There's a lot of potential there - I'm least sure about Fred of the three.
I've wanted Pogba gone for a long time... I don't like his attitude and I think it directly leads to his up and down performances, and agree that we'd be better off moving him on and bringing in another midfielder.
A quality deep lying midfielder who can dictate play would be ideal for me, not sure who though. That and a RW are key for me but I’m not expecting too much from Ed in the summer.
Bruno was different class last night, seeing him in the ground as well and you can appreciate his intelligence and movement. The minute he went off, Brugge started getting a bit more confident too.
comment by Winston (U16525)
posted 9 minutes ago
There's a lot of potential there - I'm least sure about Fred of the three.
I've wanted Pogba gone for a long time... I don't like his attitude and I think it directly leads to his up and down performances, and agree that we'd be better off moving him on and bringing in another midfielder.
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What’s this ‘attitude’ you talk of?
Can only assume Winston is talking about him sauntering around the pitch, sulking when things don’t go well putting in no effort to track back?
From all accounts he trains well, so don’t think it could be that.
It works, no doubt about it... I think some people still underrate McT, he could really be the genuine article (as, it seems, is Bruno). I think Fred is probably the one that could be upgraded, but he could also continue to get better too.
All I know is that I am quite happy and positive about the current situation, including Pogba probably leaving.
Mct just keeps getting better. He’s a really important part of the side now, Fred has improved a lot and Bruno looks class. Not a bad place to be..
comment by Greenwood FC (U11781)
posted 18 minutes ago
Bruno was different class last night, seeing him in the ground as well and you can appreciate his intelligence and movement. The minute he went off, Brugge started getting a bit more confident too.
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What has struck me when they are on the pitch together is how much he and Mata are on the same wavelength. Mata knows if he knocks the ball back and runs in behind that Fernandes has got the intelligence and quality to dink one over the top to him. It was visible to see on Mata's face how much he was enjoying just playing with Fernandes. He was grinning like an idiot last night.
Which begs that question, how much have we wasted Mata by not having the right player/s around him? Also, does Fernandes' arrival mean that we should be rethinking the popular opinion that it is time for Mata to move on?
I get the feeling United have turned a corner.
What a shame
I would like to find out at Ibrox though
comment by Winston (U16525)
posted 29 minutes ago
There's a lot of potential there - I'm least sure about Fred of the three.
I've wanted Pogba gone for a long time... I don't like his attitude and I think it directly leads to his up and down performances, and agree that we'd be better off moving him on and bringing in another midfielder.
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really?
id say Freds probably been one of our best players this season
comment by Greenwood FC (U11781)
posted 24 minutes ago
Bruno was different class last night, seeing him in the ground as well and you can appreciate his intelligence and movement. The minute he went off, Brugge started getting a bit more confident too.
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while i think Fernandes is going to be a great player, the fact he went off had nothing to do with it, Utd clearly took their foot of the gas
comment by HB Fash (U21935)
posted 2 minutes ago
I get the feeling United have turned a corner.
What a shame
I would like to find out at Ibrox though
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Is the draw at 12?
comment by Elvis (U7425)
posted 3 minutes ago
comment by Greenwood FC (U11781)
posted 18 minutes ago
Bruno was different class last night, seeing him in the ground as well and you can appreciate his intelligence and movement. The minute he went off, Brugge started getting a bit more confident too.
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What has struck me when they are on the pitch together is how much he and Mata are on the same wavelength. Mata knows if he knocks the ball back and runs in behind that Fernandes has got the intelligence and quality to dink one over the top to him. It was visible to see on Mata's face how much he was enjoying just playing with Fernandes. He was grinning like an idiot last night.
Which begs that question, how much have we wasted Mata by not having the right player/s around him? Also, does Fernandes' arrival mean that we should be rethinking the popular opinion that it is time for Mata to move on?
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Not surprising, Mata is an intelligent player, so given another player with that sort of vision and awareness will get on like a house on fire. I think ole has to consider his options, and I’d give that midfield a few runs out to see what they can do, even if Pogba fully fit.
McTominay is destined to become a top player. He improves with every game, which is a reflection of his desire and work ethic.
The quality of his goal last night was exceptional. The technique was flawless.
I like Bruno. He and his wife shop in Tescos apparently.
comment by Ole-Dirty-Baztard (U19119)
posted 22 minutes ago
Can only assume Winston is talking about him sauntering around the pitch, sulking when things don’t go well putting in no effort to track back?
From all accounts he trains well, so don’t think it could be that.
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Absolutely this.
You cannot watch Pogba and tell me he’s giving 100% all game, every game.
comment by The Lambeau Leap (U21050)
posted 30 seconds ago
McTominay is destined to become a top player. He improves with every game, which is a reflection of his desire and work ethic.
