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 monkey  Sittingbourne,but made in Bromley 17 Mar 22 9.46am |
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It’s strange that AWB is not regarded as good enough going forward at Man U as he used to be a winger. Maybe it just shows what a master stroke it was by Richard Shaw turning him into a right back, because he was never going to make it as a winger
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| Palace Old Geezer Midhurst 17 Mar 22 10.56am |
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I was a big fan of AWB and was sorry to see him go. But now, I can see that we did well to sell him for a huge profit and we've moved on. Regardless of which side they play I am of the opinion that Mitchell is a far more rounded player and has been immense for us on occasion this season, viz Monday. He gets my vote. Very pleasant, unassuming young bloke too. Wouldn't want us to go after AWB. We're doing just fine without him thanks.
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| EverybodyDannsNow SE19 17 Mar 22 10.58am |
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My work meant I ended up meeting with Freedman a few months after the AWB sale, and although he never said it outright, I got the impression they were VERY happy with the £50m fee and they already had half an idea that he was never going to be that level of player. He's got an excellent skill set, but he needs the right manager/system around him to be effective in the modern game - United buying him to play as a progressive wing back was never going to work.
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| Willo South coast - west of Brighton. 17 Mar 22 11.06am |
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Originally posted by EverybodyDannsNow
My work meant I ended up meeting with Freedman a few months after the AWB sale, and although he never said it outright, I got the impression they were VERY happy with the £50m fee and they already had half an idea that he was never going to be that level of player. He's got an excellent skill set, but he needs the right manager/system around him to be effective in the modern game - United buying him to play as a progressive wing back was never going to work. My understanding is that the fee was £45 Mill rising to £50 Mill. Edited by Willo (17 Mar 2022 11.07am)
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| Crazy_Eagle South London 17 Mar 22 12.30pm |
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I'd still take AWB back - when he played for us, nothing and no one got past him. Mitchell is an amazing talent but I can't say the same (yet).
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Slimey Toad  Karsiyaka, North Cyprus 17 Mar 22 12.36pm |
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Originally posted by Willo
My understanding is that the fee was £45 Mill rising to £50 Mill. Edited by Willo (17 Mar 2022 11.07am) There are facts, damn facts and Willo. Edited by Slimey Toad (17 Mar 2022 12.36pm)
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| kennybrowns leftfoot Reigate 17 Mar 22 1.11pm |
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I don't mind admitting I wasn't sure Mitchell was the answer at the beginning of the season. His defensive qualities have never been in doubt but I felt he was very limited going forward and almost petrified to actually try and take someone on. I'm pleased to see that he is slowly rectifying and improving the attacking side of his game. It has taken some time but he is starting to gain more confidence going forward. If he had the forward side to his game that Van Aanholt had, coupled with his obvious defensive talent had then he would be an unbelievable player. The future is certainly bright for him though.
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| Slimey Toad Karsiyaka, North Cyprus 17 Mar 22 2.22pm |
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Mitchell can cross the ball, so important in the modern game of wing backs.
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| Omph Liverpool 17 Mar 22 2.30pm |
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Originally posted by Slimey Toad
Mitchell can cross the ball, so important in the modern game of wing backs. True Suspect though that he has benefitted from having PV as manager and coach. His attacking play has come on leaps and bounds through the season and there has been a definite plan to use him in co-ordination with Wilf down the left. I wonder whether PV may have been able to make more of AWB in a similar scenario. Part of his downfall at United has been the way they have used him. Initially he was a big hit as he was so much better defensively than anyone else they had in that slot. No evidence that OGS showed any inclination to coach him into being a more effective wingback and give him a precise role there in attack.
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Lanzo-Ad  Lanzarote 17 Mar 22 2.47pm |
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Your ignorance seems to have no bounds, or is it yo cant read my op
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| Willo South coast - west of Brighton. 17 Mar 22 2.50pm |
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Originally posted by Omph
True Suspect though that he has benefitted from having PV as manager and coach. His attacking play has come on leaps and bounds through the season and there has been a definite plan to use him in co-ordination with Wilf down the left. I wonder whether PV may have been able to make more of AWB in a similar scenario. Part of his downfall at United has been the way they have used him. Initially he was a big hit as he was so much better defensively than anyone else they had in that slot. No evidence that OGS showed any inclination to coach him into being a more effective wingback and give him a precise role there in attack. I had heard,probably a couple of years ago, that Man Utd were working on the attacking side of his game. Edited by Willo (17 Mar 2022 2.51pm)
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| Lanzo-Ad Lanzarote 17 Mar 22 2.52pm |
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Here is a word that reminds me of you, W****r, see if you can fill in the blanks.
“That’s a joke son, I say, that’s a joke.” “Nice boy, but he’s sharp as a throw pillow.” “He’s so dumb he thinks a Mexican border pays rent” “ “Son… I say, son, some people are so narrow minded they can look through a keyhole with both eyes.”__ Forhorn Leghorn |
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