https://x.com/manutdfan2022/status/1952993090530165175?s=46&t=OGtF2r2qWFSojPdK5ETiMg
Done deal, this is the confirmation we needed.
I love that to keep up with the amount of content he has to post for his fans now he’s basically resorted to just reading tweets directly from his phone on his video updates
comment by Emile Matthew Yaw Nyamedom Acquah (U1734)
posted 30 minutes ago
comment by FFS Mike. (U1170)
posted 7 seconds ago
https://x.com/amorimera_/status/1953019293861290423?s=46&t=OGtF2r2qWFSojPdK5ETiMg
Would take a 36 year old Scholes now, at least we’d retain possession better.
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Controversial opinion, but launching the ball into space out on the wing is the most overrated thing in football. Scholes, Gerrard, Rooney etc always got praised for this but it's very simple for even amateur footballers. Like a golfer finding a fairway with a drive or a tennis player hitting the ball near the baseline.
And that's basically what the above video was praising.
Let's appreciate more complicated and skillful things than floating a ball out to the wing.
It's not difficult.
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Then why can so few players do it?
Scholes was a master at this and it was a huge reason for our wingers success. He'd give the winger a 1 vs 1 with the fullback 3-4 times a game.
comment by Busby (U19985)
posted 3 minutes ago
comment by Emile Matthew Yaw Nyamedom Acquah (U1734)
posted 30 minutes ago
comment by FFS Mike. (U1170)
posted 7 seconds ago
https://x.com/amorimera_/status/1953019293861290423?s=46&t=OGtF2r2qWFSojPdK5ETiMg
Would take a 36 year old Scholes now, at least we’d retain possession better.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Controversial opinion, but launching the ball into space out on the wing is the most overrated thing in football. Scholes, Gerrard, Rooney etc always got praised for this but it's very simple for even amateur footballers. Like a golfer finding a fairway with a drive or a tennis player hitting the ball near the baseline.
And that's basically what the above video was praising.
Let's appreciate more complicated and skillful things than floating a ball out to the wing.
It's not difficult.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Then why can so few players do it?
Scholes was a master at this and it was a huge reason for our wingers success. He'd give the winger a 1 vs 1 with the fullback 3-4 times a game.
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Every professional player should be able to kick the ball out wide into space. It's like a darts player being able to hit single 20. A rugby player finding touch with a drop kick. Actually controlling the pass is a more difficult skill than the launching itself.
Wait…so scholes was just a long ball merchant?!?
comment by Baz tard - ineos your face (U19119)
posted 3 seconds ago
Wait…so scholes was just a long ball merchant?!?
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Nope. But that's an element that is often over praised in players when it's actually very straightforward. Let's focus on the things that are actually impressive.
comment by Busby (U19985)
posted 44 minutes ago
comment by Elvis (U7425)
posted 31 minutes ago
comment by Busby (U19985)
posted 33 minutes ago
comment by Red Russian (U4715)
posted 14 minutes ago
Lack of pace would be the biggest concern.
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Sesko is fast. Mbeumo seems pretty quick. Cunha not rapid but no slouch. Dorgu is quick. Amad has great acceleration. I'd say we've significantly upgraded on pace in the 2025 windows.
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Not sure on Sesko tbh, the others aren't particularly quick though, but good movement and anticipation can make up for that.
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Eh? Cunha, Mbuemo, Sesko and Amad are all pretty quick.
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Having looked into the stats, Mbuemo is very quick, one of the top 10 in most stats in the PL.
Amad and Cunha don't rank anywhere in any ranks of quickest players, they're very average in terms of pace for the PL attackers.
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Mbeumo recorded the 3rd highest sprint speed in the PL last season at 36.6km/h. Van de Ven was 1st with 37.1km/h.
Sesko's top speed in the Bundesliga last season was 35.7km/h, so he has good pace.
Amad and Cunha are somewhat slower at 32.4 and 32.5km/h respectively. Not especially rapid, but both are good at carrying the ball at pace and have good movement.
