[XdanielredX]

I'm impressed by his confidence, already yelling at players who he believes are out of position or make mistakes, will be a future leader

 

[Loublaze]

I'm impressed by his confidence, already yelling at players who he believes are out of position or make mistakes, will be a future leader

He looks a natural born leader. Whether he makes it at United or not I see him being a captain of a club in the future

 

[WR10]

I won't be as bothered if this season is another failure. Seeing players like Blackett and Januzaj develop is a joy and pride you can enjoy from a season. He seems to have it all really. Very composed, athletic, determined, assertive and most importantly, loud as feck on the pitch. The one thing Smalling, Evans and Jones don't seem too bothered with, yet was the foundation that Vida, Rio, Evra, Neville and VDS were built on. I also love the way his burst and power just shrugs players off when he carries the ball out of defence. I'm not too bothered about his passing though, as Gary said, hes a kid that seems very determined to learn and improve, so he will watch the videos of himself and have his passing sorted by the end of the season.

 

[MDFC Manager]

I'm impressed by his confidence, already yelling at players who he believes are out of position or make mistakes, will be a future leader

The only one who had any sort of balls to do that. Sad state of affairs if we're looking at this kid for leadership.

 

[westlife4ever]

Blackett has done really well in both games. But I don't get the Jones bashing here, they are different type of centre halves. IMO Jones was our top performer in both games.

 

[Devil may care]

He's acquitted himself well in both games, certainly one of the few pluses so far.

 

[kiristao]

He has looked good. The only criticism I can think of is his tendency to try long balls to our forwards with very very little accuracy. Maybe its the lack of movement from his teammates that forces him to go for the long ball.

 

[kouroux]

I'm impressed by his confidence, already yelling at players who he believes are out of position or make mistakes, will be a future leader

Like on DDG right ? He played well, showed character, willingness to carry the ball and create from the back.

 

[RedOldBoy]

Agree with most of the sentiments in this forum regarding Tyler.

I hope that when Rojo and Shaw become available, that Tyler is still making some contribution to the fist team, I do not want to see his development curtailed otherwise.

 

[Eric'sCollar]

Still very young, Shaw and Rojo will play more often than him this season but if he continues to impress like this, I'm sure he will rack up over 20 games and that will only place him in a strong position when the futures of Jones, Evans and Smalling come up for van Gaal.

 

[NinjaZombie]

I'd sell Smalling if it meant Blackett getting game time to develop. I think the ship has sailed for Chris Smalling.

 

[dev1l]

I'd sell Smalling if it meant Blackett getting game time to develop. I think the ship has sailed for Chris Smalling.

if we continue to use 3 5 2, we need both of them.

 

[crossy1686]

Shall we start with the racial comparisons now?

"This guys going to be the next Sol Campbell"

In all seriousness, he looks pretty decent. Still pretty raw but there's a definite talent there.

 

[Ballache]

can he play at LWB? he seems to be goood on the ball and has a good left-foot. Benn very impressed with him so far.

 

[Escobar]

I'd sell Smalling if it meant Blackett getting game time to develop. I think the ship has sailed for Chris Smalling.

What are you talking about Smalling?

 

[Sassy Colin]

As I said in the Match day thread, I think LvG will turn this boy into a superstar. He's just the sort of player LvG likes to pluck from the reserves.

 

[Name Changed]

He looks decent, but very very raw. He looks as good as Smalling though, so far.

 

[Ducklegs]

It's good to see what is clearly a decent young player being given his chance at the back.

People going on about us buying an experienced CB, I think LVG is going to do what we should of always been doing and that is bring players up through the ranks and give them a fair crack of the whip.

Blackett has probably been one of the better players out there for these two games, had Fergie been in charge he would of been still playing reserve football while fletcher or Carrick played at the back, while Moyes probably wouldn't of known who he was.

 

[Striker10]

He looks decent, but very very raw. He looks as good as Smalling though, so far.

