Dwight McNeil on Man U forum

Spijed · Post by **Spijed** » Fri Nov 08, 2019 9:54 pm

Plenty of good opinion about him

https://www.redcafe.net/threads/dwight-mcneil.451709/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

bfcmik · Post by **bfcmik** » Fri Nov 08, 2019 10:05 pm

TheFamilyCat · Post by **TheFamilyCat** » Fri Nov 08, 2019 10:30 pm

Not sure if this has been posted before or is common knowledge (first time I've read it) but it seems we were interested in signing his dad!

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matty_McNeil" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Nonayforever · Post by **Nonayforever** » Fri Nov 08, 2019 10:33 pm

Has anybody else made it into the PL on that photo ?

TheFamilyCat · Post by **TheFamilyCat** » Fri Nov 08, 2019 10:37 pm

Nonayforever wrote:Has anybody else made it into the PL on that photo ?

Alan Partridge has done ok for himself but not sure about the rest.

conyoviejo · Post by **conyoviejo** » Fri Nov 08, 2019 10:43 pm

Arrogant Pricks..

Bin Ont Turf · Post by **Bin Ont Turf** » Fri Nov 08, 2019 10:51 pm

As much as I dislike Man Utd (we're talking Bar Steward levels here) I don't think that McNeil is what they need or good enough at the minute for what they need.

Besides, unless he's after the brass, he'd be a fool to go there at present time.

Tricky Trevor · Post by **Tricky Trevor** » Fri Nov 08, 2019 10:53 pm

Nonayforever wrote:Has anybody else made it into the PL on that photo ?

Is it McTominay, second from left front row?

dales_claret · Post by **dales_claret** » Fri Nov 08, 2019 10:53 pm

Jesus there are some cocks on our forum but this lot take the biscuit

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Fri Nov 08, 2019 11:54 pm

Read that thread and cant see much if anything wrong with what anyone says? And i cant stand united fans.

Alanstevensonsgloves · Post by **Alanstevensonsgloves** » Sat Nov 09, 2019 1:27 am

TheFamilyCat wrote:Alan Partridge has done ok for himself but not sure about the rest.

You mean Wallowitz from big bang theory?

Alanstevensonsgloves · Post by **Alanstevensonsgloves** » Sat Nov 09, 2019 1:43 am

Burnley1989 · Post by **Burnley1989** » Sat Nov 09, 2019 6:39 am

I like McNeil but I don’t think he’s ever going to be a top 4 player, those wingers are usually world class. Whilst United aren’t top 4, those are the sort of wingers they need and the fans expect.

I hope McNeil goes on to the level Dyche seems to think he will.

jrgbfc · Post by **jrgbfc** » Sat Nov 09, 2019 7:58 am

Yeah not sure what's so out of order on there tbh? Unless some of our fans disagree that United are a bigger club than us?

Quickenthetempo · Post by **Quickenthetempo** » Sat Nov 09, 2019 8:14 am

Dwight McNeil is a footballer, comfortable on the ball and always wants it.
Eye for a pass and direct when running with it.
He is always double marked these days as he looks our only threat. (Although we know the strikers always pop up with goals).

He is only 19 and still needs to develop physically. His only weakness is he's not strong enough to always put a cross in from the touchline on the run. His corners are fine.

Attacking midfielder would probably be best for him at the moment until he fills out, but I have no idea why United fans think he will become a left wing back. He doesn't seem to like defending that much and he certainly hasn't got the stamina of a Tyrone Mears to keep running up and down all day.

claretspice · Post by **claretspice** » Sat Nov 09, 2019 8:19 am

Nothing too outrageous in that lot, although the idea he'd be desperate to return to United at the first sign of interest is mildly irksome. It may be true, but it maybe tat having learnt the hard way how difficult it is to make it at United, he's more inclined to make his name before aiming for the top 4.

I'd be flabbergasted if he ends up a full back as some of those comments suggest; they strike me as the ill informed ones. Do still think he'll end up playing more centrally though.

claretspice · Post by **claretspice** » Sat Nov 09, 2019 8:27 am

Quickenthetempo wrote:Dwight McNeil is a footballer, comfortable on the ball and always wants it.
Eye for a pass and direct when running with it.
He is always double marked these days as he looks our only threat. (Although we know the strikers always pop up with goals).

He is only 19 and still needs to develop physically. His only weakness is he's not strong enough to always put a cross in from the touchline on the run. His corners are fine.