Can't say that i would be worried about a lack of pace going forwards.
comment by Elvis (U7425)
posted 3 minutes ago
comment by Busby (U19985)
posted 44 minutes ago
comment by Elvis (U7425)
posted 31 minutes ago
comment by Busby (U19985)
posted 33 minutes ago
comment by Red Russian (U4715)
posted 14 minutes ago
Lack of pace would be the biggest concern.
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Sesko is fast. Mbeumo seems pretty quick. Cunha not rapid but no slouch. Dorgu is quick. Amad has great acceleration. I'd say we've significantly upgraded on pace in the 2025 windows.
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Not sure on Sesko tbh, the others aren't particularly quick though, but good movement and anticipation can make up for that.
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Eh? Cunha, Mbuemo, Sesko and Amad are all pretty quick.
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Having looked into the stats, Mbuemo is very quick, one of the top 10 in most stats in the PL.
Amad and Cunha don't rank anywhere in any ranks of quickest players, they're very average in terms of pace for the PL attackers.
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Mbeumo recorded the 3rd highest sprint speed in the PL last season at 36.6km/h. Van de Ven was 1st with 37.1km/h.
Sesko's top speed in the Bundesliga last season was 35.7km/h, so he has good pace.
Amad and Cunha are somewhat slower at 32.4 and 32.5km/h respectively. Not especially rapid, but both are good at carrying the ball at pace and have good movement.
Can't say that i would be worried about a lack of pace going forwards.
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Yes, so I wasn't exactly talking rubbish was I. Sesko was ranked 36th fastest Bundesliga player, Mbuemo yes he's very quick but the others average pace at best.
As long as you have an option in behind behind, then I think that's a big improvement on last season.
comment by FFS Mike. (U1170)
posted 50 minutes ago
https://x.com/amorimera_/status/1953019293861290423?s=46&t=OGtF2r2qWFSojPdK5ETiMg
Would take a 36 year old Scholes now, at least we’d retain possession better.
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bUt hE dINt sCoRe aS mAnY gOals aS gERRarD!
comment by Emile Matthew Yaw Nyamedom Acquah (U1734)
posted 9 minutes ago
comment by Busby (U19985)
posted 3 minutes ago
comment by Emile Matthew Yaw Nyamedom Acquah (U1734)
posted 30 minutes ago
comment by FFS Mike. (U1170)
posted 7 seconds ago
https://x.com/amorimera_/status/1953019293861290423?s=46&t=OGtF2r2qWFSojPdK5ETiMg
Would take a 36 year old Scholes now, at least we’d retain possession better.
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Controversial opinion, but launching the ball into space out on the wing is the most overrated thing in football. Scholes, Gerrard, Rooney etc always got praised for this but it's very simple for even amateur footballers. Like a golfer finding a fairway with a drive or a tennis player hitting the ball near the baseline.
And that's basically what the above video was praising.
Let's appreciate more complicated and skillful things than floating a ball out to the wing.
It's not difficult.
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Then why can so few players do it?
Scholes was a master at this and it was a huge reason for our wingers success. He'd give the winger a 1 vs 1 with the fullback 3-4 times a game.
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Every professional player should be able to kick the ball out wide into space. It's like a darts player being able to hit single 20. A rugby player finding touch with a drop kick. Actually controlling the pass is a more difficult skill than the launching itself.
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Every PL footballer should be able to make a 10 yard pass 99/100 times, they should be able to put a corner over the first man, they should be able to score from 8 yards out, yet so often they don't.
comment by Emile Matthew Yaw Nyamedom Acquah (U1734)
posted 12 minutes ago
comment by Busby (U19985)
posted 3 minutes ago
comment by Emile Matthew Yaw Nyamedom Acquah (U1734)
posted 30 minutes ago
comment by FFS Mike. (U1170)
posted 7 seconds ago
https://x.com/amorimera_/status/1953019293861290423?s=46&t=OGtF2r2qWFSojPdK5ETiMg
Would take a 36 year old Scholes now, at least we’d retain possession better.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Controversial opinion, but launching the ball into space out on the wing is the most overrated thing in football. Scholes, Gerrard, Rooney etc always got praised for this but it's very simple for even amateur footballers. Like a golfer finding a fairway with a drive or a tennis player hitting the ball near the baseline.