I think he looks better on the ball though. He gives it away now and them but Smalling looks edgy when he's coming out. I really hope LVG works on some lads technique.

 

[legball]

He's very good on the ball, he's big and looks a leader, I like him....and did anyone not notice how Michael Keane slot into the defence line yesterday and was superb? We looked better defesively immediately Smalling went off.

 

[NinjaZombie]

What are you talking about Smalling?

I'm just saying, comparing their ages, and the fact that Blackett looks more comfortable on the ball than Smalling, maybe it's time we let Smalling go so as to allow Blackett to develop.

 

[Escobar]

I'm just saying, comparing their ages, and the fact that Blackett looks more comfortable on the ball than Smalling, maybe it's time we let Smalling go so as to allow Blackett to develop.

Smalling is way better and it would be insanse to get rid of our best defender, especially noadays where we dont have much experience in our back 4

 

[Gerald G]

I'm just saying, comparing their ages, and the fact that Blackett looks more comfortable on the ball than Smalling, maybe it's time we let Smalling go so as to allow Blackett to develop.

Calm down. A bit too soon to say this. Blackett is better on the ball but he isn't a better defender, not at the moment anyway. Let's give Blackett a bit more time to see what he does over the season.

 

[Litch]

Looks a good prospect. Def the best footballing defender at mo and looks comfortable with the ball at his feet. Big future ahead for this lad. It's interesting cause I've not read anywhere that this lad was high on people's list to be in the first team. LVG certainly has an eye for a young player.

 

[Decotron]

I'm just saying, comparing their ages, and the fact that Blackett looks more comfortable on the ball than Smalling, maybe it's time we let Smalling go so as to allow Blackett to develop.

Sorry but that's kneejerk nonsense...

Smalling is an exceptional case due to his lack of football at a young age. He still has much to learn but look at the stats, Jones has played more first team football and is 2 years younger. He didn't have a youth career like nearly all top players have due to his own personal circumstances. I do think we would have benefitted greatly by sending Smalling out on loan to another premiership team.

To hail Blackett as a better prospect after a few games is a bit silly imo

 

[Name Changed]

I think he looks better on the ball though. He gives it away now and them but Smalling looks edgy when he's coming out. I really hope LVG works on some lads technique.

He's a lot more confident than Smalling, that's for sure. Smalling looks like he is going to panic any time he has possession of the ball. Blackett looks better but he has a habit of playing long diagonal balls which he is not really capable of playing, yet. He has only played a small number of games though and should hopefully improve immensely under LvG.

 

[El-Manos]

I must say in the last few years when SAF was still in charge, he wasn't as keen to give youth a chance. It seems Van Gaal has not stepped away from his philosophy however, and is more than willing to give a chance to a few youngsters, which is brilliant to see. Now Wilson next!

 

[m1y2]

can he play at LWB? he seems to be goood on the ball and has a good left-foot. Benn very impressed with him so far.

havent seen him on loan thought he played there but didnt impressed anyone there. I saw him when he was with us playing leftback or from time to time left wing for reserves.. he was very quick that days. He doesnt look pacey at all comparing him now to the 2year younger blackett. It must have something to do with the fact that he bulked up and he may had some injuries but I am not sure of that.. anyway centreback is not the position where you need too much speed. The leftback is not his position, I wouldnt play him there. His dribbling and speed for centreback is good but not for a leftback and never for leftwingback. I think Rojo will play a lot of matches on the left hand side instead of Shaw. He had solid wolrd cup as LB so they could all rotate SHAW LB, Rojo - LB, LCB, Blacket LCB, CB, Evans, any of centrebacks... smalling as CB and RCB the same with jones but he could be used as RB as well.... they all will have time in 3-5-2, the worst case for them is 4-4-2 but I have no doubt some of them will sadly be injured...

