Blind is performing well, and I'm pretty sure van Gaal has been happy with his performances.
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- Goals
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- Assists
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- Yellow cards
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feck off. He's incredibly blessed. Angelic.
When Blind has played in DM for us it's almost looked like a back three anyway, with the central defender pushing up. But as you say with the added benefit of actually being able to build from the back. We shouldn't need to play three central defenders when we have Blind playing on the pitch (provided he isn't filling in at left back).
This is what I've been banging on about for ages. Blind or Carrick as the CCB so they can push into midfield and make it the diamond when in possession.
Aye, with Carrick or Blind sitting in the midfield we usually end up with 6 defenders. Its ridiculous how deep we are at times with the ball, the 5 backs and Carrick will be in our own half just hanging around when half of them don't need to be there. Its a huge reason why we are so shit in attack imo.
I guess this is continuing the theme of bashing United's foreign young players.
Isn't Blind just following his manager's instructions? Think he's been great.
So neville is again talking bollocks..
Why? Most of us had only seen him at the World Cup where he played in a few different positions and didn't look anything special.
Of course people that doubted the move aren't clowns. This is just Rossi's way of making sure everyone else knows he's some kind of expert talent spotter whilst everyone who didn't spot Blind's obvious excellent ability to carry water is a moron.
Also because he doesn't rely on his physical attributes at all he will likely give us a long career. The fee is even lower when you divide it by the number of years we are likely to get from him, whatever role he plays in the team, that won't need replacing for a long time if he does it well.
Against QPR when they were very attacking Carrick was pushed back anyway and basically made a 3 at the back.
If it were me I would play Carrick as the central centre back, Blind as a holding CM, Fellaini as the box to box, this makes us defensively very solid, Angel di Maria as the CAM with Rooney up front partnered by Falcao or RVP unless the manager thinks Wilson will get goals consistently in these 16 games.
In striker we are a little slow but I think Angel di Maria running at players from central midfield ensures there is enough pace, Falcao or RVP will play off the shoulder of the defence and the timing of their runs in behind should allow us to cause opposition defences problems.
The key is the wide areas, the wing backs need to be wingers that can defend, Valencia can do it on the right but he lacks the cross. Rafael has a better cross but I'm not sure if he can beat his man consistently, perhaps Fellaini drifts a little to that flank to give him the overlap.
On the left we could have done with Young but his injury means Shaw, I haven't seen enough of him here but Angel di Maria will be roaming so he might find himself putting crosses in from either flank and he has an excellent cross in my opinion.
If it were me I would play Carrick as the central centre back, Blind as a holding CM, Fellaini as the box to box, this makes us defensively very solid, Angel di Maria as the CAM with Rooney up front partnered by Falcao or RVP unless the manager thinks Wilson will get goals consistently in these 16 games.
In striker we are a little slow but I think Angel di Maria running at players from central midfield ensures there is enough pace, Falcao or RVP will play off the shoulder of the defence and the timing of their runs in behind should allow us to cause opposition defences problems.
The key is the wide areas, the wing backs need to be wingers that can defend, Valencia can do it on the right but he lacks the cross. Rafael has a better cross but I'm not sure if he can beat his man consistently, perhaps Fellaini drifts a little to that flank to give him the overlap.
On the left we could have done with Young but his injury means Shaw, I haven't seen enough of him here but Angel di Maria will be roaming so he might find himself putting crosses in from either flank and he has an excellent cross in my opinion.
Good Jesus
Seriously, you really think I'm trying to make myself out to be some sort of super scout?! Get a grip!
I had seen Blind play for Ajax a good few times and he was always very consistent in his performance.
Then you add the World Cup into the mix.....Great passing, good vision, consistent, good positioning and anticipation, and all this at the height level.
Then, we see his national team coach become our manager, a manager who loves Blind and Blind who is a big believer in LVG, and it was a clear no brainer to sign him!
Doesn't take a super scout to spot that!
Course though, he probably wasn't good enough for some as he doesn't have a 90 rating in FIFA
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Good Jesus
Seriously, you really think I'm trying to make myself out to be some sort of super scout?! Get a grip!
I had seen Blind play for Ajax a good few times and he was always very consistent in his performance.
Then you add the World Cup into the mix.....Great passing, good vision, consistent, good positioning and anticipation, and all this at the height level.
Then, we see his national team coach become our manager, a manager who loves Blind and Blind who is a big believer in LVG, and it was a clear no brainer to sign him!
