at the end of the action his end are in the air like -what a shame it didn't end up in the back of the net". Great block and some nice tidy and composed paly as LB. Looked unfazed as always
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There are few defenders with a bigger potential than Blackett - and so far he has managed to (almost) eradicate his one major flaw - his concentration. I will be the first to admit that I could pull my hair out when I was watching Blackett in the reserves and the academy because of his one major lapse in concentration each game. Some games he could let a high ball simply go past him and totally miss that there was a striker through on goal etc....
But he deserves credit for what he has done so far - and that block today was important
But he deserves credit for what he has done so far - and that block today was important
Impressed with his short cameo today. Believe he can fill in the LB position anytime he is asked to. Good on the ball and decent composure overall, this lad.
Happier with him at left full, thought some of his decision making at cb was poor, have to say I was impressed with him when he came on, not defensively, his distribution was excellent, composed and confident at a time when the team were a bit on edge, fair play to him especially after the red incident that might have knocked his confidence, speaks a lot about his character.
Did an important job when he came on.
What a block...
Didn't even see the block until the replay, was brilliant! My Liverpool fan mate, reckons he's been our worst defender (evans though...). I dunno what planet he lives on, he said De Gea's saves against madrid were routine...maybe for a world class goalkeeper. Then again he had Reina week in week out at the time.
That block was brilliant but he went asleep for the Osman chance before somewhat which De Gea saved.
At the time I thought he was probably at fault for the Osman chance but watching it in slow motion just now, it is clearly Rojo who is at fault and Blackett does a decent job of closing the space; might have been different had he not had a wide player to mark.
Has a big change to make our squad for the future well done lad.
Do not trust him at CB. Hopefully Rojo stays fit and we only have to use Blackett as LB cover.
That block was Vidic-esque 
Not really, Vidic the lunatic would have thrown his head towards the ballThat block was Vidic-esque
In all the brilliance in the last few minuted by Dave, Blacketts block got kind of loss. Was brilliant by Tyler and so important.
The block was absolutely top drawer but him looking unfazed doesn't mean he played well otherwise. He always looks that way.
He made a couple of errors that could have cost us dearly. One of which, a misplaced pass to no one was inexcusable at the time. I don't mean to be harsh but we shouldn't ignore the obvious flaws in his game either.
Fellani's ball watching is amazing
Big future for Blackett at United. The future CB pairing could be him and McNair
I thought he was awful at LB. Martinez noticed it and directed his subs to target Blackett.
Much better at LCB in my opinion
Much better at LCB in my opinion
I'm sorry to say, but I don't believe he has what it takes to be a regular at United. His strengths seems to be his passing which is alright and he does seem quick and athletic, but the actual defending part of his job description has consistently looked suspect in my opinion. Hope I'm wrong though.
And McNair?
Looks better in the two games I've seen him play. I've been very impressed with how composed he has looked. Still early days though.
I don't understand that to be honest. Blackett has done well too. He wasn't criticised when we kept two clean sheets with him playing , then Leicester happens and he's not a United defender all of a sudden. McNair has done well, just as well as Blackett has this season especially under the circumstances.
Sure, McNair has had less time to show his faults and Blackett got a pretty rough ride in the Leicester game, when he got thrown into the deep end. But I've felt since the US tour in the summer that Blackett showed weakness when it comes to spatial awareness and marking ability.
He's a talented football player no doubt, but to make it at United even at an O'Shea/Phil Neville level you've got to be an extraordinary talent and I'm not sure he's got that to be honest. That goes for McNair as well obviously, but I've been more impressed with his performances so far, even if I am sceptical of his ability to nail down a spot here as well. Seen too many hopefuls fail during the last 20 years.
Obviously I want both of them to make it though, so I hope I am wrong.
Blackett has looked very good defensively but subject to errors of judgment.
I think the same.
His sudden jump into the first team squad had more to do with the fact he was left footed and we were playing in a 3 back formation.
I thought this thread had been bumped with news of an injury
Blackett has had mistakes in him since pre season. He had mistakes in him for the youth teams. McNair has been more solid at both levels.