Attacking midfielder would probably be best for him at the moment until he fills out, but I have no idea why United fans think he will become a left wing back. He doesn't seem to like defending that much and he certainly hasn't got the stamina of a Tyrone Mears to keep running up and down all day.

Spot on

Dark Cloud · Post by **Dark Cloud** » Sat Nov 09, 2019 11:42 am

Well I was very pleased to see at least ONE person on there who corrected the "Burnley poached him" (ridiculous) assertion by saying UTD actually let him go. They'll be saying we "poached" Jimmy Dunne too next!

Quickenthetempo · Post by **Quickenthetempo** » Sat Nov 09, 2019 11:47 am

Dark Cloud wrote:Well I was very pleased to see at least ONE person on there who corrected the "Burnley poached him" (ridiculous) assertion by saying UTD actually let him go. They'll be saying we "poached" Jimmy Dunne too next!

I like how they think we have the pulling power to poach one of their bright prospects.

wilks_bfc · Post by **wilks_bfc** » Sat Nov 09, 2019 11:48 am

Was at our academy when 15 but then poached by Burnley. Featured in 26 premier league games last season at age 18.

Poached? I don’t think we’d know how to poach an egg never mind a player

JohnMac · Post by **JohnMac** » Sat Nov 09, 2019 12:02 pm

McNeil is a developing talent and possibly our current brightest star but still has a way to go in my opinion. Great on the ball most times, can show good bursts of speed when chasing back but has some peculiar traits. When we lose the ball or give away a throw in etc, he often appears to be daydreaming rather than getting into position as quickly as possible.

He isn't poor that's a fact and has more rights than wrongs but I don't think he would satisfy the Man United diehards. He is no Giggs, Sharp or Kanchelskis and young James looks like he would outshine him week in, week out with his pace and direct running (and diving for free kicks/penalties).

I hope he stays with us and develops his potential.

bobinho · Post by **bobinho** » Sat Nov 09, 2019 12:14 pm

Quickenthetempo wrote:Dwight McNeil is a footballer, comfortable on the ball and always wants it.
Eye for a pass and direct when running with it.
He is always double marked these days as he looks our only threat. (Although we know the strikers always pop up with goals).

He is only 19 and still needs to develop physically. His only weakness is he's not strong enough to always put a cross in from the touchline on the run. His corners are fine.

Attacking midfielder would probably be best for him at the moment until he fills out, but I have no idea why United fans think he will become a left wing back. He doesn't seem to like defending that much and he certainly hasn't got the stamina of a Tyrone Mears to keep running up and down all day.

Bob on that. I know you mentioned stamina at the end there, and I’d have that as one of his two main weaknesses. I’d like to end up getting a full and effective 90 from him. I’m sure SD would too.

Bfc · Post by **Bfc** » Sat Nov 09, 2019 12:19 pm

Wilks, we might not have anyone who can poach an egg, but we've got someone who makes a good omelette.

Dyched · Post by **Dyched** » Sat Nov 09, 2019 12:21 pm

The comment a few post down sums it up. Not suitable for them atm. They have far too many “He might be good in a few years” types.

Quickenthetempo · Post by **Quickenthetempo** » Sat Nov 09, 2019 6:41 pm

Quickenthetempo wrote:Dwight McNeil is a footballer, comfortable on the ball and always wants it.
Eye for a pass and direct when running with it.
He is always double marked these days as he looks our only threat. (Although we know the strikers always pop up with goals).

He is only 19 and still needs to develop physically. His only weakness is he's not strong enough to always put a cross in from the touchline on the run. His corners are fine.

Attacking midfielder would probably be best for him at the moment until he fills out, but I have no idea why United fans think he will become a left wing back. He doesn't seem to like defending that much and he certainly hasn't got the stamina of a Tyrone Mears to keep running up and down all day.

He certainly proved me wrong today about getting his crosses in deep enough.

He must of been on protein shakes all week. Absolutely superb performance.

wilks_bfc · Post by **wilks_bfc** » Sat Nov 09, 2019 6:46 pm

Quickenthetempo wrote:He certainly proved me wrong today about getting his crosses in deep enough.

He must of been on protein shakes all week. Absolutely superb performance.

And he lasted the 90 which is another complaint some have about him

Lowbankclaret · Post by **Lowbankclaret** » Sat Nov 09, 2019 6:50 pm

Today you cannot poach any youth players.

Unless released there is a structured fee that you cannot avoid.

MT03ALG · Post by **MT03ALG** » Sat Nov 09, 2019 11:42 pm

Poached by Burnley !! i.e. United Staff decided he wasn't good enough and got rid of him !! (see Pogba....)

