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  • 17 Feb 2012 1:25 PM

    Re: Ashley Young may not be fit but he still isn't good enough for us!

    Pijo:
    Captain Marvel No.7:
    Pijo:
    Captain Marvel No.7:
    just seems you get shot down on this board by many for even daring to believe there's a player out there better than the ones we have.
    Shot down? I assume by this you mean providing a contrasting opinion, based on fact and with supporting evidence? I have shown you with statistical evidence that the difference between the two is negligible, but apparently I'm being unreasonable to try and actually back up my claims, rather than just personal preference.

    You didn't answer my question either, and I'd love to hear an answer; what more could Young have done to meet your expectations? Give me a ball park figure for the number of assists and goals that you think would have been acceptable.

    Who gives a stuff about stats? My opinion is based on what i've seen with my very own eyes and to date Mata is proving to be a far better player.

    Wonder what stats you'd be throwing at me had Mata joined United and Young went to Chelsea? Its speculation of course but fact is Mata joined a team who arent nearly as good as we are and still he's looked a far better player, far better. Just think, had he gone to a team with better players around him lets just say he'd be blowing Young's "stats" out of the water right now.

    As for answering your question, if Young would have had the equivalent impact on United that Mata has had at Chelsea then maybe, just maybe he'd of met my expectations. Mata's overall performances have been way better, especially given Young is English, more experienced and a proven Premier League player. Thats why i feel he has struggled to justify the outlay on him atm.

    That's not to say he wont ever justify it but right now Mata looks by far the better signing of the two IMO.

    Who gives a stuff about stats? You have to, it's not optional, and if you don't then you're just kidding yourself. So we should just abandon the league points system shall we? Based on your opinion then let's give Swansea the Premier League trophy this year. I mean statistically they don't create or score many goals, but they play nice football so I guess that makes them better than us, right? Granted we create and score more goals, but that doesn't really matter does it? Because they are statistics.

    You're entitled to your opinion, fine, but the difference between yours and mine? I can back mine up.

    Why do i need to back anything up if i BELIEVE Mata is a better player based on what i've seen? I've seen Mata make an impact at Chelsea. Have i seen Young make an impact at United? Imo, no so there isnt really an argument to be had tbh. If you wanna dress it up in statistics thats your call but bottom line is i believe Mata to be a better footballer.

    As for your claim about the stats not being optional....when United signed Phil Jones were there not defenders out there with a better 'statistical' record than Jones? I would say there will have been based on the fact Blackburn were struggling in the league. So my argument is why didnt we sign a defender with "better stats" if stats arent optional?

    At a guess i would say it was more likely the lad's overall ability and temperament that Fergie saw as the reason for buying him rather than his stats.

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  • 17 Feb 2012 12:21 PM

    Re: Ashley Young may not be fit but he still isn't good enough for us!

    Captain Marvel No.7:
    Pijo:
    Captain Marvel No.7:
    just seems you get shot down on this board by many for even daring to believe there's a player out there better than the ones we have.
    Shot down? I assume by this you mean providing a contrasting opinion, based on fact and with supporting evidence? I have shown you with statistical evidence that the difference between the two is negligible, but apparently I'm being unreasonable to try and actually back up my claims, rather than just personal preference.

    You didn't answer my question either, and I'd love to hear an answer; what more could Young have done to meet your expectations? Give me a ball park figure for the number of assists and goals that you think would have been acceptable.

    Who gives a stuff about stats? My opinion is based on what i've seen with my very own eyes and to date Mata is proving to be a far better player.

    Wonder what stats you'd be throwing at me had Mata joined United and Young went to Chelsea? Its speculation of course but fact is Mata joined a team who arent nearly as good as we are and still he's looked a far better player, far better. Just think, had he gone to a team with better players around him lets just say he'd be blowing Young's "stats" out of the water right now.

    As for answering your question, if Young would have had the equivalent impact on United that Mata has had at Chelsea then maybe, just maybe he'd of met my expectations. Mata's overall performances have been way better, especially given Young is English, more experienced and a proven Premier League player. Thats why i feel he has struggled to justify the outlay on him atm.

    That's not to say he wont ever justify it but right now Mata looks by far the better signing of the two IMO.

    Who gives a stuff about stats? You have to, it's not optional, and if you don't then you're just kidding yourself. So we should just abandon the league points system shall we? Based on your opinion then let's give Swansea the Premier League trophy this year. I mean statistically they don't create or score many goals, but they play nice football so I guess that makes them better than us, right? Granted we create and score more goals, but that doesn't really matter does it? Because they are statistics.

    You're entitled to your opinion, fine, but the difference between yours and mine? I can back mine up.

    Pleasantly suprised by how well the youngsters are doing

    Keep it up lads!
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  • 17 Feb 2012 11:22 AM

    Re: Ashley Young may not be fit but he still isn't good enough for us!

    44unlimited:
    It's called form people, everyone in the team has experienced a drop and a peak at one time or another. This is just his first season and he has been marred by injury quite a lot. His still improving, patience. The more games the better.
    Hope you are Right....... But will have to work much harder, on his game, and improve on his decisions, of when to pass the ball, instead of trying to beat players, and losing it......
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  • 17 Feb 2012 11:18 AM

    Re: Ashley Young may not be fit but he still isn't good enough for us!

