FrankDrebin
Don't call me Shirley
VDB is going to have one of those fanbases, isn't he ?
We've already got the classic 'Ole obviously deslikes him'
We've already got the classic 'Ole obviously deslikes him'
Blinkered ? I'd go a step further and say dumb.Ok, well Pogba is physically stronger, more of an aerial presence, better at carrying the ball. Definitely a case to suggest his long range shooting and long distance passing range is at a higher level too. All pretty important attributes for a deep lying midfielder. I'm not pro Pogba or anti VDB but suggesting that VDB is by far the better player and playing Pogba instead is somehow criminal just seems pretty blinkered.
He isn't. VDB hasn't proved anything to be considered better than Pogba. If he was, he would already be starting games now.It is, and he isn't.
He's vindicated by his results, but what I went on to say, was that there is nothing to suggest the results would have been much different if VDB played - i.e. there is nothing Pogba has really shown to justify starting over VDB in my eyes at least. I've stated why I would rather see VDB in the role and can point to say, Southampton as an example (I don't have many to go by, granted, but my point is that Pogba's individual performances isn't really warranting the start for me).Ok, but as you've said the results justify the selection. If we were in Arsenal's position maybe you'd have a point but we're three points off the top with a game in hand. On that evidence you'd have to say the selection has been excellent and certainly not criminal. It's easy to say "we would've done just as well if DVB was playing" but there's no evidence to back that opinion up.
Pogba hasn't proved anything to be better than VDB. He hasn't been bad when featured but he's shown very little to justify starting each game let alone being worth a huge fee. McTominay and Fred are faovoured in big games. Whereas VDB has operated in certain fixtures where Pogba was diabolical in to show he is a better choice, for example if you refer to Pogba vs Southampton last season vs VDB who played in place of Pogba, and shone against Southampton this season.He isn't. VDB hasn't proved anything to be considered better than Pogba. If he was, he would already be starting games now.
He's vindicated by his results, but what I went on to say, was that there is nothing to suggest the results would have been much different if VDB played - i.e. there is nothing Pogba has really shown to justify starting over VDB in my eyes at least. I've stated why I would rather see VDB in the role and can point to say, Southampton as an example (I don't have many to go by, granted, but my point is that Pogba's individual performances isn't really warranting the start for me).
Results is one thing, performances are another. If you look at the pre-match thread for Wolves I even stated its a mistake starting Pogba and Matic, they are terribly static - and that's how the game panned out. Bruno whipping it in for Rashford doesn't really change that or vindicate Pogba starting in that sense.
The reason why I used the word "criminal" is more down to the external factors. Pogba wants out, he's no Ronaldo (far, far from it) and he's not even one of the best midfielders in this league let alone the world. And yet he somehow starts over VDB which is mind boggling, given his performances haven't really suggested him to perform any better in the role than VDB when he's been given his chances. The only really bad performance I've seen from VDB was against West Ham where 1) he was in a 10 and 2) the whole team was shite.
But starting a player who has disrespected the club (and he has, because his agent has, and he full well knows of his agent's actions) when the player isn't even world class in his performances is just bizarre, especially when you have a hungry young talent in VDB on the bench.
Pogba hasn't proved anything to be better than VDB. He hasn't been bad when featured but he's shown very little to justify starting each game let alone being worth a huge fee. McTominay and Fred are faovoured in big games. Whereas VDB has operated in certain fixtures where Pogba was diabolical in to show he is a better choice, for example if you refer to Pogba vs Southampton last season vs VDB who played in place of Pogba, and shone against Southampton this season.
But in the same role, he hasn't. The problem is there isn't a lot to go by (yet) but individually VDB's performances against Bashakshehir, Leipzig (this was a diamond but he was not a 10), Southampton were no worse than anything we've seen from Pogba all season. In fact there are matches where Pogba has been quite poor, but granted there was a recovery needed after he had covid. So from a performance angle he hasn't actually shown much.Except being better when hes played...