 

[daniel9988]

Smalling, Jones and Evans all seem a level below what we need to straighten out the back four. Having a shit midfield who can't shield them doesn't help either.

 

[Freak]

This guy has been a positive in an otherwise pile of shit excuse of a defense.

 

[Freak]

He's very good on the ball, he's big and looks a leader, I like him....and did anyone not notice how Michael Keane slot into the defence line yesterday and was superb? We looked better defesively immediately Smalling went off.

I liked how Jones seemed to marshall the defense much better when he played in the center. You need that sort of leadership from the one in the center and Smalling just doesn't have it.

 

[buckooo1978]

Has the physique to develop into a fine defender and seems composed already - he needs to work on his passing and should he bulk up he could dominate our box more

One real error in each game doesn't mask what has been a great start and I expect him to develop under LVG

Rojo is left sided so he might be first choice but I expect Blackett to get opportunities

 

[Loublaze]

It's good to see what is clearly a decent young player being given his chance at the back.

People going on about us buying an experienced CB, I think LVG is going to do what we should of always been doing and that is bring players up through the ranks and give them a fair crack of the whip.

Blackett has probably been one of the better players out there for these two games, had Fergie been in charge he would of been still playing reserve football while fletcher or Carrick played at the back, while Moyes probably wouldn't of known who he was.

Yes. Its good to know LVG is not for playing players out of position unless he's trying to make them versatile or completely convert them position wise. No more Jones and Smalling at RB or in midfield.

 

[SharkyMcShark]

Yes. Its good to know LVG is not for playing players out of position unless he's trying to make them versatile or completely convert them position wise. No more Jones and Smalling at RB or in midfield.

Lingard, Young, Januzaj and Nani would like a word

 

[FromTheBench]

Yes. Its good to know LVG is not for playing players out of position unless he's trying to make them versatile or completely convert them position wise. No more Jones and Smalling at RB or in midfield.

Could do with Jones in midfield at this moment tbh. He played Januzaj there yesterday.

 

[Loublaze]

Lingard, Young, Januzaj and Nani would like a word

Well with the wingback system players like Young and Valencia are going to have to adjust if they are to get any playing time.

Could do with Jones in midfield at this moment tbh. He played Januzaj there yesterday.

Jones' midfield days are over. Januzaj was played there because we're bare in midfield. Once the team is more balanced with our new signings (and a clean bill of health all round) we probably won't see that sort of thing much.

 

[limerickcitykid]

It's good to see what is clearly a decent young player being given his chance at the back.

People going on about us buying an experienced CB, I think LVG is going to do what we should of always been doing and that is bring players up through the ranks and give them a fair crack of the whip.

Blackett has probably been one of the better players out there for these two games, had Fergie been in charge he would of been still playing reserve football while fletcher or Carrick played at the back, while Moyes probably wouldn't of known who he was.

I know Moyes is like the anti-christ here but feck me you don't have to talk complete arse to randomly throw a slag at him. Moyes was regularly spotted in attendance at the U21 matches, he obviously knew who he was.

 

[Ducklegs]

I know Moyes is like the anti-christ here but feck me you don't have to talk complete arse to randomly throw a slag at him. Moyes was regularly spotted in attendance at the U21 matches, he obviously knew who he was.

I obviously don't care, so why waste your time typing that out?

 

[Sweet Square]

I know Moyes is like the anti-christ here but feck me you don't have to talk complete arse to randomly throw a slag at him. Moyes was regularly spotted in attendance at the U21 matches, he obviously knew who he was.

I remember reading some thing about people inside the club started to really worry about Moyes when he wanted to change to the youth set up to be more focused on power and athleticism rather than ball work.

 

[Ducklegs]

I remember reading some thing about people inside the club started to really worry about Moyes when he wanted to change to the youth set up to be more focused on power and athleticism rather than ball work.

http://www.manchestereveningnews.co...s/david-moyes-tried-change-manchester-7025321

Guy was a fecking idiot.