omg this thread is more dramatic with bigger ups and downs than a rollercoaster.
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- Appearances
- 29
- Clean sheets
- 9
- Goals
- 2
- Assists
- 6
- Yellow cards
- 5
- Status
People just hate him for being 'shit'. He always come across as a very decent guy though and constantly works his bollocks off whenever he's on the pitch. He's also quite obviously a good footballer just not good enough to be one of the two main creative outlets for a team like us (which he has had to be when he played on the wing under Fergie and Moyes because that was basically our only way to play).
Converting him to attacking LB is probably a one real chance for him to play and perhaps even stay in United for a while.
Was probably our best individual player in preseason then returned to being shit and cowardly when the season started (totally reluctant to run/pass the ball forwards), but against Arsenal he was back to his preseason form. Very positive, drove us forward at times and was full of purpose. Good game from him, and I hope he carries on in the same vein.
Had an excellent headed clearance that Evra would have been out of position for. He also tracked runners well.. didn't give Arsenal much down that side. Promising performance.
was furious when he stripped off to come on. Was proved wrong, did his job. Guess it was just this one game our of 100 where he performs and had the luck the his average cross ended up with an own goal. Defensively he has shown some quality I didn't expect.
Still think he shouldn't have a United future!
Still think he shouldn't have a United future!
Did well, fair play LVG must be a supporter of his, did well in pre-season then one injury then well again. Can see him getting more games.
Young's game is tailor made for a counter-attacking team. His main strength is pace, and that is useful when he has space to run. The problem arises when he has to play against parked buses or dribble past players from a static position. He doesn't have the guile or ability of the Hazard's or the Silva's. Or the crossing skill of a Beckham.
I thought he was one of our best 3 players in the game on Saturday.
I thought he was one of our best 3 players in the game on Saturday.
Back to pre-season form. He was absolutely brilliant defensively, and like i wrote in the matchday also "the only that seems to have any discipline out there". I really can't understand why keeps on doing those stupid cross-feints (which mostly puts himself out of balance instead of the opponents) when he can be so dangerous with a direct playing style. This match and pre-season shows that his United career is far from over. He won't be a starter but he's a very handy squad player.
Wouldn't ever want to see him starting but he's a very good (and versatile) squad player. Would prefer him over Valencia all day long.
Good game for him, played really well, should start next game if L.Shaw not fit.
Didn't he dive for free-kick, which ref actually overlook?
Didn't he dive for free-kick, which ref actually overlook?
Happy to have him a squad player, he's done himself no harm this season.
I have the impression that he is always good against strong oppositions( Chelsea, Man City, Arsenal or in champions league), when he plays against this kind of team, i'm never worried.
TBF i always liked him. I think because he give the impresion that he really want to do all he can and he really want to play for United.
He was good vs. Arsenal. That cross wich lead to Valencia goal was spot on, put it between goalkepper and defender is the best way to do it. Defensively he was good too, very discilpined. He did what he was asked to do and should get playing time now when Blind, Shaw and Rojo are injuried. Saying that, i thought we signed 3 LB's and now Young have to play there
He was good vs. Arsenal. That cross wich lead to Valencia goal was spot on, put it between goalkepper and defender is the best way to do it. Defensively he was good too, very discilpined. He did what he was asked to do and should get playing time now when Blind, Shaw and Rojo are injuried. Saying that, i thought we signed 3 LB's and now Young have to play there
I just watched the Arsenal game, missed it on Saturday.
All in all I think Young did a good job.
I know we didn't buy him so we could use him as a wing back, but he does that job well. His pace was much needed to stop Oxlade-Chamberlain. He works diligently and is apparently very focused on whatever he's been told to do by LvG.
And he even started some counter attacks with his pace, which is always good to see.
I'm not his biggest fan, but he deserve a little praise for his performance on Sunday, especially after all the criticism he's had to endure.
All in all I think Young did a good job.
I know we didn't buy him so we could use him as a wing back, but he does that job well. His pace was much needed to stop Oxlade-Chamberlain. He works diligently and is apparently very focused on whatever he's been told to do by LvG.