Doesn't take a super scout to spot that!
Course though, he probably wasn't good enough for some as he doesn't have a 90 rating in FIFA
That's what counts tbf...
That was my issue....I could not understand why people were saying no to him.
Nowt to do with me being a spotter of talent.
I thought Rojo was absolute dogshite but, he hasn't been bad at all.
Cambridge 0:0 Man Utd
Worst game of his United career; though he's been great so far. Seems his passing goes a little at left back (having watched him for Holland since the World Cup). Crossing usually impressive but not today.
Competed hard against Phil Jones for worst passer on the pitch. I suspect he finished a close 2nd. The weight of some of his passes was astonishing for someone who is normally so good on the ball.
Thought he did good.
He's clever but not a LB in this type of football. I know most will disagree but I prefer him in the #6 role to Carrick, he might not have as good a range of passing but he moves the ball much quicker into the forward players and recycles possession faster in general.
I love Carrick, but I agree with your reasoning for Blind.
Way too slow for a fullback
Play him as a CM. Wasted as LB.
Probably his worst game for us. Mishit loads of passes/crosses and generally didn't look comfortable with overlapping januzaj.
Still showed good tackling skills when it mattered though.
Still showed good tackling skills when it mattered though.
Hopefully back in midfield at the weekend.
after Shaw/Rojo/James my 4th choice, can about do the job but it is like rooney as b2b, just wasted there atm.. those misplaced passes the lad thinks he can do van persie link up again. should be used like cdm nothing else
Just isn't a left back. If we weren't going to start Shaw, I'd rather Rojo at left back than Blind.
The simple passes were well off from him tonight. The one in the first half to Januzaj which he over hit was highly annoying.
He can definitely play the LB role, but give me Shaw with a winger in front all day please.
He can definitely play the LB role, but give me Shaw with a winger in front all day please.
Good Jesus
Seriously, you really think I'm trying to make myself out to be some sort of super scout?! Get a grip!
I had seen Blind play for Ajax a good few times and he was always very consistent in his performance.
Then you add the World Cup into the mix.....Great passing, good vision, consistent, good positioning and anticipation, and all this at the height level.
Then, we see his national team coach become our manager, a manager who loves Blind and Blind who is a big believer in LVG, and it was a clear no brainer to sign him!
Doesn't take a super scout to spot that!o
Course though, he probably wasn't good enough for some as he doesn't have a 90 rating in FIFA
He wasn't as good as you make out in the world cup IMO. I thought he'd do OK for us as a sort of squad man/utility player. Didn't realise his passing was as good as it is. Suppose there was the ball for RvP's header against Spain, I had that down as a one off
Nah he was always very consistent.
I just couldn't believe some of the people on here.....We had finished 7th, looking to rebuild, without a midfield and people were saying no to the guy because he basically wasn't good in FIFA....It was a no brainer.
Nowt about me "spotting talent"....I always thought Rojo was shite but he seems to be OK here
He made several goals in the tournament with excellent passes from a leftback position
Intelligent but average player with a real lack of pace.
Our Gareth Barry and I mean no disrespect a great squad player and a quality addition.
He is a CM/DM and needs to be played there. Sick of moving players about into positions they can't actually play all that well. His lack of pace is startling though. Would like to see he, Fellaini and Mata in a race.
His worst performance for United by far. He's better in central midfield but a better LB than he showed last night. Never got to grip with the conditions or his man. He'll have better games. Still think he's quality wee player.
Pretty much. Good utility player but I'd still prefer Carrick in midfield and Shaw at left back. He was useless last night as he doesn't have the pace to overlap.
Nice to see how highly the Ajax fans rate him and how they still love him
(It says 'THANKS DALEY')
If LVG is worried about playing 4 at the back, why cant we play 4 at the back with Carrick and Blind as the protection in a 4231 type. Will allow Carrick and Blind to both play in a position they are comfy in plus bring out the best of the rest (and give us options on the bench)
This will allow a choice of three from Di Maria, Rooney, Mata, Herrera, Fellaini and then the 1 to be either RVP, Falcao or Wilson.
This will allow a choice of three from Di Maria, Rooney, Mata, Herrera, Fellaini and then the 1 to be either RVP, Falcao or Wilson.
Man Utd 3:1 Leicester
He's been brilliant so far, so many interceptions, tackles, aerial battles and he's putting pressure, best outfield player so far.
Great tackle and pass for the first goal