13 Apr 2015 09:30:33
De Gea has been awesome this season but for me Felliani has been our best player. He tormented us at Everton and I'm glad he has found that form. The big man has gone from zero to hero
13 Apr 2015 10:57:51
I know mate, 'Fele' used to scare me to death when he played against us and that was one of the reasons I was glad when we signed him, despite feeling there were better options out there for what we needed. He is clearly working hard in training to improve and really wants to play for the club which is great to see, he looks so chuffed when he scores and it is hard not to love him.
I was speaking to a taxi driver who was an Everton fan last week who said Fellaini is still his favourite player, he couldn't work out why United fans thought he couldn't play football because he always managed to do it for Everton.
13 Apr 2015 11:24:55
Dave the Save has been our player of the season.When we were struggling, he kept us in games single handed, he has been outstanding.
I've been hugely critical of Fellaini, I've never been a fan to be honest but he has been superb. He's shown a lot of character and answered all his critics. He was brilliant yesterday,he seems to be getting better game by game.
13 Apr 2015 13:21:07
No one in the league that can handle him. He looks awkward but his positioning is great and he knows how to use his body. I was never in the bandwagon of slagging him off and got shit for it for believing otherwise as people viewed that as supporting Moyes. BTW herrera was also an outstanding purchase no matter who made the decision and so will shaw turn out to be. Expect a big year from him next year.
{Ed004's Note - So with Fellaini's recent performances in mind. Would people still like to replace him in the summer. Obviously I wouldn't consider selling him as he has been fantastic and his work ethic is commendable. However, if we are to compete with the top teams in Europe do we need to look at replacing him?}
13 Apr 2015 14:05:55
I think if Fellaini teaches us anything it is that no player should be written off after 1 season at the club.
Ed004,
I think in certain games he is a fantastic option to have, but in other games he would not be needed if we had somebody else top quality in that position. So not necessarily a replacement, but to compete with top teams we would need someone else as well as him.
{Ed004's Note - That's what I was thinking as well GDS2. If we are to compete in Europe I think we need a top box to box midfielder there. Someone of the calibre of players such as Pogba (ideal signing), Gundogan or Modric. Fellaini would still be a key player in the team, especially against opposition teams that park the bus at old Trafford as he offers a unique threat}
13 Apr 2015 14:06:55
We do need another center mid of real quality, mainly because we lack strength in depth if any of Carrick, Fellaini, or Herrera are injured. It depends on who is available, but I think another box to box CM would be most needed. At the moment, Blind could play in Carrick's role, and Rooney can play in Fellaini's role, but we don't have another player quite like Herrera.
{Ed004's Note - Maybe the Gundogan links are true then. He's a very similar player to Herrera}
13 Apr 2015 14:28:20
004 I think Felliani could be a real weapon for us in the CL next season should his form continue. Teams in Europe would have faced nothing like him in that type of competition. Even if we sign new CM's which is likely I cannot see him on the bench. He and Hererra are driving our Midfield at the moment.
Out of all the CM's in the Premier League who would take his place in our team? Before yesterday I would have said Yaya but man did Felliani make him look worthless.
{Ed004's Note - I think in Europe a considerable amount of frees will be given against him and he may struggle against possession based teams like Barcelona and teams that press with high intensity such as Bayern and Madrid. Also reckon certain players could compete in the air with him like Ramos, Godin and Pique (least likely). It will be interesting to see him vs Chelsea with Ivanovic, Cahill and Matic on his side}
13 Apr 2015 14:40:21
That is my worry about Europe Ed004, the free kicks, last season he gave away so many and then got more and more frustrated and then cautioned or sent off which was. Half the balls in the air he won yesterday would be given as free kicks in Europe and he would have to adapt his game accordingly. Last season he never adapted and it meant he was pretty useless.
{Ed004's Note - I think the Premiership suits him perfectly. It is a more physical league and there is less emphasis on technical ability. Whereas in Europe he may struggle. I know it's unfair to look back at the Bayern games because the whole team was poor but he was showed up technically. However, in international football he is still a frequent starter for Belgium so maybe he could adapt}
13 Apr 2015 17:39:04
Agree with Ed004 to a certain extent. Perhaps if we added a Vidal type (has he recovered well from his injury?) we would have a nice blend to choose from in Carrick, Blind, Vidal, Herrera and Fellaini - allowing us to mix and match as necessary?
13 Apr 2015 18:17:33
GDS
Last season he was injured and not right and we never saw the best off him. Even during our PL winning teams he gave Ferdinand and Vidic a torrid time even though both were at the top of their game.
He offers something totally different to anyone we have and i would never want to see him sold. In tight games he provides an outlet for our defenders and his hold up play is bar none the best.
I do agree it would be interesting to see who from chelsea will mark him, I reckon it must be Matic who is also a really good player.