The quality of his goal last night was exceptional. The technique was flawless.
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He does have brain farts in high risk situations. Cuts it out and he could be very good.
comment by Nostraduncus (U11713)
posted 9 minutes ago
comment by Winston (U16525)
posted 29 minutes ago
There's a lot of potential there - I'm least sure about Fred of the three.
I've wanted Pogba gone for a long time... I don't like his attitude and I think it directly leads to his up and down performances, and agree that we'd be better off moving him on and bringing in another midfielder.
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really?
id say Freds probably been one of our best players this season
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I think he’s limited, personally.
McTominay looks to have bags of potential and Bruno is new - maybe harsh on Fred but I think those two will be there longer than he will.
comment by Winston (U16525)
posted 3 minutes ago
comment by Nostraduncus (U11713)
posted 9 minutes ago
comment by Winston (U16525)
posted 29 minutes ago
There's a lot of potential there - I'm least sure about Fred of the three.
I've wanted Pogba gone for a long time... I don't like his attitude and I think it directly leads to his up and down performances, and agree that we'd be better off moving him on and bringing in another midfielder.
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really?
id say Freds probably been one of our best players this season
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I think he’s limited, personally.
McTominay looks to have bags of potential and Bruno is new - maybe harsh on Fred but I think those two will be there longer than he will.
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You could be right Winston, but Fred has had to play with some dross. With more quality in around him in midfield, I would hope that he will continue to improve. And I wouldn't bet against a man with his desire. Whatever the game, no matter how bad he is playing, he always shows for the ball and works his backside off.
comment by HB Fash (U21935)
posted 16 minutes ago
I get the feeling United have turned a corner.
What a shame
I would like to find out at Ibrox though
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Too early to say that yet. We’re still a few players short and we’ve got a horrible March: there will be at least one shocker of a performance, I’m sure.
Elvis (U7425)
Completely agree and hope he proves me wrong - certainly does no harm having a player that cares like he does around.
comment by Redastomatoes- Feels very Moyesian...cleverson forever!If he is good enough he is ready! (U12026)
posted 5 minutes ago
comment by The Lambeau Leap (U21050)
posted 30 seconds ago
McTominay is destined to become a top player. He improves with every game, which is a reflection of his desire and work ethic.
The quality of his goal last night was exceptional. The technique was flawless.
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He does have brain farts in high risk situations.
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Very rarely. I can't particularly recall any, which suggests the issue isn't prevalent.
I think at United we have an expectation that players should play the perfect game every game. I've seen fans write off good performances by Maguire, Shaw, AWB and Lindelof because they've made a single misplaced pass or mistimed tackle.
comment by Elvis (U7425)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Winston (U16525)
posted 3 minutes ago
comment by Nostraduncus (U11713)
posted 9 minutes ago
comment by Winston (U16525)
posted 29 minutes ago
There's a lot of potential there - I'm least sure about Fred of the three.
I've wanted Pogba gone for a long time... I don't like his attitude and I think it directly leads to his up and down performances, and agree that we'd be better off moving him on and bringing in another midfielder.
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really?
id say Freds probably been one of our best players this season
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I think he’s limited, personally.
McTominay looks to have bags of potential and Bruno is new - maybe harsh on Fred but I think those two will be there longer than he will.
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You could be right Winston, but Fred has had to play with some dross. With more quality in around him in midfield, I would hope that he will continue to improve. And I wouldn't bet against a man with his desire. Whatever the game, no matter how bad he is playing, he always shows for the ball and works his backside off.
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At the very least, he’s reliable cover. He’s been consistently good for months now, including games at City and Liverpool.
On a side note... There must be part of Pogba that sees the likes of Bruno, Fred, McT and Matic performing and maybe starts to think we could actually go places?
I know most want him gonna now, but if he did a 180 and came back ready to put a shift in, we really would have something special going on. Him and Bruno would have a field day and the opposition would be lost, at times.
Those tough to win games against the lesser teams might look a bit easier with the likes of Bruno, Pogba and Mata pulling the strings.
If we can manage to get Pogba fit and play Mctominay, Pogba and Fernandes i think we'd see some seriously sexy football.
Also, Mata looked much better with Fernandes on the pitch last night.
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posted on 28/2/20
There's a lot of potential there - I'm least sure about Fred of the three.
