He's such a classy footballer, smooth technically and can drop in and create which dovetails well with Bruno who likes to run in behind, he'd be Guardiola's ideal #9, and that finish today was clinical accuracy.
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I'm still all for buying Halaand though because with how city Operate we will need an insane team.
Having both will be needed
Having both will be needed
This.
His goal was a superb strike. I think a big part of his technique and ability on the ball comes from his core/balance. Similar to RVP, his centre of gravity is from his hips. It's almost upright and gives him a great basis from the way he receives the ball, dribbles and stands up defenders when he's on the ball.
He's still got a lot of learn and grow as I do feel defenders give him a bit too much respect from a standing position as he doesn't quite have the approach/burst of 1 yard to get past people but that's a minor criticism overall. Leeds were very open so it was easy pickings for someone as intelligent as him to play in the open field. Bigger tests ahead when his back in against the goal and deep lying defences.
He might talking about off the ball movement in the box, as he wasn't ready to antcipate any crosses. He should looking for an easy tap in finish.
Overall he's having a great game, really happy for him.
I think the same too. Although Haaland is a predator, and possibly further ahead in his development, I just prefer the way Greenwood plays football.
He's been slowly improving back-to-goal* since he first started, today was pretty good. Finish was exquisite and he might have been the best player till 2-1.
(*Though I've been told in the Martial thread that this means he's Emile Heskey or something).
(*Though I've been told in the Martial thread that this means he's Emile Heskey or something).
Brilliant goal, just when it was needed too to snuff any Leeds comeback.
We didn't cross much today I think. Talking about that the only cross came to my mind is from Bruno, which Mason was at the end. His role today is not really a true #9 anyway so let's see I think.
Yeah I think him and Bruno dovetail well. A lot of his passes seem simple but it's definitely speed of thought more than anything. Once he develops I can see him dropping deep more to influence build up. This should be especially useful against deep lying compact defences.
I thought the same. I posted this in the matchday thread:
Their defenders couldn't cope with how physical he was being. Was giving them the Diego Costa treatment. Impressive.
Never thought he could pass as well as he did.
Hopefully he can add some predatory tap ins and then we have a great player.
Hopefully he can add some predatory tap ins and then we have a great player.
Fantastic player, amazing option to have right or through the middle. That finish was perfect today!
That was a fantastic performance. He was ready to take them all on, played with real fire and no hesitancy in his play at all.
He's phenomenal. Not been excited about a young player like this since Ronaldo and Rooney. Absolutely adore him.
Top finish from him.
If we are talking about just finishing alone, I think top 10 is unfair. I would have him in the top 5 finishers in the world in terms of consistency of hitting the target with meaningful strikes. Nearly every shot is on target and with plenty of power and purpose. I’ve not seen many players hit the ball as clean as he does with either foot.
Shades of a young Michael Owen about him. Could be the real deal in a year or two. His maturity and ability at this age are unreal, playing as a lone CF as well.
Flames form Machine Gun Mason today.
when he gets to square up to a defender one on one defenders struggle to handle him, he's quick off the mark and can go either way
finishing is incredible obviously
and he's already strong as feck at aged 19 too
finishing is incredible obviously
and he's already strong as feck at aged 19 too
this. Anytime he goes through you expect to see the net ripple. His technique is so clean.
Rooney and Owen had that advantage of a crazy physical ability.
But I think Fowler is the most impressive on that list given he wasn't overly quick or strong.
But this teenage thing is kind of pointless anyway, Mason has an ability that will hopefully give him a long career as a striker.
Finally….
First time I say I prefer him as striker before RW.. Also first time I say he is good enough to be a starter up front.
He looks stronger and faster than last season. Glad he spent time in the gym instead of joining the Euro
First time I say I prefer him as striker before RW.. Also first time I say he is good enough to be a starter up front.
He looks stronger and faster than last season. Glad he spent time in the gym instead of joining the Euro
The Rashford comparisons...
It's so fecking annoying.
Some fans can't be just happy we have two home grown brilliant players.
I meant anticipation inside the box a la Cavani. You can see the gears starting to turn with the chance he almost got onto from James (or was it Bruno I can't remember) from the right wing.
Obviously has to become a better header of the ball, but I think that can tend to be overrated anyways.
Arguably my favourite player in the squad right now. I admire his talent so much.
I don't think James managed to put any ball into the box so it's Bruno. In that case you're talking about the cross from Bruno which Mason was at the end but couldn't score?
Anyway his role today is not really a #9 so let's see I think.
Interesting bit in the post match press conference where reporter tried to get Ole to commit to saying Mason's ultimate position would be a 9, he pretty much shut it down and talked about how all the forwards are very fluid and Cavani is the only true fixed position player.
It’s the secret to keeping a versatile tool box. Sir Alex used to do this a lot. If you make them believe they can play 3 positions, they would be a lot less unhappy to play ‘out of position’. Let’s be honest, Greenwood is #9 inside out. That kid is ridiculously lethal and you can see him working very hard on his movement. Combine that with his finishing you’ve got a 50goal a season freak
Yeah good point that.
I'd also like to see the ratio of "easy" chances to goals not many others could score.
I don't remember many tap ins or chances he should be scoring.
Man of the match for me today.Brilliant finish and great dropping off and linking up/starting attacks.Brilliant
Amazing both first and second touch for the goal and sublime finish. You just knew he would put it into that for corner, he rarely misses from this angle. Also happy he took on the player immediately, I can see Martial definitely chopping the ball on his inside and Rashford too. Btut Mason having big advantage being ambidextrous. He looks fit like never before and ready to lead the line now I think. Occasional rotation with Edi will be nice but I think he could even start in 70% games there for us if he keeps this up. Some decent plays in between too, so I think he will be a very complete attacker when he reaches his potential.
He was outstanding today, his best performance for the first team.
He's got it all. I'm not even worried about what would happen to him if we got Haaland. He would keep someone else out of the side.
He should be considered Bruno's first back-up as #10, incidentally. So much of his football at the moment is played in tight spaces in the pocket anyway, and he has the triple-threat of dribble/pass/shoot which all good #10s need to be able to have. Demonstrated all three beautifully today.
He should be considered Bruno's first back-up as #10, incidentally. So much of his football at the moment is played in tight spaces in the pocket anyway, and he has the triple-threat of dribble/pass/shoot which all good #10s need to be able to have. Demonstrated all three beautifully today.
He had so much to do for that goal. His touch and control from running at full speed was perfect to allow him the shot. No one in our team could have scored that goal but him. Also a nice touch from Ole calling him a “man” now. Hopefully that means Ole trusts him more.
He's had one for a while. To the tune of Starman by David Bowie...
Mason Greenwood's dynamite
He scores them with his left foot
And he scores them with his right.
Have you guys noticed how well he recycled passes under pressure on the right. He’s got a nice weighted pass toward the center for AWB or our midfielders to latch into. I love it.
It's infuriating. As if there's some unspoken rule you're only allowed to like one of our players at a time and have to drag down the rest.
He's only going to get better coming up against a quality CB like Varane too.
I thought he was brilliant today, loved how he was aggressive in chasing down the ball and battling with defenders.
I thought he was brilliant today, loved how he was aggressive in chasing down the ball and battling with defenders.
He's just insanely talented. We're very lucky to have him.
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