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Post by Deleted on Nov 1, 2019 9:34:26 GMT
Crazy how he continues to progress. He's gone from being "Yeah he works hard and he's progressed but still way off making it here." to "He works his bollocks off and he's progressed way beyond anything I thought he was capable of but he's only squad player level and we need someone better long term."
Now there's absolutely no question he's good enough to make it here, he continues to get better, more mature and more assured with every game. He's not just getting good enough to be a mainstay important squad player here but if he continues this upwards curve he's going to be first team material for the long term too. Already showing leadership qualities as well.
I do think you have to remember his age and I've been guilty myself of being a little too hard on him when he has a bad game. He should be afforded the same time and support players like Martial and Rashford have had.
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Post by Tatty on Nov 1, 2019 12:16:19 GMT
McTom suffers from the Fletchers. Just because he came through the ranks and for some reason, United fans treat their own more harshly than lads we sign from elsewhere. Like Maguire, who's seemingly getting a free ride despite being bang average thus far.
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Post by Karma on Nov 1, 2019 12:34:03 GMT
McTom suffers from the Fletchers. Just because he came through the ranks and for some reason, United fans treat their own more harshly than lads we sign from elsewhere. Like Maguire, who's seemingly getting a free ride despite being bang average thus far. He suffered initially because some fans were too busy mocking Jose for his ‘token’ gesture of selecting him in the first place. |
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Post by caino on Mar 13, 2020 13:17:02 GMT
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Post by Carbon on Jun 23, 2020 9:13:34 GMT
Signed a contract extension
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Post by redcase on Jun 23, 2020 9:35:20 GMT
Signed a contract extension He's a goodun. |
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Post by Jayrannasaurus on Jun 23, 2020 10:06:33 GMT
I'm a big, big fan.
Great news.
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Post by redcase on Jun 23, 2020 10:13:43 GMT
I'm a big, big fan. Great news. If you're not a fan of McT you may as well support another club.  |
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Post by Sméagol on Jan 22, 2021 17:39:38 GMT
Jurgen Klopp, Gareth Southgate and Sir Alex Ferguson were among the guests at an event in aid of football dementia research on the eve of Liverpool and Manchester United’s Premier League clash last week and it was not long before the subject of Jordan Henderson cropped up. Southgate, the England manager, was full of praise for a key midfield lieutenant and Klopp said his captain’s leadership had been integral to Liverpool ending their 30-year title drought and explained how a thank you letter Henderson had written to each of the coaches on behalf of the playing squad “said everything about him”. The conversation was never going to pass without some reference to Ferguson’s past criticism of Henderson’s “gait” that prompted the former United manager to pull the plug on a planned bid for the then Sunderland midfielder in 2011. Ferguson revealed that United’s medical department was unhappy with Henderson’s running style and, concerned the player could become injury prone, he opted to look elsewhere but the Scot’s regret at the decision was obvious. “We loved him as a player, and he’s proved that now,” Ferguson said. “He’s fantastic. The stories tell me I missed a really good person.” Yet Ferguson’s regret at overlooking Henderson may be tempered in part by a belief that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer now has a midfielder with a similar mindset and attributes emerging at Old Trafford. Like the younger Henderson, Scott McTominay’s talents have not always been immediately apparent or fully appreciated by those outside the circle of coaches quick to recognise the professionalism, character and underrated qualities that define both players. But he is a player on whom Solskjaer is leaning increasingly frequently in big matches and, as McTominay prepares to return to the team for the FA Cup fourth-round tie against Liverpool at Old Trafford on Sunday, his manager’s decision to hand him the captaincy in the previous round against Watford spoke volumes for the regard in which he is held. Solskjaer said he wanted to see how McTominay coped with the extra responsibility and the player responded with the game’s only goal and a man-of-the-match performance. “I think it’s difficult for me to compare Scott to Jordan Henderson because I don’t know Jordan as a person but, of course, I’ve seen him as a player and certainly he’s done well for Liverpool,” Solskjaer said. “Scott is one who has really developed into a leader for us. He’s certainly someone we rate in the group. I think that’s been shown over a few years now, the development he’s had, the coaching he’s getting from Kieran [McKenna], Michael [Carrick] and now Fletch [Darren Fletcher], that’s helped him. But his attitude has always been spot on. He wants to be the best he can possibly be and we’re here to help him achieve that.” An insight into McTominay’s mindset came in his post-match interview after Watford when he made a point of talking up his team-mate and fellow academy graduate Jesse Lingard, who had made his first start since September after enduring a difficult time professionally and personally. How many other 24 year-old’s would have gone out of their way to do that? Bruno Fernandes has raised standards in the dressing room at United but McTominay is no less demanding and