And that's basically what the above video was praising.
Let's appreciate more complicated and skillful things than floating a ball out to the wing.
It's not difficult.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Then why can so few players do it?
Scholes was a master at this and it was a huge reason for our wingers success. He'd give the winger a 1 vs 1 with the fullback 3-4 times a game.
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Every professional player should be able to kick the ball out wide into space. It's like a darts player being able to hit single 20. A rugby player finding touch with a drop kick. Actually controlling the pass is a more difficult skill than the launching itself.
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Your point is a bit of a nonsense, as there simply aren't many players that can pass the ball that far accurately and rarely miss a pass.
And its not really about being able to get it there so much. It is more about spotting and making the pass at the right time. And also about the weight of the pass, enabling the receiving player to take the ball/shot in their stride. Which Scoles was a master at.
It’s a real head scratcher that more CMs in the PL, well all CMs when being pressed in the middle of the park from any angle/position don’t just take 1 touch and set their winger up to attack 1v1 at the edge of the opposition box.
Seems like multiple people got Barry'd regarding Scholes.
Controversial opinion, but launching the ball into space out on the wing is the most overrated thing in football. Scholes, Gerrard, Rooney etc always got praised for this but it's very simple for even amateur footballers. Like a golfer finding a fairway with a drive or a tennis player hitting the ball near the baseline.
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Hell of a lot more to all three of those games than that.
comment by Busby (U19985)
posted 6 minutes ago
comment by Elvis (U7425)
posted 3 minutes ago
comment by Busby (U19985)
posted 44 minutes ago
comment by Elvis (U7425)
posted 31 minutes ago
comment by Busby (U19985)
posted 33 minutes ago
comment by Red Russian (U4715)
posted 14 minutes ago
Lack of pace would be the biggest concern.
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Sesko is fast. Mbeumo seems pretty quick. Cunha not rapid but no slouch. Dorgu is quick. Amad has great acceleration. I'd say we've significantly upgraded on pace in the 2025 windows.
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Not sure on Sesko tbh, the others aren't particularly quick though, but good movement and anticipation can make up for that.
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Eh? Cunha, Mbuemo, Sesko and Amad are all pretty quick.
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Having looked into the stats, Mbuemo is very quick, one of the top 10 in most stats in the PL.
Amad and Cunha don't rank anywhere in any ranks of quickest players, they're very average in terms of pace for the PL attackers.
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Mbeumo recorded the 3rd highest sprint speed in the PL last season at 36.6km/h. Van de Ven was 1st with 37.1km/h.
Sesko's top speed in the Bundesliga last season was 35.7km/h, so he has good pace.
Amad and Cunha are somewhat slower at 32.4 and 32.5km/h respectively. Not especially rapid, but both are good at carrying the ball at pace and have good movement.
Can't say that i would be worried about a lack of pace going forwards.
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Yes, so I wasn't exactly talking rubbish was I. Sesko was ranked 36th fastest Bundesliga player, Mbuemo yes he's very quick but the others average pace at best.
As long as you have an option in behind behind, then I think that's a big improvement on last season.
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Sesko is showing as 26th fastest on the stats that I saw. And is just 0.3km/h slower than Haaland, who ranked at 10th fastest in the PL last season.
I think you are going a bit overboard on this, but we will see next season I guess.
comment by FFS Mike. (U1170)
posted 3 minutes ago
It’s a real head scratcher that more CMs in the PL, well all CMs when being pressed in the middle of the park from any angle/position don’t just take 1 touch and set their winger up to attack 1v1 at the edge of the opposition box.
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Yeh I know. Such an easy thing to do.
comment by EVERYTHING’S POTE! (U17054)
posted 1 hour, 26 minutes ago
comment by Robb Cunha (U22716)
posted 4 minutes ago
We all know Bruno (if he stays) will be the midfielder
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It's the six which is the concern for most people, I think.
Casemiro's legs are well on their way, to the extent that he needs to be played alongside another six.
Ugarte has been inconsistent, isn't really a front-foot DM, and isn't the paciest.
