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Post by Jayrannasaurus on Feb 11, 2015 10:10:12 GMT
Yeah, looks promising at RB - especially as he's the only one other than Rafa who can actually defend.
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Post by CaajScot on Sept 23, 2015 12:57:13 GMT
 23/09/2015 09:30, Report by Mark Froggatt
MCNAIR PROUD TO KEEP PRODUCTION LINE GOING
There has been a former Manchester United youth player in every first-team match squad for the past 3,753 competitive fixtures - an astonishing record that dates all the way back to October 1937 and one that underlines the club’s commitment to home-grown talent.
Paddy McNair is one of the players currently flying the Academy's flag within the senior ranks and is looking to cement a place in Louis van Gaal's plans after signing a new long-term contract with the club in February, during his breakthrough season at Old Trafford. A minor injury means the Northern Ireland international will unfortunately not feature in the Reds' Capital One Cup third-round clash with Ipswich Town but his exclusive interview in United Review, the official match programme, is still an interesting read. When presented with our incredible stat about homegrown players, he explained how that record reflects the club's ethos and revealed how junior colleagues have approached him for advice. “I didn't know it was that long, but it's obviously good and shows our Academy players have a chance of making it into the first team,” explains Paddy in the programme. “I am the latest person to do it, I suppose, and a couple of the younger lads have asked me what it's like to play at Old Trafford, or what's it like to walk out of the tunnel. I just tell them to keep working hard and that their chance will come.” McNair covers a variety of topics in United Review, ranging from his senior Reds debut against West Ham almost a year ago today to Northern Ireland’s hopes of qualifying for Euro 2016. He also explains how life has changed for him since he stepped into the first-team spotlight at Old Trafford. “I sometimes get fans coming up to me in the street, especially at home in Northern Ireland where there’s a massive United fan base. It’s different but I enjoy it, I don’t mind people approaching me. People at home are proud of me and they tell me how well I’m doing. It’s a nice feeling.” On the subject of signing a new contract earlier this year, the defender says he was delighted to receive such a reward from van Gaal, a manager he has great admiration for. "Yeah I was pleased, it was great," Paddy explains. "I am just going to keep working hard now and hopefully more opportunities will come along for me. It felt like a boost for me, it was a great feeling and I was delighted. The boss is a great manager, he has done so much in his career, so for somebody like that to support me gives me a massive confidence boost. I have a good relationship with him." www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2015/Sep/Paddy-McNair-talks-to-United-Review-before-Ipswich-tie.aspx |
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Post by CaajScot on Oct 6, 2015 10:01:51 GMT
06/10/2015 08:11, Report by Mark Froggatt
PADDY MCNAIR TARGETS EURO 2016 WITH NORTHERN IRELAND
Paddy McNair is determined to help Northern Ireland qualify for the European Championship in France and, as such, the Manchester United man is yet to book his summer holiday.
Michael O’Neill’s men are currently top of their qualifying group and know that any kind of victory over Greece on Thursday would send them through to a first major tournament since the 1986 World Cup in Mexico, nine years before McNair was even born in 1995. The 20-year-old made his international debut during a 1-0 friendly defeat to Scotland last April and has been involved ever since. Speaking in a recent edition of United Review, the matchday programme at Old Trafford, he explained how proud he is to represent his country. “It is a special feeling and my Northern Ireland debut was the highlight of last season, along with my United debut against West Ham at Old Trafford,” he said. “There is a lot of excitement about the team back home because we are close to qualifying for the Euros. “It’s given everyone a lift and we are excited for the match against Greece. If we win, then we’ll qualify. It’s in our hands and we’re desperate to take our chance. Playing at the Euros would be special and, hopefully, we’ll do the job. I haven’t booked any holidays for next summer yet!” McNair is one of several youth players currently in Louis van Gaal’s first team at United after graduating through the various levels of the Academy. During that time he forged a fruitful relationship with Jonny Evans and, understandably, he was disappointed to see his mentor leave for West Bromwich Albion in the summer, even if he accepts that was a positive move for his fellow defender. “Yeah, I was a little bit sad because he helped me a lot when I came into this team at United,” Paddy admitted. “He is a Northern Ireland international as well but I’m sure Jonny will do well at West Brom. It’s definitely a good move for him with Darren Fletcher and Anders Lindegaard there as well. “He’s a good player and will do well there, 100 per cent. I saw him shortly after the move with Ireland and he was happy, and excited to be playing regularly again.” www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2015/Oct/Paddy-McNair-targets-Euro-2016-with-Northern-Ireland.aspx
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Post by ericactor1 on Oct 6, 2015 18:21:24 GMT
Why hasn't he been given a chance ahead of Young and Valencia at wing back? Surely he's worthy of a place ahead of them both, he can offer so much more defensively.
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Post by Coogie on Oct 7, 2015 11:38:16 GMT
Why hasn't he been given a chance ahead of Young and Valencia at wing back? Surely he's worthy of a place ahead of them both, he can offer so much more defensively. Well you see its part of an idiotic philosophy of a certain Dutchman |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 7, 2015 11:48:58 GMT
We don't play with wing backs. Valencia is a decent right back and McNair is foremost a centre back.
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Post by Bestie on Oct 7, 2015 12:24:08 GMT
Full backs/Wing backs, they're roles as much as positions.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 7, 2015 12:31:55 GMT
Full backs/Wing backs, they're roles as much as positions. When you play wingers at full back, then instinct will effectively make them wing-backs anyway. |
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Post by OsakaHeath on Oct 13, 2015 13:55:29 GMT
Didn't even know this'd happened..
Paddy McNair to spend third night in Helsinki hospital
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Paddy McNair made his senior Northern Ireland debut against Scotland in March
Manchester United defender Paddy McNair is expected to spend a third night in hospital in Helsinki after being injured during Northern Ireland's Euro 2016 qualifier in Finland.
The 20-year-old suffered an abdominal injury after being kicked at the bottom of his ribs in the 1-1 draw.
Although the damage is not thought to be extensive, medics want to make sure before allowing McNair to fly home.
Northern Ireland's team doctor has remained with McNair for the tests.
It is understood United are happy to leave the situation as it is and there are currently no plans for any of their medical staff to fly to Finland.
There is not expected to be an update from Old Trafford until manager Louis van Gaal addresses the media on Friday ahead of his side's Premier League game at Everton.
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Post by CaajScot on Jun 12, 2016 13:10:14 GMT
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