Obviously a very small sample size but he was immense in their game against us, I was under the impression he was living up to his billing (whilst admittedly not having a chance to do anything particularly spectacular due to how good Chelsea are at the moment)
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Season Average Rating
- Appearances
- 43
- Clean sheets
- 13
- Goals
- 0
- Assists
- 0
- Yellow cards
- 0
Obviously a very small sample size but he was immense in their game against us, I was under the impression he was living up to his billing (whilst admittedly not having a chance to do anything particularly spectacular due to how good Chelsea are at the moment)
I dunno, that goal against QPR when he pawed the ball out with his 'wrong' hand from a cross and it was ultimately flicked in by Austin wasn't all that great. I tend to think other keepers might have been criticised for that. But otherwise he's looked really solid, annoyingly.
I hope we sent him a cake and prezzie for his Birthday, we don't want a Yaya situation!
I wish we'd announce a new 6 year contract before Christmas.
I wish we'd announce a new 6 year contract before Christmas.
He's steadily improving on his weak aspects and that's the most important thing at the moment. His distribution wasn't that great in the first few weeks of this season, but for the last month he's looked very comfortable on the ball, to the point where he's not fazed by forwards pressing him.
Against Crystal Palace, he was very good IMO. He's a reactive goalkeeper when it comes to 1 v 1s, but it was good to see him come out and pressure Campbell for Crystal Palace's best chance of the game. And his claim from a cross in the second half was superb which reminded me of this:
Against Crystal Palace, he was very good IMO. He's a reactive goalkeeper when it comes to 1 v 1s, but it was good to see him come out and pressure Campbell for Crystal Palace's best chance of the game. And his claim from a cross in the second half was superb which reminded me of this:
New video up on the United site with his best saves. This whole De Gea week smells a bit like a build-up to him signing a new contract.
http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/David-De-Gea.aspx
http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/David-De-Gea.aspx
6 years? You award 6 year contracts to dross like Moyes. Nothing less than 10 for De Gea please.
He's steadily improving on his weak aspects and that's the most important thing at the moment. His distribution wasn't that great in the first few weeks of this season, but for the last month he's looked very comfortable on the ball, to the point where he's not fazed by forwards pressing him.
Against Crystal Palace, he was very good IMO. He's a reactive goalkeeper when it comes to 1 v 1s, but it was good to see him come out and pressure Campbell for Crystal Palace's best chance of the game. And his claim from a cross in the second half was superb which reminded me of this:
Aka a "Pat Jennings Special"
Any movement on getting him renewed? I'm more concerned about this than I'd like to admit! 
He's steadily improving on his weak aspects and that's the most important thing at the moment. His distribution wasn't that great in the first few weeks of this season, but for the last month he's looked very comfortable on the ball, to the point where he's not fazed by forwards pressing him.
Against Crystal Palace, he was very good IMO. He's a reactive goalkeeper when it comes to 1 v 1s, but it was good to see him come out and pressure Campbell for Crystal Palace's best chance of the game. And his claim from a cross in the second half was superb which reminded me of this:
Ahh I remember that one. My favourite DDG moment to date.
5 year limit in English football no? A disadvantage for English clubs for big signings as clubs like Madrid can offer longer contracts to offset FFP. Plus it also means we're pretty much always having to renegotiate every 3 years for our players.
Not that I know of. Didn't Fabregas sign a 6/7 year deal with Arsenal before?
I live in hope!
Enjoying all the De Gea love on the OS though, whatever it is for
He's steadily improving on his weak aspects and that's the most important thing at the moment. His distribution wasn't that great in the first few weeks of this season, but for the last month he's looked very comfortable on the ball, to the point where he's not fazed by forwards pressing him.
Against Crystal Palace, he was very good IMO. He's a reactive goalkeeper when it comes to 1 v 1s, but it was good to see him come out and pressure Campbell for Crystal Palace's best chance of the game. And his claim from a cross in the second half was superb which reminded me of this:
That moment against Palace where he plucked the ball out of the air one handed (just like the video above) would almost certainly caused him trouble, and probably resulted in a goal, a couple of years ago.
Its quite strange watching that video just to see how much he's grown up in the few years he's been here. He looks like a timid little boy in the clips from his first season, almost unrecognizable both in physical appearance and stature to the player we see now.
