[Eric'sCollar]

Was completely shocked when he came on, especially for Mata but really glad at the same time. Always great to see youth products out there, especially in key games.

Thought he did a good job, especially as Everton had us under the pump for that first bit of the half, dealt with it well and really grew into the game.

 

[Sunny Jim]

Wait, wasnt he injured???

 

[Escobar]

Wait, wasnt he injured???

You mean Mata? No, LVG said it was a tactical switch

 

[ivaldo]

It was a great tactical change from LVG, spotted the danger and brought on Lingard to nullify it.

 

[Sunny Jim]

You mean Mata? No, LVG said it was a tactical switch

No, i meant Lingard mate.

 

[Dargonk]

Really happy that he got a good run out yesterday, even if it was surprising. LVG obviously has some tactical ideas around using Lingard, so it will be interesting to see is he starts to feature a bit more regularly

 

[Jazz]

Hope he gets some more minutes, probably a start in one of the Capital/FA cup qualifiers. See how he gets on. Hope he grabs his opportunities.

 

[DWelbz19]

No, i meant Lingard mate.

He started the very first game of last season against Swansea then got injured that game and was out for a huge chunk of the season. I think he went on loan to Derby(?) for a bit. I don't think he's been injured this season though.

 

[pascell]

He was lightening to get back when Barkley went for the half volley at the back post. He did well considering he's barely had minutes, hopefully he gets a few more minutes here and there.

 

[Bastian]

He was lightening to get back when Barkley went for the half volley at the back post. He did well considering he's barely had minutes, hopefully he gets a few more minutes here and there.

At 2-1 that game would have been different altogether, Everton started the 2nd half really well and had quite a lot of momentum. Lingard's interference there was vital.

 

[#07]

I was pleased with Lingard yesterday. His composure in front of goal let him down, but you can understand the kid's heart must have been pounding at the idea of getting his first competitive United goal. Lingard was much less panicky than Pereira was when he came on as a sub a few games ago. Everton really came out of the blocks strongly at the start of the second half but Lingard kept his head. Van Gaal's faith in him was totally rewarded. Signs he can hack it in the Premier League. Always good when one of the kids comes through and does okay.

 

[RedSky]

About time he was given a chance. I think this kid has genuine quality and can make it at United if given the chance, he's always impressed me when I've seen him play. Good for Van Gaal, great management too to throw him in the deep end against quality opposition. Shows real faith in the lad.

 

[Stobzilla]

I think he might get a run out in mid week depending on if we can get the game done and dusted with X amount of minutes to spare and then a full start against Boro a week Wednesday.

 

[izec]

Happy for the boy, want to see more of him and Pereira. I liked his cross to Herrera, which Stones cleared. Other than that, i thought he did well overall.

 

[Spock]

Terrific performance from Jesse yesterday. Hopefully we can sustain long runs in the league and FA cups so we can see more of him, Andreas and other young players this season. Jesse has real quality, though I wouldn't expect to him being preferred to our regular wide players any time soon.

 

[YouOnlyLiveTwice]

About bloody time he was given a chance, i feel like this is the last season for him here at the club unless he shows what he got in the few apperances he will get.
Could be an alternative to Memphis on the LW, he is a clever player with good link-up and finishing, could be the perfect LvG player.

 

[mav_9me]

About bloody time he was given a chance, i feel like this is the last season for him here at the club unless he shows what he got in the few apperances he will get.
Could be an alternative to Memphis on the LW, he is a clever player with good link-up and finishing, could be the perfect LvG player.

Agree. Think he can create a spot for himself in the rotation for wide players because of it. He doesn't quite have the extra bit of quality to be a regular for us but sure can offer something similar to Young.

 

[marlowe78]

I've been impressed by him the last three preseasons and think he has some kind of a future with the first team. Hopefully he keeps getting opportunities.

 

[Macern]

He turns 23 in two months. I'd rather give Pereira the minutes.

 

[AngeloHenriquez]

He turns 23 in two months. I'd rather give Pereira the minutes.

Why? You just pointed out, hes only 22. Players peak at different points..

 

[Insanity]

He turns 23 in two months. I'd rather give Pereira the minutes.

Different players. Pereira, though has got minutes on the left, is mostly a central player. Jesse plays wide and has ability to play all three positions behind the striker.

Also, he wasn't merely getting "minutes" on the pitch. He was asked to play a role of maintaining width on the right, help the full back and keep possession; which he performed very well.

 

[khoazany]

There's no guarantee that Lingard will make it but everyone and his dogs know that he's a late bloomer so talking about age is quite irrelevant.

