Really intrigued to see how he gets on. Was very good in patches for United. Has good physical attributes, PL experience and a point to prove. I'm by no means over the moon, but definitely pleased as he will add a fair bit to our team, especially given the situation.
To be honest, anyone adequate with a bit of pace would have added quite a bit to our team because for 2 years now we have been lacking a CF who has reasonable levels of pace. Then Sanogo came along but he is not ready yet. With the quality Welbeck has behind him he may yet score quite a few goals.
As Bob Marley says, time will tell, but as a fan, if I can find a reason or 2 to be optimistic, I will be.
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Don't know, maybe I'm alone in rating welbeck but if e can gain some confidence in front of goal (easier said than done), I genuinely believe he can do a Sturridge and become a top pl striker
I can see the similarities between Welbeck and Sturridge but at least Sturridge was a good finisher and clinical when he had his chances. The problem with Welbeck is he can't finish and needs numerous chances before he gets one. Still remember his one v one vs Bayern
comment by Smalling_Jones_ (U16290)
posted 3 minutes ago
Don't know, maybe I'm alone in rating welbeck but if e can gain some confidence in front of goal (easier said than done), I genuinely believe he can do a Sturridge and become a top pl striker
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Sturridge had the potential. Scored a bucket load for Bolton.
We'll see with Welbeck, the Arsenal midfield will certainly give him chances.
comment by United we win (U19958)
posted 2 minutes ago
It would not suprise me if he does relatively well but he won't ever be an answer, you will still have to buy a world class striker to compete for the title. But top 4 is very much in your hands.
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Hmmm, I think if he does relatively well and players like Walcott, Sanchex, Ozil, Ramsey, Cazorla and Ox hit the heights they're capable of, then that will be enough for a genuine title challenge.
worst transfer ever never gonna support him and wenger wenger get the f.. out he has lost the plot the old fool 16mil wen you could have got balotelli
comment by EAZZY AFC (U1523)
posted 13 minutes ago
worst transfer ever never gonna support him and wenger wenger get the f.. out he has lost the plot the old fool 16mil wen you could have got balotelli
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OMG you are such an idiot.
You can't seriously be happy about signing Welbeck? United sold him because he's not good enough and you're in need of a world class striker.
United sign Falcao and Arsenal get Welbeck, who I think we could probably have signed if we wanted so I'm really surprised by this. Decent player and I'd be happy but I can't see him being your answer.
comment by Smalling_Jones_ (U16290)
posted 1 hour, 15 minutes ago
Don't know, maybe I'm alone in rating welbeck but if e can gain some confidence in front of goal (easier said than done), I genuinely believe he can do a Sturridge and become a top pl striker
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You are not alone there, I think so too...
It is an 'if' but if he does improve similarly to Sturridge he would be a better all round striker than Sturridge but Sturridge will be the better (or more prolific) goal scorer.
Our current no.1 striker has 0 in 18 so 29 goals doesn't seem that bad anymore
comment by EAZZY AFC (U1523)
posted 7 hours, 22 minutes ago
worst transfer ever never gonna support him and wenger wenger get the f.. out he has lost the plot the old fool 16mil wen you could have got balotelli
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Then you get out of our club. Do you even know what the definition of a supporter is?
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posted on 2/9/14
Really intrigued to see how he gets on. Was very good in patches for United. Has good physical attributes, PL experience and a point to prove. I'm by no means over the moon, but definitely pleased as he will add a fair bit to our team, especially given the situation.
To be honest, anyone adequate with a bit of pace would have added quite a bit to our team because for 2 years now we have been lacking a CF who has reasonable levels of pace. Then Sanogo came along but he is not ready yet. With the quality Welbeck has behind him he may yet score quite a few goals.
As Bob Marley says, time will tell, but as a fan, if I can find a reason or 2 to be optimistic, I will be.
posted on 2/9/14
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posted on 2/9/14
Don't know, maybe I'm alone in rating welbeck but if e can gain some confidence in front of goal (easier said than done), I genuinely believe he can do a Sturridge and become a top pl striker
posted on 2/9/14
I can see the similarities between Welbeck and Sturridge but at least Sturridge was a good finisher and clinical when he had his chances. The problem with Welbeck is he can't finish and needs numerous chances before he gets one. Still remember his one v one vs Bayern
posted on 2/9/14
comment by Smalling_Jones_ (U16290)
posted 3 minutes ago
Don't know, maybe I'm alone in rating welbeck but if e can gain some confidence in front of goal (easier said than done), I genuinely believe he can do a Sturridge and become a top pl striker
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Sturridge had the potential. Scored a bucket load for Bolton.
posted on 2/9/14
We'll see with Welbeck, the Arsenal midfield will certainly give him chances.
posted on 2/9/14
comment by United we win (U19958)
posted 2 minutes ago
It would not suprise me if he does relatively well but he won't ever be an answer, you will still have to buy a world class striker to compete for the title. But top 4 is very much in your hands.
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Hmmm, I think if he does relatively well and players like Walcott, Sanchex, Ozil, Ramsey, Cazorla and Ox hit the heights they're capable of, then that will be enough for a genuine title challenge.
posted on 2/9/14
worst transfer ever never gonna support him and wenger wenger get the f.. out he has lost the plot the old fool 16mil wen you could have got balotelli
posted on 2/9/14
comment by EAZZY AFC (U1523)
posted 13 minutes ago
worst transfer ever never gonna support him and wenger wenger get the f.. out he has lost the plot the old fool 16mil wen you could have got balotelli
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OMG you are such an idiot.
posted on 2/9/14
You can't seriously be happy about signing Welbeck? United sold him because he's not good enough and you're in need of a world class striker.
United sign Falcao and Arsenal get Welbeck, who I think we could probably have signed if we wanted so I'm really surprised by this. Decent player and I'd be happy but I can't see him being your answer.
posted on 2/9/14
comment by Smalling_Jones_ (U16290)
posted 1 hour, 15 minutes ago
Don't know, maybe I'm alone in rating welbeck but if e can gain some confidence in front of goal (easier said than done), I genuinely believe he can do a Sturridge and become a top pl striker
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You are not alone there, I think so too...
It is an 'if' but if he does improve similarly to Sturridge he would be a better all round striker than Sturridge but Sturridge will be the better (or more prolific) goal scorer.
posted on 2/9/14
Our current no.1 striker has 0 in 18 so 29 goals doesn't seem that bad anymore
posted on 2/9/14
comment by EAZZY AFC (U1523)
posted 7 hours, 22 minutes ago
worst transfer ever never gonna support him and wenger wenger get the f.. out he has lost the plot the old fool 16mil wen you could have got balotelli
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Then you get out of our club. Do you even know what the definition of a supporter is?
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