[Big Ben Foster]

So he's got his car kitted out with his 'M7' logo now. He's not really helping himself dispel the thought that he already thinks he's 'made it'

I mean, this whole 'M7' thing, for a player who's barely done anything in his career, is incredibly cringeworthy in the first place.

Spoiler

It's like Cleverley with his "TC23" brand.

 

[Tosicsleftpeg]

In tending to agree with others here when they Menton LVG influence on him. Seems odd how a player with massive potential who scored a lot of goals last year albeit in a weaker league has looked very out of sorts this season, obviously the league is alloy harder and we've had injuries but when you have players like Mahrez ripping it up when he doesn't have anywhere near the talent seen in Depay is odd.

 

[Womp]

In tending to agree with others here when they Menton LVG influence on him. Seems odd how a player with massive potential who scored a lot of goals last year albeit in a weaker league has looked very out of sorts this season, obviously the league is alloy harder and we've had injuries but when you have players like Mahrez ripping it up when he doesn't have anywhere near the talent seen in Depay is odd.

Nearly as odd as that comment.

 

[Wednesday at Stoke]

He looks like a striker to me, doesn't have anywhere near the pace required of a winger. May be Van Gaal had the right idea when he tried him out in the #10 role for the entire preseason.

 

[settembrini]

He looks like a striker to me, doesn't have anywhere near the pace required of a winger.

He never had the best acceleration or agility anyway and all that extra weight he's added since we signed him has just made it harder for him to beat defenders imo.

 

[Esquire]

He looks like a striker to me, doesn't have anywhere near the pace required of a winger. May be Van Gaal had the right idea when he tried him out in the #10 role for the entire preseason.

Has anyone watched him whilst he was playing for PSV? The thing with him is that he does seem to possess the technical skills but you are right, he doesn't seem to have that burst of pace required for separation from a defender. He can't seem to beat the first defender off the dribble.

 

[Rory 7]

I'm so disappointed in him, I think his attitude is all wrong. I made a point of really watching him closely on Saturday, he was dreadful;sloppy in possession, not tracking back, weak in the tackle, slow reactions, poor crosses. I could go on. As I say I think he has the ability but it's his attitude that worries me, his head drops far far too easily.

 

[JPRouve]

Has anyone watched him whilst he was playing for PSV? The thing with him is that he does seem to possess the technical skills but you are right, he doesn't seem to have that burst of pace required for separation from a defender. He can't seem to beat the first defender off the dribble.

That's because he is too muscular.

 

[Varun]

So much genuine material to criticise him yet people have to resort to pulling out logos he uses on his car. Who gives a feck?

 

[sugar_kane]

He's been far better since he was dropped a few weeks back, but he has an awful habit of starting really well and then dropping off entirely in the second half. Definitely something for him to work on.

 

[Tosicsleftpeg]

Nearly as odd as that comment.

Mahrez is 24 and had only just started showing what he's capable of, Memphis has been touted as the player with a high ceiling and has been for a while. Memphis also performed at a very high level at a younger age. This season has been a strange one and I think mahrez will not turn out to have half the career that Memphis will have.

 

[cesc's_mullet]

Mahrez is 24 and had only just started showing what he's capable of, Memphis has been touted as the player with a high ceiling and has been for a while. Memphis also performed at a very high level at a younger age. This season has been a strange one and I think mahrez will not turn out to have half the career that Memphis will have.

Mahrez has shown what his level can be. He's shown that his ceiling is at least this high - however the question that is asked is whether he can keep this tremendous form up, or will he level out a little?

Once Memphis has shown that he can do what Mahrez is currently doing in this league then your claim can be made.

 

[LazyRed-Ninja]

Memphis needs to realize that this is Manchester United. You can have the talent of a combined Best and Messi, but if your mentality is not fully focussed on football and improving and one will undoubtedly find it difficult to adjust. Still plenty of time to improve.

 

[FC Ronaldo]

MEMPHIS DECLARES: "FAILURE ISN'T AN OPTION"
Memphis Depay says the pressure of producing the goods at Manchester United will never crack him as he insists he will hit top gear in the near future.

