Mata will be the one player hoping it's not Mourinho!
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Mata will be the one player hoping it's not Mourinho!
It's very clear that a change of manager won't be the solution to all our problems, half of our attacking players needs to be replaced and that includes Mata.
An imposter of a player can't wait to see the back of him at United. Never a United player an abundance of quality but can't run and has the heart the size of a pea!
I'm starting to disagree with the "he can't run" argument. He even skinned Olsson today and delivered a great cross with his right foot. He's a little apprehensive in his play style, but he's not nearly as slow as he's made out to be. He also runs a lot during games. He is much too easily shrugged off the ball though, and he doesn't impose himself enough, although this was an improvement. He made a couple of chances, should have had a free kick just outside the box and played a couple of nice one twos. I understand the frustration with him due to his price tag and the comparisons between him and Silva, but I still think he can be a decent option, but not as one of three at the front if only one of the other two can run and there are no overlapping fullbacks to create space. He is much, much, much better when Valencia plays - people really should start to notice how important Valencia is because of his physical presence and the width/space he creates.
I thought he worked harder than he has done lately. There was one bit of play where he even dribbled past someone! He didn't really create anything meaningful though, which is his primary job. I'm not ready to give up on him like a lot are, I thought there were some signs he was better.
He will always divide opinion because he doesn't have the power many fans want and because of that lack of speed and power, fans mistake that for not putting effort in but I thought he showed a great desire to win yesterday. Always wanted the ball, always trying to speed things up on and off the ball. You could tell he was hurting but overall, I thought he had a good game all things considering.
I'm torn now though, no secret of my love for Mata but I'm also in the bring Jose in camp. If that were to happen, Mata would likely be out the door which would break my heart but that's life.
I'm torn now though, no secret of my love for Mata but I'm also in the bring Jose in camp. If that were to happen, Mata would likely be out the door which would break my heart but that's life.
Our best attacker after Martial?Bullshit.Memphis has contributed more recently.
I think he'll be better under different setup though.
I think he'll be better under different setup though.
Memphis
The guy on the wing?
Put it this way.Between taking out Memphis and taking out Mata from the team,I think the former will have more negative impact, judging by recent form.
I'm not suggesting that we should sell either of them though.Just that you can't call a cat a lion.
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There's no disputing that Mata is a talented player and very likeable personality. He's capable of magical moments and silky touches. That said, at this point I think we've seen why Mourinho was happy to sell him (particularly at such a fee). His positive attributes simply don't outweigh his negative ones. He's not good enough to build a squad around. On a top club, he's a squad player, albeit a good one.
Yep agree Mephis has got slightly better that doesn't say much about him but he is way better than Mata who is moving like an aged tortoise and playing these Tom Cleverley 5 yards backward and sideward passes.
Yet he has contributed twice as many league goals as Rooney this season. And about 5 times more assists in all compts. Can you imagine how bad Rooney has been? The worst striker in the league.
Forget Rooney I'm talking Mata he's absolutely shite and needs replaced. I'm not disagreeing with you about Rooney I just don't think Mata can hide behind him.
Mata has not been great by any means. However, I think that he is still our second best attacking player after Martial and it would be a mistake to sell him before getting rid of the rest. Of course, it would be good to sign a better player than him, it is even mandatory if we want to win big tropheys. But he isn't a big problem right now. Signing better players than Rooney, Memphis, Fellaini should be a priority.
We need new players but Mata has been donkey since signing bar the odd purple patch. He's simply not a United player in my opinion.
All the top sides dont have an important attacker thats as poor an athlete as Mata.
The top sides may have small players but they are at least quick or strong.
And what happened to his free kicks?
The top sides may have small players but they are at least quick or strong.
And what happened to his free kicks?
Silva is neither but is extremely useful.
Silva beats players for fun, is a far superior passer, mentally more strong... more flair on the ball and has just enough speed to get past players and much better stamina.. he never looks short of breath. Different class.
He has quick feet and can turn fast and is an excellent dribbler. Mata is useful in a team filled with pace and power but in this side he is useless besides the odd screamer which we havent even seen in months.
The stats indicate that Mata has directly contributed to more goals than any other United player since he signed. Silva, De Bruyne and Ozil are better, but he's still talented enough to have around.
Agreed.
I personally think Silva is quicker all around. Not to mention more creative and brave.
silva is much more mobile, Mata in the middle is pounced on straight away
I'm not so sure he'd be shown the door - I think Mourinho is a pragmatist, and it's not like we really have anyone better than Mata at present (perhaps Herrera, but that's up for debate.) Chelsea had Oscar when Mourinho arrived and Willian had just been bought. So unless we believe he'd prefer Lingard over Mata on the wing, I think he'd find a use for Mata. It might just be the kick up the ass our cuddly Spanish teddy bear needs.
Mata epitomizes the our present team : expensive, slow, lacking power and ultimately not good enough. if Jose comes in, it's goodbye Juan.
I'm not sure he will be out either - it will be much more difficult to find a fool to pay 30+ million for him this time.
Good analogy. Would love Jose so we see the back of Mata.
He was bad in general but was a true 10 yesterday - the stuff that came off (the passes to Rooney and the ball for Smalling) was spectacular. The exact opposite of the stereotype Mata who passes backwards and keeps possession but can't penetrate a defence.
He's in a strange predicament. I don't think he looks happy playing for us at the moment under LvG, and I think he's one of the lot who'd love playing for us under a different manager, but it looks like the next gaffer will be Mourinho and we know how that will end.
My only hope is that when we get our next manager in he's able to get the best out of Mata. Mata as a #10 could quite comfortably be our best player in a more functional side. It won't happen under the current regime though.
My only hope is that when we get our next manager in he's able to get the best out of Mata. Mata as a #10 could quite comfortably be our best player in a more functional side. It won't happen under the current regime though.
Rumours are Mata and Herrera will request transfers if Van Gaal isn't replaced. It would be shame if we lost either in fairness, I'm of the opinion LVG's system is strangling these talented players of expressing themselves.
Not particularly rumours, it is written in the times by James Ducker.
Why on earth would Mata want LVG gone when Mourinho is the most likely replacement?
Stoke 2:0 Man Utd
This waste of space had better put in a good performance today, he's been atrocious in recent weeks.
I can't believe people actually defend this guy, an absolute fraud of a footballer.
I hope we get Mourinho and the first thing he does is tell this clown to feck off.
I hope we get Mourinho and the first thing he does is tell this clown to feck off.
Where is he?
Hope he leaves with LVG tonight.
Possibly the worst player on the pitch.
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