 

[PvsNP]

I thought he did well. Didn't stand out, but wasn't the odd one out either on the pitch. With consistent playing time, I think he can become a useful squad player in the future.

 

[Macern]

Why? You just pointed out, hes only 22. Players peak at different points..

Because he is less likely to develop into a first team regular than Pereira, and I fear that Pereiras lack of minutes on the pitch is tempering his development.

 

[m1y2]

Different players. Pereira, though has got minutes on the left, is mostly a central player. Jesse plays wide and has ability to play all three positions behind the striker.

Also, he wasn't merely getting "minutes" on the pitch. He was asked to play a role of maintaining width on the right, help the full back and keep possession; which he performed very well.

both players can play anywhere behind striker. Lingard's best as the most advanced midfielder in midfield three centraly or in a role Mata plays now, he lacks pace to be a proper winger, he's great playmaking abilities, linking up the play between midfield and attack so I hope he's utilized in other fashion than helping out Darmian with Galloway..

I hope both players will get a chance to shine this season but Lingard doesn't have as much time as Pereira so I hope he gets the minutes now if it's between the two..

 

[villain]

Can't wait to see him play more for us, hopefully he's in LVG's plans.

 

[RedMachine03]

Louis van Gaal has hinted Jesse Lingard is ready to make the step up to the Manchester United first-team.

Lingard was a half-time substitute in United's won at Everton, where he made only his second Reds appearance on the right wing, having started in Van Gaal's first competitive match against Swansea last season.

The 22-year-old Warrington lad's debut was cut short by injury and Lingard was loaned to Derby midway through the campaign, before he played for England Under-21s at the European Championship.

Lingard revealed Van Gaal wanted to keep him this season and the Dutchman believes the 2011 Youth Cup winner's 'moment has maybe arrived now'.

"Lingard's competitor is Juan Mata and his competitor is also, for example, Ander Herrera or Wayne Rooney," he told MUTV.

"Or, when he is played on the left, because he can also play on the left, his competitor was Memphis. So it's not easy to come in.

"He trained from the beginning, also in the United States of America, and maybe you remember his goal [against Barcelona]? He played very good in that match and trained very well. He has to wait for his moment and maybe his moment has arrived now."

http://www.manchestereveningnews.co...ester-united-forward-lingards-moment-10302983

 

[Brightonian]

It would seem so. Likely to get a run-out coming off the bench for Mata again judging by those comments. Or maybe even a start to keep Juan fresh for City?

 

[izec]

Good to see him getting mentioned as a first team player. Lets hope he gets game time and delivers.

 

[prateik]

Delighted for him

 

[Sam]

I have to be honest, I don't think he's good enough to ever be a first XI United player. Maybe a squad player at best, but my feeling is he'll end up being a lower PL club player eventually.

Always nice to see youth players getting their chances though.

 

[Verminator]

In for his ability to get back faster than Mata. Could prove to be a smart move by LVG,

 

[DOTA]

I have to be honest, I don't think he's good enough to ever be a first XI United player. Maybe a squad player at best, but my feeling is he'll end up being a lower PL club player eventually.

Always nice to see youth players getting their chances though.

I suspect the same. Good enough to give a chance, though.

 

[MyOnlySolskjaer]

Van Gaal clearly rates him, would have played for us a lot more had it not been for that injury last season.

 

[Van Piorsing]

If he, Herrera & Pereira are the key to unlocking pacey and attacking Manchester United then LvG can play them any day.

 

[SirAF]

I have to be honest, I don't think he's good enough to ever be a first XI United player. Maybe a squad player at best, but my feeling is he'll end up being a lower PL club player eventually.

Always nice to see youth players getting their chances though.

I agree, but he doesn't have to become a first XI player. I'd be delighted with a squad player from the academy.

 

[Šjor Bepo]

hopefully he wont spend entire game on the right side, he is much better from the left side....delighted for him, one of my favorite players

 

[khoazany]

I agree, but he doesn't have to become a first XI player. I'd be delighted with a squad player from the academy.

People forget that we had to spend money on squad players as well so if we can use academy players who are good enough instead, why not?

 

[SirAF]

People forget that we had to spend money on squad players as well so if we can use academy players who are good enough instead, why not?

Definitely! That's how I've always seen it, we should try to supply the team with as many squad players from the academy as possible imo.
It's very difficult to produce first team players, but our academy should be capable of a steady supply of squad players.

 

[DOTA]

People forget that we had to spend money on squad players as well so if we can use academy players who are good enough instead, why not?

Absolutely, although obviously that depends on whether the player would rather be a United squad player of a first teamer at a lesser club, as the years progress. Different characters seem to have differing views on the subject.