has never been afraid to speak up when he sees something he does not like. As one source at United said: “He doesn’t complain, he gets on with it and that’s the message he sends out to other people. ‘Stop moaning, you play for Man United’. He finds complaining intolerable and has actually had a few fall-outs with people who have been negative in and around the changing room.” Fernandes, for one, sees a born winner in McTominay. “I think we have a lot of players who can be captain of the team and Scotty has that natural leadership,” the Portugal midfielder said. “He’s a player who gives everything and he’s one of those who leads by example. He trains hard and knows how to communicate with others.” The front cover of the latest United We Stand fanzine has a picture of McTominay on a red bottle of “McSauce” - the player’s nickname - along with the words, “Red, Fiery & One Hell Of A Kick”. When he first came into the team under Jose Mourinho, he was pigeonholed by some as a cautious defensive midfielder who always looked for the safe option. The reality is he was merely following Mourinho’s instructions to the letter, and earning the Portuguese’s trust in the process. But anyone who witnessed this 6ft 3in powerhouse’s box-to-box performance in the 6-2 demolition of Leeds last month, when he scored twice, will recognise he is what Fletcher calls “a proper old fashioned No 8 who can do a bit of everything”. Fletcher’s appointment to Solskjaer’s backroom staff this month looks a shrewd move and should certainly benefit McTominay, who has drawn plenty of comparisons in terms of his attitude and industry to a player in whose footsteps he hopes to follow for both United and Scotland. Yet Fletcher may be the first to attest that McTominay is perhaps a more multifaceted player. “If you let him play as a box-to-box midfielder further up the pitch he will be like a Paul Ince, Bryan Robson type,” a United source said. “The way he received the ball for his second goal against Leeds was world class. He let it run across his body, received it on his back foot and finished coolly. If Ruud van Nistelrooy scores that goal, they’re absolutely waxing lyrical about him.” For all his leadership qualities, McTominay - like Henderson - is also a much better footballer than many give him credit for. www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2021/01/22/scott-mctominay-manchester-uniteds-jordan-henderson-setting/?utm_content=football&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=Echobox&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1611324554 |
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Post by ratbag on Jan 22, 2021 21:41:51 GMT
Again I hope to be proven wrong but I don’t think he is the best we could get in his position but I also acknowledge that a team does not need to be made up of superstars...so I will bide my time and see how he develops...
Tbh I hope he does go on to be a star because he came through the system and that’s always great to see...
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Post by Jayrannasaurus on Feb 3, 2021 16:36:51 GMT
I've been slightly taken aback by how underrated McTominay is across the fanbase, particularly online.
Other sides would likely be creating a much bigger fuss, but we sometimes place an insane amount of pressure and expectation on our youngsters (should we loan Rashford out still?).
Reminds me a bit of Fletcher (as Tatty alludes to above), whom I totally wrote off as a United player, but it's slightly odd as McTominay is still so young and has already put in some incredible individual performances.
Looking forward to seeing how he continues to improve!
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Post by JamBritRed on Feb 3, 2021 17:47:08 GMT
I've been slightly taken aback by how underrated McTominay is across the fanbase, particularly online. Other sides would likely be creating a much bigger fuss, but we sometimes place an insane amount of pressure and expectation on our youngsters (should we loan Rashford out still?). Reminds me a bit of Fletcher (as Tatty alludes to above), whom I totally wrote off as a United player, but it's slightly odd as McTominay is still so young and has already put in some incredible individual performances. Looking forward to seeing how he continues to improve! he comes across as a fighter. if he keeps it up he'll be a future captain of the team. |
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Post by ratbag on Feb 3, 2021 18:03:00 GMT
My two penn'orth... I don't think McT will ever be a top player but hope to be proven wrong... However, he does do a job for the team and he does remind one of Fletch, who turned out to be really important for us... I suspect that Scott will be the same... Whatever, it is always nice to see one of the academy lads come through so more power to him... He may yet win me over by the end of the season...  Edit: We don't need a complete team of superstars so he does provide that balance... If only we had more superstars! |
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Post by Reduntildeath on Feb 3, 2021 18:39:26 GMT
My two penn'orth... I don't think McT will ever be a top player but hope to be proven wrong... However, he does do a job for the team and he does remind one of Fletch, who turned out to be really important for us... I suspect that Scott will be the same... Whatever, it is always nice to see one of the academy lads come through so more power to him... He may yet win me over by the end of the season... Edit: We don't need a complete team of superstars so he does provide that balance... If only we had more superstars! This! |
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Post by Rustin Cohle on Feb 7, 2021 15:58:13 GMT
4 goals in 5 games at OT, great stuff from Scotty. Couple of crackers in there too.
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