Give it a few weeks and people will start to wish we still have the McFred mid combo.
Scott McTominay | Napoli
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik and Imran are here to talk about a frustrating 2 points dropped at Crystal Palace. They then discuss the regeneration of Old Trafford. Finally, Nik is joined by special guest Michael Statham from the Football Oranje podcast - who gives us a more in depth look at our EL opposition FC Twente, and then runs through the (many) Dutch connections currently at United.
SS, CAM, the most attacking B2B might in fact be the best position for him to play in, in certain system. he would never get to play that at the top level with a tema like United though. Good for him if he reestablish himself like that. The video only show the good parts so would stay reserved though.
Evra said the same when asked about his time at Juventus vs United on the Overlap. Sounded like Juve had a military boot camp type mentality when it came to diet and fitness.
Yeah, I'd suspected this as well for quite a while. Hopefully the marginal gains lads will sort us out on that side of things.
Yeah, the top Italian clubs are behind in several aspects but it seems they're stronger when it comes to fitness and nutrition. MilanLab were pioneers in this and I remember still seeing Cafu bombing down the right wing at 38 like he was 18. That early 2000s Milan team was phenomenal with its older players looking evergreen.
When Tevez went to Juventus he also mentioned how Juventus changed his diet and he lost a lot of excess weight.
Also people are overrating that performance from the clips. He was decent but the same passing problems were there. He fecked up a very good counter by playing a terrible pass in the box
Also people are overrating that performance from the clips. He was decent but the same passing problems were there. He fecked up a very good counter by playing a terrible pass in the box
Hopefully Scott reminded his patronising new employer that he played for United in a much tougher league, and they can shove their diets up their arses.
It’s probably a case of nutrition more than weight. He’s always looked in great nick, but more on the Fernandes end of the scale. Really lean and ripped. Dont want to be a ‘should bulk up’ bro as he looks in fine fettle, but he’s carrying no fat really.
They’re surely looking for him to add some muscle or just eat better to recover faster.
He looks like an athlete. He won’t be copping it for being overweight. No chance.
Edit : He is in Naples though. He might just be putting cream in carbonara or drinking cappucino after 11am.
It's normal protocol. They do this with every player, in England too. It just made the press because it's an ex United player now playing abroad.
I noticed it as well.
He seems to have created space well for himself,
But the way he was able to glide past players... You never saw it in England.
I wish I had more time to watch football, I'd certainly watch some Serie A.
Looks like a different beast to the PL.
Christ imagine using McTominay as an example to throw shade at United’s fitness/nutrition.
The guy is in fantastic shape and casually knocking out 16 minute 5k times. He’s probably one of the last professional footballers I’d point to and go “wow that guy has a poor diet”
We did, he actually improved quite a bit for us last season. Still wasn't good enough / or what we needed but he was able to go past players quite a bit.
His issue was the consistency of his technical play, passing etc
It's always been an area Serie A has been very disciplined on. However given McTominay's physical shape, I wonder how much truth there is in those. There's an easy stereotype for paper-fillers to make a story from - classic British footballer with Scottish diet who no doubt stuffs himself with fried Mars bars moving to hyper-professional pasta land.
Yeah it sounds bollocks the lad is lean as feck and never seemed to tire, just seems like a snide way of throwing shade at English clubs.
If deep fried Mars Bars are a problem then technically it's Italy's fault for so many of them emigrating to Scotland a century ago and opening up chippies. They started the chain of events, we just replaced the fish with the absolute worst thing we could think of.
Solid debut. He'll improve he's still learning the Italian language. I hope he wins Serie A.
Scored his first goal for Napoli against Palermo in the Coppa Italia to make it 5-0
He should have had two he hit the crossbar. He and Lukaku made an instant impact.
Brilliant player and extremely under rated. I think we already miss him.
Standard McT finish
All you mofos who wanted him gone will regret it as much as releasing Blind and all the other solid squad fillers we ve let go. Could have used some of his energy and pride for the badge against Twente.
Scotty fanclub will never die.
Scotty fanclub will never die.
Lukaku went on in the 76th minute, McT in the 77th, then Lukaku assists McT in the 77th. Impressive!
He looks like a right stud in Napoli blue.
Delighted for him.
What on earth is that accent?
They seem quite taken with each other happy for Scott never quite as bad as people said but never quite as good as we needed considering he was basically 1st teamer for a lot of his time here
Presumably it was just some fun given the score but him and Lukaku as a two up top is wild.
So the Italians invented the haggis supper?
Still accepting members?
He kissed the badge. Napoli fans love him. I hope he wins Serie A. I'm a Napoli fan now.
I miss him.
Sidenote the smilies are awful.
Sidenote the smilies are awful.
Eriksen has scored more than he has and is better with the ball.
I think I'd have preferred to sell Mount over Mctomminay & let him play as our 2nd CAM.
Almost like Van De Beek played for Ajax.
However, Mctomminay probably had more sale value than Mount this transfer window.
Almost like Van De Beek played for Ajax.
However, Mctomminay probably had more sale value than Mount this transfer window.
Always. Scottie can never have too many fans.
Only ask is that you wish him good night every time you go to bed.
Looked great with the ball when he gave it away vs Twente for the goal
That's a lovely first time finish tbf hard and low across the goal. Text book stuff
I do wonder how his career would've panned out had he played a bit further forward, he's a very accomplished finisher
I do wonder how his career would've panned out had he played a bit further forward, he's a very accomplished finisher
He isn't brilliant though is he?
Now he has scored a goal we definitely shouldn't have sold him.
Would’ve gladly kept him SOLELY as an AM if we didn’t buy Mount.
The Serie A clip above also shows poor pressing from the opposition, which McT would never get in the PL. McT thrives on that kind of space, he’s a very strong runner with the ball and has some decent skills with the ball at feet, it’s the final pass that he is inconsistent (or can be indecisive) with. His ability to finish is not in doubt.