Colburn_Claret · Post by **Colburn_Claret** » Sun Nov 10, 2019 10:15 am

Say he should be renamed McNeildinho, to impress the doubters, they also compared him to Mahrez. They do like him......lets hope they can't have him.

Not on the cheap anyway

claretblue · Post by **claretblue** » Sun Nov 10, 2019 11:57 am

Quickenthetempo wrote:I like how they think we have the pulling power to poach one of their bright prospects.

Chris Eagles 2008!

fatboy47 · Post by **fatboy47** » Sun Nov 10, 2019 12:36 pm

Doesn't this thread tent to miss the possiblity that McNeil may actually think that Man U..the club, its fans, its manager and it's players are a bag of hyped up bellends, and that he prefers the turf?

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Mon Nov 11, 2019 6:52 pm

fatboy47 wrote:Doesn't this thread tent to miss the possiblity that McNeil may actually think that Man U..the club, its fans, its manager and it's players are a bag of hyped up bellends, and that he prefers the turf?

Its a nice thought. But every single one of players would jump at the chance to go there.

jrgbfc · Post by **jrgbfc** » Mon Nov 11, 2019 7:33 pm

fatboy47 wrote:Doesn't this thread tent to miss the possiblity that McNeil may actually think that Man U..the club, its fans, its manager and it's players are a bag of hyped up bellends, and that he prefers the turf?

United fan isn't he? Even if he wasn't the chance to probably double your wage and potentially win trophies would be hard to turn down.

CoolClaret · Post by **CoolClaret** » Mon Nov 11, 2019 8:17 pm

cricketfieldclarets wrote:Its a nice thought. But every single one of players would jump at the chance to go there.

Disagree, I'm sure a few of our lads prefer playing most weeks with a fan base that backs them to the hills!

Thinking of Westwood/Barnes sort of player, particularly Westwood that got scrutinised & was one of the 'fall guys' when at Villa.

Colburn_Claret · Post by **Colburn_Claret** » Mon Nov 11, 2019 8:25 pm

I think they may be interested, but i dont think it would be a good move for him.
There arent many wingers who take players on, and cross the ball the way he does, but you need someone in the middle to collect it, and at Man U he'd be passing to fresh air. You could try him in midfield, but he hasnt proved himself there, and it could be a waste of his talent.
If he goes anywhere I hope he goes to someone with a target man, otherwise he could end up getting flack for something beyond his control.

FulledgeClaret · Post by **FulledgeClaret** » Mon Nov 11, 2019 8:41 pm

jrgbfc wrote:United fan isn't he? Even if he wasn't the chance to probably double your wage and potentially win trophies would be hard to turn down.

'Win trophies' Can't see United winning anything any time soon

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Mon Nov 11, 2019 9:43 pm

CoolClaret wrote:Disagree, I'm sure a few of our lads prefer playing most weeks with a fan base that backs them to the hills!

Thinking of Westwood/Barnes sort of player, particularly Westwood that got scrutinised & was one of the 'fall guys' when at Villa.

As I say. Nice thought. But every one of our players would give all that up for Old Trafford. No mistake.

Burnley1989 · Post by **Burnley1989** » Mon Nov 11, 2019 9:52 pm

cricketfieldclarets wrote:As I say. Nice thought. But every one of our players would give all that up for Old Trafford. No mistake.

Can’t imagine there’s many players outside of Liverpool & City that would turn down United

ChorltonCharlie · Post by **ChorltonCharlie** » Tue Nov 12, 2019 12:55 pm

Odd that some of our fans don't seem to think he's all that. He's obviously at potential stage and there's no guarantees, but there is definitely the potential for him to play for a top side. His stats are up there with the likes of Mount and James, and McNeil doesn't have the luxury of playing with the standard of players they do. He's been involved in 13 goals since breaking into the team (33 games) which is a cracking record for a mid table team if you're an experienced pro, never mind a 19 year old.

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Tue Nov 12, 2019 1:00 pm

Like I said on another thread the other day, it's realistic that he's going to eventually move on, so it wouldn't be so bad if he made the England squad next summer as that would add several more millions to any price tag. At 19/20, in the full England squad in today's crazy prices you've got to be looking near the 50 million mark. Or we keep him for another couple of more seasons and then he does it for England in the World Cup.

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Wed Nov 13, 2019 12:04 pm

Burnley1989 wrote:Can’t imagine there’s many players outside of Liverpool & City that would turn down United

Zaha never made the grade there though did he.... Utd call many but few are chosen.