Yeah, since it's deflected onto the arm the handling has to have been intentional for a penalty to be given
Ayden Heaven | 2024/25 Performances
- Thread starter MyOnlySolskjaer
- Start date
-
In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik (@Rood) and Imran (@Annihilate Now!) are here to discuss three 1-1 draws.
The first got us knocked out of the FA Cup, the next puts us in a good position in our Round of 16 Europa League game, and the latest was an actual decent performance against Arsenal at Old Trafford.
All hopes for the season now rest on the Europa League - does Amorim have the squad to win it?
Yeah, since it's deflected onto the arm the handling has to have been intentional for a penalty to be given
It was reviewed. Headed onto his hand/arm so can’t be
I get all that, but can anyone say with certainty that things like that never get blown for handball? It's such a gray area currently
That's true but we can't say he was "Lucky" not to have given away a penalty as he would have been "Unlucky" to have done so.
Anyway on his performance he looked good I thought, we will know more when he does make a mistake as it's how they react to adversity at this age that defines a player.
It's more that he'd have been unlucky if a penalty was given, and since it wasn't it's a nothingburger topic?
Yep can agree with that. It was encouraging either way!
Not in the Premier League they don't, if it you kick/head it onto your own arm it never gets given.
In Europe it's a different story.
Fair enough. The way we're reffed I wouldn't be surprised if it was given though.
S
So should I
There was a rule change this season to stop this being a penalty.
This kid looks quality. He should be playing before Lindelof and it was evident even before yesterday.
Probably one the European refs would give against us
“Heaven, that is out of this world!”
He might be the silver lining to Martinez and shaw's injury records. If he keeps showing like he has thats 50m saved.
I'm finding it hard to believe, we've got Heaven.
what's the story on how we got him?
he's an Arsenal fan right, and obviously talented for his age
how did they let him slip through the net?
he's an Arsenal fan right, and obviously talented for his age
how did they let him slip through the net?
I like the cut of his jib.
We talked to Bielsa, Bobb and some others and then we went through hell to get him.
Apparently the canteen food was shite.
Ooooh Gunners did not know his worth!
He's potentially a monumental talent, I'm only saying that on the basis of observing Evans who for a very experienced defender looked absolutely lost when playing in the back three when Amorim first came in, his positioning was all over the place and he didn't know when to step up just outside his defensive area or when to withhold and just maintain the shape.
It's Heaven's positioning that is demonstrable of his maturity. Fundamentally he will have different tests as by the managers own admission this isn't an approach United will continue with moving forward, so we will need to assess how he looks in a higher line with yards of space behind him. But isolated against Ethan he did well and I think Martenelli was on that side and he was in his pocket (though he just came back from injury).
It's Heaven's positioning that is demonstrable of his maturity. Fundamentally he will have different tests as by the managers own admission this isn't an approach United will continue with moving forward, so we will need to assess how he looks in a higher line with yards of space behind him. But isolated against Ethan he did well and I think Martenelli was on that side and he was in his pocket (though he just came back from injury).
A good bit of recruitment this.
The sort of signing that we’d have previously paid £50 million for after impressing for a couple of seasons with Palace/Brentford following a move from Arsenal in search of first team football.
The sort of signing that we’d have previously paid £50 million for after impressing for a couple of seasons with Palace/Brentford following a move from Arsenal in search of first team football.
The commentator yesterday said he has only played like 10 minutes for Arsenal, against some lower cup team. We have likely promised him more first-team chances. And if you see Saliba and Gabriel playing nearly every game, you want to have many chances to prove yourself and play.
Needs to bulk up
More chances in a back 3 as well, especially for younger players. There was also chat that he was mostly a midfielder through the age groups, but Arsenal saw him as a CB going forward. He may/may not have agreed with this, but a big aspect of Amorim's back 3 is that they should be comfortable pushing up into midfield. It may just be the club convinced him that the role was better for him at this point in his career. Time will tell, but it does seem like he made the best choice for his own career right now.
Besides, it's quite rare in football to move to an inferior team where you have more chance to play, but at the same time join a much bigger club...
Great observation. Agree with all of this.
Didn’t catch the game, but was under the impression Lindelof had played well
Looks very composed, hope to see him start soon, looks physically imposing as well. Exciting prospect.
He looks to have ability on the ball as well. Promising.
He looks to have ability on the ball as well. Promising.
Great bit of business this. The boy looks quality.
Pretty confident in his ability and implementation on the pitch.
Another exciting performance from him.
Pretty confident in his ability and implementation on the pitch.
Another exciting performance from him.
Last edited:
Was a midfielder and converted to a defender. Probably helps