Paddy C
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Paddy C
@Paudge2012
Retail Manager working in Hanley’s SuperValu Any views on here are mine and mine alone
Marcus Rashford had to leave Manchester United. He also had to leave the country where criticism of his drifting career was becoming so fierce, although social media censure knows no boundaries (in every sense). Another loan but it’s Barcelona, what a club to go to (if/when move confirmed), Spanish champions, Champions League, brimming with talent, great stadium re-opening, and El Clasico v Trent on Oct 26 at the Bernabeu. Barcelona. Mes que un club. And more than a chance for Rashford. Now down to him to show Barcelona he’s worth buying with a season of sustained focus and excellence. Strong competition with Raphinha, outstanding last season. Rashford is lucky to get this incredible opportunity to re-boot his career, to change the negative narrative around him and get to the World Cup, his third. Flick, like Tuchel, clearly rates him. Rashford, like all players, responds most to supportive management and a system that suits his (wide attacking) strengths. Amorim wanted Rashford out. Fair enough, a good new manager has to get his way. Rashford didn’t suit Amorim’s 3-4-2-1 tactics plus the wages plus questions over his attitude. Had to leave but it’s sad in a way. Home-grown, boyhood supporter (and says he always will be), good record at United, 138 goals in 426 appearances, 15th on club’s all-time scoring list. Plus those 17 goals in 62 internationals. Rashford needs to enjoy his football again and, tactically, play higher up the pitch. Needs to unleash that pace and trickery again as he did before injury on loan at Villa where Emery was bringing the best out of him (4 goals, 6 assists in 17 games) and fans’ and team-mates’ support clearly reinvigorated him. Now he heads to Barcelona where there is intense scrutiny as well as intense support. Down to Rashford now. Good luck to him. #MUFC #Barca #ENG
