Who in turn, is fairly reminiscent to Martial.
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I'm fairly sure from the limited I've seen him in the reserves, his all-round game play is much better than it was today. It's probably got to do with the occasion and the way we were setup. But then, scoring goals is not that easy under those circumstances so credit where it's due. If he can contribute more to the general play, I have no doubts he will have a career here.
Seems to have better predator instincts then any of our other players, just keep on playing him uptop
What I want from my striker, he doesnt do that BS drifting back into midfield getting into other peoples way. He stretches the game, he occupies the central defenders, hes in the box for crosses, he scores, and can run with the ball.
What a dream this guy is living at the moment. Great to see. Long may it continue.
Video of some of his best moments from last season
When Martial is fit again he will get back in the team. I only hope it's at the expense of Lingard and not Rashford. That of course is also contingent on Memphis keeping his form.
I love the way he actually stays in his position and doesnt go hunting for the ball. It makes such a difference for the players around him to have the centre backs occupied high up and to know if they cross it someone is there.
We might be about to have three absolutely rapid, skilful forwards who between them have an average age of 20.
We might be about to have three absolutely rapid, skilful forwards who between them have an average age of 20.
I wish the same. Memphis, Rashford and Martial would be interesting to see, the only problem is that Martial would play as right winger which is not his best position. However, I prefer him there over Lingard. Also, I want to see Januzaj on the right wing and Pereira behind the striker. I hope LVG starts rotating them in the team.
So good to see this and what a dream for the guy, really has taken his chance.
I still don't really know how good he is though.. yes he has scored 4 goals but they have all been kind of reaction finishes, 1 touch, right place right time and I know that is sometimes a skill you can't teach but it's still too early to judge - he hasn't exactly been prolific in our youth sides. I'm not trying to knock him at all, you can't ask for any more than he has given but let's not get too far ahead of ourselves - we've been in this position quite a few times recently with our youth products. I wonder how highly he is rated at the club, if Keane was fit and Wilson was at the club would he even have got his shot?
Anyway I'm just going to enjoy it while it's happening but not expecting the next Anelka etc like I'm reading
(maybe if he scores against Watford)
I still don't really know how good he is though.. yes he has scored 4 goals but they have all been kind of reaction finishes, 1 touch, right place right time and I know that is sometimes a skill you can't teach but it's still too early to judge - he hasn't exactly been prolific in our youth sides. I'm not trying to knock him at all, you can't ask for any more than he has given but let's not get too far ahead of ourselves - we've been in this position quite a few times recently with our youth products. I wonder how highly he is rated at the club, if Keane was fit and Wilson was at the club would he even have got his shot?
Anyway I'm just going to enjoy it while it's happening but not expecting the next Anelka etc like I'm reading
(maybe if he scores against Watford)When Martial comes back they need to play together
-------------------------------RASHFORD-------------------------------
MARTIAL--------------JANUZAJ/ROONEY/MATA----------------DEPAY
------------HERRERA-------------------------SCHNEIDERLIN----------
SHAW------------JONES----------------SMALLING-----------DARMIAN
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MARTIAL--------------JANUZAJ/ROONEY/MATA----------------DEPAY
------------HERRERA-------------------------SCHNEIDERLIN----------
SHAW------------JONES----------------SMALLING-----------DARMIAN
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That assist told me that he's 'arrived' and is no longer out of place in the first team squad. Could have easily tried to dribble and shoot, especially being on a hatrick.
Hope the lad get's more opportunities. But again, if it's LVG or whoever comes in, will have to take a decision whether to invest in a striker in the summer or stick with Rashford, Martial, Wilson, Keane for the coming season. Too much of a risk it may seems.
I think we still need a good striker with Martial and Rashford as back up.
I think we still need a good striker with Martial and Rashford as back up.
Get the 4-4-2 back and put Martial and Rashford upfront!!
Get the 4-4-2 back and put Martial and Rashford upfront!!
This. But so difficult to drop Mata in his current form.
I know...that is why the cheeky smiley. Will Lingard be dropped?
Memphis - Rashford - Martial
Mata
Keep that and rotate Memphis, Lingard and Rashford.
Herrera along with Schneiderlin / Schweinsteiger / Carrick looks good and sharp.
Rashford has no problem playing as a right winger if we need.In fact I don't even know what's his best position since he's a quite completed player.
Probably been asked a few times already, but for those who have watched a lot of youth football, how do you think he compares to Wilson? I know Wilson was and still is really highly rated and he scored two goals in his debut as well, hasn't really had a good game since though. Not at all his fault necessarily, but Rashford does look like a player who can make an impact for us.
