One of the few players tonight that looks a good prospect.
Gabriel Obertan | 2009/10 Performances
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Did anyone see Le Tissier (admittedly another ABU pundit) pass judgement on Obertan tonight? He actually said that he'd heard Ober had covered the most distance on the pitch tonight but that was due to him chasing his own first touch!!
I seriously doubted my own eyes for a moment so I was glad to see others on here agree he was pretty good in parts tonight, and never less than decent.
I seriously doubted my own eyes for a moment so I was glad to see others on here agree he was pretty good in parts tonight, and never less than decent.
Seen it , and he calls himself an expert, god help us
He looked decent. Good first touch and his passing looks crisp too. Needs to sort out his crossing, though. But yeah, I'm happy with his progress.
I don't think he needs any sorting of his crossing, I rather think our forwards need to work with him to know where he will place the ball. When you work the probabilities, a crisp short and sharp pass across goal will most likely lead to a goal. Either an own goal or your strikers will get a tap in. I hate those high crosses when players get into the position Obertan finds himself time and time again especially since we don't boast of any tall or great headers of the ball.
I know Rooney will love Obertan's cut backs, lets wait and see how he will fair with Rooney.
He did hit quite a few crosses against the first defender in good positions. Macheda is good in the air, and attacks the ball well.
He needs work on his crossing, shooting.. very raw but alot of potential.
Obertan likes to get into positions B and C and prefers to pass than cross from there. This has always been my way of thinking and I like what he is trying to do. I have not been a fan of crossing, well except when Becks is the one delivering it.
Obertan likes to get into positions B and C and prefers to pass than cross from there. This has always been my way of thinking and I like what he is trying to do. I have not been a fan of crossing, well except when Becks is the one delivering it.
FANTASTIC.I do agree with your points though, and I must say I like the look of this lad, Fergie plucked him amongst the Bordeaux quality as the most unlikely of suitors and he's looking the part... Gouffran, Gourcuff, Saivet, all could have been more likely signed but nope, Fergie knows
I do agree with your points though, and I must say I like the look of this lad, Fergie plucked him amongst the Bordeaux quality as the most unlikely of suitors and he's looking the part... Gouffran, Gourcuff, Saivet, all could have been more likely signed but nope, Fergie knows
Are you suggesting that Obertan > Gourcuff?
Never !!!
Yes he could do to improve his crossing - every winger in the world must get bored of that criticism. But in fairness, a few of his crosses tonight were crackers, and a gambling striker would have scored from them. We could and should have been up inside a minute if Macheda busts a gut, as he has to, to get on the perfectly placed and paced cross Obertan puts round the back of the defenders
How much did we get this guy for, a few million? Laughable transfer fee based on what we've seen so far.
He was definitely the best player we had tonight - he was pretty much running the game in the first half. He was wasteful at times granted (youngster who isn't called Wayne Rooney or Lionel Messi in final ball inconsistency shocker), but he showed tonight why Fergie expects big things of him.
He was definitely the best player we had tonight - he was pretty much running the game in the first half. He was wasteful at times granted (youngster who isn't called Wayne Rooney or Lionel Messi in final ball inconsistency shocker), but he showed tonight why Fergie expects big things of him.
Doesn't really connect with his team mates yet, but looks promising all right.
Really? I think the link he has with Evra (Not because they're French, though i'm sure that only helps) Had been entertaining in the cameos they make together.
Bags of raw talent. Needs to develop his crossing and shooting more.
True that, but I was thinking more about what he does infield, crossing, central midfield, strikers and what not. But yeah, seems to work great with Evra, but who wouldn't 
Had some good moments but then had moments of being incredibility wasteful. He does seem very quick which is good to see, something we lack at times.
Certainly...That point where he suddenly burst through 3 players and struck a left foot shot towards the corner was a real "oh, he can do that sort of thing can he?"...moment. I know we're all being fairly knee-jerk here, but from a summer of transfer 'meh's' and a fair few 'meh' performances, his surprising instant impact (ish) has been quite a boost....No sign of those 'psychological issues' yet, touch wood, fingers crossed etc etc
Yeah, he's got that glide you associate with really top class players. Smooth.
