Rachel Williams

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We've (kind of) known about this one for a while and some of the Twitter coverage has been been very harsh.

She's 34, a forward and played for Spurs last year. It's hard to see her as a starter, but Skinner knows her (she played for him at Birmingham) and presumably sees her as a good option for squad depth.
 
I am appalled by this signing.

Please tell me why I should feel OK with it? Its not like we have world class line up strikers in the wings, eh? She should be cheap or? I would prefer to take the chances on a developing prospect instead!
 
This definitely looks like a signing to introduce more depth and experience to a relatively younger United team. This also means that Adriana Leon's going to play as a winger for us for sure.
 
The female version of the men's team signing someone like Troy Deeney, sad times, when we are signing players of her calibre.

City get Fowler, we get Williams, and on a two year deal as well....deary me, fair play to her agent, they are the true winners here.

A one year deal I could just about fathom, but two years, an unbelievably poor transfer from us.

No idea why we have signed her, give her game time to Edwards, as she offers far more.

I hope that I am really wrong here, but this transfer has all of the hallmarks of a manager just giving up on the transfer market, & signing someone that he knows once again.
A safe signing.
An easy siging.
A very low hanging fruit signing.
 
Lightbringer said:
I am appalled by this signing.

Please tell me why I should feel OK with it? Its not like we have world class line up strikers in the wings, eh? She should be cheap or? I would prefer to take the chances on a developing prospect instead!
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Still appalled?
 
top1whoisman said:
Still appalled?
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Fair question :-)

First I am going to say I was appalled about the clubs ambition with Russo on an outgoing contract with only Thomas as a backup striker.

So going out and getting a 34 year old that probably was slowing down was not screaming we were investing, rather going for the cheap option.

4 goals in 34 matches for Tottenham between 2020 and 2022 was not exactly looking that promising with her getting up there in age.

Obviously Williams have proved me wrong in her sub role and been amazing at that. She is scoring at a higher rate at United than her previous 2 clubs even though she was younger then.

Skinner did know Rachel very well and it seems like he knew what he was doing and also knew she has the Midas Touch!

Conclusion: I am not appalled anymore since the club has shown its willing to invest and also Rachel turned out to be a gem :-)
 
Demon Barber said:
It will be interesting to see if she starts - there's no reason why she shouldn't, although I'd go with Parris.
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I think Williams is better coming off the bench. The number of times she’s scored within minutes of coming on can’t be coincidence. She always seems to know exactly where she needs to be to exploit a tiring defence.
 
A class professional . I think she’s a great starter with Galton. They can boss the opposition won’t allow them to settle into their rhythm.

I put a bet on her as first goal scorer today, sadly her first two attempts were off target but at least she scored later on.
 
Alex the Red said:
A class professional . I think she’s a great starter with Galton. They can boss the opposition won’t allow them to settle into their rhythm.

I put a bet on her as first goal scorer today, sadly her first two attempts were off target but at least she scored later on.
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It was funny how Martha Thomas and her have switched teams. Rachel sure came out of that winning yesterday. She is so determined and proactive in arials. Could have scored two, and I was beginning to think it was one of them days. Then Ella Toone, and then she scored on the third, exactly when we needed to put the game to death.
 
Grande said:
It was funny how Martha Thomas and her have switched teams. Rachel sure came out of that winning yesterday. She is so determined and proactive in arials. Could have scored two, and I was beginning to think it was one of them days. Then Ella Toone, and then she scored on the third, exactly when we needed to put the game to death.
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She is great in the air. Commentators were saying she’s only 5ft 6 so not massive but certainly seems taller as she often out jumps the opposition. I guess she is more determined to win the ball
 
Alex the Red said:
She is great in the air. Commentators were saying she’s only 5ft 6 so not massive but certainly seems taller as she often out jumps the opposition. I guess she is more determined to win the ball
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Skinner does deserve some credit for going with her ahead of top scorer Parris in the final, even if it’s not some outlandish idea exactly. It worked very well against the Spurs defence.
 
Grande said:
Skinner does deserve some credit for going with her ahead of top scorer Parris in the final, even if it’s not some outlandish idea exactly. It worked very well against the Spurs defence.
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Yes, a good decision in the end.
I don't know if Williams' contract is up, but it would be good to give her another season if not.
 
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