I thought he did well. He's barely played this season, but I don't think you could tell that he's had so little football.
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Impressed by his performance despite not playing much at all this season. Clearly works hard even when he's not featuring.
He was great. Should play him more.
Enjoyed how he played today, was good.
Did a good job imo
MOTM for me.
Happy he got a game again and he did well.
Should feature more
Should feature more
There was that Lingard interview where he said Young was basically a gym junkie.
He's never been a bulky type of player but I guess the lack of game time, hefty new contract extension and encouraging words from Mourinho has given him the motivation to improve his longevity. Learning from Valencia most probably.
I wished he was sold during LVG's era and was pissed at the extension but gotta give credit where it's due. If he can keep this up, he can remain a squad player with my begrudging blessing.
He's never been a bulky type of player but I guess the lack of game time, hefty new contract extension and encouraging words from Mourinho has given him the motivation to improve his longevity. Learning from Valencia most probably.
I wished he was sold during LVG's era and was pissed at the extension but gotta give credit where it's due. If he can keep this up, he can remain a squad player with my begrudging blessing.
Great game, really useful squad player with experience. We really have some depth.
Why don't we give the LB position to Young? He will do better than Darmian there, and will be a potent attacking threat down that side.
give him a backup role as LB and RB, just kick darmian out of this team finally!
Glad he didn't go in January. From what we know, he hasn't moaned once whilst being here (he hasn't gone to the press with it anyway), despite not really being a nailed on first team player except for a few short spells. His wages often get brought up when talking about if he is a good squad player or not, but I don't think that is relevant. It's not our money, and the club can pay its employees whatever they want.
To be able to call in an experienced player with that sort of work rate, who is seemingly happy to be a bit-part player, that is a great asset to have. Solid performance today. Tireless shift, was good with the ball and won a lot of his physical battles. Encouraging to have that at our disposal with the amount of fixtures coming up.
To be able to call in an experienced player with that sort of work rate, who is seemingly happy to be a bit-part player, that is a great asset to have. Solid performance today. Tireless shift, was good with the ball and won a lot of his physical battles. Encouraging to have that at our disposal with the amount of fixtures coming up.
Workrate was good as usual but doesn't do enough on the ball given the amount of it he saw.
Been wondering why he has not been used at LB when we need a goal, I think he could be useful there. He was very good today, didn't stop running all game, carried the ball and got a few crosses in too. Great attitude
Yeah I thought he actually was one of our better players today.
Always the problem with him. I think Valencia is much better at linking up with others players and releasing the ball when he isn't going anywhere worthwhile as well.
Thought he was our MOTM tbh. I like how he gets good whip on his crosses.
Very good game today for him. Why can't he play left back?
Honestly can't stand watching him.
Its so depressing watching him do that hunchback dribble down the wing only to hit the first defender with a cross.
He's the James Milner of United. A desperately average player who gets plaudits for being "professional" and "working hard" rather than having any actual standout qualities.
I can't remember the last time Ashley Young did something memorable. Probably that time the bird shit in his mouth.
Its so depressing watching him do that hunchback dribble down the wing only to hit the first defender with a cross.
He's the James Milner of United. A desperately average player who gets plaudits for being "professional" and "working hard" rather than having any actual standout qualities.
I can't remember the last time Ashley Young did something memorable. Probably that time the bird shit in his mouth.
Repeatedly makes a mockery of the (IMO wildly exaggerated) idea that regular training is completely inadequate to get fit enough to work hard for 90 minutes and nobody can be expected to perform without a run of games under their belt.
Also, did anyone else notice that he was the first (and only?) United player to acknowledge the pitch invading kid. Picked him up and gave him a bear hug. He's a stand up guy, is Ashley.
Also, did anyone else notice that he was the first (and only?) United player to acknowledge the pitch invading kid. Picked him up and gave him a bear hug. He's a stand up guy, is Ashley.
He was my motm today and Mourinho agreed, not sure why others are so reluctant to acknowledge when he plays well.
Joint highest number of touches.
This never made any goddamn sense to me. There is first team training, youth training and a team of strength and technical coaches at a club. Surely it can't be impossible to simulate a football match in terms of physical effort.
Judging by the comments above me he played a decent game so should be in the starting 11 v St Etienne.
If Utd are successful with a top 4 or Europa League win he may convince Mourinho to keep him and use him again as a squad player in the cup games and 2nd half of the season. The guy is absolutely loving being a Utd player even if when he knows he's a squad player and is holding off playing for a midtable club as long as he can. He still has the hunger when called upon aswell as being quite experienced. He may be hated but players like him are crucial during the end of the season in keeping the main players on ice.
If Utd are successful with a top 4 or Europa League win he may convince Mourinho to keep him and use him again as a squad player in the cup games and 2nd half of the season. The guy is absolutely loving being a Utd player even if when he knows he's a squad player and is holding off playing for a midtable club as long as he can. He still has the hunger when called upon aswell as being quite experienced. He may be hated but players like him are crucial during the end of the season in keeping the main players on ice.
I bet you are also in the Valencia crossing into shins camp.
Judging from Joses comments about him, I'd imagine he's more than happy for Young to stay as a squad player, but if he wants to leave for first team football he can.
I'd rather Young than Lingard.
I'd rather Young than Lingard.
Played well today.
Should be backup right back for the rest of the season. Think he'll be gone in the Summer.
Should be backup right back for the rest of the season. Think he'll be gone in the Summer.
ok then
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Decent backup, still pretty tidy on the ball.
While I'm not his biggest fan. The 2 games I remember this and Liverpool away he has been good. Surely has to be ahead of Darmain when Tony is given a rest ?
It's typical Young, he's industrious and is getting praise for that over proper quality product.
Solid as ever. Only the wilfully obtuse can deny his value as a squad player.
A squad player who when he got an opportunity for first team football took it with both hands. Others should take note. Happy for him.
Had a very good game today.
With that being said, it's a bit shocking that it's 2017 and Ashley Young is still a Manchester United player.
With that being said, it's a bit shocking that it's 2017 and Ashley Young is still a Manchester United player.
He had the skinning of their leftback and won freekicks in dangerous areas more than any other player in red
Did anyone see Young pick up the kid who invaded the pitch for the celebrations after the second goal? There was a man who did it too. It was kinda touching to see. Look closely you might miss it. Courtesy of @GifLord
He played reasonably well against Blackburn; imo a 7/10 or 7.5/10.
Saying that though he is on ridiculous wages for a player who may play 5-10 games a season. I know it's not my money but surely we have a young player (excuse the pun) who can make a similar contribution for 1/10 of the cost.
Saying that though he is on ridiculous wages for a player who may play 5-10 games a season. I know it's not my money but surely we have a young player (excuse the pun) who can make a similar contribution for 1/10 of the cost.
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