Is six really Mainoo's natural role? I wouldn't say so, at all, and he isn't the sharpest, quickest, or most aggressive.
Collyer doesn't look ready to play every week, if he ever will be.
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So we sell 3 or 4 of them? The problem is Bruno because BOTH of the midfielders serve a stabilizing purpose. We are signing more attackers which means we do not see Bruno and I guess Mount as good enough (which was proven I guess last season). Their options are midfield. None the options we have are going anywhere and combined with an undeniable fact that one midfielder is Bruno, they are all battling for one place. Do we add another player into the mix?
Midfield is postponed till we sort the Bruno problem.
comment by FFS Mike. (U1170)
posted 44 seconds ago
It’s a real head scratcher that more CMs in the PL, well all CMs when being pressed in the middle of the park from any angle/position don’t just take 1 touch and set their winger up to attack 1v1 at the edge of the opposition box.
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That's an extreme example. Watch the first pass in the video and tell me exactly how that is impressive. Why is that worthy of praise?
Even if they literally ran a race of all bundesliga players (500+) under the same conditions not just measuring runs in games etc, then 26th fastest is pretty good. Would imagine not many CBs who he’ll be up against would be quicker.
Your point is a bit of a nonsense, as there simply aren't many players that can pass the ball that far accurately and rarely miss a pass.
And its not really about being able to get it there so much. It is more about spotting and making the pass at the right time. And also about the weight of the pass, enabling the receiving player to take the ball/shot in their stride. Which Scoles was a master at.
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This. Just look at comments from legendary midfielders.
Xavi: “trust me, there’s no better player around to deliver a 30 yard pass to a player way out on the touch line with no opposition anywhere near them than Scholes”
Zidane: “Scholes was the best long ball merchant I ever seen”
Viera: “he was a nightmare to defend against. For some reason none of our players ever went out to the wing and Scholes used to chip it to an unmarked player. We never figured out how to deal with that”
Pulls: “Paul was an inspiration to me. I wanted to play tiki taka until I saw his long ball game”
comment by Emile Matthew Yaw Nyamedom Acquah (U1734)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by FFS Mike. (U1170)
posted 44 seconds ago
It’s a real head scratcher that more CMs in the PL, well all CMs when being pressed in the middle of the park from any angle/position don’t just take 1 touch and set their winger up to attack 1v1 at the edge of the opposition box.
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That's an extreme example. Watch the first pass in the video and tell me exactly how that is impressive. Why is that worthy of praise?
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It's just a montage of his highlights from a game.
comment by Elvis (U7425)
posted 36 seconds ago
comment by Emile Matthew Yaw Nyamedom Acquah (U1734)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by FFS Mike. (U1170)
posted 44 seconds ago
It’s a real head scratcher that more CMs in the PL, well all CMs when being pressed in the middle of the park from any angle/position don’t just take 1 touch and set their winger up to attack 1v1 at the edge of the opposition box.
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That's an extreme example. Watch the first pass in the video and tell me exactly how that is impressive. Why is that worthy of praise?
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It's just a montage of his highlights from a game.
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Yeah but these kind of passes get overly praised. Might as well have some highlights of a keeper passing it to his fullback.
Kicking the ball out to space at the side of the pitch, not impressive.
Yes, Scholes should have been passing to feet (around a foot or two margin for error) rather than into wide open space (20-30 yards). The latter is certainly easier.
https://x.com/utdkev8/status/1953059732198973879?s=46&t=OGtF2r2qWFSojPdK5ETiMg
Every goal from our new front 3 from last season.
Whether they click or not is another thing, but comparing some of those chances/finishes to the missed chances from Ras/Garna etc last season is clear to see that we do have goals in the side now.
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It's...Sesko. Oh yes it is!
