Antonio Valencia | Match Discussion thread 2013/14

[Sideshow Bob]

I was surprised by the level of criticism after Tottenham. I thought he had a decent first half. Yesterday he was poor.

 

[boothstownred]

I think the problem with valencia is he always looks like he has the beating of the full back but too often there is no end product. His crossing isn't great and his goal return is woeful.

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[Sideshow Bob]

Cardiff City - 28/1/2014

Played pretty well I thought. He linked well with Rafael, put in a few decent crosses and created chances.

 

[bludsucker]

I was surprised to see Valencia put in a few good crosses in. He was even confident enough to spray a cross-field pass.

 

[Sideshow Bob]

Arsenal - 12/2/2014

Fulfilled defensive duties, but offered little going forward.

 

[Sideshow Bob]

Olympiakos - 25/2/2014

Extremely poor. Offered nothing going forward and lost possession too easily.

A month ago I thought he would make a decent squad member for next season, but I am now starting to doubt that. While he has been better this season, he's still a far cry from the player he once was.

 

[se7en]

I'm standing by my atrocious player comment

 

[oleonenumber20]

looked a better player when he was drifting inside creating a 3 man midfield but totally hopeless out wide

 

[JSNFRMN]

Olympiakos - 19/3/2014

Much better tonight and with one eye!

 

[IrishManc.]

One eye to go with his one foot, take an arm away and we might have a player! Seriously though the guy is a robot, fair play to him for coming through it and put in a good shift.

 

[manc1976]

I hadnt realised the state of his eye until I got home last night. He played well, but considering he could only use one eye, I would say he had a great game. I now understand why he was subbed in the 2nd half as I did find it odd at the time

 

[Sideshow Bob]

Hardworking performance, pressed from the font, linked well with Rafael and played with courage. His ability to press is a strength, which I feel goes unnoticed.

 

[Sideshow Bob]

Bayern Munich - 9/4/2014

Okay-ish first half and excellent in the second. The Valencia of old in the second half.

 

[JSNFRMN]

Best game since end of 2011/2012 season!

 

[se7en]

Well done Antonio!

I've praised Valencia, I need to go sit down for a while.

 

[bludsucker]

Tony V was very good tonight. One of the few bright spots for us tonight.

 

[JSNFRMN]

I still believe that with a better back 6 and in particular centre midfield, our current front 4 options are more than good enough to fire us back up the table. Expectations should still be to win the league, aim for the best of course but 4th is a must, get that and then we'll look further forward afterwards.

 

[JSNFRMN]

Quoted in Sunday papers saying this: "I would like a more important role. I have not been given the chance. Hopefully it will be better next season"

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/manchester-uniteds-antonio-valencia-reveals-3406954

What does he mean by that? 40 appearances this season including 30 starts.

 

[macas]

Hmmm. What does he mean by that. For someone who has made 40 appearances and for someone who is an attacking/creating player how many chances has he actually set up in the last couple of seasons.

 

[Sideshow Bob]

Odd. Fabricated quotes or lost in translation is my guess.