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2014-15 Performances

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I saw the both goals yesterday, and i noticed his movement is amazing, it makes space for other strikers, the first goal is a perfect example, when Rafael crosses it, both of their defenders are soo concerned with him that they leave Rooney free, its credit to him tbf that sometimes as a striker you make runs knowing you probably won't get on the end of that ball, but that run will give your strike partner a better chance to score, i saw that couple of times yesterday he made far post runs which kept their Cb and Rb occupied and the other players had soo much space with the near post runs, maybe its something worked in training.

Another thing i have noticed it he is playing deeper than Rvp, Rooney is obviously Behind him, but he is also working very hard trying to get interceptions and mostly laying off balls for Di Maria or Rooney and then joining in the box while Rvp is mostly in the Box, there was a cross in the First half from Rooney to Rvp Falcao was just a little ahead of rooney asking for a pass, while Rvp was in box waiting for the Header, and he actually attempted the header just couldn't connect it, the same thing happened in the buildup to the second goal, rvp was on the shoulder and he was drop deep trying to snatch away from ball which Herrera took it and then Falcao passed it to Rvp, so its clearly something that is being worked on in training that's why he is not getting at the end of much chances, i think it could also possibly be down to LVG thinking we can't let 2 on top, and this will make us weaker and more fragile to conceding the goals thus him and Rooney trying to do their defensive job, and very likely the reason Rvp wasn't taken off as he was playing on the shoulder the whole match.

I forgot to mention about his hold up play and touches they were amazing, the only thing left is a goal, it will come soon, delighted that we have him excellent player.
 
Kill 'em all said:
From the 3 starting strikers it looked like he was playing the deepest, at least that's the impression I got. He was the one playing people inside the box like he did with RVP and holding up the ball in midfield and at the edge of the box. Is he being played as the number 10?
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I felt the same tbf it was more like,
Rvp
Di Maria
Rooney Falcao
Blind Herrera
 
Stan Jefferson said:
Once he gets up to speed and gets that first goal, they will start to flow.
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I think he isn't used to not being the primary option. With the firepower we have upfront the opportunities will be shared. Hopefully he will come to terms with that as we have get better results.
 
His link up play is superb - so vastly underrated during the transfer. He also seems to be adapting to the two-striker system. From Opta:

Radamel Falcao has more assists in his last 2 league games (2) than he managed in the last 3 league seasons (1).
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His hold-up play is something else too. The ball was fired at him on numerous occasions on the weekend but the way he brings it down, holds it up and keeps the defender off his back is fantastic. Wouldn't think it by looking at his physique, but he seems very strong in that situation. Linking up really well already.
 
Playing pretty good and has amazing hold up capabilities. But he just happens to not be on the score sheet unfortunately.
 
Work ethics of Tevez, and the ball control of Berbatov. I even fancy his hair - it's even better than Ronaldos and Beckhams put together.
*Mancrush*
 
Cannot wait for him to get off the mark. Part of me wants it to be a last minute against wonder strike against City away, but that's 4 games away - so better if he gets off the mark sooner for his confidence.
 
poisson said:
Cannot wait for him to get off the mark. Part of me wants it to be a last minute against wonder strike against City away, but that's 4 games away - so better if he gets off the mark sooner for his confidence.
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Chelsea then :D He can do with giving us assists to the winning goals for the next few games.
 
I wouldn't be too worried about his lack of goals at this point of time. We are banging in goals right left and centre at the moment. Hopefully he will score in big matches which is more important.
 
poisson said:
Cannot wait for him to get off the mark. Part of me wants it to be a last minute against wonder strike against City away, but that's 4 games away - so better if he gets off the mark sooner for his confidence.
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A belter against Everton. Like an absolute screamer from 25 yards out.
 
Its just a matter of goal for him to just explode.I'm eagerly waiting.:)
 
Genuinely surprised how good his overall game is. I'm sure we were led to believe we were just buying a better Hernandez. Hopefully he gets a few chances to score in the next game.
 
shaggy said:
Genuinely surprised how good his overall game is. I'm sure we were led to believe we were just buying a better Hernandez. Hopefully he gets a few chances to score in the next game.
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I could only assume that people who thought that had never seen him play for Porto/Atleti/Colombia, his hold up and link play has always been very good..
 
Between you, me & the gatepost, :nervous: a little bird told me that the only reason he is on loan is because he failed his medical.

Maybe that's common knowledge, but I haven't been following this thread.

He seems to be fit enough at the moment though, so lets hope he keeps it up, although has he played a full 90 yet? Wasn't he a bit pissed off at being subbed at the weekend?
 
Colin129 said:
Between you, me & the gatepost, :nervous: a little bird told me that the only reason he is on loan is because he failed his medical.

Maybe that's common knowledge, but I haven't been following this thread.

He seems to be fit enough at the moment though, so lets hope he keeps it up, although has he played a full 90 yet? Wasn't he a bit pissed off at being subbed at the weekend?
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The loan deal was agreed before the medical.
 
