thenakedshades
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I have been critical of AP15 much earlier than JL14, but actually more sympathetic towards him than JL14. It is apparent that he is not good enough for United's midfield, but it's hardly his fault that we kept playing him, and he certainly didn't play badly for lack of effort. In fact he has always been very diligent in closing down the ball, to the extent he always gave away silly fouls. He doesn't get distracted by social media or side business, didn't change his agent to Raiola, or dances around like a clown in training sessions like JL14.
In terms of skills and performance they are just as bad but I rate AP15's attitude much better than JL14. I actually hope he can learn something from BF18 and get a runout in the second leg of the LASK game but looks like that may not happen.
Cannot fault Tiki Taka legend for his attitude and determination. But this is him at his peak already i feel. He is at best - Cleverley and Welback's level. Keeping him in the first team is depriving a first team spot for others. Garner?
Lingardinesta? That one hopeless.