I'd really rather he didn't go to Liverpool (don't see how he can anyway, it would shatter their wage structure) just in case of the very remote possibility that he suddenly regains his old form and starts scoring 30+ a season for fun. Let him go abroad.
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I'd really rather he didn't go to Liverpool (don't see how he can anyway, it would shatter their wage structure) just in case of the very remote possibility that he suddenly regains his old form and starts scoring 30+ a season for fun. Let him go abroad.
True. Although I think Falcao is not the forward they should go for - so in that case it would be good cause he'll probably be another Balotelli, there is a slight chance he could be back to his old form in which case it would be a disastrous story.
The fear with this guy is that he leaves for one of our rivals and suddenly remembers how to play football. As things stand though, in his current form he wouldnt even be a top striker for a mid table club.
He seems like a confidence player. I dont think his early appearances for us were all that bad, but he seems to be getting progressively worse.
I suppose it could be perception though - since he is the current caf scapegoat all eyes seem to be on him and how shit he is.
He seems like a confidence player. I dont think his early appearances for us were all that bad, but he seems to be getting progressively worse.
I suppose it could be perception though - since he is the current caf scapegoat all eyes seem to be on him and how shit he is.
I actually thought he played well against Chelsea.
It won't happen - it's quite apparent his body can't do what he wants it to do anymore.
It's a bit harsh picking him out from Saturday, but nobody would be doing so, had he not been a disaster from start to finish. I understand the comparisons between his performance at Chelsea and the over analysis of a poor Rooney performance against City but to be fair, Rooney is one of the all time leading goal scorers for the club, and as captain, whether you're English or not, that's always going to buy you a bit more leeway.
Falcao at United hasn't worked, and we won't waste any more money than we need to on him. It clearly wasn't for the lack of trying though, and I'll wish him all the best for the future because I can't see him staying in England.
Falcao at United hasn't worked, and we won't waste any more money than we need to on him. It clearly wasn't for the lack of trying though, and I'll wish him all the best for the future because I can't see him staying in England.
I did too. 6/10 for me.
Uf I've been harsh on him, my rating is 5.1 as opposed to average of 5.6.
6/10 surely means average. not played well?
Blows my mind that anyone can think he played well against Chelsea. A lot was made of the fact that when we played City Rooney touched the ball less than he ever has in any game for us before. Neville bigged up his off the ball work but I don't think anyone here would have called it a particularly good performance. Average at best. A lot of people were very critical. In a game where he did, at least, get an assist.
Against Chelsea, Falcao touched the ball even less than Rooney did against City. In a game where, as a team, we made almost 200 more passes over 90 minutes. It almost takes a conscious effort to be so peripheral. How on earth does that translate to playing well?
Against Chelsea, Falcao touched the ball even less than Rooney did against City. In a game where, as a team, we made almost 200 more passes over 90 minutes. It almost takes a conscious effort to be so peripheral. How on earth does that translate to playing well?
6/10 for a striker who plays for a side that loses 1-0 is quite good. My team average this season is 5.7, my highest rated player is 6.6. So 6/10 from me is a solid rating.
He had a few passes, some with his back on the goal and that was about it. Again was brought to the ground too easily a few times.
How many times was he played in? very few that I can recall. Two come to my mind, one he managed to hit the post. He was playing against the best defensive unit in the league, 6 defenders essentially, and on another day would have scored. He was good, nothing special, but good.
He was fouled tbf.
It depends if people are quantifying it with "compared to past performances..." because, compared to past performances from him, he did well... compared to a normal strikers performance, he was - like you say - average at best.
Whilst he was more-or-less fine on the ball bar one or two crap moments, he just hides behind opposition players too much, and doesn't show for the ball nearly enough as he should.
I disagree.
That's not a good thing - he should have hit the target (hell, he should have bloody scored!)
Also, the reason he didn't get played in a lot is because his runs are garbage most of the time... also, he very rarely shows himself for the ball for any quick one-two's in behind or anything of the sort to even be attempted.
On his weaker foot, and the angle was ridiculous. Few strikers in the world are scoring that.
I actually thought he was ok, Could of been better but definitely shouldn't be made out as the scapegoat either. Put it this way, I don't think Van Persie would of done any better if he started.
Ridiculous is a bit far - considering Courtois fell on his arse, he had a shed load of the goal to aim.
It would've been a miracle of he scored. The angle was ridiculous. He's lucky to have hit the upper V bar as it is.
Disagree, Courtois had the other side covered perfectly, he moves to his left. One place Falcao can put that, the exact corner he aims for, top left.
No chance - Courtois doesn't make himself big at all - he hits that high and anywhere on target and its in.
He had the goal completely covered, it would've been extremely low percentage if it went in. If it were anyone other than Courtois there may have been a slightly better chance.
Van Persie would have buried that chance past Coutrios before he could even blink.
The same RVP that has been missing quite a few sitters this season... (infact didn't he miss a few chances vs Chelsea @ OT)
Not this season I don't think, He appeared to snatch at chances more then ever this year. The RVP of 18 months ago would of scored without a doubt though.
Amazing how the off the bar shot is being used as ammunition against Falcao. Get over it.
Debatable, but Van Persie is left footed.
Agreed. I actually thought it was a great move from Falcao. Moved his body and looked across the goal. Totally tricked Courtois. Shame he couldnt finish it off.
Oh come on. Mata and Hazard both showed how to convert a chance like that within the last week and they're not even strikers.
Actually, looking at the gif he was at a worse angle than Mata/Hazard. Still, if you don't hit the target you don't score. Courtois had over-committed to cover the pass across the box for a tap-in at the far post. If Falcao didn't choose that option then he has to, at least, hit the target. That miss summed up his season IMO. A wild, off-balance swipe.
Unlike Di Maria i just don't see him improving next season. Hope the rumours about the club telling Monaco that they will not be making a bid are true.
Shame about his song. It's catchy as hell.
He'd be so bad at Liverpool. They like to try and kill teams on the counter, and he just doesn't have the pace to play with them.
I don't think anyone here has used it as ammunition against Falcao - but at the same time, it was probably our best chance in a game of few, thus, I hardly think it warrant's praise that he didn't hit the target.
That will be his legacy.
Nobody is praising him for not hitting the target, just pointing out that it was a hard angle to score from. He had no idea Courtois was going to cover the far post as he did, and with his size and reach, the only way around him was a ridiculous attempt at sneaking it into the top corner, which he almost managed.
There must be another player out there with the same syllable structure we can buy, who we can transfer the song to.
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