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posted on 6/8/25
https://x.com/manutdfan2022/status/1952993090530165175?s=46&t=OGtF2r2qWFSojPdK5ETiMg
Done deal, this is the confirmation we needed.
posted on 6/8/25
I love that to keep up with the amount of content he has to post for his fans now he’s basically resorted to just reading tweets directly from his phone on his video updates
posted on 6/8/25
comment by Emile Matthew Yaw Nyamedom Acquah (U1734)
posted 30 minutes ago
comment by FFS Mike. (U1170)
posted 7 seconds ago
https://x.com/amorimera_/status/1953019293861290423?s=46&t=OGtF2r2qWFSojPdK5ETiMg
Would take a 36 year old Scholes now, at least we’d retain possession better.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Controversial opinion, but launching the ball into space out on the wing is the most overrated thing in football. Scholes, Gerrard, Rooney etc always got praised for this but it's very simple for even amateur footballers. Like a golfer finding a fairway with a drive or a tennis player hitting the ball near the baseline.
And that's basically what the above video was praising.
Let's appreciate more complicated and skillful things than floating a ball out to the wing.
It's not difficult.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Then why can so few players do it?
Scholes was a master at this and it was a huge reason for our wingers success. He'd give the winger a 1 vs 1 with the fullback 3-4 times a game.
posted on 6/8/25
comment by Busby (U19985)
posted 3 minutes ago
comment by Emile Matthew Yaw Nyamedom Acquah (U1734)
posted 30 minutes ago
comment by FFS Mike. (U1170)
posted 7 seconds ago
https://x.com/amorimera_/status/1953019293861290423?s=46&t=OGtF2r2qWFSojPdK5ETiMg
Would take a 36 year old Scholes now, at least we’d retain possession better.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Controversial opinion, but launching the ball into space out on the wing is the most overrated thing in football. Scholes, Gerrard, Rooney etc always got praised for this but it's very simple for even amateur footballers. Like a golfer finding a fairway with a drive or a tennis player hitting the ball near the baseline.
And that's basically what the above video was praising.
Let's appreciate more complicated and skillful things than floating a ball out to the wing.
It's not difficult.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Then why can so few players do it?
Scholes was a master at this and it was a huge reason for our wingers success. He'd give the winger a 1 vs 1 with the fullback 3-4 times a game.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Every professional player should be able to kick the ball out wide into space. It's like a darts player being able to hit single 20. A rugby player finding touch with a drop kick. Actually controlling the pass is a more difficult skill than the launching itself.
posted on 6/8/25
Wait…so scholes was just a long ball merchant?!?
posted on 6/8/25
comment by Baz tard - ineos your face (U19119)
posted 3 seconds ago
Wait…so scholes was just a long ball merchant?!?
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Nope. But that's an element that is often over praised in players when it's actually very straightforward. Let's focus on the things that are actually impressive.
posted on 6/8/25
comment by Busby (U19985)
posted 44 minutes ago
comment by Elvis (U7425)
posted 31 minutes ago
comment by Busby (U19985)
posted 33 minutes ago
comment by Red Russian (U4715)
posted 14 minutes ago
Lack of pace would be the biggest concern.
-----------------------------------
Sesko is fast. Mbeumo seems pretty quick. Cunha not rapid but no slouch. Dorgu is quick. Amad has great acceleration. I'd say we've significantly upgraded on pace in the 2025 windows.
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Not sure on Sesko tbh, the others aren't particularly quick though, but good movement and anticipation can make up for that.
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Eh? Cunha, Mbuemo, Sesko and Amad are all pretty quick.
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Having looked into the stats, Mbuemo is very quick, one of the top 10 in most stats in the PL.
Amad and Cunha don't rank anywhere in any ranks of quickest players, they're very average in terms of pace for the PL attackers.
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Mbeumo recorded the 3rd highest sprint speed in the PL last season at 36.6km/h. Van de Ven was 1st with 37.1km/h.
Sesko's top speed in the Bundesliga last season was 35.7km/h, so he has good pace.
Amad and Cunha are somewhat slower at 32.4 and 32.5km/h respectively. Not especially rapid, but both are good at carrying the ball at pace and have good movement.
Can't say that i would be worried about a lack of pace going forwards.
posted on 6/8/25
comment by Elvis (U7425)
posted 3 minutes ago
comment by Busby (U19985)
posted 44 minutes ago
comment by Elvis (U7425)
posted 31 minutes ago
comment by Busby (U19985)
posted 33 minutes ago
comment by Red Russian (U4715)
posted 14 minutes ago
Lack of pace would be the biggest concern.
