Comments on: Irwin: Valencia Is Great Signing For Us

By: Fred

Fred — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:03:41 +0000

good signing I think, direct and pacy and was happy to work for his wage at Wigan. He adheres to the young player policy and will be hungry to prove himself. Add Valencia to the other young wingers Tosic and Nani as well as Giggs and Park. Our wings are sorted out. Valencia has proven himself at the premier league level and 16 million, while a bit ‘toppy’, is not a complete mugging. The key thing is, of course, pressure but he is not an egotistical player (like Nani) and will be willing to graft for the team. I love his playing style and athleticism and really think he has something to offer United – let’s hope he can have an impact on the Champions League stage as well.

By: De_Roiste

De_Roiste — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:00:39 +0000

For me, after the fact that he wanted to join us rather than RM, the most important fact is that he is a team player, tracks back and puts in his fair share of work..

As good as Ronnie was, I hated his defensive work ethic.. It just annoyed me so much to see him walking around, giving out to people for not being where he passed the ball, while Rooney was busting a gut to get back and defend.

Valencia always tracked back to help out his team… He’s going to be a good signing.

By: Fze123

Fze123 — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 06:34:37 +0000

he will probably increase his goal tally, maybe do 10-15 max a season, but will be the main goal provider. can’t wait to see him play in the red shirt.

By: jcolas

jcolas — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 06:12:13 +0000

I’ve been thinking…. Fze123′s list is spot on, there are not many negatives the only one being that as a lot of you have said his goal scoring is suspect. Everyone is looking for someone to replace ronaldo, but we have scores like rooney and berba (maybe benzema) that can put the ball in the net. As others have brilliantly pointed out, we have been lacking assists from the wings. I would be willing to bet that giggs had more assists last year than ronaldo even though he got less playing time. Also someone a couple of weeks ago showed a link of total shots for the team during the past season. Of roughly 250 shots during the season, ronaldo had about 115 (give or take). With better distribution from him and to him, valencia will shine at united: in SAF we trust.

By: jcolas

jcolas — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 05:33:36 +0000

key words: WORK ETHIC. At times hard work can be more important than skill. example – neville, john oshea, park, etc.

By: haha

haha — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 22:40:13 +0000

JimJones- it’s a known fact that Irwin is a tight bastard. As Roy Keane says he still has his confirmation money.

By: JimJones

JimJones — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 22:13:05 +0000

Denis Irwin gave me a tour around Old Trafford one Saturday morning. Surely he can’t be so hard up for cash that he needs the extra tenner it costs to have him show you about. He hadn’t much to say for himself but it was still enjoyable. He gladly took our twenty pound tip.

By: Ady

Ady — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:59:49 +0000

All the Wigan fans I work with (and there are a few as I work Just outside of Wigan) have said under Fergie’s Guidance, Valencia will become world class.
They are actually excited about seeing his development under us and are so sure we will grow to love him. So I think we may have just signed another gem.

However we cannot stand still at this and let’s Not forget our rival’s are adding names Arsenal and Liverpool have both added and Chelsea will announce a stunning signing real soon. So we must move fast now to tie up Benzema. Never mind all this he wants Real, he may go to Wenger. We have the cash we have the position and we have the stage for this Lad Right now and if we welcome him he will repay his big fee, Ten fold!

Please Sir Alex lets get in Oh Ah Benzema United’s NEW No 7!

By: Drew Vader

Drew Vader — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:58:51 +0000

MUCH rather have Antonio than Glen Johnson!!

God speed Antonio. Welcome to the family

By: steamdigit

steamdigit — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:52:22 +0000

valencia reminds me a litle of porborsky dribbling and pace, and crossing but goal scoring a little suspect

all in all though a relatively good buy fot the balance of the team and not just for his individual skills – a good fit to the team.

if we had not had ronaldo and just got valencia, we wouldnt be that worried and un-excited by valencia, the only reason most people think he may not be that fantastic is because people are comparing him to the “hole” ronaldo has left – lets be real anyone asked to fill that is more probably than not going to have an uphill battle to prove themselves

so lets give him a chance and see how it plays besieds, we gave carrick a chance, we gave berbs a chance, evra too – lets be patient and see how valencia shines for the team. enough of individual egos for a while – the lad seems a little more level-headed and more a team player