Ive seen this from a lot of posters, can't seem to get over the 'shock' that Blackett has made the first team when it looked unlikely. In the meantime, McNair has done well in two games and is rightfully getting praise, I just wonder how quick he'll be harshly criticized when he has a bad game.
Blackett has played a lot more than McNair for the first team so of course he would make more mistakes.Give the lad time.
http://www.manutd.com/en/Fanzone/Ne...yler-Blackett-living-his-dream-at-United.aspx
Tyler Blackett's living the dream
ManUtd.com's Mark Froggatt recently met Tyler Blackett to discuss childhood ambitions, back-up plans and the road to first-team stardom...
Raised in the shadow of Old Trafford, Tyler Blackett has always dreamed of playing for Manchester United and continuing the club’s proud history of producing home-grown talent.
The hulking 20-year-old lives in Hulme, which is just a short walk away from the Theatre of Dreams and a five-minute drive from the city centre. It is also where his Reds-supporting family brought up a boy whose only ambition was to play professional football for the club he first joined at the age of eight.
Despite pursuing an education at St Anthony’s School in Urmston before graduating from Ashton Sixth Form College, all while ascending the many ranks of United’s own Academy, Blackett was impressively single-minded when confronted by the careers officer in his teenage years.
“My whole childhood revolved around the game and I always wanted to play professionally,” he explained during an interview for Sunday’s edition of United Review, the club’s official matchday programme. “I never had a back-up plan for what I might do if things didn’t work out at United. It was always about playing football for me and I was determined to make it happen. It was basically football or nothing, which might have been risky but that was how I saw it. Thankfully, it seems to be working out for me.”
With six first-team appearances now under his belt – five from the start, one as a sub against Everton - it does appear to be “working out” for the physically impressive Mancunian, who is clearly flourishing under the tutelage of famed trustee of youth Louis van Gaal. But what makes Blackett’s rise even more remarkable is its correlation with a summer of change that brought in six expensive new signings to join the Dutchman’s Reds revolution.
When I pointed this out, Tyler revealed a mind-set that has fueled his rise through the ranks. “It makes me feel proud. When you see the club spending money in the transfer window, some players might look at that and think they won’t get their chance to impress but I’ve never felt like that. This club always give young players a chance and I’m hoping to take advantage of that.”
The only blot on Blackett’s fledgling career is the red card that followed his admittedly ill-judged sliding challenge on Jamie Vardy during last month’s 5-3 defeat to Leicester. Although the experience could have shattered his confidence, he simply described it as “heightening” and vowed not to choose the same option following a reaffirming chat with van Gaal. “He just explained there were other options I could have chosen, rather than bringing the player down. It is definitely something I have learned from and will remember.”
Tyler's suspension allowed fellow centre-backs Marcos Rojo and Paddy McNair to shine in his absence, providing plenty of competition for places ahead of United's next match against West Brom. Until then, the muscular Mancunian will take stock at the Aon Training Complex as his team-mates fly around the world on international duty. The domestic pause will also provide time to reset the season aims that were set in July, which included “breaking into the first-team squad” and “letting everyone know that I can play”. Three months later and it is safe to say he has already achieved both.
As Blackett is all too aware, the next stage in his development requires him to cement a place in the manager's plans for the future. While the task at hand is not easy, the single-minded boy from Hulme is determined to meet the challenge head-on. After all, he has a lifelong dream to fulfill.
“My family have always been really supportive of me and my friends have also been delighted to see me play for the first team," he said. "They just want me to keep doing well for myself, which is what I am trying to do. Hopefully, I can make everyone proud.”
Tyler Blackett's living the dream
ManUtd.com's Mark Froggatt recently met Tyler Blackett to discuss childhood ambitions, back-up plans and the road to first-team stardom...
Raised in the shadow of Old Trafford, Tyler Blackett has always dreamed of playing for Manchester United and continuing the club’s proud history of producing home-grown talent.