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Sesko is fast. Mbeumo seems pretty quick. Cunha not rapid but no slouch. Dorgu is quick. Amad has great acceleration. I'd say we've significantly upgraded on pace in the 2025 windows.
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Not sure on Sesko tbh, the others aren't particularly quick though, but good movement and anticipation can make up for that.
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Eh? Cunha, Mbuemo, Sesko and Amad are all pretty quick.
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Having looked into the stats, Mbuemo is very quick, one of the top 10 in most stats in the PL.
Amad and Cunha don't rank anywhere in any ranks of quickest players, they're very average in terms of pace for the PL attackers.
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Mbeumo recorded the 3rd highest sprint speed in the PL last season at 36.6km/h. Van de Ven was 1st with 37.1km/h.
Sesko's top speed in the Bundesliga last season was 35.7km/h, so he has good pace.
Amad and Cunha are somewhat slower at 32.4 and 32.5km/h respectively. Not especially rapid, but both are good at carrying the ball at pace and have good movement.
Can't say that i would be worried about a lack of pace going forwards.
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Yes, so I wasn't exactly talking rubbish was I. Sesko was ranked 36th fastest Bundesliga player, Mbuemo yes he's very quick but the others average pace at best.
As long as you have an option in behind behind, then I think that's a big improvement on last season.
posted on 6/8/25
comment by FFS Mike. (U1170)
posted 50 minutes ago
https://x.com/amorimera_/status/1953019293861290423?s=46&t=OGtF2r2qWFSojPdK5ETiMg
Would take a 36 year old Scholes now, at least we’d retain possession better.
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bUt hE dINt sCoRe aS mAnY gOals aS gERRarD!
posted on 6/8/25
comment by Emile Matthew Yaw Nyamedom Acquah (U1734)
posted 9 minutes ago
comment by Busby (U19985)
posted 3 minutes ago
comment by Emile Matthew Yaw Nyamedom Acquah (U1734)
posted 30 minutes ago
comment by FFS Mike. (U1170)
posted 7 seconds ago
https://x.com/amorimera_/status/1953019293861290423?s=46&t=OGtF2r2qWFSojPdK5ETiMg
Would take a 36 year old Scholes now, at least we’d retain possession better.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Controversial opinion, but launching the ball into space out on the wing is the most overrated thing in football. Scholes, Gerrard, Rooney etc always got praised for this but it's very simple for even amateur footballers. Like a golfer finding a fairway with a drive or a tennis player hitting the ball near the baseline.
And that's basically what the above video was praising.
Let's appreciate more complicated and skillful things than floating a ball out to the wing.
It's not difficult.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Then why can so few players do it?
Scholes was a master at this and it was a huge reason for our wingers success. He'd give the winger a 1 vs 1 with the fullback 3-4 times a game.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Every professional player should be able to kick the ball out wide into space. It's like a darts player being able to hit single 20. A rugby player finding touch with a drop kick. Actually controlling the pass is a more difficult skill than the launching itself.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Every PL footballer should be able to make a 10 yard pass 99/100 times, they should be able to put a corner over the first man, they should be able to score from 8 yards out, yet so often they don't.
posted on 6/8/25
comment by Emile Matthew Yaw Nyamedom Acquah (U1734)
posted 12 minutes ago
comment by Busby (U19985)
posted 3 minutes ago
comment by Emile Matthew Yaw Nyamedom Acquah (U1734)
posted 30 minutes ago
comment by FFS Mike. (U1170)
posted 7 seconds ago
https://x.com/amorimera_/status/1953019293861290423?s=46&t=OGtF2r2qWFSojPdK5ETiMg
Would take a 36 year old Scholes now, at least we’d retain possession better.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Controversial opinion, but launching the ball into space out on the wing is the most overrated thing in football. Scholes, Gerrard, Rooney etc always got praised for this but it's very simple for even amateur footballers. Like a golfer finding a fairway with a drive or a tennis player hitting the ball near the baseline.
