Wout weghorst

He's doing a job but I doubt we'll want him on a permanent basis. He's not quite good enough.

When he signed I never thought he would be starting every game even with Martial injured so that has surprised me.

He works hard and his ball retention and hold up lay is decent but overall we need far better in the long term even as back up.

I'm delighted for him though. I bet when he moved to Burnley he didn't think in his wildest dreams that he would ever win a trophy at Manchester United.

comment by Red Russian (U4715)
posted 6 minutes ago
Morning Rosso. I don't think you were around last week when I wrote my article about positionist/relationist approaches. Would be interested to hear your thoughts on that topic if you have time.
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Hello mate. I spotted it but didn’t have time to read it all, let alone digest and reply, on Friday, then worked Sat, then was a little distracted yesterday

Will give it a proper read tonight if I can

Sorry but he is trash. Huffing and puffing in a cup final and putting in work is bare minimum. The guy is a Burnley reject and it shows when the ball is at his feet. We already have a couple of cloggers so there is no need of another one.

Get a new first choice striker in summer and we should be good to go

He's been signed to do a job for us and that's what he is doing. But there must be better options out there come the summer, either as the man at the top or playing in a more number 10 type role.

And whilst we expect all players to work hard and put in a shift, there is something satisfying from seeing effectively a limited player trying his best and reaping the benefits - you only have to contrast with when Ronaldo was here and the attitude difference against Weghorst's giving it all for the team

I love Weghorst's commitment and he's terrific defensively, but he's a striker and having decent linkup play probably isn't enough to warrant him staying.

If the manager decides to keep him, I'll live with it tbh.

I'm happy that at the very least, he's won a trophy with us and made a tangible contribution to that success.

comment by AlwaysUnited (U4063)
posted 2 minutes ago
I love Weghorst's commitment and he's terrific defensively, but he's a striker and having decent linkup play probably isn't enough to warrant him staying.

If the manager decides to keep him, I'll live with it tbh.

I'm happy that at the very least, he's won a trophy with us and made a tangible contribution to that success.
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He looked so happy last night! Just sat on the pitch after the game in front of the United fans taking it all in with a huge smile on his face.

Hard not to be pleased for him!

Wout would have goals if his in the box runs were picked by our players.

Basically we have rashy on fire but he goes it alone at every opportunity. Less so but Antony pretty much does the same and Bruno can play a pass from deep but get around the 18 yard box and no way he passes

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posted 25 minutes ago
comment by AlwaysUnited (U4063)
posted 2 minutes ago
I love Weghorst's commitment and he's terrific defensively, but he's a striker and having decent linkup play probably isn't enough to warrant him staying.

If the manager decides to keep him, I'll live with it tbh.

I'm happy that at the very least, he's won a trophy with us and made a tangible contribution to that success.
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He looked so happy last night! Just sat on the pitch after the game in front of the United fans taking it all in with a huge smile on his face.

Hard not to be pleased for him!
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This. A couple of months ago winning a trophy or even playing for one of the biggest clubs in the world was probably no more than a pipe dream for him.

https://twitter.com/piersmorgan/status/1629886327574388737?s=46&t=sJg2LW2UpJ_Kb9WzozfBrQ

We’re not pretending Piers.

Simon Stone

BBC Sport

Manchester United say they have been told officially their second goal against Newcastle yesterday has been credited to Marcus Rashford.

Rashford’s shot took a deflection off Sven Botman and looped into the net.

It was credited as an own goal but United now say the decision has been reversed.

“The club has received clarification that Rashford is indeed the goalscorer as his shot was deemed to be on target by the various match officials at Wembley.”

It moves Rashford onto 25 goals for the season.

Weghorst gets an assist.