Are we allowed to talk about how shit Rashford is now?

Originally Posted by Coracao

I always find these comparisons incredibly lazy. A player's trajectory isn't in some linear line.

Kane is an example only because he was virtually unknown at that point. Here's what the BBC published after the 2014 WC as the predicted England team in 2018 - obviously some were never going to make it in four years time but it is interesting the England captain and best player did not get a mention. No one saw his rise coming.



I never said Rashford's natural trajectory will see him surpass Kane. Hence why I said his development doesn't stop here. It's just a fact that he is way ahead at this point and for that reason we need to take a step back and remember that rather than make judgements already.

Reminding ourselves how young players are is definitely relevant. Ronaldo stalled for a year or two at around 20 and people developed concerns. You need to keep that wider perspective. Rashford has so much time to grow. Plus six weeks ago everyone was all over him.

Originally Posted by Buck

Kane is an example only because he was virtually unknown at that point. Here's what the BBC published after the 2014 WC as the predicted England team in 2018 - obviously some were never going to make it in four years time but it is interesting the England captain and best player did not get a mention. No one saw his rise coming.



I never said Rashford's natural trajectory will see him surpass Kane. Hence why I said his development doesn't stop here. It's just a fact that he is way ahead at this point and for that reason we need to take a step back and remember that rather than make judgements already.

It means little, really.

He has a lot to do.

Originally Posted by Buck

Kane is an example only because he was virtually unknown at that point. Here's what the BBC published after the 2014 WC as the predicted England team in 2018 - obviously some were never going to make it in four years time but it is interesting the England captain and best player did not get a mention. No one saw his rise coming.



I never said Rashford's natural trajectory will see him surpass Kane. Hence why I said his development doesn't stop here. It's just a fact that he is way ahead at this point and for that reason we need to take a step back and remember that rather than make judgements already.

State of those lineups

Jack ducking Rodwell

Originally Posted by S/Side.Red

Reminding ourselves how young players are is definitely relevant. Ronaldo stalled for a year or two at around 20 and people developed concerns. You need to keep that wider perspective. Rashford has so much time to grow. Plus six weeks ago everyone was all over him.

True enuff, the "no end product show pony" thing was quite in vogue come the winter of 2005/06.

Originally Posted by Buck

Kane is an example only because he was virtually unknown at that point. Here's what the BBC published after the 2014 WC as the predicted England team in 2018 - obviously some were never going to make it in four years time but it is interesting the England captain and best player did not get a mention. No one saw his rise coming.



I never said Rashford's natural trajectory will see him surpass Kane. Hence why I said his development doesn't stop here. It's just a fact that he is way ahead at this point and for that reason we need to take a step back and remember that rather than make judgements already.

Originally Posted by S/Side.Red

Reminding ourselves how young players are is definitely relevant. Ronaldo stalled for a year or two at around 20 and people developed concerns. You need to keep that wider perspective. Rashford has so much time to grow. Plus six weeks ago everyone was all over him.

These two

Sagetastic, rashford is red

Who is/was Roberts?

The only one i'm aware of is Graham and i'm sure he's already been capped by England.

Originally Posted by tatty

Who is/was Roberts?

The only one i'm aware of is Graham and i'm sure he's already been capped by England.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patrick_Roberts

Originally Posted by Buck

https://youtu.be/XngPhJR6ShY

They were spot on with Henderson though. What an absolutely dominant powerhouse he's turned out to be.

Thanks

Originally Posted by The Return of Tim

They were spot on with Henderson though. What an absolutely dominant powerhouse he's turned out to be.

Thanks

£#%&! off you Scouse @#%&!.

Too obvious.

Originally Posted by windy waffles

£#%&! off you Scouse @#%&!.

Too obvious.

I hate Liverpool more than you. But I still know a good player / team when I see one.

Thanks

Originally Posted by The Return of Tim

I hate Liverpool more than you. But I still know a good player / team when I see one.

Thanks

You've posted a lot of Scouse shite over the past few days.

At least and be subtle.

No need to thank me.

Originally Posted by The Return of Tim

They were spot on with Henderson though. What an absolutely dominant powerhouse he's turned out to be.

Thanks

What?

What happened with the big showdown? Best thread I've read on here.

Originally Posted by Pink Jim

What happened with the big showdown? Best thread I've read on here.

The one between the superstar rockstar currently on a world tour and the lad who lives in India? Don't think it happened in the end.

Let's keep it on topic guys no need to derail threads.

Was it not you that helped derail it in the first place?

Originally Posted by Pink Jim

Was it not you that helped derail it in the first place?

You can't say that

Originally Posted by Pink Jim

Was it not you that helped derail it in the first place?

Very good point imo.