I saw that but on each occasion Man City doubled up on the left at him and no ones was covering behind him to close them down. Really easy for them to single AWB out, watch it again and see what part or little part Maguire does to marshal the defence.

Apart from his attacking game never being his strong point - despite playing as a winger for CPFC youth teams - the criticisms AWB's facing now all pick out shortcomings he never had playing for us or until lately at Man U. Last season he was picked out by pundits as their best defender. I'm afraid what we're seeing lately is a sad comment on Solskjær - whom I'd have liked to see succeed.

When he came into the Palace side, it was perfect timings for him.

He is an out and out defensive right back, and playing under Roy with his defensive and organisational tactics made him stand out. So much so, United obviously came in for him for 50m.

Trouble is now, at United is needs to be more than just an out and out defensive right back and is found wanting going forward. But not only that, United do have the defensive and organisational structure either.

No wonder he is lost at the moment.

It's inevitable that United will have a new manager sooner or later, and AWB maybe one of the first casualties under the new manager if they are looking for the full-backs to have an attacking ability as well.

Edited by Crystal_Clear (07 Nov 2021 4.16pm)

Err. Guys I don’t know how much he gets paid but I really think he’s blow our pay structure. And you know what? I doubt it would work out. I remember an interview of AWB in his breakout season and it was clear to me he was off as soon as a good bid came. Good luck to him but I am loving Ward’s rejuvenation

Edited by Aray (08 Nov 2021 6.51am)

last season he stopped both Neymar and Mbappe in a masterclass of defending. This year he looks completely lost. I like Ole but how the hell he has kept his job is beyond me. The team looks like a bunch of mates that have met up for a kickabout. AWB needs direction and right now he is not getting any. I'd have him back in a heartbeat, but I think under a better manager at United he'll thrive.

Exactly, and this is something Bruno Fernandes is complaining about. Man U need to get rid of Ole and his team of coaches pronto and bring in a team who can get the best out of what is a very talented squad that should be winning things. Having said that, I hope they don't sack Ole till at least the season's end because I reckon we have the best chance in 30 years of finishing above them this year.