And that's basically what the above video was praising.
Let's appreciate more complicated and skillful things than floating a ball out to the wing.
It's not difficult.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Then why can so few players do it?
Scholes was a master at this and it was a huge reason for our wingers success. He'd give the winger a 1 vs 1 with the fullback 3-4 times a game.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Every professional player should be able to kick the ball out wide into space. It's like a darts player being able to hit single 20. A rugby player finding touch with a drop kick. Actually controlling the pass is a more difficult skill than the launching itself.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Your point is a bit of a nonsense, as there simply aren't many players that can pass the ball that far accurately and rarely miss a pass.
And its not really about being able to get it there so much. It is more about spotting and making the pass at the right time. And also about the weight of the pass, enabling the receiving player to take the ball/shot in their stride. Which Scoles was a master at.
posted on 6/8/25
It’s a real head scratcher that more CMs in the PL, well all CMs when being pressed in the middle of the park from any angle/position don’t just take 1 touch and set their winger up to attack 1v1 at the edge of the opposition box.
posted on 6/8/25
Nice article header this
posted on 6/8/25
Seems like multiple people got Barry'd regarding Scholes.
posted on 6/8/25
Controversial opinion, but launching the ball into space out on the wing is the most overrated thing in football. Scholes, Gerrard, Rooney etc always got praised for this but it's very simple for even amateur footballers. Like a golfer finding a fairway with a drive or a tennis player hitting the ball near the baseline.
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Hell of a lot more to all three of those games than that.
posted on 6/8/25
comment by Busby (U19985)
posted 6 minutes ago
comment by Elvis (U7425)
posted 3 minutes ago
comment by Busby (U19985)
posted 44 minutes ago
comment by Elvis (U7425)
posted 31 minutes ago
comment by Busby (U19985)
posted 33 minutes ago
comment by Red Russian (U4715)
posted 14 minutes ago
Lack of pace would be the biggest concern.
-----------------------------------
Sesko is fast. Mbeumo seems pretty quick. Cunha not rapid but no slouch. Dorgu is quick. Amad has great acceleration. I'd say we've significantly upgraded on pace in the 2025 windows.
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Not sure on Sesko tbh, the others aren't particularly quick though, but good movement and anticipation can make up for that.
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Eh? Cunha, Mbuemo, Sesko and Amad are all pretty quick.
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Having looked into the stats, Mbuemo is very quick, one of the top 10 in most stats in the PL.
Amad and Cunha don't rank anywhere in any ranks of quickest players, they're very average in terms of pace for the PL attackers.
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Mbeumo recorded the 3rd highest sprint speed in the PL last season at 36.6km/h. Van de Ven was 1st with 37.1km/h.
Sesko's top speed in the Bundesliga last season was 35.7km/h, so he has good pace.
Amad and Cunha are somewhat slower at 32.4 and 32.5km/h respectively. Not especially rapid, but both are good at carrying the ball at pace and have good movement.
Can't say that i would be worried about a lack of pace going forwards.
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Yes, so I wasn't exactly talking rubbish was I. Sesko was ranked 36th fastest Bundesliga player, Mbuemo yes he's very quick but the others average pace at best.
As long as you have an option in behind behind, then I think that's a big improvement on last season.
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Sesko is showing as 26th fastest on the stats that I saw. And is just 0.3km/h slower than Haaland, who ranked at 10th fastest in the PL last season.
I think you are going a bit overboard on this, but we will see next season I guess.
posted on 6/8/25
comment by FFS Mike. (U1170)
posted 3 minutes ago
It’s a real head scratcher that more CMs in the PL, well all CMs when being pressed in the middle of the park from any angle/position don’t just take 1 touch and set their winger up to attack 1v1 at the edge of the opposition box.
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Yeh I know. Such an easy thing to do.
posted on 6/8/25
comment by EVERYTHING’S POTE! (U17054)
posted 1 hour, 26 minutes ago
comment by Robb Cunha (U22716)
posted 4 minutes ago
We all know Bruno (if he stays) will be the midfielder
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It's the six which is the concern for most people, I think.
