GWT: 2022-23 - English Domestic Cups (FA/Carabao)

[Savant]

Saying AWB is world class at 1 v 1 defending is like saying James Ward Prowse is world class at free kicks or that De Gea is world class at shot stopping.

It's not saying they're world class overall, it's saying that at the one talent they're truly one of the very best in the world, which is undoubtedly true in all three of those cases.

Also LOL at using an ESPN FC tweet to try to make some kind of meaningful point. They're trash, of course they're going to have trash takes.

I was told no one is saying that AWB was world class.

 

[Jussi]

I’ve always said that Wan-(I can’t believe the f***ing auto-correct on my iPad for Bissaka) is underrated. The question for United going forward is if he’s going to be a rotational/squad player and not a starter, is he worth his wages or worth keeping if a solid bid comes in?

Tackling is great, but I’m generally more interested in a defenders’ interception numbers. That said, a bit different for a modern fullback.

I saw some training videos from pre-season last summer where ETH was working on improving AWB's offense, especially crossing and passing. I think he considers AWB a "project" that's slowly starting to show sign of development in his offense. I said a couple of season's ago that he seems to have more offensive ability than he lets everyone know. Especially with his ball handling/dribbling. It's clear that he has the speed, acceleration and skill to get past opponents, especially this season. Because he's so good at tackling, he seemed unsure of himself, not having confidence in his own abilities. Consistency is also another area of his that needs improvement as he has put in some poor performances after good ones.

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You can't help but love his attitude.

 

[Jussi]

FA Cup final this saturday, good time for Martial to get injured. Hamstring, muscle tear.

 

[Tasty Biscuits]

Guessing they will start with Bruno and Sancho on the wings with Rashford up top. Eriksen with Casemiro and Fred in the midfield.

 

[Jussi]

Guessing they will start with Bruno and Sancho on the wings with Rashford up top. Eriksen with Casemiro and Fred in the midfield.

Or Rashford on the left, where he hangs out anyway and WOUT WOUT up top.

 

[Power Man]

lol

 

[hatterson]

Could be a pretty bad clowning today. Not feeling any hope at all.

 

[Blender]

LOL

 

[hatterson]

Lmao that was fast

 

[Power Man]

Waaaaat

 

[Jussi]

*sigh*

 

[hatterson]

I’m not even really sure what anyone on United did wrong.

I guess Varane could have stepped up a bit faster or Lindelof could have headed it out versus in, but sometimes you just gotta hang your hat to an absurd finish.

 

[Brunkmeister]

Uniteds only chance would´ve been to hold on and hope it goes to pens. That gameplan died right away.

 

[Jussi]

Uniteds only chance would´ve been to hold on and hope it goes to pens. That gameplan died right away.

Eh, United did beat City at Old Trafford during the season while also going a goal down then.

 

[Brunkmeister]

Eh, United did beat City at Old Trafford during the season while also going a goal down then.

City has stepped up their game levels since then.

We all know how United won that game btw.

 

[hatterson]

It’s actually impressive how bad De Geas distribution is. You think he’d have more success by just randomly kicking the ball and hoping someone happens to be there.

 

[luiginb]

It’s actually impressive how bad De Geas distribution is. You think he’d have more success by just randomly kicking the ball and hoping someone happens to be there.

You might get to see how good Butland's is.

On the other hand, Ortega might be even better than Ederson with his feet.

 

[hatterson]

Really tough call, but that’s the risk of having your hands up even if it’s a fairly natural position.

 

[Jersey Fresh]

What a horrible call. In what world is that not a natural position for a guy jumping?

Horrific.

 

[Jussi]

Penalty! Love Island Lanzini handles the ball.

 

[Jersey Fresh]

Really tough call, but that’s the risk of having your hands up even if it’s a fairly natural position.

“Fairly” doing Atlas level work in that sentence. No way.

 

[Jussi]

SEXY BRUNO!

 

[KlausJopling]

What a horrible call. In what world is that not a natural position for a guy jumping?

Horrific.

Natural position has become hands behind your back. Plus managing the game

 

[hatterson]

“Fairly” doing Atlas level work in that sentence. No way.

It was the second movement that did him in.

First position was natural, but it’s the second movement where it comes up to meet the ball.

It’s totally accidental and he knows nothing about it, but that’s the rules right now.

 

[Power Man]

Clear pen, good call