08 Jan 2024 22:17:59
How is Mainoo only 18? A local lad as well, he's so tidy with the ball and barely misses a tackle.

Would be good to get a profile on him Ed001 if you have time.

{Ed001's Note - I have added him to the list for you Wazza.}

1.) 08 Jan 2024
08 Jan 2024 22:54:51
He looked very assured tonight again. Played well.

Rash on the other hand was bad - wrong deciding w every time he got the ball.

Hojlund missed some sitters tonight.

2.) 08 Jan 2024
08 Jan 2024 23:10:46
Wasn't his best game Eric, looked a bit erratic and misplaced a lot of passes but he will learn from it hopefully.

3.) 09 Jan 2024
09 Jan 2024 06:17:25
Thanks Ed ?.

{Ed001's Note - very welcome.}

4.) 09 Jan 2024
09 Jan 2024 06:58:03
True Danny. Rasmus is still only 20 so he has time. Rashford I fear is running out of it though. His crossing is non existent, and made the wrong decision (usually to shoot or lose the ball) every time. Quite worrying just how bad his form is.

5.) 09 Jan 2024
09 Jan 2024 07:13:58
Think you watched a different game to me Eric. Rashford has been pretty poor all season but I thought he was much better last night.

6.) 09 Jan 2024
09 Jan 2024 08:08:27
AJH I reckon I was watching a different game for sure. IMO Rash was shocking.

7.) 09 Jan 2024
09 Jan 2024 08:49:16
AJH

I thought rash was okay and yes comparative to some of his other games better. I hate it when wingers step on the ball and don't move the ball when there is nothing there, he did it a few times last night. Antony does it a lot and guranteed we lose the ball most times and I can't stand it. Don't get what they are trying to do, use it or pass it on. Neither are ronaldinho

He is trying too hard imo taking too many touches trying to score and needs to just relax and it will come.

All really good striker who are in form generally one touch and shoot it and sometimes no touch. Halland was like that last year. Mbappe all the time and it does not allow defenders and goalies to set themselves.

Hoiland had a poor game last night, there was plenty of service for him to score a couple. Garnacho and Maninoo for me were brilliant.

Back 4 also solid. Dalot who some do not like which I disagree is an excellent player and so durable. he does a lot of miles every game and plays a lot of minutes, gets up and down the pitch all game.

8.) 09 Jan 2024
09 Jan 2024 09:16:41
Thought Rashford had one of his better games this season however he has set the bar very low this season. He should be taking these games by the scruff of the neck and getting taking off after 60/ 70 mins because he’s won the game.

9.) 09 Jan 2024
09 Jan 2024 09:46:02
Good professional performance by the team whilst nothing special, Mainoo looking very mature for his age and looking forward to seeing him next to Casimero when he returns.
Will be interesting what happens with Rashford over the next 18 months with the new leadership structure. I can imagine that they will not want to lose a home grown player in his prime years but there will be a time where he needs to produce to justify the high wages he gets considering the apparent long term plan to reduce these sort of deals.
He has the ability to go on a run of performances like last year and if the team improves it will help him do this whilst taking the pressure off to do it all himself.

10.) 09 Jan 2024
09 Jan 2024 09:56:47
I thought he was awful, his body language was bas as well.
i counted 3-4 times when he had the ball on the touch line and underplayed his pass which resulted in us loosing the ball of involved a United player having to go in for a 50/ 50 ball which could of caused injury. It was also the way he passed it, like he couldn't even be arsed.
Couldn't beat a man, couldn't cross a ball.
I would sell him in a heartbeat if an offer came in.

11.) 09 Jan 2024
09 Jan 2024 10:08:56
The bar is on the floor so yes he was a bit better last night but I tend to agree with some of the comments.
Our play us slow stop start turn back keep possession and then often lose it because of poor movement lack of options and poor teckkers.
His body language is not good and I would want more.
Mainoo oozes class and composure.
Garnacho loses possession a lot but always trying to do something his decision making will improve. He is getting better all the time
Rasmus was wasteful and not clinical but I like his movement and effort there is a lot to like there but still very raw imo.
Those 3 young guys are going to be what the team is built around imo.
Along with martinez and maybe a couple more.
Brighter times ahead I hope.

12.) 09 Jan 2024
09 Jan 2024 10:14:12
In all fairness to Hoijlund, whilst still not the finished article, has been starved of service pretty much all year.

Had he had that level of service from earlier in the season he would now likely be tapping them in for fun having got rid of his nerves and being full of confidence.

At this stage he is desperate to score and like Rashford perhaps needs to take a step backwards to move forwards.

I sincerely hope Rash gets his mojo back because something is going on, perhaps outside the game. He clearly has the talent if not the drive at the moment. Otherwise he needs to go for his own good as well as the clubs.

13.) 09 Jan 2024
09 Jan 2024 10:49:02
I thought Rash was poor as well, but I understand some decisions, I feel he is trying to force start a good run of form and probably figured Wigan was a good opponent to do that against and build from there.

14.) 09 Jan 2024
09 Jan 2024 12:54:41
Fizz, you are letting it all stress you, its just a game mate. ?.

15.) 09 Jan 2024
09 Jan 2024 13:48:54
If you think that was good from Rashford then he really has fallen a long way. I’d play him up front right now to get back into form and take the load from Hojlund.

16.) 09 Jan 2024
09 Jan 2024 16:00:08
Not one of Hojlund's better games, but I'd give him the benefit of the doubt after being laid low with an sickness.

17.) 09 Jan 2024
09 Jan 2024 17:36:18
Not ‘stressing’ AJH. “It’s just a game” ? My Mum would wash your mouth with soap lad ?.

18.) 09 Jan 2024
09 Jan 2024 19:56:42
Mbappe to Madrid
Rashford to psg?

19.) 10 Jan 2024
10 Jan 2024 03:12:12
Chris

It will never happen. Anyone here who knows people at the club whether coaches, players, ex players and scouts or agents all think so so highly of him and dismiss any question marks about his quality. They value him extremely high and a must keep United player. I suspect he will be here until the end of his current contract as a minimum. They all think its a blip and it will pass.

It would take a astronomical offer and him wanting to go for the club to even consider it I am told.

We can agree or disagree but these guys see all these players everyday and they all can't be stupid or blind.

20.) 10 Jan 2024
10 Jan 2024 10:44:55
I hope that you are right Chris1.

21.) 10 Jan 2024
10 Jan 2024 12:02:10
They bought Antony…….