I haven't seem either at youth level so I may be wrong but from what I observed Rashford is more physically ready. Wilson while a good player would never have won a physical battle with Gabriel or koscielny.
Jones still exists? Depay as RW?
Yeah I'm 50/50 on Jones, maybe Blind to partner Smalling?
Depay as right wing so Martial can go LW where he has been playing well.
I like him, he's going places. He's physically ready & has that bit of arrogant swagger to take on/run at defenders, doesn't always come off, but I like strikers that play like that.
His play for the third goal was what really impressed me most, he held up the ball, waited for Herrera to arrive, then just rolled it into his path. That's first class decision making from a young player, he didn't rush it.
That showed he has a good head on his shoulders. Though, where was the fecking defense? He had like 5 minutes inside the box to pick that pass. Shambolic defending.
I'm just walking around at work today, smiling, thinking about Rasher!
Next season nobody will remember Messi, Suarez and Neymar. All eyes will be on Martial, Memphis and Rashford. No pressure, though!
Next season nobody will remember Messi, Suarez and Neymar. All eyes will be on Martial, Memphis and Rashford. No pressure, though!
Wow, did not see this coming. I remember reading his Name one or two times in the past but I have not been Aware of his potential.
I tell myself not to get carried away but exciting times seem to be ahead of us.
I tell myself not to get carried away but exciting times seem to be ahead of us.
Great two games and very promising, but Straight to the bench with him if Martial is fit and ready. Unless we play two strikers or Memphis moves to the right.
I think hes more closer to Thomas Muller style, than anyone that has been mentioned..
The exuberance of youth. The first thing in his mind seems to be running at, or in behind the defender. The free-kick he won, which was almost a pen, set the tone early on. I don't think Rooney even attemps that. That direct play, on top of the threat of running behind, gives the opposition problems. We've been missing it all season from a no.9.
Martial coming back & Memphis stepping up makes things interesting. Van Gaal has options all of a sudden. But I think having that pace and threat from our front man is vital.
Martial coming back & Memphis stepping up makes things interesting. Van Gaal has options all of a sudden. But I think having that pace and threat from our front man is vital.
They are quite similar. Once Wilson is stronger then him, Keane and Rashford could be a fine trio at this club. All three strike the ball cleanly but obviously you need composure and a good mentality (and luck). Wilson would thrive in this team at the minute, because of the movement and energy. It also helps when you've friends who know your game in the team. Rashford is probably stronger but I think Wilsons played within himself either under instructions or whatever. It's early days. Both can do a job on the wing too, so they are good runners with the ball.
looked great in the highlights I saw last night - when is rooney back by the way? You know he will get straight back in which is a shame, you've looked much better without him!
If the rumours are true regarding a knee op then maybe not this season.
He already look matured, eye for pass,running behind the defenders or the attacking the space and some great finishes.
It should be
-----------------Rashford-------------------
Depay-------------------------------Martial
-----------------Mata----------------------
Interchange between front three should be
It should be
-----------------Rashford-------------------
Depay-------------------------------Martial
-----------------Mata----------------------
Interchange between front three should be
He already look matured, eye for pass,running behind the defenders or the attacking the space and some great finishes.
It should be
-----------------Rashford-------------------
Depay-------------------------------Martial
-----------------Mata----------------------
Interchange between front three should be
Didn't Martial look a bit iffy on the right recently? Forget who we were playing, but Depay came on, Martial moved right, and didn't look nearly as good.
Depay/Martial both not that good compared to their left but again martial looks better in adopting to new role compared to Depay,plus the interchange of positions should help all three.
I hope he progresses... but I cant help but remember Wilsons 2 goal debut, which reminded me of course of Macheda and his stunning start
Hopefully one of Wilson / Rashford makes a decent fist of it as its a while since we brought through a striker who made a big impact (unless you count Welbeck which as he didnt get that many opportunities up front for us I personally don't)
Anyway we have some good young prospects coming through our ranks and if we get a couple of first team calibre players and a couple of good squad options out of the current crop then we will have done pretty good - hopefully Rashford can be one who makes it but I suspect there may be loan moves etc to come as he will need games to develop and with all players fit (and potentially another striker signed) his opportunities will be limited
Hopefully one of Wilson / Rashford makes a decent fist of it as its a while since we brought through a striker who made a big impact (unless you count Welbeck which as he didnt get that many opportunities up front for us I personally don't)
Anyway we have some good young prospects coming through our ranks and if we get a couple of first team calibre players and a couple of good squad options out of the current crop then we will have done pretty good - hopefully Rashford can be one who makes it but I suspect there may be loan moves etc to come as he will need games to develop and with all players fit (and potentially another striker signed) his opportunities will be limited
Good shout.
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