2024-25 EPL Season

[luiginb]

Counting on a youth player who's had a couple good games to fill a key role in the squad is a foolish idea that you'd think United would have learned a lesson from by now.

I disagree, if anything it's something they should do more often instead of dropping 40 plus million for mid players.

 

[Jussi]

Counting on a youth player who's had a couple good games to fill a key role in the squad is a foolish idea that you'd think United would have learned a lesson from by now.

Considering how little Lindelöf and Evans have offered this season, Heaven can easily fill the one gap they leave.

 

[bluesfan94]

I disagree, if anything it's something they should do more often instead of dropping 40 plus million for mid players.

I mean, the answer then is to not buy mid players, not to rely on a youth player that has played three matches totaling 185 minutes.

Considering how little Lindelöf and Evans have offered this season, Heaven can easily fill the one gap they leave.

By all means, I welcome it.

 

[Jussi]

I mean, the answer then is to not buy mid players, not to rely on a youth player that has played three matches totaling 185 minutes.

By all means, I welcome it.

You're going be hearing this a lot:

 

[bluesfan94]

You're going be hearing this a lot:

I'm sure. I imagine most attackers find playing against United's backline to be one night in heaven.

 

[Jussi]

I'm sure. I imagine most attackers find playing against United's backline to be one night in heaven.

Kid showed that he deserves a place in the squad. No fear what so ever. Even showed some Martinez like long forward passing. Still a bit lanky, summer in the gym and he'll be better equipped for PL.

 

[bluesfan94]

Kid showed that he deserves a place in the squad. No fear what so ever. Even showed some Martinez like long forward passing. Still a bit lanky, summer in the gym and he'll be better equipped for PL.

He's played 95 PL minutes. I'm old enough to remember Adnan Januzaj

 

[Jussi]

He's played 95 PL minutes. I'm old enough to remember Adnan Januzaj

A bit different positions.

 

[Bringer of Jollity]

Kid showed that he deserves a place in the squad. No fear what so ever. Even showed some Martinez like long forward passing. Still a bit lanky, summer in the gym and he'll be better equipped for PL.

Deserved a regular place in a squad that wants to battle for a Europeam spot, or one that's14th and 4 pts off 17th?

 

[hatterson]

Theoretically the CB roster next year is Yoro, Martinez, De Ligt, Maguire, and Heaven without any signings.

I think they'll either sign another body as a 3rd or so CB of they'll extend Lindelof. I think going into next season with Heaven penciled in as the 5th or potentially 6th CB is totally fine.

 

[bluesfan94]

A bit different positions.

Sure. I also remember hearing about Brandon Williams, Fosu-Mensah, Mengi, etc.

 

[bluesfan94]

Theoretically the CB roster next year is Yoro, Martinez, De Ligt, Maguire, and Heaven without any signings.

I think they'll either sign another body as a 3rd or so CB of they'll extend Lindelof. I think going into next season with Heaven penciled in as the 5th or potentially 6th CB is totally fine.

I think 6th CB is probably fine, although in a back 3 system, it's a bit different, although Mazraoui should then be included probably. Martinez is always injured, though, so it's hard to count on him.

 

[Jussi]

Sure. I also remember hearing about Brandon Williams, Fosu-Mensah, Mengi, etc.

Where? Not here. Williams had maybe brief off the bench appearance where he filled his role, but he never showed any improvement. Fosu-Mensah was injured far too muchand I think Mengi too. None really made it to the men's team.

 

[Jussi]

Deserved a regular place in a squad that wants to battle for a Europeam spot, or one that's14th and 4 pts off 17th?

He also put in a good performance vs Real Sociedad. There's clear potential there.

 

[Jussi]

Theoretically the CB roster next year is Yoro, Martinez, De Ligt, Maguire, and Heaven without any signings.

I think they'll either sign another body as a 3rd or so CB of they'll extend Lindelof. I think going into next season with Heaven penciled in as the 5th or potentially 6th CB is totally fine.

Not happening.

I think he has a chance for 4th before Martinez returns.

 

[bluesfan94]

Where? Not here. Williams had maybe brief off the bench appearance where he filled his role, but he never showed any improvement. Fosu-Mensah was injured far too muchand I think Mengi too. None really made it to the men's team.

Williams and Fosu-Mensah each played significantly more minutes for United than Heaven has.

 

[Jussi]

Williams and Fosu-Mensah each played significantly more minutes for United than Heaven has.

Well they came from the academy so of course. Heaven only joined United this season. I have no doubt that Heaven will end up playing far more minutes that those two, if he stays healthy.

 

[The Abusement Park]

Kid showed that he deserves a place in the squad. No fear what so ever. Even showed some Martinez like long forward passing. Still a bit lanky, summer in the gym and he'll be better equipped for PL.

I mean Paddy McNair was glazed to high heaven after that one game he dominated Lukaku.

 

[Jussi]

I mean Paddy McNair was glazed to high heaven after that one game he dominated Lukaku.

I didn't say Heaven dominated in any post. Just that he fit in. He had no poor performances in the games he managed to play before his injury vs Leicester, which was his best game until that point.

Also, McNair basically only got to play due to injuries. Once people were healthy, he stopped seeing much action and moved to Sunderland.

 

[The Abusement Park]

I didn't say Heaven dominated in any post. Just that he fit in. He had no poor performances in the games he managed to play before his injury vs Leicester, which was his best game until that point.

Also, McNair basically only got to play due to injuries. Once people were healthy, he stopped seeing much action and moved to Sunderland.

I’m just saying plenty of players get hyped after a few good games. Heavens looked good, but has played the equivalent of just over 1 game.

 

[Jussi]

I’m just saying plenty of players get hyped after a few good games. Heavens looked good, but has played the equivalent of just over 1 game.

He's actually played just over two games, including the EL game.

 

[bluesfan94]

I didn't say Heaven dominated in any post. Just that he fit in. He had no poor performances in the games he managed to play before his injury vs Leicester, which was his best game until that point.

Also, McNair basically only got to play due to injuries. Once people were healthy, he stopped seeing much action and moved to Sunderland.

As opposed to Heaven, who certainly didn't get to play because of injuries.

 

[Jussi]

As opposed to Heaven, who certainly didn't get to play because of injuries.

Yeah but the difference is that when Heaven is fit, he's more likely to keep Lindelöf and Evans out of the squad. Especially Lindelöf, who is utter shite.

 

[bluesfan94]

Yeah but the difference is that when Heaven is fit, he's more likely to keep Lindelöf and Evans out of the squad. Especially Lindelöf, who is utter shite.

And this is based on 95 minutes of PL play? That's the whole point about the McNair comparison. You can see it with hindsight with McNair but Heaven is apparently immune to it

 

[The Abusement Park]

And this is based on 95 minutes of PL play? That's the whole point about the McNair comparison. You can see it with hindsight with McNair but Heaven is apparently immune to it

But this time its different! United has obviously earned the benefit of doubt.