Casemiro's legs are well on their way, to the extent that he needs to be played alongside another six.
Ugarte has been inconsistent, isn't really a front-foot DM, and isn't the paciest.
Is six really Mainoo's natural role? I wouldn't say so, at all, and he isn't the sharpest, quickest, or most aggressive.
Collyer doesn't look ready to play every week, if he ever will be.
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So we sell 3 or 4 of them? The problem is Bruno because BOTH of the midfielders serve a stabilizing purpose. We are signing more attackers which means we do not see Bruno and I guess Mount as good enough (which was proven I guess last season). Their options are midfield. None the options we have are going anywhere and combined with an undeniable fact that one midfielder is Bruno, they are all battling for one place. Do we add another player into the mix?
Midfield is postponed till we sort the Bruno problem.
posted on 6/8/25
comment by FFS Mike. (U1170)
posted 44 seconds ago
It’s a real head scratcher that more CMs in the PL, well all CMs when being pressed in the middle of the park from any angle/position don’t just take 1 touch and set their winger up to attack 1v1 at the edge of the opposition box.
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That's an extreme example. Watch the first pass in the video and tell me exactly how that is impressive. Why is that worthy of praise?
posted on 6/8/25
Even if they literally ran a race of all bundesliga players (500+) under the same conditions not just measuring runs in games etc, then 26th fastest is pretty good. Would imagine not many CBs who he’ll be up against would be quicker.
posted on 6/8/25
Your point is a bit of a nonsense, as there simply aren't many players that can pass the ball that far accurately and rarely miss a pass.
And its not really about being able to get it there so much. It is more about spotting and making the pass at the right time. And also about the weight of the pass, enabling the receiving player to take the ball/shot in their stride. Which Scoles was a master at.
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This. Just look at comments from legendary midfielders.
Xavi: “trust me, there’s no better player around to deliver a 30 yard pass to a player way out on the touch line with no opposition anywhere near them than Scholes”
Zidane: “Scholes was the best long ball merchant I ever seen”
Viera: “he was a nightmare to defend against. For some reason none of our players ever went out to the wing and Scholes used to chip it to an unmarked player. We never figured out how to deal with that”
Pulls: “Paul was an inspiration to me. I wanted to play tiki taka until I saw his long ball game”
posted on 6/8/25
comment by Emile Matthew Yaw Nyamedom Acquah (U1734)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by FFS Mike. (U1170)
posted 44 seconds ago
It’s a real head scratcher that more CMs in the PL, well all CMs when being pressed in the middle of the park from any angle/position don’t just take 1 touch and set their winger up to attack 1v1 at the edge of the opposition box.
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That's an extreme example. Watch the first pass in the video and tell me exactly how that is impressive. Why is that worthy of praise?
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It's just a montage of his highlights from a game.
posted on 6/8/25
comment by Elvis (U7425)
posted 36 seconds ago
comment by Emile Matthew Yaw Nyamedom Acquah (U1734)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by FFS Mike. (U1170)
posted 44 seconds ago
It’s a real head scratcher that more CMs in the PL, well all CMs when being pressed in the middle of the park from any angle/position don’t just take 1 touch and set their winger up to attack 1v1 at the edge of the opposition box.
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That's an extreme example. Watch the first pass in the video and tell me exactly how that is impressive. Why is that worthy of praise?
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It's just a montage of his highlights from a game.
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Yeah but these kind of passes get overly praised. Might as well have some highlights of a keeper passing it to his fullback.
Kicking the ball out to space at the side of the pitch, not impressive.
posted on 6/8/25
Yes, Scholes should have been passing to feet (around a foot or two margin for error) rather than into wide open space (20-30 yards). The latter is certainly easier.
posted on 6/8/25
https://x.com/utdkev8/status/1953059732198973879?s=46&t=OGtF2r2qWFSojPdK5ETiMg
Every goal from our new front 3 from last season.
Whether they click or not is another thing, but comparing some of those chances/finishes to the missed chances from Ras/Garna etc last season is clear to see that we do have goals in the side now.
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