I just get a feeling that the club may have got to the point where Martial is deemed surplus to requirement, or not up to the task of being the main striker in the longer term.
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I just get a feeling that the club may have got to the point where Martial is deemed surplus to requirement, or not up to the task of being the main striker in the longer term.
Martial hasn’t shown close to enough for him to be an undisputed starter and for us to avoid competition. It would be madness if we go into the second half of the season with just him, Greenwood, and Rashford.
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Couldn't agree more, man. After all those trophies and glories he single-handedly brought to us, while get paid in peanuts, we need to consider his development.
Come on Woody, give him the assurances already you clown.
Haaland would be the first person to doubt Ole's position in awhile, seeing as everyone and their dog knows Ole is safe as houses! In fact I heard we're naming the ground after him.
Well that seems like absolute bullshit.
He supports Leeds. Don't want.
Kidding, would be a good signing.
Kidding, would be a good signing.
How do you think Ole could sell it to him, though? "hey boy. Don't worry. You will get playing time, as subs here and there. But not as starter though. I can't guarantee you that". 100% he'd be off to Dortmund or others, if that's Ole's starting offer. Unless we offer him 350k/wk wage or twice others offer.
I would be shocked if he wasn't a starter after his first few games. We're crying out for an actual striker.
The whole "has to start every week" thing is overplayed rubbish. No club will buy you from an inferior league and just guarantee they'll pop you in the first team straight away. We have one of the best opportunities for him to make himself a starter, probably along with Dortumnd.
Really, if all this noise is true this lad sounds far too big for his boots.
Get Stormzy round in that case.
does he paint houses?
It would probably be more like "OK, Erling. Remember when I played you at Molde and you broke through as a 17-year old and became a starter? I want you to do that here too. I know that you have it in you, but it is up to you to prove it".
The only credible noise that has come out so far is that he is taking his time to decide what's best for his development. Of course that will include the long-term future of Ole as well. Especially as we would probably never be in contention at all if it weren't for Ole.
That's my thought also. He looked good at home and didn't look bad against Liverpool away. If I were Ole, I wouldn't hesitate to guarantee him a starting spot.
I'm sure he'll be off to Dortmund if that's the best Ole can offer.
He won't be an automatic starter there either. He already know and have a great relationship with Ole, the striker position is up for grabs, he would be playing for one of the biggest clubs in the world and get a bigger wage at United than Dortmund. Why on earth would he choose the latter?
It's hard to tell tbh given the countless number of young prospects who came to a big club then flopped and disappeared.
It's a pretty difficult decision imho.
Anyway given the current circumstance I think there's a big chance he'll sign for us.
Question is, if he is not up to the challenge of displacing Martial, would we want him?
I see and agree with your point however the question here is which option he may choose I think.
Bigger wage, bigger club but also much bigger pressure which is usually pretty dangerous for young players. Especially when it also comes with a big price tag. The pressure of playing at Utd is much much bigger than playing at Dortmund you know.
As his father was a professional player with a lot of experience and knowledge in the field, it's quite rational for them to considering all the risks to his career development imho.
That's a fair point, although I would say his relationship with Ole probably helps in some regard to coping with that pressure. Haaland seems like a confident character, so I would not put it past him to cherish the opportunity to take on the challenge of United. We will probably know in a couple of days.
No Man Utd fan is "worried" about Martial, allegiance is to United, and Martial is just a player.
But, Haaland shouldn't demand an automatic start - the manager needs to play the best option (s) depending on form and the quality of the opposition, so sometimes that will be Martial, sometimes it will Haaland, and sometimes both.
Assuming he signs of course.
Couple of weeks more like
With martial I find that when he's out injured and comes back, he takes a little while to find his groove, similar to Rooney.
Martial is a big game player. Turns up when the going gets tough, can't be assed when its easy. We need a bully.
Then it's bad that he's as injury prone as he is.
Has anybody stated that the the pic of him signing the united jersey compared to the rest are completely different.
Hes wearing different clothes and in a different place. It's the same person holding all the other jerseys compared to the United one.
Twitter is saying the photo got leaked, and he then had do others to put up and make it look all normal.
Its ON!
Hes wearing different clothes and in a different place. It's the same person holding all the other jerseys compared to the United one.
Twitter is saying the photo got leaked, and he then had do others to put up and make it look all normal.
Its ON!
This. Martial is talented but does not deserve to be the undisputed United 9.
Attitude and desire are the two question marks I have with Martial, both are fundamental for any first team player, especially a number 9.
In some ways you would almost want him to be slightly less talented and slightly more dynamic. I can’t watch him and help but think what a player he could be with somebody like a young Rooneys energy.
Interesting comment, please post more.
yeah seems to be the case. The difference with Rooney though when he wasn't playing great, he still challenged for the ball, made runs, tracked back
So not only does he demand a starting position alienating and hindering the development of young Martial and Lingard, but now he also wants job security for Ole condemning us to mediocrity and missing out on Pochetino, Zidane and Allegri. Wonder if he's been paid on the side* by Ole to demand such things
*from his assets in Luxembourg that the Norwegian tax authorities are not aware of.
/JOKE
I think you're on to something. Probably also involves the illuminati.
I'm a Burnley fan, so it's kinda debatable if I actually watch football!
Giggs was just an example, feel free to use Valencia instead.Truth is there are very few players that are equally as good with both feet and most are very one footed and who's "wrong foot" is only good for the odd short pass to get out of a tricky situation.
Was tongue in cheek tbh, but they are on the lookout for a striker so the papers say....can't see him going there though tbh.
I pretty much agree. Don't get me wrong I think Martial on his day is one of the most exciting and dangerous players around...its just...his days are few and far between.
I never said you were. Martial needs a kick up the arse and hopefully Haaland is the guy to do that. I think they could play together as Martial likes to drop deeper, so it could develop into a special partnership.
Exciting times for Utd fans.
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