I honestly thought he made the wrong decision pretty much every time he went forward today and was surprised he wasn't taken off.
Then he scores the winner
Shows what I know
Then he scores the winner
Shows what I know
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Nice goal and was close to got one on the first one.
Great prospect
Great prospect
I don't think anyone is pushing Greenwood out of this team. We have something truly special on our hands in him.
One hell of a talent we have in our hands and he's not even 20 yet.
Greenwood has very little skillset that makes him compatible with a #9 role at the moment. Being a good finisher =/= good #9.
Back to goal, holding ball up, winning headers, being alive when the ball is in the box... he does none of these things well. His good attributes are linking up, dribbling and shooting. He is clearly more lethal from the wing running at players than being at #9 and spending most of his time with his back to the goal.
I don't understand this obsession people have with him getting minutes in the #9 role. It's not like playing as an inverted forward is stifling his development. Many world class forwards played on the wing for much longer than Greenwood with no problems. RVP was playing as a winger at Arsenal till age 23-24. Same for Thierry Henry.
Maybe we should spend Sancho's money on midfielder!
Surely our player of the month for August, by the way?
Obviously there is not much to argue with with his finishing but I do wonder if he should start going for some curlers and some finishes up higher.
He has the technique for it.
He has the technique for it.
I think Salah is Greenwood prototype, Greenwood has much higher ceiling though
Absolute star, and still a teenager! He is just lethal, i expect him so score every time he manages to get his shot away.
Favorite player at united now, its gonna be fantastic watching him develop and get even better.
Favorite player at united now, its gonna be fantastic watching him develop and get even better.
It's something I recall Alan Davies saying on his Arsenal podcast that Wenger openly liked blooding strikers on the wing to improve their overall skill set in the long-term.
Long time United fan but first post here and joined the forum just to say this…
Say whatever you will about the manager and issues at the top of the club, but it looks like the most exciting times and squad we have had since Fergie by far.
However, I just want to say that as amazing and romantic as Ronaldo’s return will be next match the last thing that needs to happen and worst thing that could happen is for this lad to lose minutes going forward.
I have been following Greenwood’s progress since he was in the U-18 setup, and he is everything this club is about. He is my favorite United player ever after Scholes already. And that is saying a lot considering my massive man crush on Wayne Rooney. His progress has been amazing to watch and at times a welcome distraction these past few years.
I won’t make any comparisons to Ronaldo, but I genuinely think the kid has Ballon d’Or potential and will not break but shatter Rooney’s club scoring record if he stays healthy over the course of his career.
At such a young age he is already a match winner as evidenced today yet again. He scores pivotal goals with a remarkable clinical precision, and his overall play only gets better every match.
It is pure joy to watch. And while I look forward to seeing Ronaldo in a red shirt again as much as any United fan next match, it really pales in comparison to seeing this kid mature and perform at such a high level as a teenager.
Long may it continue. And may he be given every opportunity for it to continue.
Glory glory Man United
Say whatever you will about the manager and issues at the top of the club, but it looks like the most exciting times and squad we have had since Fergie by far.
However, I just want to say that as amazing and romantic as Ronaldo’s return will be next match the last thing that needs to happen and worst thing that could happen is for this lad to lose minutes going forward.
I have been following Greenwood’s progress since he was in the U-18 setup, and he is everything this club is about. He is my favorite United player ever after Scholes already. And that is saying a lot considering my massive man crush on Wayne Rooney. His progress has been amazing to watch and at times a welcome distraction these past few years.
I won’t make any comparisons to Ronaldo, but I genuinely think the kid has Ballon d’Or potential and will not break but shatter Rooney’s club scoring record if he stays healthy over the course of his career.
At such a young age he is already a match winner as evidenced today yet again. He scores pivotal goals with a remarkable clinical precision, and his overall play only gets better every match.
It is pure joy to watch. And while I look forward to seeing Ronaldo in a red shirt again as much as any United fan next match, it really pales in comparison to seeing this kid mature and perform at such a high level as a teenager.
Long may it continue. And may he be given every opportunity for it to continue.
Glory glory Man United
Not just Wenger. We just signed a fairly prolific 36 year old striker who Fergie only ever played out wide until he was over 20.
Statistically, I'd imagine low and hard is the way to go. High and curled might look nice but they're surely easier for the keeper? Plus, Solskjaer knows a thing or two about finishing and he usually went low.
Reminds me of Fowler in some ways, someone else who always seemed to aim low and for the corners. Which is a real compliment, as early days Fowler was fecking lethal.
Looking at his numbers, there's really no arguing with him choice of finishes.
