gives immediate straight to the point answers, well articulated too.
 
He was in the team previous season because he tracked back to help the defense. Looks like he is made to play the wingback position.
 
Has me a bit worried, this result. He was a major defensive liability against Inter and he's been yo-yoing below and above average, but never quite delving into "good for a title-challenging squad" territory. One good match and a lot of people are starting to look at him through rose tinted glasses.

Hope LvG is not so easily impressed. If he decides one good match in pre season is enough to consistently start him, then we might be in some trouble.
 
The thing with Young is that he can play on both sides. Rafael is always injured, Valencia kind of can't find himself still, so of Young keeps doing such a good work at wing back, LVG a great option even if he lacks defensive skills.
This two sides stuff and his ability to play a bit deeper (compared to Nani) suddenly makes him very much in-demand.
 
He's been our best "wingback" offensively. Not tested in the slightest defensively. If he comes through a game where he actually has to defend, not dive into tackles on the halfwayline then he'd prove himself as a quality option in that role. For now we just don't know
 
Has been one of the players everyone expected to be one of the 1st to be shipped out under LvG but we've seen almost no serious rumors linking him to an exit!
 
#07 said:
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.
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Here here.
 
Hate him as a player, slagged him off big time since his Villa days but, the way he has put his head down and got to work this summer, should be an eye opener for the bollix that is Nani! (Incidentally, a player who I have stood by and defended numerous times)
 
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Eriksen said:
I remember him having a top game against us for you, scored two goals including an absolute pearl as well.
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He's had a few pretty good games, just nowhere near often enough.
I think people are slow to give him credit because the diving was embarrasing.
He cut that out towards the end of last season though which is another point in his favour.
 
Very good last night. I like that this systems forces young and Valencia to keep it simple and rids them of having the burden to create. I'm still doubtful as to how hell cope in the premier league defensively.
 
Young will be fine defensively. He does a great job of closing down his man and makes it hard for his player to get past him, Valencia on the other hand will flatten his man and give away a free kick. Young might not be able tackle like a specialist full back, but he wont be a slouch either.
 
I admit it, I have been a young hater. But come one, who would've known he'd be performing so well in his wing back position. Being a hater however, and just traumatized by his past performances, I'll say it's still too early. Can he do a good job defensively against the top players in the premier league? Has to be seen but that's me being a bit negative I guess.

.... just so weird though. His crosses were landing and he was actually beating players!
 
Geez if someone told me Van Gaal was going to convert Young into a wing back I'd have said you were mental and that he'll be the first out the door.

Wouldn't mind him staying now. I'd actually prefer him on the right over Valencia when Rafa isn't fit because when Shaw is up to full fitness I expect him and James to battle it out for that spot.
 
.Rossi said:
Hate him as a player, slagged him off big time since his Villa days but, the way he has put his head down and got to work this summer, should be an eye opener for the bollix that is Nani! (Incidentally, a player who I have stood by and defended numerous times)
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This. His attitude has been fantastic.
 
Loublaze said:
Young might be one of the most intelligent players we have on the team. I never realized how confident he is in interviews. He gives immediate straight to the point answers, well articulated too.
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Might also be why he's becoming quite acclimatised to the new role and the philosophy, it's clear some will pick it up earlier than others.
 
ghagua said:
Young will be fine defensively. He does a great job of closing down his man and makes it hard for his player to get past him, Valencia on the other hand will flatten his man and give away a free kick. Young might not be able tackle like a specialist full back, but he wont be a slouch either.
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Valencia has been comfortably better defensively in their careers so far.
 
I have proper slated young the past 18 months and wanted him out of the door.
He has shocked me this tour on how he has applied himself and from what ive seen of him can really read the game well from left wing back .
I'm not saying pre season friendlys are the real deal but I'm more than encouraged he can do a job for us there .
I wouldn't have bat an eye lid if tony and Ashley were off loaded but after watching the tour games and the system LVG is employing i would be loath to let any of the two go now .
At worst if LVG was thinking of off loading then there value must have doubled in the last 3 weeks with outstanding performances .
Well done Ashley and credit too you .!
 
This thread? I've never seen such a change.


Just to remind everyone he was very good for his the first half of his first season. He does have quality, when that failed him he then used his work rate to keep in Fergies plans. But then even that left him and last 2 seasons his confidence must have been totally shot

We saw how much LVG likes Kuyt, if young can apply similar work rate and produce moments of quality he will be very much in his plans
 
Never thought he deserved all the stick, other than for diving.

He's had bad spells, and longs ones, but it's always been obvious he has the ability. Same with Nani.
 
amolbhatia100 said:
Very good last night. I like that this systems forces young and Valencia to keep it simple and rids them of having the burden to create. I'm still doubtful as to how hell cope in the premier league defensively.
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Doing well against the current Champions League defenders is obviously not a great feat compared to doing well defensively against good ol hard English men running at ya. :smirk:
 
Still has a lot to prove tbh - I'm not about to let a few preseason games change my mind.

I've never abused him though. And if he continues this form, he'll be well worth a place in the squad.
 
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