I've wanted Pogba gone for a long time... I don't like his attitude and I think it directly leads to his up and down performances, and agree that we'd be better off moving him on and bringing in another midfielder.
posted on 28/2/20
A quality deep lying midfielder who can dictate play would be ideal for me, not sure who though. That and a RW are key for me but I’m not expecting too much from Ed in the summer.
posted on 28/2/20
Bruno was different class last night, seeing him in the ground as well and you can appreciate his intelligence and movement. The minute he went off, Brugge started getting a bit more confident too.
posted on 28/2/20
comment by Winston (U16525)
posted 9 minutes ago
There's a lot of potential there - I'm least sure about Fred of the three.
I've wanted Pogba gone for a long time... I don't like his attitude and I think it directly leads to his up and down performances, and agree that we'd be better off moving him on and bringing in another midfielder.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
What’s this ‘attitude’ you talk of?
posted on 28/2/20
Can only assume Winston is talking about him sauntering around the pitch, sulking when things don’t go well putting in no effort to track back?
From all accounts he trains well, so don’t think it could be that.
posted on 28/2/20
It works, no doubt about it... I think some people still underrate McT, he could really be the genuine article (as, it seems, is Bruno). I think Fred is probably the one that could be upgraded, but he could also continue to get better too.
All I know is that I am quite happy and positive about the current situation, including Pogba probably leaving.
posted on 28/2/20
Mct just keeps getting better. He’s a really important part of the side now, Fred has improved a lot and Bruno looks class. Not a bad place to be..
posted on 28/2/20
comment by Greenwood FC (U11781)
posted 18 minutes ago
Bruno was different class last night, seeing him in the ground as well and you can appreciate his intelligence and movement. The minute he went off, Brugge started getting a bit more confident too.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
What has struck me when they are on the pitch together is how much he and Mata are on the same wavelength. Mata knows if he knocks the ball back and runs in behind that Fernandes has got the intelligence and quality to dink one over the top to him. It was visible to see on Mata's face how much he was enjoying just playing with Fernandes. He was grinning like an idiot last night.
Which begs that question, how much have we wasted Mata by not having the right player/s around him? Also, does Fernandes' arrival mean that we should be rethinking the popular opinion that it is time for Mata to move on?
posted on 28/2/20
I get the feeling United have turned a corner.
What a shame
I would like to find out at Ibrox though
posted on 28/2/20
comment by Winston (U16525)
posted 29 minutes ago
There's a lot of potential there - I'm least sure about Fred of the three.
I've wanted Pogba gone for a long time... I don't like his attitude and I think it directly leads to his up and down performances, and agree that we'd be better off moving him on and bringing in another midfielder.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
really?
id say Freds probably been one of our best players this season
posted on 28/2/20
comment by Greenwood FC (U11781)
posted 24 minutes ago
Bruno was different class last night, seeing him in the ground as well and you can appreciate his intelligence and movement. The minute he went off, Brugge started getting a bit more confident too.
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while i think Fernandes is going to be a great player, the fact he went off had nothing to do with it, Utd clearly took their foot of the gas
posted on 28/2/20
comment by HB Fash (U21935)
posted 2 minutes ago
I get the feeling United have turned a corner.
What a shame
I would like to find out at Ibrox though
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Is the draw at 12?
posted on 28/2/20
comment by Elvis (U7425)
posted 3 minutes ago
comment by Greenwood FC (U11781)
posted 18 minutes ago
Bruno was different class last night, seeing him in the ground as well and you can appreciate his intelligence and movement. The minute he went off, Brugge started getting a bit more confident too.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
What has struck me when they are on the pitch together is how much he and Mata are on the same wavelength. Mata knows if he knocks the ball back and runs in behind that Fernandes has got the intelligence and quality to dink one over the top to him. It was visible to see on Mata's face how much he was enjoying just playing with Fernandes. He was grinning like an idiot last night.
Which begs that question, how much have we wasted Mata by not having the right player/s around him? Also, does Fernandes' arrival mean that we should be rethinking the popular opinion that it is time for Mata to move on?
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Not surprising, Mata is an intelligent player, so given another player with that sort of vision and awareness will get on like a house on fire. I think ole has to consider his options, and I’d give that midfield a few runs out to see what they can do, even if Pogba fully fit.
posted on 28/2/20
McTominay is destined to become a top player. He improves with every game, which is a reflection of his desire and work ethic.
The quality of his goal last night was exceptional. The technique was flawless.
posted on 28/2/20
I like Bruno. He and his wife shop in Tescos apparently.
posted on 28/2/20
comment by Ole-Dirty-Baztard (U19119)
posted 22 minutes ago
Can only assume Winston is talking about him sauntering around the pitch, sulking when things don’t go well putting in no effort to track back?
From all accounts he trains well, so don’t think it could be that.
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Absolutely this.
