And yet there are some people who will argue Ando isn't improving...
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And yet there are some people who will argue Ando isn't improving...
Anderson is noticeably less 'Hollywood' at the moment...
As has been pointed out, this midfield combination is fairly new to each other, and need to develop an understanding. Like Keane and Scholes when first paired it will take a few games, rather than training sessions to understand when to push forward and when not.
What didn't help Anderson yesterday, and this isn't a slight on anyone, was in fact Fabio. Where as Evra pushes on down the wing, and runs straight back. The amount of times Fabio laid off the ball to Young and trotted into the box, giving Anderson no option but to drop further back to cover than normal. An example though not great, would be to look at the second goal. Had the ball got through the WBA defence it would have been Fabio at the back post popping it into the net.
However, we won, and whilst we can nitpick the games of individuals, that's twice they've played together and both times we won. This was 3 points, sure we can do better than that performance, but that will come with more playing time together, not only in the midfield, but also the whole team.
What didn't help Anderson yesterday, and this isn't a slight on anyone, was in fact Fabio. Where as Evra pushes on down the wing, and runs straight back. The amount of times Fabio laid off the ball to Young and trotted into the box, giving Anderson no option but to drop further back to cover than normal. An example though not great, would be to look at the second goal. Had the ball got through the WBA defence it would have been Fabio at the back post popping it into the net.
However, we won, and whilst we can nitpick the games of individuals, that's twice they've played together and both times we won. This was 3 points, sure we can do better than that performance, but that will come with more playing time together, not only in the midfield, but also the whole team.
and that has been brilliant for his passing and the team's ball retention.
I couldn't stand the flash git. hehe!
Yes please, that's what we should do. 4-4-2 restricts both Cleverley and Anderson and makes the team quite rigid anyway.
I thought both he and Cleverley left us a bit open defensively yesterday, but hopefully it's just a case of them sorting the partnership out and learning how the other plays.
Same here, needed one of them to be a bit more disciplined and cover the other. Still, there were encouraging signs from both of them, and at times the two together were great. Was quite impressed with the passing statistics for both players, particualarly Anderson who only misplaced a pass twice.
they left us exposed through both attacking at the same time but i dont see the need to appoint one the DM and the other AM myself. They can interchange as long as they have the discipline to watch eachothers back and one sits when the other bombs on. This will come with experience so i hope we persevere with playing them together myself as its the only way they'll learn
the rebirth of the box-to-box midfielder
the rebirth of the box-to-box midfielder
they left us exposed through both attacking at the same time but i dont see the need to appoint one the DM and the other AM myself. They can interchange as long as they have the discipline to watch eachothers back and one sits when the other bombs on. This will come with experience so i hope we persevere with playing them together myself as its the only way they'll learn
the rebirth of the box-to-box midfielder
This.
Anderson's acceleration is fantastic. He seems really confident this season, very much hoping it's a breakthrough season for him.
He's still only 23, that's young for a centre midfielder, he may not hit his peak for another five years.
He's still only 23, that's young for a centre midfielder, he may not hit his peak for another five years.
I genuinely believe that the only thing that could stop him from cementing a place in our starting XI is injuries, if he stays fit then he'll make it.
Injuries and possibly pies.
Are we switching to "Aaaaaaaaaand he shits on Frank Lampard....." now?
Was really good. Thought he started playing a little too safe in the second half but overall he did everything well. Looks to be carrying on from his last season which was his best so far.
He's playing really well right now and long may it continue. Pissed me off when he was called for a handball after he outmuscled the monster Tchoyi and then Tchoyi pulled his shirt to drag him down which caused the handball..
Keeps up this form and he'll be a sure starter most games. Just hope SAF doesn't start with the over rotation because when Ando gets a run of games like he has since the start of pre-season, he really shows his class.
Oh and his corners in the first part of the game, gave Foster a real torrid time.
Keeps up this form and he'll be a sure starter most games. Just hope SAF doesn't start with the over rotation because when Ando gets a run of games like he has since the start of pre-season, he really shows his class.
Oh and his corners in the first part of the game, gave Foster a real torrid time.
59 passes vs WBA, 55 successful. 93,2 %.
96,5 % considering two of the four misplaced passes were corner kicks.
Good stuff.
96,5 % considering two of the four misplaced passes were corner kicks.
Good stuff.
That's excellent.
You can always tell whether Anderson's on form by his pass completion stats. When he's at his best he rarely misplaces a pass.
Also worth stressing that this was a decent performance away from home. Hallelujah!
Thats the sort of stuff we want to see, long may he keep that up.
An inspired, injury free and lean Anderson would really save the club some serious cash. Does he have it in him to be another Edgar Davids?
That's racist.
That's racist.
Brilliant today motm for me. Superb!
Dominated. End.
Showed a bit of everything throughout the match.
Passing, interceptions, tackling, turbo boost runs, goal threat. The lot.
Class player.
Passing, interceptions, tackling, turbo boost runs, goal threat. The lot.
Class player.
Brilliant tonight. Especially the 2nd half, took hold of the midfield and ran it completely.
Fantastic tonight!
Needs a better goal celebration
Needs a better goal celebration
Was really good defensively in the first. Was superb overall in the second.
he's been brilliant! i <3 Ando!
He was great at winning the ball back in the first half, but lacked a bit of quality on the ball. Then in the second half he turned into an absolute monster.
I love him.
I love him.
For me best player on the pitch tonight, great performance!
He was excellent tonight, hopefully he's going to kick on and have the season we know he's capable of!
Me too. I had a look at half time and saw some bitching about him. Couldnt believe it. I thought he was excellent. But then went fecking crazy in the 2nd and was everywhere
Goal machine.
Took control of midfield, he looks much fitter and after a very good pre-season he has carried on that form. Maybe playing him with a more mobile midfielder (Cleverley) has helped him?
I'd love to see how many km he ran today. He was everywhere. Stamina is obviously no longer a problem.
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Good performance, and the goal will do him the world of good. When he's playing well we always seem to play well because he adds such a dynamic style of play to our midfield, one that none of our other players have. If he gets that bit of consistency, you won't be able to leave him out. Simple as that.
He looks like the player we thought he could be. Fergie had faith and patience and it has paid off.
Can people shut up about his stamina issues now? He's been finishing games strongly for awhile now.
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