But in the same role, he hasn't. The problem is there isn't a lot to go by (yet) but individually VDB's performances against Bashakshehir, Leipzig (this was a diamond but he was not a 10), Southampton were no worse than anything we've seen from Pogba all season. In fact there are matches where Pogba has been quite poor, but granted there was a recovery needed after he had covid. So from a performance angle he hasn't actually shown much.
We'll likely play Pogba as a 10 with Fred,McTom or Matic behind..This thread is mad.
A young player signed as depth. If Bruno needs to miss games and we are in the title race you will be happy it isn't periera playing at 10
we will see i supposeWe'll likely play Pogba as a 10 with Fred,McTom or Matic behind..
VDB is going to have one of those fanbases, isn't he ?
We've already got the classic 'Ole obviously deslikes him'
Pogba hasn't proved anything to be better than VDB. He hasn't been bad when featured but he's shown very little to justify starting each game let alone being worth a huge fee. McTominay and Fred are faovoured in big games. Whereas VDB has operated in certain fixtures where Pogba was diabolical in to show he is a better choice, for example if you refer to Pogba vs Southampton last season vs VDB who played in place of Pogba, and shone against Southampton this season.
He hasn't had a single "magnificent" performance for us this season.Not true. Pogba has had some magnificent games
Lets just agree to disagree. Pogba is most certainly showing nothing superior in his performances relative to VDB when he's been given opportunities in a similar role. The sample is thin however as VDB hasn't been tested as much in that position, despite having good performances in the CL and vs Southampton there.Yes , he hasn't been a success for us but it doesn't mean he has been better than a player who has proved nothing with us. VdB hasn't even started 2 matches with us.
He hasn't had a single "magnificent" performance for us this season.
Lets just agree to disagree. Pogba is most certainly showing nothing superior in his performances relative to VDB when he's been given opportunities in a similar role. The sample is thin however as VDB hasn't been tested as much in that position, despite having good performances in the CL and vs Southampton there.
All the more better I'd even say, the main point is that the squad is general is better. VDB's individual case isn't the most urgent thing to focus on.we will see i suppose
This thread is mad.
A young player signed as depth. If Bruno needs to miss games and we are in the title race you will be happy it isn't periera playing at 10
My point is just that VDB has been no less convincing based on 3 games than Pogba has. Pogba's "better" performances when starting is probably limited to around 3 games too - he was really bad at the start of the season and even deeper when he started, e.g. vs Arsenal.Ofcourse he has been very bad this season. I am with you on that. It's just that VDB part which I am not convinced yet.
Maybe he just hasn’t adjusted to the intensity of the PL or to the team style but for me he is really passive in everything he does. When he attacks it is without any real conviction, when he defends its the same thing. Honestly, I also dont think its a Man United thing as I watched a couple of his games for Netherlands and he is was as invisible in those as he is with us.Surely he was a better choice than Dan James today.
Wasn't the reason we bought him to REPLACE Bruno when we want to rest him?
Surely he was a better choice than Dan James today.
Wasn't the reason we bought him to REPLACE Bruno when we want to rest him?
I really hope he leaves the club as soon as possible. I still think that he'd be really good for the club when played. But it's really really clear now that Ole doesn't want him. So as a VDB fan i really want him to go and play somewhere else instead of slowly ruining his career on the bench here
Not at all. As a Dutchie Ajax is my favorite club and United my favorite foreign club. So when my favorite Ajax player joined United i thought that it was a match made in heaven(at least for me), but things turned out to be a huge mismatch.I find it so weird that anyone is a fan of a player, rather than the club.
he will get his chances, and if he has to wait, then so what. Other players are playing better than him - you need a competitive squad to be successful.
Not at all. As a Dutchie Ajax is my favorite club and United my favorite foreign club. So when my favorite Ajax player joined United i thought that it was a match made in heaven(at least for me), but things turned out to be a huge mismatch
It was obvious to see why James came on instead of VDB today. Probably not the best example. Villa were pushing for an equaliser so James pace on the counter was always going to be dangerous. Also, he offers a lot more defensively and has the pace and energy to track back on Cash who kept bombing forward.Surely he was a better choice than Dan James today.
Wasn't the reason we bought him to REPLACE Bruno when we want to rest him?