Probably didn't start because Watford play two lumps up top but I feel like he would have helped the team, especially in the 2nd goal.
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I really don't think that De Bruyne's goal was his fault. It was indecision caused by the shit decisions made by his team mates. That can happen when you're put into a peculiar situation like he was.
Without him the defense looked like it had been lobotomized.
It is understandable that he didnt start this match. But, problem is we didn't start anyone who can pass from the deep area or advanced area to control the match either.
This guy would offer the discipline and intelligence to offset Pogba's exuberance in midfield. Also the best passer in the squad.
You cant play if you arent a bus driver.
Still remember someone saying after City game like "He would play for Pep" and he got reply "He can have him".
Still remember someone saying after City game like "He would play for Pep" and he got reply "He can have him".
Yes. Agree with this. Obviously won't happen though.
I understand we want to match the physicality of Watford's strikers, but in my opinion, we shouldn't think negatively and instead focus on improving our offensive productivity and for that, we need Blind more than Smalling or Bailly, who was very poor today.
I'll admit I'm one of those who wanted Smalling and Bailly to play together, but having Blind at CB masked the issue that none of our midfielders know how to build an attack, especially Fellaini who is extremely limited in his skillset. Needs to come back into the side, at CB or preferably, CDM
Fellaini and Pogba being terrible at defensive positioning is too powerful. It wouldn't have mattered who the defensive pairing was. I don't get why Blind isn't used as a holding midfielder. He's smart, got great positioning, and can pass. If Blind played in front of Smalling/Bailly we'd have a more solid defense and better attack.
It's the same defensive midifeld Blind had in front of him so it's entirely comparable.
But I agree Blind should have played in front of them today.
He's way too slow to play central midfield.....he's been badly exposed there......I think it was Dortmund in pre season where Jose gave him a chance in central midfield and he was shocking....but as a central defender he is way more reliable than Smalling albeit with a huge height disadvantage
Was missed greatly today. Smalling did himself no favors today with that performance. Surely Blind will walk back into the team.
Glad he's getting some appreciation today. Was baffled when people went apeshit at him after the City loss. Bailley is much better with him there imo.
If we're going to sit deep like a bunch of kittens anyway, I don't think it will be that much of an issue. Less space for him to cover
Play him in MF as the anchor. The closest we have to Michael Carrick.
Was stupid to drop him after one bad game. Smalling is extremely overrated and very poor on the ball. Blind needs to play - no question.
Van Gaal bought him in the hope he'd be a Scholes type player who would dictate tempo from central mid where he had been excelling in the same position with Ajax. But I think Van Gaal was happy to keep him in defence when he realized he perhaps was not dynamic enough to keep up with the fast paced life in central midfield in the premier league....he's probably a much more solid left-back than Shaw on current form but perhaps Shaw has more potential...would be great if Mourinho can fit him in as he is a great player
Should never not be in the team, its pretty obvious he is our most consistent player. Probably also a fair shout at being our best outfield player.
He played almost every game last season and how often did he have a 'mare against any attacker?
Any time you mention Blind to an opposition fan you hear 'yeah but against quicker attackers...' etc.
It's a myth - the guy is one of the most reliable players we have.
Any time you mention Blind to an opposition fan you hear 'yeah but against quicker attackers...' etc.
It's a myth - the guy is one of the most reliable players we have.
Yep he didn't have a mare against city either, first goal, reacted slowly after a mistake just in front of him, was poor but nobody is going to get those split second decisions right ten out of ten times. Second goal i don't give him any of the blame, should get out quicker in hindsight but its very unlucky for it to come back off the post like that.
He makes both Smalling and Bailly look better when he plays with them.
That isn't a coincidence.
That isn't a coincidence.
Fair point.
And the team as a whole. I don't want it to become one of those things where he stays on the bench and load of us still rate him hugely but everyone else says we are romanticising it because he is no longer in the team. If he plays against Northampton but not Leicester I really won't be happy.
It was stupid to bench him just for that one mistake against KDB... Every defender makes mistakes, even the best ones in the world. Shit management from Jose tbh
Very true.
I'll admit that I wasn't always a Blind fan but I've seen the error of my ways. He brings a certain level of intelligence to a team that hardly has any.He doesn't resort to hoofing it out like so many.He calms everyone around him too.Your namesake did well bringing him to the club.
Every post I make lacks credibility immediately because of the username. And then secondarily because its usually gibberish.
Didn't read it as punishment in fairness, thought he was giving him a bit of a break as well as giving Smalling some match time.
I just want to see him right in front of Bailly and Smalling, shielding the defence, using his intelligence to influence the game. Just once, please.
Most important member of the defence in my opinion. Communicates better than anyone in the back line and makes up for Bailly/Smallings lack of intelligence. I think it's vital for him to partner one or the other. His positioning and awareness lets Smalling/Bailly make the tackles they get praised for without being caught out. He also helps the team build from the back and can pass between the lines better than anyone bar Carrick
The 2 goals against City was mostly down to him, no excuses for that.
One in my opinion, that second one can happen and its hard to blame him entirely. We conceded more today against Watford than against City, I would say regardless of that/those mistakes he needs to be in the team.
I agree, he's far from perfect but he's a far better and far more gifted playee than most of our starting 11. Why not play him DM, by far our best option imo for that position.
Should always play imo.
Plays with a brain mostly unlike some in the team.
Plays with a brain mostly unlike some in the team.
Yeah I don't think it could hurt trying him there, he can play deep enough to sort out the other two and then jump out when he smells an interception.
I thought Fellaini played good today but Blind should be the first name on the team sheet, either at CB or even better as holding midfielder.
I'd try him as the deepest midfielder behind Herrera and Pogba. He's good at passing an he's an intelligent player, which is more than I can say for the majority of our team.
100% loss rate with our 'supposedly' best defensive partnership.
Sorry. Too good an oppurtunity.100% loss rate with our 'supposedly' best defensive partnership.
And how does that make Blind a better centre-back than Smalling?
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