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2014-15 Performances

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4
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Our best player today. His defending is sound and he is getting better at attacking.
 
I remember when some were suggesting Reece James should be ahead of him after the pre season tour :lol:

Never had any doubts about the lad.
 
He's becoming more noticeable now that Di Maria has become less impressive.

Great turn of pace, hard to knock off the ball once he gets into gear. Plenty of time to add that final ball to his game (like a certain other 19 year old who people in the match day thread claim they have no more time for).

He looks a hell of a lot more comfortable next to calming influences like Carrick, McNair and Blind (minus one moment) too.
 
Looking like an excellent buy. Shaw was quality again today, he's on great form so hopefully he carries this on into the Arsenal game in two weeks.
 
He's been good to great for the last four games now, and in the middle of a defensive injury crisis that is brilliant. I'd like to see him make more Evra-like runs beyond ADM though, to give ADM more space to exploit inside.
 
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Any opposing fans with a piece to say on Shaw?
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I know a Chelsea fan who was a massive fan of him. It was actually quite weird. He used to text me how he can't wait for Shaw to sign.

The guy now rants on twitter how he can't stand him cause he grew up supporting Chelsea and now plays for us :lol:
 
He was good, one small thing that I'd like to criticize him for is that he needs to overlap the winger a bit more.
 
Is rapidly rising in my favourite player list. MoTM for me.
 
Phil Neville: "I think they've got a player with real star quality. There aren't many players in world football who can open up a defence like him (on that chance giffed)."

Also mentioned that Shaw reminds him a bit of Bale when "he opens his legs", was one of the best attackers for us and said England have got a real talent.
 
He looks very good atm. Hard to believe he's only 19 when you see him play.
 
He's going to become a beast for us. Can't believe we have people comparing his performances to Buttner's from last season.
 
Damien said:
Phil Neville: "I think they've got a player with real star quality. There aren't many players in world football who can open up a defence like him (on that chance giffed)."

Also mentioned that Shaw reminds him a bit of Bale when "he opens his legs", was one of the best attackers for us and said England have got a real talent.
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Nice choice of words there from good ol Phil.
 
Sean_RedDevil said:
He must stay injury-free* then he'll become the best left-back in the world over years

*Unfortunately that's the hardest job for a United player
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To help him achieve this, we can't let him play every game for us at left-back for the next 15 years.. We need to have cover for him (preferably someone that can cover both full-back spots).
 
Basically I think he's settled, got fit, and lost the initial nerves that come with playing for United. He's smashing it now. Potential is through the roof.
 
Sounds strange but I do wonder whether there's a touch of Bale about this lad....def bright future for this lad.
 
I'm not getting too excited about the Bale comparisons but he's far better than Bale was at the same age, looks a far more intelligent player at 19. Doesn't have anywhere near the physical attributes that Bale had though.
 
Don't want to hype the lad up too much, with young players you never know. But he seems quite humble and professional, and his play does seem reminiscent of Maldini. Larger than average frame for a fullback, solid at the back, serene in possession and increasingly potent going forward. If he can give even half of the service Paolo did for Milan, we can sleep soundly with the knowledge that another one of our positions is sorted for the long term. :D
 
He's very good. He and Di Maria don't really have any understanding though. Di Maria doesn't use Shaw enough, and Shaw doesn't make runs on the outside of Di Maria to open up space for him. We'll be a lot more dangerous if and when that clicks going forward
 
Manchester United's £27m man Luke Shaw: I'm ready to prove everybody wrong

Luke Shaw believes he is finally starting to vindicate Manchester United's decision to pay £27million for him.

England defender Shaw was United's stand-out performer in their hard-fought 1-0 win over Crystal Palace on Saturday.

The left-back had a slow start to his United career, with injury and fitness issues delaying his debut, but the 19-year-old believes he is now starting to show his best form.
"At the start there was a few people questioning whether it was the right move to come here, but I'm feeling really good about myself now and hopefully the critics can turn it around now to more positive stuff because there was a lot of negativity about me," said Shaw.

"I just take it on the chin and I try to prove everyone wrong.

"You could say that criticism made me stronger because obviously you read it and everyone gets involved in media and what people say, so it's something that inspired me to push harder, work harder, train harder and prove people wrong and I've had a few good games.

"That's not going to prove it to everyone but I'm willing to keep on improving and show people why they bought me.

"I think I'm feeling at home now. Everyone has been really good with me, not just the players but the staff.

"They've made me feel really welcome and now I just want to keep on improving, working hard in training and get the best out of myself."
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Shaw revealed how having his family and friends move up to Manchester with him from Southampton had made it easier for him to settle in to his new surroundings.
"It's a new surrounding for me but the best thing is for me that my family have come up with me," said Shaw.

"It's not just me as a 19-year-old coming up living by myself, I have a good structure at home and good people around me.

"My mum and dad have come up. It makes me feel more comfortable. It helped me settle because even at Southampton I never lived with them but it's nice to be with them and to even spend time with my family."
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Shaw’s family have even relocated from the south coast to Manchester to help the teenager adjust to life at United.
“It’s a new surrounding for me but the best thing is for me that my family have come up with me, it’s not just me as a 19-year-old coming up living by myself, I have a good structure at home and good people around me,” he added.

“My mum and dad have come up. It makes me feel more comfortable. It helped me settle because even at Southampton I never lived with them but it’s nice to be with them and to even spend time with my family.”
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Shaw’s penetrative surge forward against Crystal Palace on Saturday was a highlight of the match.
“It’s something I have in my ability and I think I can do more of it. Patrice Evra and Denis Irwin did that here and they are top quality left-backs and I just want to come here and prove to everyone that I can be just as good as those two legends.”
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http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/manchester-uniteds-27m-man-luke-4598285
 
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Keep forgetting how young he is too, just 19. Crazy. Has so much more maturing to do, will be top quality.
 
He's not coming at bargain price like Irwin and Evra, but feck me, it's been a while to choose a left-back as MotM.
 
200m + pounds spent and our best player is a 19yr old. Says it all about him eh? It's a shame defenders are overlooked for ballon d'or awards because this man will be up there in a few years. Yes, I haven't seen potential like that in a 19yr old since C.Ronaldo - in the form of a full back of course.
 
One of the best full back performances I've seen in a while. Had to handle his side almost alone, if he gets somebody to play off who's also in form that would be hard to stop.
 
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