Normally I think so too, but he did struggle against him a couple of times, and he's no Walcott. His recovery pace against Ulloa wasn't even that impressive tbf. He has a lot of grit though and never gives up. I like him.
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik (@Rood) is joined by CEO Duncan Drasdo and Financial Director Andy Green from the Manchester United Supporters Trust for a special episode on all things behind the scenes at Old Trafford including a brief history of MUST and their aims today, views on INEOS and Sir Jim Ratcliffe so far, and the Old Trafford regeneration.
Normally I think so too, but he did struggle against him a couple of times, and he's no Walcott. His recovery pace against Ulloa wasn't even that impressive tbf. He has a lot of grit though and never gives up. I like him.
Did well again today. Doesn't scare me so much any more.
Got caught ball watching a few times but recovered just fine. Gritty player and he will only get better once he settles. Hopefully LVG sticks with a defensive partnership of Jones/Smalling for the long run. That way an understanding can be built up between the three.
Another good game from him, seems to really love playing for United and starting to develop a bit of leadership skills also. Hope he can get a partner that sticks.
Another good game from him. Looking more and more composed all the time. Doesn't shy away from a 50/50. He takes a clattering and bounces back up. Always seems to look for a pass and keep play moving when a lot of defenders would just hammer it away or into touch. Big fan of him.
Well, ever since he bought out his contract with ms13 he seems a bit more composed on the ball.
Always liked him!
Always liked his passing out from defence. He's not shy of playing a tough pass.
Didn't have that much to do, but he looks like such a solid player. I really like his style, and he's great at bringing the ball out of defence.
Completely agree with this. He's in very good form at the moment.
Another solid performance from him, he's doing really well for his first season in a new country and league.
Apart from when he rifled it at Shaw today from like five yards, I thought he was solid again.
I think people don't always take this into consideration when judging him. I think he has been a success so far in his first season, seems to be getting more and more comfortable each game. I like him.
The most unsure signing of the summer (at the start), but now he is starting to show a lot of composure. Really starting to like him.
Solid performance! Looked easily the better defender of our 2 today.
I think his composure is underrated. Really doing some good work back there.
Really delighted to see him earning more and more composure every week going by. Keep up the good work.
He's improved a lot over the last 2 months which is a nice change from of our other CB's going backwards. Hopefully, he can stay injury free and kick on from here.
I am convinced he's gonna be a star for us. He'll cement that CB place for good. The only problem I have with him is that he takes unnecessary risks. For eg, there are many instances where he will try to pass it to a well marked player and lose possession. Can easily be avoided but it kind of frustrates me. He always puts one of his teammates in danger by passing the ball at the wrong time. Minor flaws that can be ironed out. He doesn't hesitate to get stuck in. Makes some crunching tackles. Didn't have much to do but did well overall.
Rojo + 1 please.
Admirable how well he's done all things considered (injuries around him, constant formation changes etc.)
Admirable how well he's done all things considered (injuries around him, constant formation changes etc.)
Yeah, I mean two of our best ever defensive players, Vidic and Evra, both took longer to settle than he has and had a rockier start. I think when we get him the right RCB partner next season he'll develop even further as him and Shaw are already looking quite in sync on the left side of defense.
I think I'd believe in him more if he shaved his hair all over. He doesn't look like a defender at the moment.
He brings a calmness to the back. When it's Jones and Smalling - there is always nervy moments but Rojo seems to have a natural ability to avoid the nervy moments
Really? I think the haircut and the neck tattoo make him look like a real tough cookie.
Which cookies are the tougher ones?
Chocolate Chip, Butter Nut?
Or are the tough cookies those stale with experience?
Chocolate Chip, Butter Nut?
Or are the tough cookies those stale with experience?
I like him.
He'd be grand with an assured leader alongside him, more than good enough IMO.
He'd be grand with an assured leader alongside him, more than good enough IMO.
This is exactly why I love him. He has the balls to start an attack from the back with passes like that, just like Rio and Vidic did for us. Obviously he's not going to have a 100% record with it
Has been in good nick recently. More solid now, than he was at the beginning of the season where he looked overawed and shaky. Understandable since he's in a new league and still adapting to the culture.
His passing and composure has improved a lot as well. Just needs to play in a settled system and defense, for us to consistently see the best of him.
Hope he maintains his own levels and doesn't get injured.
His passing and composure has improved a lot as well. Just needs to play in a settled system and defense, for us to consistently see the best of him.
Hope he maintains his own levels and doesn't get injured.
Rojo + Jones was what I hoped for, and I'm liking it.
Much rather Smalling.
I think the reason he prefers Jones now though is because he runs forward with the ball.
Hasn't got the foggiest what to do when he gets there but at least he carries it forward and breaks the lines.
Me and my Dad laugh at Jones for this all the time!
I prefer him to Smalling because he's better on the ball. In Jones and Rojo you have two players who play as if they would die fighting for the cause.
That's all Rojo needs, if we get someone like Hummels or godin then rojo will be a very good CB
Let's just get him a partner who can play more than 2 games in a row.
Problem is that young Phil would be quite happy to take all his teammates with him.
I felt both our center backs lost concentration towards the end of the match and there were a few more errors but prior to that, quite a solid game.
Been impressed with him lately after a shaky start IMO. Still think it should be him and Smalling as our first choice CBs.
He was good again with limited defending to do though.
It's amazing in possession though, two CB partners, when Rojo gets the ball, you can almost see his brain and what he is thinking, he knows his next step, where to take his touch, the reasoning behind a pass etc.
But when you see the ball coming to Jones, all I can see inside his head is a monkey banging cymbals together.
It's amazing in possession though, two CB partners, when Rojo gets the ball, you can almost see his brain and what he is thinking, he knows his next step, where to take his touch, the reasoning behind a pass etc.
But when you see the ball coming to Jones, all I can see inside his head is a monkey banging cymbals together.
Mark Red. What's not to like really. He can actually pass a football on the ground and is a feisty little lad too. Impressed with him.
Christ. It's funny until you realise it's true. That was brilliant. Like, what the feck was he doing?