That's actually a good rating over the season. I think only De Gea, Carrick and Herrera are higher than that and even De Gea is below 7.0
17
Season Average Rating
- Appearances
- 29
- Clean sheets
- 9
- Goals
- 2
- Assists
- 3
- Yellow cards
- 4
Hes not a player that will ever stand out and win you a game on his own with an 8 or a 9. Hes the sort who keeps things ticking over and goes largely unnoticed by most fans.
Hes also unlikely to do a Jonny Evans and lose you a game with a 3.
At the time we were a one man midfield, he was absolutely alone in the middle. Our upturn coincided with Fellaini playing deeper and Herrera understanding his new role and playing like an actual #6/#8 instead of the #10/#8 that he was at the start of the season.
We are also a lot tighter, at the start of the season we were to much spread.
Yeah that statement now doesn't look all too right, when you consider replacing Cleverley with Herrera.
I expect he got his medal in the mail?
It is also a good example of how you can't just look at stats to judge a players defensive contribution. There is a lot more to defending than just interceptions and tackles that aren't picked up by stats, like tracking a runner to cut off a 1-2 or positioning yourself to cut off passing alleys.
It is also a good example of how you can't just look at stats to judge a players defensive contribution. There is a lot more to defending than just interceptions and tackles that aren't picked up by stats, like tracking a runner to cut off a 1-2 or positioning yourself to cut off passing alleys.
This. Something Carrick and he are extremely talented at. But most people think they don't do enough because they aren't charging down opponents or running full steam to close down an opponent.
Indeed. That video of exemplary defending the Germans got so excited about won't earn him a single point in "Stat Wars".
I think he's great. One of our best players this season me. Extremely consistent and has performed bith roles of central midfielder and left back very well.
Very interesting video there @Pogue Mahone highlights how important little things that one wouldn't normally notice or applaud, are. As good as a proper heroic full blooded last ditch tackle. Also highlights the importance of analysis.
Very interesting video there @Pogue Mahone highlights how important little things that one wouldn't normally notice or applaud, are. As good as a proper heroic full blooded last ditch tackle. Also highlights the importance of analysis.
Hopefully he's fit for Sunday as it seems Carrick is unlikely to be.
Well done. Let's all celebrate a tweet about the artwork Blind received for his birthday.
He hasn't played in midfield for us since we switched to a 433 so hopefully he's fit to start against Everton and will be interesting to see how he does in a proper midfield.
Just noticed on his instagram he had his bike send over from Amsterdam haha, such a down to earth guy!
Hope to see him back playing again soon.
Hope to see him back playing again soon.
Didn't he get in trouble for that? Something with English laws prohibiting his bike because it has a certain type of brake?
I'm happy for him.
Doubt it, just looked it up, it's just media trying to cause shit, saying how unsafe it is and that Van Gaal will punish him for it. Backpedal breaks are very safe, it's why half of the Dutch people have them on their bikes. We know our bikes. And if anything, Van Gaal will applaud him for it.
Yeah I know, I'm Dutch as well. Thought it was the press trying to stir shit, but it was still funny.
Diappointed with fellaini. Why didn't he celebrate better? And he said he loves it here...
Needs a big performance vs Everton, assuming Carrick is still out.
Shaw showed against Chelsea he's a much better left back, and Carrick is the best #6 in the league.
Interesting to see what will happen when the squad is fully fit. I think he'd do well if we lined up something like this
Harsh on Fellaini but Blind is a better footballer. Would help with Di Maria's lack of discipline to have Blind there.
Shaw showed against Chelsea he's a much better left back, and Carrick is the best #6 in the league.
Interesting to see what will happen when the squad is fully fit. I think he'd do well if we lined up something like this
Valencia - Smalling - Rojo - Shaw
Carrick
Mata - Herrera - Blind - Di Maria
Rooney
Carrick
Mata - Herrera - Blind - Di Maria
Rooney
Harsh on Fellaini but Blind is a better footballer. Would help with Di Maria's lack of discipline to have Blind there.
I do wonder how he'd get on with a bit more attacking freedom. His passing is very good, but he's not had a chance to show too much creativity so far, I wonder if he has it in him? @NL Max might be able to give some insight, but I fear he might have a breakdown if he see's that I've tagged him another post
I do wonder how he'd get on with a bit more attacking freedom. His passing is very good, but he's not had a chance to show too much creativity so far, I wonder if he has it in him? @NL Max might be able to give some insight, but I fear he might have a breakdown if he see's that I've tagged him another post
I don't think he's suited to that role. Blind is a jack of all trades, good at everything but a master of nothing. He's smart defensively, has good passing and has vision. He's not a good tackler, nor does he have the physicality or speed to play box-to-box like others. I think he can do a job there if needed but his position really is 6 and not 8. Van Gaal used him there before this season so it is an option though.
His lack of pace isn't a problem at 6, he has the vision and brain to be at the right place to intercept the ball/push opponent out wide. This becomes worse when he has a bigger area of the pitch to cover like he would at 8, his physical side isn't good enough for this. He's got an amazing cross but rather plays it safe, if he develops this further he would be the perfect replacement of Carrick in a few years time. I think he will rotate with Carrick mostly.
His best positions:
CDM
LB / LWB
He could potentially play, when needed:
LCB (in a 3 & 4)
Box-to-box
I think he's more than capable of doing a good job in Carrick's absence.
He is back in training
We need blind for Everton I really hope he makes it.
Cheers for that mate.
He is back in training
He's lost an arm?
Seriously wtf is Jones doing in training?!
Anyone know the last time he played at the base of midfield? It'll be the first real chance to see whether Blind can be a proper Carrick replacement I think. Now the team's in form and know their roles it's just a question of whether Blind can exert the same kind of influence.
The arsenal game I think though it was only for a half.
First half against Arsenal, the last time that we were overrun in midfield. I am interested to see today if we look vulnerable there again with him back in that position or if it just coincidence and other factors.
The first half against Arsenal appeared more like a generally bad game (one of those days) as opposed to any kind of long-term confirmation that Blind isn't up to the role.
There's a risk of forgetting his good performances in there at the beginning of the season. He was a constant positive in the midst of much negativity and did well considering that he was, at times, the only real midfielder on the park. The Rooney, Van Persie, Falcao vanity project was still very much in force.
I agree, though, that today will give a better indication as to where he's at. I think he'll do well.
There's a risk of forgetting his good performances in there at the beginning of the season. He was a constant positive in the midst of much negativity and did well considering that he was, at times, the only real midfielder on the park. The Rooney, Van Persie, Falcao vanity project was still very much in force.
I agree, though, that today will give a better indication as to where he's at. I think he'll do well.
The Arsenal game was all about Valencia, Di Maria and LVG's lack of action to fix it
Blind getting over run in midfield has been something that has been mentioned all season in fairness.
He has played that role throughout the whole season when Carrick has been injured. Moreover, I believe he plays that role for Holland aswell. Hence, already showing he is a capable replacement for Carrick.
Incorrectly. It only happened when Di Maria was in CM, because he doesnt defend. Carrick hasnt had to deal with that. Blind wins the ball more, plays more passes and more accurately than Carrick has done.
Everton 3:0 Man Utd
This.. Rooney had more presence last week. Blind just looks intimidated.
His lack of pace is a huge liability, nowhere near as good as carrick.