And he even started some counter attacks with his pace, which is always good to see.
I'm not his biggest fan, but he deserve a little praise for his performance on Sunday, especially after all the criticism he's had to endure.
If we have to play wing-backs then Young is a very good option to have it seems. The position really seems to suit him.
Valencia as well - both do well as wing backs, but struggle positionally as proper full backs. Seeing as they are naturally wingers, I suppose that is not much of a suprise.
Very impressive against Arsenal. If he can replicate this on a consistent basis, I've no problem with him being a back-up wingback/winger.
Problem is that given a regular run of games he seems to lose his bottle and just plays it safe the whole time.....
Problem is that given a regular run of games he seems to lose his bottle and just plays it safe the whole time.....
He did very well vs Arsenal, but I don't believe for a second that it's a turning point, he seems to just crawl back into his shell. For that reason I think that he should remain a squad player, he was never good enough to start consistently for United.
I don't really care much about Young. But this headlines makes me smile. I think he uses these interviews to bump up his chance to play. He's that kind of player.
Forget top four - Manchester United stars are going for the TITLE, insists Ashley Young - Mirror Online
http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/forget-top-four---manchester-4706730
Forget top four - Manchester United stars are going for the TITLE, insists Ashley Young - Mirror Online
http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/forget-top-four---manchester-4706730
Young or Blackett at LB Saturday then?
Just realized he's 29 or so now. Shouldn't there be a law that says you have to change your name from Young to Middle-aged when you hit thirty?
Good versatile squad player and incredible harder worker. Another victim of just being offered too much money by Fergie or Moyes - people hold him responsible for his wages, as if they would say 'I'm not worth that, I'll take half of that'.
More than decent enough squad-player, but as you say, we tend to ask too much of him especially considering his wages. I still cannot understand why, as a winger, he's so useless at running with the ball. He has bags of pace, very fast in fact, but once he runs with the ball he stumbles and cannot keep any pace at all and thus cannot run past defenders with the ball. He has to stop and use a dribble or two to get past - it works at times, but ultimately it holds up play.
Unfortunately he didnt work that hard on the wing. Just took a stroll in the park. If he worked as hard as he did in pre-season and his recent cameo, he'd probably have succeeded on the wing too
if van gaal plays with 4 at the back then probably blackett.
if he continue with 3-5-2 then it would be young as LWB.
I will forgive his 2 years of shitness if he plays well until shaw gets back and scores a screamer against Liverpool
We want Smashley Young back.
It's good to have a squad player capable of moments of brilliance. Also his corners are very good.
I would imagine Falcao getting to a few of his crosses. For all his skills and height, RVP was never great in the air.
Yes. You don't have to be Crouch's height to score headers. Rooney and Owen have also shown that. Cahill too among others.
Chicharito is also quite a good header on the ball. Rooney had a couple of seasons where he was brilliant in that respect - not so much these days. Falcao has a terrific leap!
Confidence I'd imagine. Valencia used to go by players for fun too but seems to never happen now.
That was valenica not Young.
Man Utd 3:0 Hull City
Another good performance from him today I thought, again, positionally he's incredibly sound and provided width when it was needed. He's putting a good shift in Shaw's absence.
Wouldn't mind seeing him at right-back instead of Valencia.
This... Great again today.
Watched the game again and he had a few dodgy moments that Hull couldnt capitalise from. He is doing a decent job, but still I'm looking forward to seeing Shaw back again.
Hes good at set pieces in general to be fair to him.
Remember at villa they took great advantage of that.
Hes doing a good job at full back, might be a more suitable position for him in the long run.
Dont see him having much of a career going forward with us as a winger.
I think i'd select him ahead of valencia at rb if / when it comes to that too.
He just seems to have adjusted to the role easier and quicker than him.
Hes a different player at full back. It seems like not having the pressure of having to beat his man in the manner of a traditional winnher has really helped his confidence. Having a player that can cover both full back positions is a real bonus.
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