As usual, another good performance from Shaw. Bar the 1st half against City in the league cup a couple of seasons ago where Navas had him on toast, he hasn't had a bad game.
Just give him a run of games.
For me, whenever he starts, he does well. He just never gets a run of games to build on said performances. I know that's not a popular opinion on here but it's what I think.
Usually he makes fundamental mistakes in defense and in the past hadn't had the fitness to play regularly. The manager has a certain fitness standard for players which he has failed in the previous two seasons. This season, from watching this game and the friendlies, you can see that he's improved his condition and it was made noteworthy by reporters that he passed the fitness test for the season (something you'd expect from anyone not currently or recently injured).For me, whenever he starts, he does well. He just never gets a run of games to build on said performances. I know that's not a popular opinion on here but it's what I think.
I think Jose is the right coach for Luke though.This exactly.
This goes to the nub of the issue. He’s clearly got a big heart and wants to fight for the position at Utd rather than taking a step down in a mid tier club. However he’s also clearly a sensitive soul. That isn’t a bad thing - we’ve had many great players like this over the years.
Fergie was used to managing this sort of player just like all the other sorts of players. Some need a kick up the arse - some need an arm around them and some tlc. I’m not sure Jose has the same level of nuance in player management.
I really hope Luke finds the force this year.
He bombed on all game, got into a good position during our first goal and scored the second. Defensively was solid, especially compared to the shit show happening on our right with darmian. Maybe you just don’t like the fella?It’s a game of opinions. I thought he was terrible. Gets forward less than Darmian and just as poor on the ball. Sloppy at times defensively. I don’t see how anyone can give him man of the match with a straight face. Probably wasn’t even the best left back on the pitch.
I honestly never have a problem with him defensively. I think that's where he's at his best. You're right about his fitness being an issue but even when he has been fit and played a good game without getting injured or anything, he's hasn't been given the chance to build on it with a run of games. Mainly because Young has done well for José which is fair enough, but I hope he gets a run of games now.Usually he makes fundamental mistakes in defense and in the past hadn't had the fitness to play regularly. The manager has a certain fitness standard for players which he has failed in the previous two seasons. This season, from watching this game and the friendlies, you can see that he's improved his condition and it was made noteworthy by reporters that he passed the fitness test for the season (something you'd expect from anyone not currently or recently injured).
Yeah, I agree with that. Even though I said that I think he usually plays well, he still disappoints in the final 3rd in said games unlike today where, as you said, it was a good all round performance.He has often shown promise and had good performances, you're correct about that, but this was a good all-aroun performance where he made a good balance and timing of his attacking and defensive play.
Needs a run of games. I’d like to see how good he could be after playing 10 league games straight.
This, he never really had this at United. Let the kid stay at LB and we will reap the rewards.Needs a run of games. I’d like to see how good he could be after playing 10 league games straight.
Well done fatty.
More of this fat Shaw lad .
Not bad for a fat guy!
I celebrated like it was a cup final, very happy for the guy. If anyone deserved a bit of luck it was him.What a buzz when he scored. One of the best moments of the last couple of seasons.
He was not shaky defensively he made one mistake. He was lucky with the first touch ok, but he was great with the shot from that angle with a volley.How could a goal affect the performance in people's mind right? he was shaky defensively most of the game, struggles to do anything with the ball at his feet. He was very lucky with his first touch to get the goal. Nice effort and finish though so I am happy for him but there's a lot of things to improve on. if he can maintain fitness he could be a good back up for young though until we find finally someone better to upgrade on both