James Garner

His story, Gomes and Brandon Williams are interesting.

Similar to Gomes but perhaps slightly better, Ole and the rest of his team haven't yet able to trust Garner enough to have proper games. When Pog and McT are out, and Matic is basically still out of favor, Fred is the only one left reliable enough leaving one other slot. Garner couldn't get ahead of even Pereira says a lot. I think one game is enough to make strong impression. Can't remember any of the games where he did, except for a "meaningless" pre-season game.

Brand Will showed how if you're "good enough", the coaches will trust and dare to try you in games, impress well and you can even get ahead of exp player eg. Young. I know injuries to FBs paved the way, but even then, Ole could've easily put certain players in the first team out of position instead of basically gambling on youth. Plus, once the injured defenders are back, Williams is still being chosen at times ahead of Shaw and Young.

Garner does impress well in trainings according to Fred, but that's not enough.

Not that Garner was physically ready, he wasn’t really. But I really can’t imagine he’d have done worse than out-of-position Pereira in that midfield. Sometimes managerial decisions aren’t the best. I mean, Gibson and the twins in midfield ahead of young Pogba was a bad decision.
 
Swansea is good option with Grimes and Fulton in the midfield on his position and aging Routledge. Also, they have players on loan all the time and playing them, so I wouldn't mind to see him there for a season.
 
His story, Gomes and Brandon Williams are interesting.

Similar to Gomes but perhaps slightly better, Ole and the rest of his team haven't yet able to trust Garner enough to have proper games. When Pog and McT are out, and Matic is basically still out of favor, Fred is the only one left reliable enough leaving one other slot. Garner couldn't get ahead of even Pereira says a lot. I think one game is enough to make strong impression. Can't remember any of the games where he did, except for a "meaningless" pre-season game.

Brand Will showed how if you're "good enough", the coaches will trust and dare to try you in games, impress well and you can even get ahead of exp player eg. Young. I know injuries to FBs paved the way, but even then, Ole could've easily put certain players in the first team out of position instead of basically gambling on youth. Plus, once the injured defenders are back, Williams is still being chosen at times ahead of Shaw and Young.

Garner does impress well in trainings according to Fred, but that's not enough.

What a load of nonsense. Garner hasn't been put into the team much yet, it doesn't mean they don't think he's good enough, just that it's not the right time. Potentially they thought throwing a youngster into a midfield denuded of so many of its key players wasn't a very fair way to give him his shot. One game is certainly not enough to judge a player on, and no manager in the game would ever make such a laughably snap decision.

As you say, Fred has suggested Garner is shining in training. He has also been hugely impressive for the U23s this season gone. All the signs are good, and there's no reason for the manager to rush him in before he thinks he's ready. Possibly he'll get a good loan if they think that's right for him. Possibly he'll get more first team opportunities next season. Either way, we'll certainly see a lot more of him before any sane person even thinks about writing him off.
 
I think he would benefit a lot by going on loan. He has been in the first team training for quite some time, but i would prefer to see him now take the next step and play some football at a higher level than the reserves.
 
What a load of nonsense. Garner hasn't been put into the team much yet, it doesn't mean they don't think he's good enough, just that it's not the right time. Potentially they thought throwing a youngster into a midfield denuded of so many of its key players wasn't a very fair way to give him his shot. One game is certainly not enough to judge a player on, and no manager in the game would ever make such a laughably snap decision.

As you say, Fred has suggested Garner is shining in training. He has also been hugely impressive for the U23s this season gone. All the signs are good, and there's no reason for the manager to rush him in before he thinks he's ready. Possibly he'll get a good loan if they think that's right for him. Possibly he'll get more first team opportunities next season. Either way, we'll certainly see a lot more of him before any sane person even thinks about writing him off.

If anyone has a chance, read Rashford interview when he was talking about breaking into the first team. He said Van Gaal had him on the bench prior to his debut and he didn't feel ready and LVG knew that. Then when he did start, he felt he was ready to make the step up.

That made me realise having players on the bench is part of their learning curb even if they do not get to play. Garner is being groomed, there is not point rushing it.
 
If anyone has a chance, read Rashford interview when he was talking about breaking into the first team. He said Van Gaal had him on the bench prior to his debut and he didn't feel ready and LVG knew that. Then when he did start, he felt he was ready to make the step up.

That made me realise having players on the bench is part of their learning curb even if they do not get to play. Garner is being groomed, there is not point rushing it.

Agreed.
 
It all depends on transfers and how this new situation affects clubs in the lower leagues. The key is to hopefully get a club where he will get lots of playing time and a club that is stable.

