[FromTheBench]

I think he is starting this because Evans has a knock or something. Not even on the bench.

And he's the only other player whose sufficiently left footed to play LCB.

 

[Ekeke]

Another reason he could continue to be playing so much is so that we get used to having a left footed CB in the system. But LVG has said he's ready to play, just not sure he can play every single week so he clearly rates him and intends to start him this season a bunch of times

 

[Mister_Stubbs]

Not sure it's a genuine quote but..



I'd normally agree, one of the reasons I support Utd is because of our traditions when it comes to producing talent etc but I can't agree with Gary on this occasion. We simply can not replace two of our best ever defenders in Nemanja and Rio with young Tyler as talented as he may be. We also can't rely on Chris, Jonny and Paul to stay fit for the whole season.

There is room for one/two new signings in the defensive area along with Tyler around the squad as well.

 

[khoazany]

Not sure it's a genuine quote but..



I'd normally agree, one of the reasons I support Utd is because of our traditions when it comes to producing talent etc but I can't agree with Gary on this occasion. We simply can not replace two of our best ever defenders in Nemanja and Rio with young Tyler as talented as he may be. We also can't rely on Chris, Jonny and Paul to stay fit for the whole season.

There is room for one/two new signings in the defensive area along with Tyler around the squad as well.

Based on Ferdinand's form last season Tyler has enough on him to do better than that.

Smalling,Jones and Evans are supposed to be Vidic and Ferdinand long-term replacement in the first place, not our young defenders.

 

[Mister_Stubbs]

Based on Ferdinand's form last season Tyler has enough on him to do better than that.

Smalling,Jones and Evans are supposed to be Vidic and Ferdinand long-term replacement in the first place, not our young defenders.

I'd still rather have an experienced Rio in our back line even if he was out of form than a youngster whose only experience is in a lower division. None of the three you've just mentioned are nothing like Nemanja, maybe Phil's willingless to through his head in where it hurts makes him the closest thing.

My point is the amount of experience we've lost losing them two and the leadership qualities they brought to the table, we can't replace all that with a kid who has played a handful of championship games.

 

[Dr. Dwayne]

I like what I've seen so far and hope he gets a good amount of playing time this season but it'd be risky to rely on him as a bonafide back-up to Smalling, Evans and Jones and unfair to place such a weight of expectation on a young defender.

 

[carlosp]

Happy for Blackett.

 

[Trizy]

Again he's impressive, also loving the bursts forward!

 

[Mad Winger]

He's a refreshing defender to watch. Lots of energy and skill on the ball. I'll be shocked if he doesn't feature often this season.

 

[FromTheBench]

Why are there 2 Blackett threads ?

 

[limerickcitykid]

Why are there 2 Blackett threads ?

One in the first team forum and another from the reserve forum.

 

[itso 7]

Been very impressed with him tonight along with James, though to a lesser extent.

 

[Oo0AahCantona]

Wasnt convinced by him on the tour, But very impressive today.

 

[::sonny::]

Good one

 

[Escobar]

Based on pre-season, he deserves his chance in the team

 

[Rado_N]

Dutch commentator on my stream called him Welbeck in the first half.

Racist,

 

[khoazany]

Dutch commentator on my stream called him Welbeck in the first half.

Racist,

They should have called him Paul Pogba.At least they are (were) on the same shirt number.

 

[TwoSheds]

I like what I've seen so far and hope he gets a good amount of playing time this season but it'd be risky to rely on him as a bonafide back-up to Smalling, Evans and Jones and unfair to place such a weight of expectation on a young defender.

Why unfair? I bet he'd be thrilled to have the chance to be relied upon as a proper first team player.

 

[NinjaZombie]

While Reece James looked like a typical youth player in the first team with a few hesitant moves in the game, Blackett actually looked self assured and composed. He looked very good.

 

[FromTheBench]

Had 2/3 dodgy moments defensively (Particular one where SMalling bailed him out with a brilliant tackle) but pretty impressive overall again.

 

[kundalini]

Blackett with another decent performance. Agree that he had a couple of careless moments late in the first half but otherwise fine. He looks good enough to start plenty of games for us.

 

[El-Manos]

Is he ready to start Saturday people reckon?

 

[khoazany]

Is he ready to start Saturday people reckon?

Before we come to that point do we have anyone else to play there?

 

[charleysurf]

Is he ready to start Saturday people reckon?

I reckon it would be no bother to him anyway.

 

[Smores]

This guy has really impressed me over preseason. Hope he gets some time or a good loan

 

[Raees]

Is he ready to start Saturday people reckon?

Best way to measure his true ability is to play him in competitive games.

 

[Dazzmondo]

Is he ready to start Saturday people reckon?

I think so yes. Made very few mistakes today. Keane looked very poor when he came on though. Nobody seemed to mention it, but today showed me for certain that Keane's not ready. James did well, but he wasn't prepared to cross the ball and passed back too much. Caught out in defence a couple times. Not sure he's ready honestly. But Blackett, definitely.

 

[DanNistelrooy]

Very impressed with his ability on the ball. Defensively mostly good but few shaky moments.

 

[Van Piorsing]

Another cool performance.

He came from nowhere and delivers some good football and hope for the future.

 

[Rykker_4united]

He's class. Play him in the PL.

 

[Ekeke]

I think given how well he's done on the ball this pre-season with his distribution and now running with the ball he could be a good backup option for leftback

 

[Devil may care]

Another good outing for him, if we buy Rojo then Blackett should give him strong competition for the LCB spot.

 

[Mickson]

One in the first team forum and another from the reserve forum.

Very annoying. But with that said, play the kid against Swansea!

 

[Dylan94]

Just got back from the game. It's the first time I've watched him for a full ninety minutes and I was very impressed with him. I like him a lot and I really hope he get his chance in the first team this season. He's ready to make that step. Still so young but I saw tonight that he looks sharp, his awareness is good, and he's eager to get forward when he can too. Man of the match for me, not Phil Jones.

 

[SirAF]

Is he ready to start Saturday people reckon?

Yes! He's a fecking star

 

[Hed Zitin]

First choice for me. Really superb pre season.

 

[Red Shorts]

Wasnt convinced by him on the tour, But very impressive today.

Eh?

 

[Loublaze]

MOTM against Valencia and best young player on the tour.

 

[noodlehair]

He's really composed in possession and good at bringing the ball out. Probably more so than any of our other centrebacks.

That's quite important with the system and style Van Gaal seems to want to play so I'd expect to see him in the team a bit. Less sure about his defending though, but that will improve with time.

I know it worries people a bit but I really think people underestimate just how god awful Rio and Vidic were last season. Not only were they inexcusably shite at defending, but their distribution was a noticably bigger problem to our midfield than our lack of having a midfield was.

Reece James I'm more confused about. I know it's a bit mean but surely we have someone better to fill in as a wing back?

 

[JackXX]

He's impressed me tbh hopefully his progression continues.