The hulking 20-year-old lives in Hulme, which is just a short walk away from the Theatre of Dreams and a five-minute drive from the city centre. It is also where his Reds-supporting family brought up a boy whose only ambition was to play professional football for the club he first joined at the age of eight.
Despite pursuing an education at St Anthony’s School in Urmston before graduating from Ashton Sixth Form College, all while ascending the many ranks of United’s own Academy, Blackett was impressively single-minded when confronted by the careers officer in his teenage years.
“My whole childhood revolved around the game and I always wanted to play professionally,” he explained during an interview for Sunday’s edition of United Review, the club’s official matchday programme. “I never had a back-up plan for what I might do if things didn’t work out at United. It was always about playing football for me and I was determined to make it happen. It was basically football or nothing, which might have been risky but that was how I saw it. Thankfully, it seems to be working out for me.”
With six first-team appearances now under his belt – five from the start, one as a sub against Everton - it does appear to be “working out” for the physically impressive Mancunian, who is clearly flourishing under the tutelage of famed trustee of youth Louis van Gaal. But what makes Blackett’s rise even more remarkable is its correlation with a summer of change that brought in six expensive new signings to join the Dutchman’s Reds revolution.
When I pointed this out, Tyler revealed a mind-set that has fueled his rise through the ranks. “It makes me feel proud. When you see the club spending money in the transfer window, some players might look at that and think they won’t get their chance to impress but I’ve never felt like that. This club always give young players a chance and I’m hoping to take advantage of that.”
The only blot on Blackett’s fledgling career is the red card that followed his admittedly ill-judged sliding challenge on Jamie Vardy during last month’s 5-3 defeat to Leicester. Although the experience could have shattered his confidence, he simply described it as “heightening” and vowed not to choose the same option following a reaffirming chat with van Gaal. “He just explained there were other options I could have chosen, rather than bringing the player down. It is definitely something I have learned from and will remember.”
Tyler's suspension allowed fellow centre-backs Marcos Rojo and Paddy McNair to shine in his absence, providing plenty of competition for places ahead of United's next match against West Brom. Until then, the muscular Mancunian will take stock at the Aon Training Complex as his team-mates fly around the world on international duty. The domestic pause will also provide time to reset the season aims that were set in July, which included “breaking into the first-team squad” and “letting everyone know that I can play”. Three months later and it is safe to say he has already achieved both.
As Blackett is all too aware, the next stage in his development requires him to cement a place in the manager's plans for the future. While the task at hand is not easy, the single-minded boy from Hulme is determined to meet the challenge head-on. After all, he has a lifelong dream to fulfill.
“My family have always been really supportive of me and my friends have also been delighted to see me play for the first team," he said. "They just want me to keep doing well for myself, which is what I am trying to do. Hopefully, I can make everyone proud.”
Sounds like a good kid with a good head. Certainly has what it takes to be a top defender.
I've seen this as well. It's almost like they don't want Blackett to do well just so they could be proven right about him.
He did very well until the Leicester game and unlike McNair had to deal with the unfamiliar 3-5-2.
I'm not just comparing their first team appearances. You as well as most people who watch the youth teams know Blackett has mistakes in him.
No I really don't care about being proven right. He just fills me with less confidence than other youth players.
Awwww
The position will be his if he just stays fit.
People saying things like he's good defensively but just prone to errors of judgement is just as bad. Neither make any sense.
Equally I feel people are guilty of wanting him to do well as he's a local lad etc. which is fine but at the same time plainly ignoring the errors. I read people here saying he was great when he came on at the weekend. His block was fantastic but He made two error's that could have been fatal. One was yet again not tracking a runner. The second was his almost trademark chipped sand wedge of a pass straight to a West Ham player. We were under extreme pressure at that stage and He had other options at the time.
McNair imo already looks a more natural defender with better instincts (which is ironic given where he started his career)
I know but I don't want what he has done in the past to affect my judgement on him.Players do improve with the right coaching/environment and we've seen a lot of positive things from Blackett compared to himself just one year ago.
You can say the same about Michael Keane when it comes to mistakes, but many thought he'd make the jump to the first team ahead of the other youth players, with Thorpe right behind.
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