The Netherlands international is working hard in training and feeling more comfortable on the field, admitting things are coming naturally to him now, as he adapts to the rigours of the Barclays Premier League.

It has not been a smooth transition from the Dutch Eredivisie to England's top flight, despite a stunning display in the Old Trafford win over Club Brugge in the Champions League play-off, but the 21-year-old remains relaxed and fully confident of his ability to achieve his ambitions at the club.

In an exclusive interview with AD in his homeland, posted by Memphis on his official Facebook page, the winger gave the impression that the sparks will start flying again soon as he is finding his feet in Manchester.

"Becoming the best player in the world," he said. "That's the ultimate goal - and I can cope with that. Believe me: that pressure will never crack me.

"It's frustrating. I know I can do a lot better. I just had to settle in and get used to the football in the Premier League, to my new life in England. Of course, you want everything to go smoothly, but sometimes that isn’t always realistic. But failure just isn't an option."

Memphis, who confirmed he had concrete interest from Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain before joining the Reds, admits there is a huge difference between playing for PSV Eindhoven and representing United in one of the toughest divisions on the planet.

"I know when my performance is good or bad," he stated. "What matters is to keep focusing on the positive. Work hard. Every day, I try to become a better player. Doing that, you don’t think about your transfer fee or wearing a legendary number.

"The difference [here] is enormous. Defenders are physically so strong, very fit and aren’t afraid of anything. That was new to me, especially during my first few games. I had to get used to it. [At PSV], it wasn't necessary to be on top of my game every match. When playing in the Premier League, you have to. You are pushed to get the most out of yourself. Good just isn’t enough when playing for United."

The 21-year-old also touched upon his physique after revealing some time ago he has gained 11 pounds since the last World Cup.

"My body-fat percentage is as low as ever," he said. "It's pure muscle. And that's not because I’m pumping myself up at the gym, I never do that. During the first few months, I felt slightly slower when playing but now, and I put a lot of effort in training [on] my starting speed, I feel I'm improving. Getting better and better.

"Actually, in all perspectives, I'm way ahead of where I was three or four months ago. The only thing is now I have to show it on the pitch. Scoring goals and assisting my team-mates. I have to think less about the moves I make. It feels more natural. The goal against Watford, but also the game against Club Brugge, I just know: there are many more to come. Mark my words. Don’t worry."

 

[kishankhagram]

Great to hear he is working on his speed. He has gone through a huge change in his body composition and is struggling to adapt, however it seems that he recognises what he needs to work on to improve. You can't fault his ambition and mentality

 

[Sarni]

Hope there is, Memphis, hope there is. I've defended him ever since he came here as I don't believe he's as awful and hateul as people on here believe but the worrying thing is that him not being all that great for us so far looks like it's more of a case of lack of certain skills and attributes rather than just poor run of form. I'm not sure lack of pace or dribbling is something he will be able to shake off easily.

 

[RuudTom83]

His average performances have had a massive affect on the overall play of United this season.

With the defence being so solid, if Memphis had been able to score or assist on any sort of regular basis all these 0:0 would be turned into 1:0 quite easily.

The attracting players have just been collectively so poor this year, it's really disappointing.

 

[Kevin]

He has a big mouth already, sucking up to RvP when he was a noob in Oranje, now suddenly yapping about RvP "do big players play for Fenerbahce?".

 

[Sammyjunn]

He has a big mouth already, sucking up to RvP when he was a noob in Oranje, now suddenly yapping about RvP "do big players play for Fenerbahce?".

Please tell the full story if you want to make a point.

 

[Sammyjunn]

Hope there is, Memphis, hope there is. I've defended him ever since he came here as I don't believe he's as awful and hateul as people on here believe but the worrying thing is that him not being all that great for us so far looks like it's more of a case of lack of certain skills and attributes rather than just poor run of form. I'm not sure lack of pace or dribbling is something he will be able to shake off easily.

Well when he first broke into the scène, he was pacey enough believe me. He was big already but perfectly in balance, now he's gotten huge and needs to adapt to that and try to improve his speed again. That will certainly come with time, he looked much faster last match for example, I remember a pass to the last defender from Norwich and Memphis chasing it, he showed genuine pace to almost catch it, left the right back behind a few times as well. He'll get his pace/explosivity back, if he keeps working hard.

