I wish we'd play him out wide, he's looked good in the middle without actually doing a whole lot.
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I don't understand the American commentators' criticisms of him. Thought he was one of the bright spots.
I'm with you on that one. I think with a little space, an isolated defender and the ability to cut in he'd wreck hell in the Prem.
I am starting to wonder if van Gaal has slotted him behind Rooney to provide dynamism. It's been a bit sense Rooney was a force to be reckoned with. Memphis adds something there in a stale area.
Just filling in until Fellaini is available then Memphis will be competing with Young for the left.
Needs to play out wide.
Showed how strong he is more then ever yesterday. Held off David Luiz and Thiago silva every time without a problem surprisingly, and showed his quick thinking and great touch on the ball as well. Really think he'll have a great season.
My one complaint would be that he should be more selfish IMO and take the shot more often instead of looking for a little pass or an extra dribble once he gets to the edge of the box. He opens up a yard of space for himself really well and he should just shoot right away as he has a great shot on him. Maybe it's under LvG's instructions to not take the shot unless it's a clear chance, but it should change if so.
I really wish he would, Young always has more space than him to work with (but he's no Neymar
) and I'd love to see what Memphis could do when running at a full back full pelt instead of this playmaking role he's doing at the moment.Showed glimpses of what he's capable of, but he needs to improve his defensive workrate/awareness. At times he stuck close to Verratti, but lost him more and more as the game went on. His hold up play is immense and his quick turns are a joy to watch.
Exciting pre-season from him. Played some nice flicks and showed composure and strength to hold the ball. My only criticism would be that sometimes he holds the ball for a bit too long when early release might be more effective. Still early days though and I've no doubt that he'll be a great player for us for years to come.
happy to see memphis more than likely getting the #7 shirt. 2 young talents in our 11 and 7 shirts this season will make me feel proud. He is gonna be great for us. i just know it. Been great in preseason in my eyes
Probably our only attacking player who looks even slightly good enough for a 'top' team.
No.
We will drag him down soon enough I'm sure
Probably agree with you, but I can see why someone would make the vague comparison. It's probably like Sanchez being a "Messi" type of player, while Memphis is more of a "Ronaldo" type of player.
I'm not saying that you say these things as you said you aren't of that opinion - but anyone who says someone is a '____ type player' is simplifying the game way too much in almost all cases.
Our new #7 if everything goes as planned? Seems to be the type that wants to take the pressure and thrive under it. I'd say go ahead.
I don't know what LVG is thinking putting Depay in the middle. He looks good, but there are quite a few players who deserve the spot in the middle than he does imo.
You think Fellaini will be a weekly starter this season?
He has that spark and confidence about him, he looks like a game changer, he surprised me too with his range of passing, he is a little selfish close to goal but if he develops that is no harm, was good to see his energy in the friendlies rather than rvp strolling around with his hands on his hips.
Really excited to see what him and Rooney can produce together. They've linked up really well in pre season.
rooney, memphis and pedro (we should get him) is a brilliant front 3.
not quite the messi-neymar-suarez or ronaldo-benzema-bale level but still a PL capable winning front line imo. we already got the midfield and just one top CB short from being a very very strong side.
not quite the messi-neymar-suarez or ronaldo-benzema-bale level but still a PL capable winning front line imo. we already got the midfield and just one top CB short from being a very very strong side.
M7 lads. It's happening or shall happen.
Pedro might still get 7, although I would love it if Memphis gets it.
We've had some right disastrous number 7s since Ronaldo left. Curse?
Everything about Memphis just screams United #7 imo.
Yep. I reckon this lad has the balls for it!
Think Pedro will get 9 and Memphis 7
Something to cheer us up after Di Maria leaving
Think Pedro will get 9 and Memphis 7
Photo going around of Memphis with the #9 in stores.
Something to cheer us up after Di Maria leaving
Di Maria could easily get those numbers in the Dutch league to be fair.
True, he probably could but he still should of done better here and made it a bit more respectable
Think people are expecting too much of a player who hasn't done it at a top level yet. Worry that if he has a few poor games the fans will turn.
I don't think the fans will be too impatient with him. A lot of fans really stuck with Falcao for much of the year, and to some extent Di Maria. Those two are proven players where big things were expected, quite rightly. We know Memphis is still young and unproven, so I don't think the fans are going to hammer him if he has a few iffy games.
Januzaj had a poor year last season, but a lot here still have high hopes for him and want him to be given chances. I think similar patience will be afforded to Memphis as well. Or at least I'd hope so anyway.
For the most part United fans are patient. The majority of United fans are excited about this kid and seeing how he develops so I'd imagine he'll be given time, at least a season to show his worth. Heck, many of us here and elsewhere protected Di Maria from criticism last year hoping he'd prove himself this year, Sadly it wasn't to be.
He seems extremely big headed and arrogant in his own ability. Exactly what we need after our last two no.7's proving mentally weak. And the one before that being a decade too late.
I was thinking the reverse.Think Pedro will get 9 and Memphis 7
We're - well, I am - expecting him to be like Ronaldo/Rooney when they were 20. Unreliable, but with ability to influence our season positively.
No pressure then!
From Christmas onwards people on here were fed up with di Maria.
A full season and 10 goals from the wings? Too much?
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