I am not exactly a championship expert, but seen a lot saying Swansea are a good choice.
 
Gary Neville was saying today and I agree If they had a loan draft lottery each season that would be great. Say you can select a few 20/21 year old prospects and they have to go to championship clubs unless they aren’t drafted up to a certain point. 18/19 year olds to league 1 etc. No fees involved and obviously only players the parent club feel aren’t going to play enough. Parent clubs pay the wages. The Loan can be cancelled in Jan if everyone isn’t happy. It would be great experience for the players and it would be interesting to see a club tipped for relegation get a first Round pick and see how the lad does there. It would bring more attention to the smaller club. It would also encourage more unexpected (for lack of a better word) relationships between bigger and smaller clubs.
 
Gary Neville was saying today and I agree If they had a loan draft lottery each season that would be great. Say you can select a few 20/21 year old prospects and they have to go to championship clubs unless they aren’t drafted up to a certain point. 18/19 year olds to league 1 etc. No fees involved and obviously only players the parent club feel aren’t going to play enough. Parent clubs pay the wages. The Loan can be cancelled in Jan if everyone isn’t happy. It would be great experience for the players and it would be interesting to see a club tipped for relegation get a first Round pick and see how the lad does there. It would bring more attention to the smaller club. It would also encourage more unexpected (for lack of a better word) relationships between bigger and smaller clubs.

Thank would actually be really interesting to see, and probably highly beneficial for the players/loaning club too. Only negative seems to be complaints that if an extra good player (Tammy Abraham?) went out on loan, other clubs in the Championship could complain about the unfairness of a coin toss
 
Thank would actually be really interesting to see, and probably highly beneficial for the players/loaning club too. Only negative seems to be complaints that if an extra good player (Tammy Abraham?) went out on loan, other clubs in the Championship could complain about the unfairness of a coin toss

If it was truly random it would be another pretty interesting facet of the transfer window. Also there would be more young players from the big clubs playing together which would only be a good thing for England. If you take the money of it and just treat it as giving competitive minutes to players that need them it’s a win win. The best players will get lots of minutes and the average players will have to fight hard. A player like Abraham probably wouldn’t be getting 20 goals with a newly promoted side but Chelsea Already know his potential. They’d be coming back much better players if they were even rotation options in senior football in the division below. It’s much better than U23s where there’s absolutely nothing at stake and it gives poorer clubs some free resources.
 

Great news! From the looks of it, he's already too good for the reserves and needs to start playing at a higher level. Our midfield looks packed next year so a loan move would be in his best interest. He needs to make sure he goes to a team that would provide him with a chance to express his full potential.
 
I don’t really see how he fits in at Swansea. Matt Grimes is captain and plays every match alongside Fulton. The opening is at 10 to replace Gallagher but Jimmy ain’t no 10.
 
I don’t really see how he fits in at Swansea. Matt Grimes is captain and plays every match alongside Fulton. The opening is at 10 to replace Gallagher but Jimmy ain’t no 10.
Loan to Championship club. Offer in this order, which is the order they finished the league in: Nottingham Forest, Millwall, Preston, Derby, Bristol City, Reading, Middlesbrough, Luton.

My rational is that those clubs aren't strong in DCM position. These are the players they had playing there this season:
WS Position
Player
Club
Finished
Age
Positions
Apps
Mins
Goals
Assists
Yel
Red
SpG
PS%
Aerials Won
MotM
Rating
280
Ryan Yates
Nottingham Forest
7
22
DMC
16(11)
1506
3
0
0
1
0.7
75
2.2
1
6.54
328
Alfa Semedo
Nottingham Forest
7
22
D(C),DMC
10(14)
1006
2
0
3
0
1
69
1.9
6.43
111
Shaun Williams
Millwall
8
33
DMC
28(4)
2481
2
2
3
1
0.5
76
2.3
6.83
233
Ben Pearson
Preston
9
25
DMC
38
3330
1
0
9
0
0.3
83
0.7
1
6.64
193
Graeme Shinnie
Derby
10
28
DMC
12(11)
1160
2
1
8
0
0.8
87
0.7
2
6.71
203
Max Bird
Derby
10
19
DMC
21(1)
1910
0
2
1
0
0.5
87
0.9
6.69
282
Korey Smith
Bristol City
12
29
D(R),DMC
19(3)
1686
0
0
4
0
0.2
80
1.3
6.54
298
Ádám Nagy
Bristol City
12
25
DMC
16(7)
1488
1
1
1
0
0.3
83
0.3
1
6.5
250
Andy Rinomhota
Reading
14
23
DMC
28(9)
2579
1
1
4
0
0.2
81
0.8
6.6
179
Patrick McNair
Middlesbrough
17
25
D(CR),DMC
36(5)
3281
6
2
6
1
1.3
78
1.8
2
6.73
264
Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu
Luton
19
26
DMC
40(4)
3631
3
0
6
0
0.9
75
0.8
2
6.57
275
Martin Cranie
Luton
19
33
D(CLR),DMC
19(5)
1698
2
1
3
0
0.1
79
1.4
6.55