All the "how he runs comparissons" seem to have missed the obvious (and cliched) one - Henry. He has the same languid, loose armed glide that Monsieur Theirry has.
The most exciting thing, or certainly the most sensible thing, is that he seems to know already when to release it and when to run with it. He hardly gave the ball away last night, which is something young players often get stick for...the fact he's already got this down shows the potential is ripe right now. Nani should be shitting bricks..
The most exciting thing, or certainly the most sensible thing, is that he seems to know already when to release it and when to run with it. He hardly gave the ball away last night, which is something young players often get stick for...the fact he's already got this down shows the potential is ripe right now. Nani should be shitting bricks..
There was that one moment last night, when you could hear Phelan/someone from the crowd telling him to get out wide, the ball came to him in the centre, and he ran by about 3 of the opposition players. Showed his turn of pace, and strength. That impressed me more than anything yesterday
That's what I like most about him. He almost never gives the ball away, which is amazing for a winger who plays so quickly and directly and enjoys taking people on.
The only time he seems lose the ball is an obligatory moment in each game where he somehow tackles himself into touch.
This is an Obertan thread mate. Not a Valencia one..
What I liked about him is that he wasn't very "nervous" or anything close to it, confident on the ball and he was trying things he rarely did in France
Did you watch him much in France?
Has he improved massively since then?
Maybe this back injury really was hindering him?
Feck knows but I'm mystified as to how he didn't get his game at Bordeaux
...and when, if ever, are we going to see these psychological problems?...and what are they exactly?..Is he just very self conscious about the size of his head?
Severe vertigo. He's probably praying he never has to walk up those steps at Wembley. He'll deliberately fluff a penalty in the semi-final shoot-out. Wait and see.
I didn't watch a lot of him in comparison to other players because he wasn't played often due to injuries and his youth.In the matches I managed to catch, he didn't really caught my attention like last night, of course he wasn't perfect and there are still many improvements to expect but he has something about him.A confidence to take the ball and try things, he doesn't look shy.
I sort of expected him to deliver these good performances for United, but not this soon tbh.If he improves then he should really get more involved with the first team?.Like you I'm surprised Bordeaux didn't even fight to keep him as I thought he was gonna have a big future for them, him being better than the likes of Bellion,Gouffran and Sertic
I sort of expected him to deliver these good performances for United, but not this soon tbh.If he improves then he should really get more involved with the first team?.Like you I'm surprised Bordeaux didn't even fight to keep him as I thought he was gonna have a big future for them, him being better than the likes of Bellion,Gouffran and Sertic
Yeh it was.
Everyone at the pub just looked at each other and went "fecking hell!" at that point. He has shown a lot of consistency in his play up until now, but that piece of play came from someone with a lot of talent.My cock was out after 5 minutes. Load was gone in 2..... seconds
nice marchi...nice..
I'd like to see him be given a role in every game from now, like Ronaldo was. Whether it be a 15/20 minute cameo in every game for the next 5-10 matches, or if he gets a starting role and plays 60 odd minutes.
I'd like to see him be given a role in every game from now, like Ronaldo was. Whether it be a 15/20 minute cameo in every game for the next 5-10 matches, or if he gets a starting role and plays 60 odd minutes.
I thought so too. Bit of a record to be honest.
Its quite odd rating the performace of a frenchman then waiting for his autograph after when he is just over 3 months older than me. I've got close mates with more age difference
The few times I saw him play on TV he was too indecisive. He would get the ball, run, look around, run again, try something clever, get tackled and lose the ball (like Nani can be) and looked greedy. He still has that potential for indecision now but since he is a small fish in a big pond his greed is diminishing and playing with better players is obviously helping him.Did you watch him much in France?
Has he improved massively since then?
Maybe this back injury really was hindering him?
Feck knows but I'm mystified as to how he didn't get his game at Bordeaux
He did well last night generally and I look forward to seeing him develop into a kidney-headed regular.
We've been without one of those for far too long.
Obertan is hungry for more...
...or so he tells the Manchester Evening News. Every time he's quoted I can't help but like this kid.
...or so he tells the Manchester Evening News. Every time he's quoted I can't help but like this kid.
looks like a nice chap
He may be another Van Persie type - obviously talented 20 year old, but with some question marks, hence his transfer fee was around 3 million.
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