Finley McAllister

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Signed his first professional contract with the club.

Salford-born England youth regular, United through and through. He’s often seen in the away end when we play on the road. Just turned 17.

DM/CM, can play in defense too.

 
I like his name. Always love an academy player being a United fan through and through.

He is a tough lad and has the proper arrogance and tenacity on the pitch. Hope he can develop as a DM.
 
Needs to stay injury-free this season. Him and Fritzegald is a frightening midfield double pivot when fit.
 
khoazany said:
Needs to stay injury-free this season. Him and Fritzegald is a frightening midfield double pivot when fit.
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Where do you think the Fletcher twins will fit in then? Rotation options?
 
TwoSheds said:
Where do you think the Fletcher twins will fit in then? Rotation options?
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Probably rotation, or maybe they can all play together. McAllister often playing as defender, and he is age above, while Fitzgerald and Fletcher are both in England U16 team and the other in Scotland U17, so it good choice to have. Scanlon is also there.
 
TwoSheds said:
Where do you think the Fletcher twins will fit in then? Rotation options?
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KevinJoh said:
Probably rotation, or maybe they can all play together. McAllister often playing as defender, and he is age above, while Fitzgerald and Fletcher are both in England U16 team and the other in Scotland U17, so it good choice to have. Scanlon is also there.
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I don’t think there are such roles per se in the U18s. Nor should there. No automatic starters, no rotation options, no backups.

Every player will get their chance, especially as unfortunately there are always quite a few injuries during the season. I’m sure all four will get plenty of minutes.

That’s also why we tend to participate in a few international tournaments.

The best/most ready of them could also get an early promotion to the U21s.
 
There will definitely be early promotions to the u21s. Currently it looks like only Gore, Oyedele, and Collyer. Oyedele has already succeeded on loan and should certainly go on another. If Gore keeps impressing on tour then he could have loan offers or even be travelling with the first team at times next season which leaves only Collyer. So purely on a numbers basis, some of the u18s midfielders will have to be promoted early.
 
limerickcitykid said:
There will definitely be early promotions to the u21s. Currently it looks like only Gore, Oyedele, and Collyer. Oyedele has already succeeded on loan and should certainly go on another. If Gore keeps impressing on tour then he could have loan offers or even be travelling with the first team at times next season which leaves only Collyer. So purely on a numbers basis, some of the u18s midfielders will have to be promoted early.
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Don't forget the highly-talented young Huddlestone. Expecting a big season from him.
 
Can’t say I know much about him. That said, I am all aboard that he will become a midfielder beast for us.

Anyway, congratulations to him for getting the contract. Very well done.
 
Was suggesting us developing him as a full back and got shot down. In my opinion he has better chance to make it with us in that position than as a midfielder. Versatility will only become a plus after that.

Different case than let's say Oyedele who can play as right back but better in midfield. I think Finley is natural in both roles.
 
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khoazany said:
Was suggesting us developing him as a full back and got shot down. In my opinion he has better chance to make it with us in that position than as a midfielder. Versatility will only become a plus after that.

Different case than let's say Oyedele who can play as right back but better in midfield. I think Finley is natural in both roles.
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He isn't good enough as a full back. The last few games he has played there - it has clearly been our weakest link. He is too slow and lacks awareness of the runs behind him. He is much better in midfield
 
Spotted him in the away end celebrating Martial's goal. United through and through.

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Another top performance tonight. Dominated midfield with Fitzgerald. Nice to see them together in the middle of the park, they complement each other pretty well.

 
top1whoisman said:
Another top performance tonight. Dominated midfield with Fitzgerald. Nice to see them together in the middle of the park, they complement each other pretty well.

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Did one of the pair sit deep, or did they go old school 4-4-2 action with two all action CMs doing a bit of everything?
 
Sea-Cow said:
Did one of the pair sit deep, or did they go old school 4-4-2 action with two all action CMs doing a bit of everything?
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While having different qualities to an extent, they both seemed to be allowed to go forward as long as the other one was covering deeper. McAllister is perhaps a bit more defensive minded tackling DM whereas Fitzgerald is more of a composed deep-lying playmaker type. Both pretty good in terms of understanding the game.
 
top1whoisman said:
Another top performance tonight. Dominated midfield with Fitzgerald. Nice to see them together in the middle of the park, they complement each other pretty well.

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Simple yet effective. Too early to say but gave Carrick vibes.
 
top1whoisman said:
Another top performance tonight. Dominated midfield with Fitzgerald. Nice to see them together in the middle of the park, they complement each other pretty well.

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I watched the game, and was wondering who this guy was - his positioning was like a CB in a middle three and then seems to just drift into the CDM I couldn't figure out if he was a CB.. looks good
 
top1whoisman said:
While having different qualities to an extent, they both seemed to be allowed to go forward as long as the other one was covering deeper. McAllister is perhaps a bit more defensive minded tackling DM whereas Fitzgerald is more of a composed deep-lying playmaker type. Both pretty good in terms of understanding the game.
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Cheers!
 
This group of youngsters is so exciting. Talent all over the park and many of them are quite adaptable and versatile too.
 
TwoSheds said:
This group of youngsters is so exciting. Talent all over the park and many of them are quite adaptable and versatile too.
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Very much agree. Seem to have a lot of young talent. Hope a good few of them can make it to the first team!
 
McAllister and Fitzgerald have been very good this season. Consistent, strong performers in that midfield.
 
GueRed said:
McAllister and Fitzgerald have been very good this season. Consistent, strong performers in that midfield.
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Injuries permitting, both will have very decent careers.
 
What a season he’s having. Consistently putting in 7-9/10 performances. Like how he played RB the first half of the season and when we got some fullbacks back he’s moved seamlessly to what I still think is his best position in the middle of the park.

He’s showing great versatility too. Plays deep when needed but he’s adding runs into the box to his game more and more. Today’s performance the latest example of that.

Still a long way to go, but I’d love for him to make it at the club he has supported from a young age.
 
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