Take Forrest for example. The finished 7th. Their 2 possible DCMs were rated only 6.5 on average which is no better than average for the division. Their pass completion rates were 75% and 69%. Way below what Garner will give them. He's clearly better than either.
 
Bournemouth would be a bad move imo.

Howe gone, can see the squad getting decimated and really struggling in the championship.
 
Bournemouth would be a bad move imo.

Howe gone, can see the squad getting decimated and really struggling in the championship.

If he'd get game time I'm not too fussed. He's a tough lad with no little ability, I'm sure he could contribute there. Depends a lot on who the new manager will be of course too, haven't heard any rumours yet.
 
We should take a look at Cantwell from Norwich. Sending Garner there on loan could sweeten a deal. They will probably be around the top 7-8 as well, so confidence wouldnt be hit as it would be if he ended up at a relegation threatened club, as I expect Bournemouth to be floating around there with Howe gone.
 
Bournemouth would be a bad move imo.

Howe gone, can see the squad getting decimated and really struggling in the championship.

I can understand where you came from there. It could go both ways since they still have some good players too.
 
Official interview at manutd.com.

Garner's strike against West Brom was voted PL2 Goal of the Season at the Premier League Academy awards last week ... “It was some strike, yes, one of the cleanest I’ve hit,” he told us “... if you don’t shoot, you’re not going to score. I am shooting more and that one flew into the top corner ... I have been working on it and I need to add that into my game and show I can go forward as well as being a defensive type of player. It’s something I am trying to implement into my game and I think I’ve done that this season.”​
 
The MEN understands Garner, 19, met with the Huddersfield coach Carlos Corberan prior to United Under-23s' 3-3 draw just over a week ago but Blackburn and Milwall are also interested. Newly-promoted Championship side Coventry also considered taking Garner on loan
 
The MEN understands Garner, 19, met with the Huddersfield coach Carlos Corberan prior to United Under-23s' 3-3 draw just over a week ago but Blackburn and Milwall are also interested. Newly-promoted Championship side Coventry also considered taking Garner on loan

Hope he joins Blackburn, not for footballing reasons but because my mate's a season ticket holder and he'll feed me constant updates.
 
Sheff Wed would be ideal for him - wouldn't have to move away.
 
The right move. Needs to play regularly though.
 
Not that Garner was physically ready, he wasn’t really. But I really can’t imagine he’d have done worse than out-of-position Pereira in that midfield. Sometimes managerial decisions aren’t the best. I mean, Gibson and the twins in midfield ahead of young Pogba was a bad decision.

That Blackburn game gets worse every time someone tells it! :lol:

Rafael played but the other two didn't.
 
That Blackburn game gets worse every time someone tells it! :lol:

Rafael played but the other two didn't.
Correct. Both Fabio and Gibson were not featured in the match day squad. The team was this [ref]:

De Gea
Valencia Carrick Jones Evra
Nani Rafael Park Welbeck
Berbatov Hernandez

Subs: Lindegaard, Fryers, Anderson, Pogba, Cole, Diouf, Keane
The post match redcafe reaction thread was here:
https://www.redcafe.net/threads/post-match-united-v-blackburn.346164/

One poster (@Wumminator) also made the comment regarding the players injured:
Fabio/Owen/Cleverley/Gibson/Rooney/Giggs/Young/Smalling/Vidic/Fletcher/Rio/Evans. Anderson wasn't fit enough for 90 minutes.
 
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Garner is one for the future if he improves and can play the Carrick role. We also have Galbraith and Mejbri for midfield for the future.
 
Great news but he needs to play. I know they've lost Docoure but I haven't kept up with their other options.
 
Great news but he needs to play. I know they've lost Docoure but I haven't kept up with their other options.
Cleverley, Hughes, Chalobah and Capoue though Hughes and Capoue are linked with moves away.
 
Cleverley, Hughes, Chalobah and Capoue though Hughes and Capoue are linked with moves away.
That's good, nothing special then. Should get plenty of games in the championship! hope he hits the ground running as he could really smash that league.