A player like Hernandez would be heavily supported by a capable midfield. Unfortunately (yeah) we don't have one right now.
Javier Hernandez | 2010/11 Performances
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His first really poor game that I can remember for a while.
Is anyone else getting annoyed that he's getting flagged up for offside by default? I know it's difficult for the linesmen but there's atleast 2 times a game when Hernandez is called offside incorrectly. It's not done on purpose I just think the linesmen are guessing and it'll always be less controversial to call an offside than allow an offside goal so they're covering their own backs.
I think 'giving the advantage to the attacker' is overstated though....he very rarely gets the marginal decisions.
I think 'giving the advantage to the attacker' is overstated though....he very rarely gets the marginal decisions.
I concur, not specific to Hernandez but it seems rare that marginal decisions go in favour of the attacker.
It's always been the case for players of his type. But you keep doing it because eventually you'll get one go in your favour over the course of 90 minutes.
^ This.
Players of this kind will always be playing on borderline offside positions, trying to get in behind the defence. So the defence is always weary about being caught wrong side of their man, and that is the "paranoia" that opens up teams or stretches defences - the effect of Chicha.
And linesmen being human, having to make big big calls, will always be more conservative in their calls...unless of course it is Chelsea's attackers getting the benefit of the doubt!
Players of this kind will always be playing on borderline offside positions, trying to get in behind the defence. So the defence is always weary about being caught wrong side of their man, and that is the "paranoia" that opens up teams or stretches defences - the effect of Chicha.
And linesmen being human, having to make big big calls, will always be more conservative in their calls...unless of course it is Chelsea's attackers getting the benefit of the doubt!
Aguirre: Hernandez is Torres' equal
Former Atletico Madrid and Mexico boss Javier Aguirre believes Javier Hernandez can be considered Fernando Torres' equal.
Hernandez, who joined Manchester United from Mexican side Guadalajara last summer, has been a revelation in the Premier League and has already established himself as a key part of Sir Alex Ferguson's plans.
The 22-year-old's £6 million fee is in stark contrast to the British record £50 million Chelsea paid for Torres, 27, in January but, having managed both players, Aguirre believes there is little between the duo.
"I actually think there are a lot of similarities between Javier and Fernando as players and people," he said in The Times. "They are both very polite and very hard-working. They can be the reference for their teams and they can make the difference in the biggest games.
"I do not have favourites because players are like your children and you can't choose one over the other, but the only difference between Fernando and Javier right now is that Fernando has more experience. In everything else, they are equals."
Real Zaragoza coach Aguirre also revealed that Hernandez, who has been linked with Real Madrid, would have no intention of leaving Old Trafford.
"I have known Javier since he was one," Aguirre said. "I was in the same Mexico team as his father, also Javier, for four years and our families were very close.
"I worked in Spain for many years, so this meant our families did not see each other as much after I left Mexico but, when I became coach of the national team, I called Chicharito up and the story began again. We recovered our relationship.
"I first saw him play when he was 15 and he was one of two players from Guadalajara who everyone was talking about. You could tell straightaway that he was a special talent because he was always looking for the goal, but I have to admit that when I heard he was signing for Manchester United, I feared it could be too soon because they are such a big club and he was still very young.
"But he is so keen to learn and works hard all the time in training, and this has helped him to be a success straightaway.
"Recently we went to Manchester to have dinner with Javier and his family, and he is very happy there. He loves Sir Alex Ferguson as a manager and as a person and he loves the club, the country and the Premier League. He told me about when he joined the club and Sir Alex took care of his family personally. That meant a lot to him and it is things like this that mean Javier does not want to join any other club."
Javier Aguirre rates Javier Hernandez as Fernando Torres' equal - ESPN Soccernet
Not sure if been posted anywhere before but good to hear he is so happy here.
Former Atletico Madrid and Mexico boss Javier Aguirre believes Javier Hernandez can be considered Fernando Torres' equal.
Hernandez, who joined Manchester United from Mexican side Guadalajara last summer, has been a revelation in the Premier League and has already established himself as a key part of Sir Alex Ferguson's plans.
The 22-year-old's £6 million fee is in stark contrast to the British record £50 million Chelsea paid for Torres, 27, in January but, having managed both players, Aguirre believes there is little between the duo.
"I actually think there are a lot of similarities between Javier and Fernando as players and people," he said in The Times. "They are both very polite and very hard-working. They can be the reference for their teams and they can make the difference in the biggest games.
"I do not have favourites because players are like your children and you can't choose one over the other, but the only difference between Fernando and Javier right now is that Fernando has more experience. In everything else, they are equals."
Real Zaragoza coach Aguirre also revealed that Hernandez, who has been linked with Real Madrid, would have no intention of leaving Old Trafford.