His two finishes today and his goal vs Leeds are from angles where almost nobody scores from. He gets two goals and forces a millimetre save because he finishes like he does - quicker than the keeper expects, hard, along the ground, pinpoint accurate. It’s a part of his game were he is already world class.
He is special!
Keeping it conservative. I like it
A special talent. Imagine how much he’ll learn from Ronaldo.
Aside: he must be very close to favourite for golden boy this season? Between him and Pedri I’d say. Am I missing anyone?
Even the shot in the first half was very close considering how acute the angle was. He comes alive when he's one on one and just has to shift the ball and shoot.
And being 2-footed means the defender is constantly guessing as he can't push him in either direction with any certainty.
He's so exciting.
Almost scored towards the end of the first half, think Wolves keeper even saved it but ref didn't give us a corner.
Weird comparison, but he reminds me a lot of Defoe, in the way he hits the ball early and powerfully. The keeper is so often expecting more time to be able to shift a little or get his feet right.
There’s not a single player in this world right now that can consistently and easily score goals off that right channel like Mason. It’s ridiculous
Just imagine how many more goals this kid will score when they can’t double team him because of Ronaldo
I expect him to score everytime he gets near the box. I'm shocked when he doesnt. Easily becoming one of my favourite players.
Bellingham. Think Pedri has it wrapped up based on the Euros.
Bar the soon to be returning Ronaldo... Greenwood's Potential is higher than anyone elses at the club. That's how good this kid is.
Rashford and Martial? He's going to be better. Pogba? Better. Even Bruno I think he's going to be better than and I love Bruno.
Generational talent.
Rashford and Martial? He's going to be better. Pogba? Better. Even Bruno I think he's going to be better than and I love Bruno.
Generational talent.
Nice first post brother.Long time United fan but first post here and joined the forum just to say this…
Say whatever you will about the manager and issues at the top of the club, but it looks like the most exciting times and squad we have had since Fergie by far.
However, I just want to say that as amazing and romantic as Ronaldo’s return will be next match the last thing that needs to happen and worst thing that could happen is for this lad to lose minutes going forward.
I have been following Greenwood’s progress since he was in the U-18 setup, and he is everything this club is about. He is my favorite United player ever after Scholes already. And that is saying a lot considering my massive man crush on Wayne Rooney. His progress has been amazing to watch and at times a welcome distraction these past few years.
I won’t make any comparisons to Ronaldo, but I genuinely think the kid has Ballon d’Or potential and will not break but shatter Rooney’s club scoring record if he stays healthy over the course of his career.
At such a young age he is already a match winner as evidenced today yet again. He scores pivotal goals with a remarkable clinical precision, and his overall play only gets better every match.
It is pure joy to watch. And while I look forward to seeing Ronaldo in a red shirt again as much as any United fan next match, it really pales in comparison to seeing this kid mature and perform at such a high level as a teenager.
Long may it continue. And may he be given every opportunity for it to continue.
Glory glory Man United
Yeah, shout, forgot about Bellingham. It’s announced in December, isn’t it? Maybe if Greenwood keeps bagging he gets it. Fingers crossed!
Him, Fernandes and De Gea are few positives thus far this season. The kid can score and has venomous strike from all angles. I hope he gets better and better. Feed the kid and let him score.
Our best attacker.
What a player.
What a player.
I honestly think he should be in our playing XI even with everyone fit. None of our other forwards is as dangerous in the final third as Mason (apart from Ronaldo). Our front 3 should be (Sancho/Rashford/Pogba) - Ronaldo - Greenwood with Bruno and 2 CMs behind them.
You comfort me enough so i dont worry too much about Greenwood, only other thing is Cavani might miss many minutes because of Ronaldo
I still think he might end up scoring in the most games this season even if the likes of Ronaldo might end up with more goals overall.
Greenwood's a lethal finisher and he'll learn a lot from watching how Ronaldo gets his shots.
Greenwood's a lethal finisher and he'll learn a lot from watching how Ronaldo gets his shots.
Undroppable right now.
One of Sancho and Rashford should be worried.
One of Sancho and Rashford should be worried.
If we can get a midfielder in then they both need to be worried. Greenwood-Ronaldo-Pogba pick themselves for the time being.
It’s a great position to be in. If you perform you’ll play. If not then there are multiple capable options waiting for their opportunity on the bench. This kind of competition for places is what we’ve desperately been missing since the Fergie days.
Cavani will get plenty of minutes with or without Ronaldo, I could see both of them playing together if we need to get a goal or in the cup matches or against weak sides.
The boy is special. His ability to finish at this age is substantially superior to Ronaldo's ability to finish at the same age. Other aspects of his game are a bit raw but well ahead of any reasonable schedule for his development. Should he remain focused and healthy for the next 14-15 seasons, he'll have a career for the ages.
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