You cannot watch Pogba and tell me he’s giving 100% all game, every game.
posted on 28/2/20
comment by The Lambeau Leap (U21050)
posted 30 seconds ago
McTominay is destined to become a top player. He improves with every game, which is a reflection of his desire and work ethic.
The quality of his goal last night was exceptional. The technique was flawless.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
He does have brain farts in high risk situations. Cuts it out and he could be very good.
posted on 28/2/20
comment by Nostraduncus (U11713)
posted 9 minutes ago
comment by Winston (U16525)
posted 29 minutes ago
There's a lot of potential there - I'm least sure about Fred of the three.
I've wanted Pogba gone for a long time... I don't like his attitude and I think it directly leads to his up and down performances, and agree that we'd be better off moving him on and bringing in another midfielder.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
really?
id say Freds probably been one of our best players this season
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I think he’s limited, personally.
McTominay looks to have bags of potential and Bruno is new - maybe harsh on Fred but I think those two will be there longer than he will.
posted on 28/2/20
comment by Winston (U16525)
posted 3 minutes ago
comment by Nostraduncus (U11713)
posted 9 minutes ago
comment by Winston (U16525)
posted 29 minutes ago
There's a lot of potential there - I'm least sure about Fred of the three.
I've wanted Pogba gone for a long time... I don't like his attitude and I think it directly leads to his up and down performances, and agree that we'd be better off moving him on and bringing in another midfielder.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
really?
id say Freds probably been one of our best players this season
----------------------------------------------------------------------
I think he’s limited, personally.
McTominay looks to have bags of potential and Bruno is new - maybe harsh on Fred but I think those two will be there longer than he will.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
You could be right Winston, but Fred has had to play with some dross. With more quality in around him in midfield, I would hope that he will continue to improve. And I wouldn't bet against a man with his desire. Whatever the game, no matter how bad he is playing, he always shows for the ball and works his backside off.
posted on 28/2/20
comment by HB Fash (U21935)
posted 16 minutes ago
I get the feeling United have turned a corner.
What a shame
I would like to find out at Ibrox though
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Too early to say that yet. We’re still a few players short and we’ve got a horrible March: there will be at least one shocker of a performance, I’m sure.
posted on 28/2/20
Elvis (U7425)
Completely agree and hope he proves me wrong - certainly does no harm having a player that cares like he does around.
posted on 28/2/20
comment by Redastomatoes- Feels very Moyesian...cleverson forever!If he is good enough he is ready! (U12026)
posted 5 minutes ago
comment by The Lambeau Leap (U21050)
posted 30 seconds ago
McTominay is destined to become a top player. He improves with every game, which is a reflection of his desire and work ethic.
The quality of his goal last night was exceptional. The technique was flawless.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
He does have brain farts in high risk situations.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Very rarely. I can't particularly recall any, which suggests the issue isn't prevalent.
I think at United we have an expectation that players should play the perfect game every game. I've seen fans write off good performances by Maguire, Shaw, AWB and Lindelof because they've made a single misplaced pass or mistimed tackle.
posted on 28/2/20
comment by Elvis (U7425)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Winston (U16525)
posted 3 minutes ago
comment by Nostraduncus (U11713)
posted 9 minutes ago
comment by Winston (U16525)
posted 29 minutes ago
There's a lot of potential there - I'm least sure about Fred of the three.
I've wanted Pogba gone for a long time... I don't like his attitude and I think it directly leads to his up and down performances, and agree that we'd be better off moving him on and bringing in another midfielder.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
really?
id say Freds probably been one of our best players this season
----------------------------------------------------------------------
I think he’s limited, personally.
McTominay looks to have bags of potential and Bruno is new - maybe harsh on Fred but I think those two will be there longer than he will.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
You could be right Winston, but Fred has had to play with some dross. With more quality in around him in midfield, I would hope that he will continue to improve. And I wouldn't bet against a man with his desire. Whatever the game, no matter how bad he is playing, he always shows for the ball and works his backside off.
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At the very least, he’s reliable cover. He’s been consistently good for months now, including games at City and Liverpool.
posted on 28/2/20
On a side note... There must be part of Pogba that sees the likes of Bruno, Fred, McT and Matic performing and maybe starts to think we could actually go places?
I know most want him gonna now, but if he did a 180 and came back ready to put a shift in, we really would have something special going on. Him and Bruno would have a field day and the opposition would be lost, at times.
Those tough to win games against the lesser teams might look a bit easier with the likes of Bruno, Pogba and Mata pulling the strings.
posted on 28/2/20
If we can manage to get Pogba fit and play Mctominay, Pogba and Fernandes i think we'd see some seriously sexy football.
Also, Mata looked much better with Fernandes on the pitch last night.
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