"I have known Javier since he was one," Aguirre said. "I was in the same Mexico team as his father, also Javier, for four years and our families were very close.
"I worked in Spain for many years, so this meant our families did not see each other as much after I left Mexico but, when I became coach of the national team, I called Chicharito up and the story began again. We recovered our relationship.
"I first saw him play when he was 15 and he was one of two players from Guadalajara who everyone was talking about. You could tell straightaway that he was a special talent because he was always looking for the goal, but I have to admit that when I heard he was signing for Manchester United, I feared it could be too soon because they are such a big club and he was still very young.
"But he is so keen to learn and works hard all the time in training, and this has helped him to be a success straightaway.
"Recently we went to Manchester to have dinner with Javier and his family, and he is very happy there. He loves Sir Alex Ferguson as a manager and as a person and he loves the club, the country and the Premier League. He told me about when he joined the club and Sir Alex took care of his family personally. That meant a lot to him and it is things like this that mean Javier does not want to join any other club."
Javier Aguirre rates Javier Hernandez as Fernando Torres' equal - ESPN Soccernet
Not sure if been posted anywhere before but good to hear he is so happy here.
I can think of 9 reasons that Hernandez is better than Torres this season
To be fair Torres has scored more than 1 goal this season
That's why I said 9
Well hopefully he feels the same way 3-4 years from now as well
Yet another piece of evidence to show the SAF is the greatest ever. Such wonderful man manager.
Great read BTW.
The good thing for Hernandez is that there was never that horrible pressure to perform because of the transfer fee. Like when Veron came, when Berbatov came, it can ruin careers.... Torres is still feeling it 5 months after moving to Chelsea - he only has 1 goal. Hernandez has been able to go about his stuff, with little pressure, and very quickly he started scoring, and instead of the media saying 'He is justifying his fee', its more a case of, 'signing of the decade' comments, which will only spur him on more
Come on Hernandez!
If a chance comes his way tomorrow I hope he manages to show the same composure he has most of the season and stick it in the net. If he and Rooney have another good game together I fancy our chances.
If a chance comes his way tomorrow I hope he manages to show the same composure he has most of the season and stick it in the net. If he and Rooney have another good game together I fancy our chances.
He's a good bet for first scorer tomorrow!
I think it's great how we now count on Hernandez to perform well in such huge games. How things have changed in a year
So why the feck did you choose Franco instead of Hernández in the WC???
Franco > Chicharito > Torres.
They call him Little pea
He's a Catholic devotee
when he pays for United we sing chic-chicaro chic-chicaro!!!
to the tune of Cuban Pete
He's a Catholic devotee
when he pays for United we sing chic-chicaro chic-chicaro!!!
to the tune of Cuban Pete
Can he really make it to 25 goals that Scholes predicted for him?
Sexy finish for the first goal, has this guy heard of pressure?
It would appear he hasnt, hopefully hesgoing to cause mascherano massive problems in a couple of weeks, can see the pea running him ragged
Nah, Mascherano will be tasked to mark Rooney, Hernandez will run at Pique and Puyol just like how he did against them in the World Cup.
Signing of the season by a country mile. Still doesn't get involved in the game as much as one would like, but you have to expect that given how he plays off the last man.
Andy Who???????
Could have had another if Valencia's cross hadn't almost taken his head clean off 
Fantasic composure for the goal, you cant teach that.
Fantasic composure for the goal, you cant teach that.
What a cool head...
Was he choked when the whistle went? He looked really emotional!
Love him!!
Love him!!
Was in tears at the end! What a player and what a great addition to the club. Hope he stays here for the rest of his career and goes on to become a club Legend!!!!!
Genius, movement was incredible took his goal really well & caused them all sorts of problems. Shocked when he missed the header but got another important goal, 20th of the season. Fantastic signing.
Could have had another if Valencia's cross hadn't almost taken his head clean off
I thought it was Bebe crossing it in for a second.He is officially my favorite Mexican now....leapfrogging Jesus who cuts my lawn.
Isn't he just fantastic?
yes, Rooney and him missed a few today, but I thought that first chance he had wasn't the easiest given the amount of time he had. Sometimes those can go very wrong especially on a nervy day like today and so early. But it really set up the game for us.
Brilliant signing.
yes, Rooney and him missed a few today, but I thought that first chance he had wasn't the easiest given the amount of time he had. Sometimes those can go very wrong especially on a nervy day like today and so early. But it really set up the game for us.
Brilliant signing.
Interesting thing mentioned on the post match interview with Fergie. He's the first striker since Van Nistleroy to get 20 in his debut season.
Great call!!
Wish he'd stop scoring. If he keeps this up city will be offering 150 million for him in the summer.
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