    It's called form people, everyone in the team has experienced a drop and a peak at one time or another. This is just his first season and he has been marred by injury quite a lot. His still improving, patience. The more games the better.
    I don't lol
    I ha ha ha
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  • 17 Feb 2012 11:17 AM

    Re: Ashley Young may not be fit but he still isn't good enough for us!

    I've got to agree with Thomas, its always so obvious what Ashley Young is going to do, he is a good player dont get me wrong but i'd have Nani and Valencia ahead of him all day long, Nani can play better on the left because he can use both feet, i know Valencia is one footed but he is an old fashioned winger and on that right wing he is brilliant. He also needs to cut the diving out, it is quite frankly very embarrassing,
    Thanks John O'Shea for years of great service:)
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  • 17 Feb 2012 11:17 AM
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    Re: Ashley Young may not be fit but he still isn't good enough for us!

    here here (Y)
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  • 17 Feb 2012 11:09 AM

    Re: Ashley Young may not be fit but he still isn't good enough for us!

    Well for me, Young has still to prove himself.......He is too often in and out of games, and is not consistent enough, loses the ball, trying to beat players, to cut inside, when a first time ball is the obvious option........He must improve, if he wants to play regularly, for Manchester United....
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  • 17 Feb 2012 11:03 AM

    Re: Ashley Young may not be fit but he still isn't good enough for us!

    If Ashley Young is good enough for SAF pick him..or to have signed him up in the first place, then he is good enough for Manchester United.Trust the manager and coaching staff. onelovemufc.
    say it loud say it clear you can listen as well as you hear
    its too late when we die to admit we dont see eye to eye
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  • 17 Feb 2012 10:51 AM

    Re: Ashley Young may not be fit but he still isn't good enough for us!

    el diablo:
    Young certainly isn't anywhere near as good as the likes of Mata or Hazard, but it could be worse, he could be Stewart Downing.
    Or Henderson!
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  • 17 Feb 2012 10:44 AM

    Re: Ashley Young may not be fit but he still isn't good enough for us!

    Young certainly isn't anywhere near as good as the likes of Mata or Hazard, but it could be worse, he could be Stewart Downing.
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  • 16 Feb 2012 9:57 PM

    Re: Ashley Young may not be fit but he still isn't good enough for us!

    Pijo:
    Captain Marvel No.7:
    just seems you get shot down on this board by many for even daring to believe there's a player out there better than the ones we have.
    Shot down? I assume by this you mean providing a contrasting opinion, based on fact and with supporting evidence? I have shown you with statistical evidence that the difference between the two is negligible, but apparently I'm being unreasonable to try and actually back up my claims, rather than just personal preference.

    You didn't answer my question either, and I'd love to hear an answer; what more could Young have done to meet your expectations? Give me a ball park figure for the number of assists and goals that you think would have been acceptable.

    Who gives a stuff about stats? My opinion is based on what i've seen with my very own eyes and to date Mata is proving to be a far better player.

    Wonder what stats you'd be throwing at me had Mata joined United and Young went to Chelsea? Its speculation of course but fact is Mata joined a team who arent nearly as good as we are and still he's looked a far better player, far better. Just think, had he gone to a team with better players around him lets just say he'd be blowing Young's "stats" out of the water right now.

    As for answering your question, if Young would have had the equivalent impact on United that Mata has had at Chelsea then maybe, just maybe he'd of met my expectations. Mata's overall performances have been way better, especially given Young is English, more experienced and a proven Premier League player. Thats why i feel he has struggled to justify the outlay on him atm.

    That's not to say he wont ever justify it but right now Mata looks by far the better signing of the two IMO.

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  • 16 Feb 2012 9:26 PM

    Re: Ashley Young may not be fit but he still isn't good enough for us!

    I agree man.At least we have a week to rest before we play at home against Ajax as we have no game this weekend so our players can recharge their batteries.Its great to see Jones Smalling Young Nani Cleverley etc back.Hopefully Nani can get back into from as he was frustrating tonight.
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  • 16 Feb 2012 9:13 PM

    Re: Ashley Young may not be fit but he still isn't good enough for us!

    silvester:
    I think Young is good enough for us.He was brilliant at the start of the season till he started to get injuries which hampered him he was on a great run of form.Hopefully now with Valencia out for a month at least Young will get his form back.
    Agreed he will be needed to be at his creative best. With Valencia out Nani can go back to the right and hopefully he can get back into form as well.
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  • 16 Feb 2012 9:04 PM

    Re: Ashley Young may not be fit but he still isn't good enough for us!

    I think Young is good enough for us.He was brilliant at the start of the season till he started to get injuries which hampered him he was on a great run of form.Hopefully now with Valencia out for a month at least Young will get his form back.
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  • 16 Feb 2012 9:01 PM

    Re: Ashley Young may not be fit but he still isn't good enough for us!

    desperad0oo7:
    and then he dives,,, when through on goal. that was embarrassing and infuriating. and his goal wasn't anything special, he's expected to finish from there and he should have taken it first time but chose to delay. vs a better defence he would have been blocked. Also, for the guy comparing him to Valencia... must be another joke. he's a good backup player, not much more. he clearly doesn't have the personality to fit in the team and it's evident from the fact that he doesn't seem to have made strong friendships in the team, at least it doesn't look like it. A united player should not be diving in those situations that was a disgrace he should have stayed on his feet and scored.
    You're a complete and utter joke pal, and a numpty one as well.
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