Colin129 said:
Between you, me & the gatepost, :nervous: a little bird told me that the only reason he is on loan is because he failed his medical.

Maybe that's common knowledge, but I haven't been following this thread.

He seems to be fit enough at the moment though, so lets hope he keeps it up, although has he played a full 90 yet? Wasn't he a bit pissed off at being subbed at the weekend?
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To be fair he's looked a little off to me. Anyone else get the impression he just doesn't look comfortable?

Last week against Leicester he was holding his knee for a while after a little collision. Just wondering if he's totally with it and as you said, maybe this is to prove his fitness.
 
He doesn't have Di Maria pace but his explosive movement over a the first 5 yards is incredible and a great weapon to get a few yards of space in tight situations. Really think he should be our first choice 9.
 
Adam-Utd said:
I reckon he's saving up for a few against Chelsea. He loves the big games :drool:
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Expecting his goals in Chelsea, city and Arsenal games.
Who know,there might a hat trick against Everton waiting to happen.
 
goin4glory said:
He doesn't have Di Maria pace but his explosive movement over a the first 5 yards is incredible and a great weapon to get a few yards of space in tight situations. Really think he should be our first choice 9.
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He is quick in his head which is more important really. You can see he is always switched on and moving. I liked how when he laid it off to RVP he sprinted to the back post - any rebounds he was gobbling up.
 
penalty snot said:
To be fair he's looked a little off to me. Anyone else get the impression he just doesn't look comfortable?

Last week against Leicester he was holding his knee for a while after a little collision. Just wondering if he's totally with it and as you said, maybe this is to prove his fitness.
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He looked a lot better against West Ham then he did in the first couple of games, but if I'm being honest, he looks nowhere near the standard of 'best striker in the world' that I was expecting/hoping. And I agree, he doesn't look like he's moving at 100%.
 
He might not have the same pace and lethality he did 2 or 3 years ago but he still looks pretty sharp out there, two good assists. Hope he doesnt score against us or play anything like the 2012 cup.
 
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If he gets sharper, he is going to tear a team apart very soon.. very brave player, marked very tightly last game but if he had been that touch fitter.. he'd have bagged a goal.
 
Colin129 said:
Between you, me & the gatepost, :nervous: a little bird told me that the only reason he is on loan is because he failed his medical.

Maybe that's common knowledge, but I haven't been following this thread.
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More likely that United wanted to keep Mendes sweet.
 
Once he scores then there won't be no stopping him, I for one can't wait till he does and I recon the neutrals must be loving watching our attacking players to.
 
Mitchell Nicholas said:
Feel there's more chance of Falcao staying at United, than Ronaldo rejoining united. Just a hunch.
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Doesn't have to be Ronaldo. Could be for future transfers. It doesn't hurt to have one of the most powerful agents in football on our side, or in Ed Woodward's case, sending family photos to each other.
 
Melvyn said:
Doesn't have to be Ronaldo. Could be for future transfers. It doesn't hurt to have one of the most powerful agents in football on our side, or in Ed Woodward's case, sending family photos to each other.
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Sorry, thought you were making reference to specifically to Ronaldo when talking about trying to keep Mendes sweet.
 
Colin129 said:
Between you, me & the gatepost, :nervous: a little bird told me that the only reason he is on loan is because he failed his medical.

Maybe that's common knowledge, but I haven't been following this thread.

He seems to be fit enough at the moment though, so lets hope he keeps it up, although has he played a full 90 yet? Wasn't he a bit pissed off at being subbed at the weekend?
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I thought it was well accepted that it was structured as a loan to help out Monaco with the FFP regs. You never know, though.
 
Colin129 said:
Why do we need to help out Monaco?
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It benefits Monaco much more with FFP to get the fee off us next summer, not this summer.

Getting £70m for James this summer and £40m+ for Falcao next summer is better for them than getting £110m for both this summer. That's how FFP works. They could make all the money in the world this summer but if they fail to make next summer's balance it means nowt.
 
It benefits us just as much that it's a loan. I'm sure every club would love to sign big stars on loan for a year with a future fee agreed; just in case they flop.
 
Cina said:
It benefits Monaco much more with FFP to get the fee off us next summer, not this summer.

Getting £70m for James this summer and £40m+ for Falcao next summer is better for them than getting £110m for both this summer. That's how FFP works. They could make all the money in the world this summer but if they fail to make next summer's balance it means nowt.
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So basically, they would have only been interested in a loan because they don't need the money this year?

I have a contact in the media, who I haven't seen for nearly a year, but I did see him at the weekend, that's when he told me that it was a loan because he failed his medical.

He does tend to be pretty cynical about all things football though, especially as regards the money in the game (all footballers are mercenaries etc)
 
I'd like to see him in and around the box more than he was against Leicester and QPR (didn't see the West Ham game) Maybe with Rooney out, we'll see him that little bit further up the pitch?
 
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