Dr Venkman Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 Should have been closing down TAA for their first goal, but in possession he was great to watch. He should definitely start in the cup final. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geogaddi Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 The thing with Maxi is one class performance like Saturday will likely be followed up by a poor one the week after. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cf Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 I really like ASM and want him to do well but something just niggles at me that he's not quite right for us. Obviously at the moment with our various squad issues he's in the team. One of the problems he poses for opposition is he's unpredictable. But on the flip side one of the problems he causes for us is he's unpredictable - it's hard for the rest of the team to know where they should be. This won't be helped with his time out of the team and there were some encouraging signs with Isak in the last game so hopefully this understanding starts to develop. But at full strength when we've solidified ourselves as a top 4/6 team? Not so sure. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klaus Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 We probably stand a better chance of winning if the game is tighter and more cagey. If the game is open like against Liverpool, considering the form Man U are in, we could get hammered. This is why I am uncertain about ASM starting, as we will need the off ball discipline, and rigid formation. Not an easy decision to make mind, considering he played so well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 6 minutes ago, Geogaddi said: The thing with Maxi is one class performance like Saturday will likely be followed up by a poor one the week after. Not many players around who can bring what he does consistently every match like. I think as fans we just have to accept that a fast dribbler is sometimes going to try too much and lose the ball. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t. Quite clearly his style of play is more suited to situations where caution is thrown to the wind and he has space to attack. Sadly, he’s not suited to being an impact sub, which would be ideal against tired legs, as he seems to gradually grow into games and needs confidence. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
olliemort Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 right now he is our biggest threat so he must start, simple as that. Deserves a chance up front with isak. Those two upfront would be interesting and tough to mark as they could interchange ,one comes into field and the other runs in behind Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobsonsWonderland Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 11 hours ago, Stottie said: Just on the Liverpool game, but his best chance and the ball in for the Isak swivel shot came with ASM on the right. And miggy's best crosses come from the left... Wish we swapped them over during games like Robson used to do with his wide players. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 If Max is on the pitch he’s gotta be given more license to create havoc as he sees fit. It’s the only way. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wandy Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 5 hours ago, Klaus said: We probably stand a better chance of winning if the game is tighter and more cagey. If the game is open like against Liverpool, considering the form Man U are in, we could get hammered. This is why I am uncertain about ASM starting, as we will need the off ball discipline, and rigid formation. Not an easy decision to make mind, considering he played so well. I don't think he should start if Willock is fit. Going against the grain here maybe but I wasn't taken in by his performance on Saturday. The thing that is becoming increasingly apparent with ASM for me is that he looks better when there are no expectations of him. He came properly alive after the sending off when the game was already gone, therefore it was a free hit for him. Thing is though, apart from looking lively with his runs etc I still cant remember any real end product from him. We definitely need a cagey & fully disciplined performance from every player to have a chance of winning this, and I just don't see this guy doing that. I'd be bringing him on at some point in the 2nd half, depending on how the game is going. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoSelecta Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Wandy said: I don't think he should start if Willock is fit. Going against the grain here maybe but I wasn't taken in by his performance on Saturday. The thing that is becoming increasingly apparent with ASM for me is that he looks better when there are no expectations of him. He came properly alive after the sending off when the game was already gone, therefore it was a free hit for him. Thing is though, apart from looking lively with his runs etc I still cant remember any real end product from him. He put one on a plate for Almiron at 0-0. Edited February 20, 2023 by BoSelecta Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wandy Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 1 minute ago, BoSelecta said: He put one on a plate for Almiron at 0-0. Yeah I remember it. It's funny but at the time I thought he didn't lay it on enough in front of Miggy for that chance, hence why Muggy didn't put it away. Not had a chance to rewatch it anywhere though so couldn't say for sure. I'm just far from convinced with this guy, and his performance in a pretty much written off game is not going to sway me I'm afraid. If it's between him and Willock I take Willock all day long for this match. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 I disagree about ASM. But I agree it's better we keep it tight early. I kinda hope Howe tries something new playnig Wilson, ASM, Almiron, Isak. But I reckon he goes tried and trusted, Joelinton/Joe left side. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shays Given Tim Flowers Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 He also set isak up in the second half and hit the post himself Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
St1pe Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 4 minutes ago, The College Dropout said: I disagree about ASM. But I agree it's better we keep it tight early. I kinda hope Howe tries something new playnig Wilson, ASM, Almiron, Isak. But I reckon he goes tried and trusted, Joelinton/Joe left side. I dunno man. Trying something new in a cup final doesn’t seem like the right time to me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 A cup final is definetly the time to be going with a settled side. It'll be the usual with Willock LCM and Joelinton LM or Joelinton LCM and ASM LM. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 51 minutes ago, St1pe said: I dunno man. Trying something new in a cup final doesn’t seem like the right time to me. Yeh i agree with this. Wish we started against Liverpool in a similar setup. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 2 hours ago, The College Dropout said: I disagree about ASM. But I agree it's better we keep it tight early. I kinda hope Howe tries something new playnig Wilson, ASM, Almiron, Isak. But I reckon he goes tried and trusted, Joelinton/Joe left side. I think the first 20 minutes is where we can win it tbh. From what Froggy said And definitely from what I saw against Leicester, Man U are there to be got at early on. We tend to start games fast and dominated against Liverpool before the goal. I reckon go for it while we're fresh and they're in theory a bit leggy after Barcelona, and try and get a goal or two early on and give us something to hold on to. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holloway Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 Has to start for me. As has been noted, Man U have been starting on the sluggish side the last few games. We need to be tearing into them from the off with Maxi floating about causing havoc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyn davies Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 2 hours ago, The College Dropout said: I disagree about ASM. But I agree it's better we keep it tight early. I kinda hope Howe tries something new playnig Wilson, ASM, Almiron, Isak. But I reckon he goes tried and trusted, Joelinton/Joe left side. Everyone outside of nufc think we r in for a hiding, I do as well , so why not go with above and enjoy it, there'll be plenty more opportunities coming in the future. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 1 minute ago, wyn davies said: Everyone outside of nufc think we r in for a hiding, I do as well , so why not go with above and enjoy it, there'll be plenty more opportunities coming in the future. It's hard to disagree when we've had so many hidings this season. We can barely keep the ball out of the net. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 He'll murder their fullbacks from what I saw of Manchester against Leicester. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 4 hours ago, wyn davies said: Everyone outside of nufc think we r in for a hiding, I do as well , so why not go with above and enjoy it, there'll be plenty more opportunities coming in the future. Thankfully Eddie and the team won’t be thinking that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 6 hours ago, Optimistic Nut said: I think the first 20 minutes is where we can win it tbh. From what Froggy said And definitely from what I saw against Leicester, Man U are there to be got at early on. We tend to start games fast and dominated against Liverpool before the goal. I reckon go for it while we're fresh and they're in theory a bit leggy after Barcelona, and try and get a goal or two early on and give us something to hold on to. I don’t think we can win it in the opening 20 but we can definitely lose it in the opening 20. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbee909 Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 4 hours ago, The College Dropout said: I don’t think we can win it in the opening 20 but we can definitely lose it in the opening 20. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 Well obviously the ref isn't going to blow for FT at 1-0 up on 20 minutes but the longer the games goes on you'd expect Man Utd to grow into it. Our strength is how we start high energy and Man Utd look vulnerable at the start of games. Feels silly not to aim to exploit that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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