His dribbling Im not sure, he's never been a Hazard or Ribery but he always had the right tricks, effeciency, explosivity and directness to beat defenders, but with the decline of his explosivity and confidence this season it has looked poor I have to say. I think it can get to a good standard but he will never be some ridiculous dribbler agreed. But to be fair, he has got time on his hands. Due to the lack if competition and his fee, there's already a lot of pressure on him and people expect the finished article. In reality, he's just 21 and has so much time on him to develop into a top or world class player.

 

[VanGaalEra]

I'll defend him and be a fan of him because I know he has the desire and workrate to be the best he can be.

 

[VanGaalEra]

He has a big mouth already, sucking up to RvP when he was a noob in Oranje, now suddenly yapping about RvP "do big players play for Fenerbahce?".

Did he just walk up to RVP and say that, or was he provoked into saying it?

No grown man is going to let snide comments slide.

 

[Sammyjunn]

Did he just walk up to RVP and say that, or was he provoked into saying it?

No grown man is going to let snide comments slide.

They were training and Depay made a good move to beat defenders and then made the wrong pass to Riedewald in stead of van Persie. Van Persie then said to him, do you think that you're a big boy? Depay replied; do big boys play for Fenerbahçe?

 

[Lentwood]

RVP is a massive prick though - don't get the level of love for him at times, he had one good season under SAF then downed tools when we needed him under Moyes.

Do people genuinely think Depay was bad against Norwich? I thought he was probably our best player on the day, looked like he had the beating of the fullback all day long. Can hardly blame our wingers for lack of end product imo because the difference between a good ball and a bad ball is quite often whether or not somebody gets on the end of it (I know it sounds obvious but think about the number of crosses on Saturday that drifted over our one centre forward but into a good area at the back post). With the lack of numbers in the box when we attack compared to opposition defenders it needs to be an unbelievable cross to create a chance

I think since the Watford game Memphis has performed much better and showed a much improved attitude. Some have said it on here already but I think we will see the best of him as a #10 or at least when he has freedom to roam around the front 4. I think given his body shape he is always likely to struggle to beat players from wide positions but his pace, power and directness would make him an ideal option centrally for me

Would love to see Depay #10 and Martial #9 with Mata and Lingard either side and full backs bombing on

 

[VanGaalEra]

They were training and Depay made a good move to beat defenders and then made the wrong pass to Riedewald in stead of van Persie. Van Persie then said to him, do you think that you're a big boy? Depay replied; do big boys play for Fenerbahçe?

That's what I meant, he was provoked by RVP into saying it. Depay isn't a 15 year old, he's a young man and has the right to defend himself when someone's being a dick.

 

[Kostur]

RVP is a massive prick though - don't get the level of love for him at times, he had one good season under SAF then downed tools when we needed him under Moyes.

Do people genuinely think Depay was bad against Norwich? I thought he was probably our best player on the day, looked like he had the beating of the fullback all day long. Can hardly blame our wingers for lack of end product imo because the difference between a good ball and a bad ball is quite often whether or not somebody gets on the end of it (I know it sounds obvious but think about the number of crosses on Saturday that drifted over our one centre forward but into a good area at the back post). With the lack of numbers in the box when we attack compared to opposition defenders it needs to be an unbelievable cross to create a chance

I think since the Watford game Memphis has performed much better and showed a much improved attitude. Some have said it on here already but I think we will see the best of him as a #10 or at least when he has freedom to roam around the front 4. I think given his body shape he is always likely to struggle to beat players from wide positions but his pace, power and directness would make him an ideal option centrally for me

Would love to see Depay #10 and Martial #9 with Mata and Lingard either side and full backs bombing on

But he really didn't, it was proven numerous times already, it was the injuries that simply struck him that year.

And yes, he was bad against Norwich. It's fecking ridiculous that he's stealing the place from Martial on the left side (which is, of course, not his fault but LVG's).

