Made a right cnut out of some of you lot.
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Season Average Rating
- Appearances
- 36
- Clean sheets
- 18
- Goals
- 2
- Assists
- 2
- Yellow cards
- 0
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He was superb, barely gave away anything and very dominant performance.
10/10, just like everyone else.
Absolute rock today.
I can't believe how much undeserved criticism he gets from the fans.
I don't know why some people were so surprised that he started over Jones.
Firstly, I don't think Blind and Jones have ever played together in a central partnership. Whereas Smalling and Blind had pretty much all last season together, plus a number of matches this season again. Secondly, Mourinho has obviously had Smalling ahead of Jones all season. The only time Jones has been picked ahead of Smalling was during that period where Jones and Rojo were playing well together. A chance that they only got because of Smalling being injured in the first place. And rightfully so, as Smalling is simply better than Jones.
Firstly, I don't think Blind and Jones have ever played together in a central partnership. Whereas Smalling and Blind had pretty much all last season together, plus a number of matches this season again. Secondly, Mourinho has obviously had Smalling ahead of Jones all season. The only time Jones has been picked ahead of Smalling was during that period where Jones and Rojo were playing well together. A chance that they only got because of Smalling being injured in the first place. And rightfully so, as Smalling is simply better than Jones.
Wanted Jones to start before the game but that's why I'm not a manager. Had a very good game.
Outstanding tonight. And some are desperate to see him sold.
Absolute boss.
I mean really feck off to those who want him out. Not a single header missed tonight. As aggressive as I've seen him. Who was that centre-forward again? We'd be mental to get rid.
Great, great game! GOT an assist as well!
That was excellent. Almost looked like he did not even need a CB partner tonight.
Fantastic performance, is that his second or third assist of the season?
He was class tonight.
Any haters, any? No! Good!
Rock solid, his best game of the season and what a time to bring it on. My MOTM.
Awesome tonight. You don't go from our best outfield player last season to not being worth the shirt now. Him and Blind know how to play together and it showed tonight, both were excellent.
He's a limited defender. But my fecking goodness, he's excellent in that few talent he has.
He's a limited defender, aye. A defender who is very, very good at defending.
Hello Mike. Long time no see.
Genuinely didn't think he had it in him. Well done Mike.
He'd fit in like gloves in that 90s Serie A, when defender just need to defend.
Yep. Arguably the best defender in the league at defending since the likes of vidic and Terry don't exist anymore. He's just awful on the ball.
A combination of him and blind would be unreal
Had a very good game, not sure it's enough though
He has such a brilliant understanding with Blind. They absolutely dominated the game defensively. Obviously helped by great work from the other guys around them as well (especially Darmian).
He was OK tonight. Not up against anything special. Did what was expected of him which is all anyone can expect. But how the heck some of you seem to be wetting yourself that somehow he had a brilliant performance is beyond me. I will reserve judgement until he his tested against class.....not against a championship level forward
We all need to apologize to him I think.
Amazing performance from him, flawless and with the rest of the defense completely controlled Ajax.
Amazing performance from him, flawless and with the rest of the defense completely controlled Ajax.
Best performance in ages, didn't feck up.
Guys, he's been atrocious lately. Nobody needs to apologize or feel proven wrong, this has to be the standard and he hasnt been at it for a long time. Fair play for today and credit's where it's due, we'll see if he is here after the summer or not.
He was very good, made Dolberg his bitch. One very good performance doesnt make me forget the whole season, but he redeemed himself a bit tonight.
One swallow doesn't make a summer. Hope he moves on.
Not a fan of his but credit where it's due, he was immense tonight.
Not meaning to say 'I told you so', but...
Feck it, you all suck! Hail Mike Smaldini!!
Feck it, you all suck! Hail Mike Smaldini!!
Aren't you a cheerful fecker. Take the last word and be off.
Attaboy.
I couldn't be happier, he played superbly tonight. But I don't think he's good enough long term. Jones will be the more likely one to move on though I feel.
I realised Dolberg played only when he was being substituted. Mike "The Rock" Smalling
For some reason, quite a few people think he's shite now. Not had the greatest of season, but to me, he's still an awesome defender. He was fantastic tonight. Aerially dominant as usual. He and Blind compliment each other so well.
People are very quick to forget. Smalling went from being our best CB to not even worthy of a spot on the bench in a matter of 1-2 months. It's hilarious, really.
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