I'd be gutted if we lost him to Madrid/Barca now, after watching him grow up and become such a good keeper. It would feel like a proper kick in the teeth.
As Rawkish as this sounds, there is honestly no keeper in world football that I would rather have than David De Gea. Neuer and (maybe, though I don't think so) Courtois are possibly better than him at the moment, but I would not take them over him.
DDG has shown something that a lot of footballers don't - progress. His weaknesses were identified and he has worked on them immensely. I sort of wish that we had a better defence in front of him so that he didn't have a record of only one clean sheet in (about) three. He is a much better keeper than stats might suggest. A consistent and better quality back four would undoubtedly give him the stats he deserves.
DDG has shown something that a lot of footballers don't - progress. His weaknesses were identified and he has worked on them immensely. I sort of wish that we had a better defence in front of him so that he didn't have a record of only one clean sheet in (about) three. He is a much better keeper than stats might suggest. A consistent and better quality back four would undoubtedly give him the stats he deserves.
Any movement on getting him renewed? I'm more concerned about this than I'd like to admit!
Just let it out mate. De Gea leaving would be the hardest for me to take of any other player at the club, and I mean anyone!
I'm enjoying the De Gea love that the official club social media accounts are promoting the last week or so. Can never get enough Dave
Lazy compilation, he's had more saves than that, better too.
Well I sincerely hope this is bollocks..
http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/...aldes-as-replacement--not-backup-9853588.html
If he goes its a hammer blow
http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/...aldes-as-replacement--not-backup-9853588.html
If he goes its a hammer blow
Didn't Madrid just buy a replacement for Casillas? (Navas?)
David de Gea to Real Madrid: Manchester United see Victor Valdes as replacement - not back-up
http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/...aldes-as-replacement--not-backup-9853588.html
Hope that's not the case.
http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/...aldes-as-replacement--not-backup-9853588.html
Hope that's not the case.
That wouldn't make any sense at all from our perspective.
Who are the Indy quoting in that article with the 'reports from Spain'? It's probably just Marca trying to stir it up as per usual. I don't think there's anything to see here.
But let's face it, the longer we languish, the longer we fail to perform and look convincing, the more likely such a move is. Mata off for 20m I have also read! Laughable if true.
Genuinely not worried by the Real Madrid links, for once. De Gea is Athletico through and through, I would be very surprised to see him ever play for Real.
Correct. That FK from Mata seemed unstoppable.
I'm fully prepared for him going. Why has the club left it this late, his contract is finished this season? His Mrs doesn't live over here, which obviously isn't ideal for him. Let's face it, we're shit right now and he could have his pick of top clubs, on massive wages on a free. The signs aren't good.
Talk about overreactions. I'm not remotely worried about him leaving. He'll sign a new contract in or around the usual 18 month mark.
this thread.I came into this thread expecting the bump to be about him signing a new contract, turns out its an article about him moving to Madrid and us signing Valdes as his replacement.
Nope. I'm out.
Nope. I'm out.
If he's stalling on signing the new contract then we have to be ready for him to go.
I don't think Valdes would be the man to replace him though, he could be good backup but we'd need someone like Lloris.
Still hopeful we'll make enough progress to convince him to stay but he shouldn't have to wait.
I don't think Valdes would be the man to replace him though, he could be good backup but we'd need someone like Lloris.
Still hopeful we'll make enough progress to convince him to stay but he shouldn't have to wait.
Isn't it the 18 month mark now? I'm not too worried yet anyway, I'll be shitting bricks if he still hasn't signed by March/April time though.
Around January I think. Contract's usually finish up in June/July.
His parents are here though, so it is not as if he is here alone. To be honest, he should just ditch her and find a nice mancunian lass. Everyone is happy that way.
These stories were inevitable as soon as LVG offered Valdes to train here.
It'll be a shame if he leaves but hardly a massive surprise. I always kinda thought he'd end up at one of the Spanish giants if he met his potential.
No chance we sell him to Madrid unless they break the world record for a kepper by about 15m.
One year left on his deal, though? If he wants out he's a goner.
Hypothetical: Would people be happy with us signing Valdes as a replacement if De Gea were to leave?