 

[Kevin]

They were training and Depay made a good move to beat defenders and then made the wrong pass to Riedewald in stead of van Persie. Van Persie then said to him, do you think that you're a big boy? Depay replied; do big boys play for Fenerbahçe?

Big difference to his time at the WC up until RvP's decline. He was telling the dutch press how much he adores him etc and whenever he put him in his place during training or hung out together he licked his spittle and rolled them arund his teeth savouring them like little nuggets of information to stardom.

Now he warms the bench at United and thinks hes bigger than RvP. Dutch pundits and ex footballers already criticizing him for that shit when you compare their respective careers.

 

[NinjaFletch]

Big difference to his time at the WC up until RvP's decline. He was telling the dutch press how much he adores him etc and whenever he put him in his place during training or hung out together he licked his spittle and rolled them arund his teeth savouring them like little nuggets of information to stardom.

Now he warms the bench at United and thinks hes bigger than RvP. Dutch pundits and ex footballers already criticizing him for that shit when you compare their respective careers.

So? RVP was being a dick and got called out on it. Thats all there is to that story.

 

[Kevin]

So? RVP was being a dick and got called out on it. Thats all there is to that story.

Lets see if he tries that with Rooney who thinks hes he big man when he's been playing worse than RvP. Be consistent about it, then you are a big boy. Little sneaky shit.

Edit: he probably will. After the former finally falls out of grace with a sensible manager.

 

[acnumber9]

That's what I meant, he was provoked by RVP into saying it. Depay isn't a 15 year old, he's a young man and has the right to defend himself when someone's being a dick.

Not enough context to the story or how it all unfolded. The way it's told here makes them both look like dicks.

 

[PlayerOne]

I like that interview, glad he acknowledged his pace was an issue. Settling in is not easy and the form of the team has made that harder, unfortunately. Excited to see his development once he's fully settled in and used to the pace of the league.

 

[Sammyjunn]

Big difference to his time at the WC up until RvP's decline. He was telling the dutch press how much he adores him etc and whenever he put him in his place during training or hung out together he licked his spittle and rolled them arund his teeth savouring them like little nuggets of information to stardom.

Now he warms the bench at United and thinks hes bigger than RvP. Dutch pundits and ex footballers already criticizing him for that shit when you compare their respective careers.

Okay?

 

[Timdbro]

Wonder how he gained 11 pounds of muscle if he wasn't pumping himself up at the gym...

 

[Kevin]

Evidence suggests first impressions with him is correct. Nothing judgmental about @Dans 's thread in the mains about him either with him driving his wagon full of m7 cum splattery signatures. Probably liked himself so much he orgasmed all over those seats.

The good thing is that he will be as snide and sneaky once Rooney is finally losing his grip on the club when a new mnager comes in. Might fasten the latter's departure.

 

[Kevin]

Wonder how he gained 11 pounds of muscle if he wasn't pumping himself up at the gym...

Easy. He is lying.

 

[JPRouve]

Wonder how he gained 11 pounds of muscle if he wasn't pumping himself up at the gym...

He necessarily changed his diet and/or his workout, so he is lying.

 

[Timdbro]

Easy. He is lying.

He necessarily changed his diet and/or his workout, so he is lying.

Well, exactly. But then you have to wonder whether he's lying about the body fat percentage thing as well. Did he just generally bulk up over the summer or something? I mean, it's quite hard to gain 11 pounds of pure muscle without gaining any fat in, what, 2 months?

 

[Kevin]

Well, exactly. But then you have to wonder whether he's lying about the body fat percentage thing as well. Did he just generally bulk up over the summer or something? I mean, it's quite hard to gain 11 pounds of pure muscle without gaining any fat in, what, 2 months?

He is a kid. Probably showing off and bragging. Take with pinch of salt.

 

[Bubz27]

It's a shame the senior players at this club aren't helping him out. When Rooney and Ronaldo were cutting their teeth in this league they had players like Ruud and Giggs around them to pick up the slack and help them through.

Now players like Rooney are just making it harder for these younger players but heaping more pressure on them to perform.

 

[clarkydaz]

looks to Rooney and thinks 'that's the level I need to aim for...'