11 May 2021 13:30:18
I'm probably going to get slaughtered for this a couple of times over but here goes.

Firstly Martial, to me he has all the talent needed to be a great CF, he is quick, can drift past players and has a decent shot on him. I know he gets slated on here and a fair bit of it is justifiable but certainly not all of it.

Now for OGS, if anyone is going to get the best from AM, then it is Ole, with his excellent man management, patience and belief he gives a player.

I for one did question if Ole showed enough passion to motivate players, did he have enough ability to take Utd forward? Well I think he has shown that he has the talent, he can get the best from players. Even the Daily Telegraph have apologised to Ole for doubting his methods.

If you look at Utd now to when the poisonous one was sacked, there is a world of difference, a dressing room in harmony, players wanting to stay and play for Utd and the results. I know it has not all been pretty one touch football (to be honest it is often 10 touch) but we are playing better now than at any time since Fergie. Anyone who thinks not (and there are plenty) must surely be ignoring the facts (or results as I see them), I also appreciate he is still trophy less but we are in a much better position now than when he took over.

{Ed014's Note - just one question, how long has Ole had to work with Martial to date, 3yrs or more?


1.) 11 May 2021
11 May 2021 13:53:34
Martial has all the physical attributes to be a top class striker, sadly he doesn't have any of the mental attributes needed.

Of all the managers to have coached Martial Ole has managed to get the best form out of him, for a time.

Martial needs to feel he is 100% first choice no matter what. The moment he has another player breathing down his neck for the starting spot he cracks.

At a top club competition for places is the way of life, or at least it should be. Martial doesn't have the cajones to be a top striker at a top club.

He might look world class at a smaller club where he is undisputed first choice. But the moment a slight bit of pressure is placed on him he will crumble.

That's the thing with elite sports, it's 40% in your body and 60% in your head.


2.) 11 May 2021
11 May 2021 14:00:21
Martial has had long enough to improve both is play and his demeanour. Ole isn't brand new anymore, he's had well over 2 years since he was appointed in December 2018, so given Martial is as inconsistent and frustrating as ever, it isn't going to get any better.

Clearly he has talent and ability, but it is shown too rarely. He is passive, makes few runs, games pass him by, his world class ability shows up once every seven games.

{Ed014's Note - ahh 2 years, I wasn’t sure.


3.) 11 May 2021
11 May 2021 14:02:50
*Take this with a pinch of salt as it is passed on knowledge* I know someone who lived in the same block of apartments as Anthony and was very complimentary of how he was around my mate and his kid. However, the same friend saw him on multiple occasions getting Deliveroo and takeaways from the main door.

I just can't imagine CR7 or any top player getting his five guys fix or anything else from Deliveroo. This was quite early on in his career but I think it sent the message that he doesn't have the same motivation to be a top player.


4.) 11 May 2021
11 May 2021 14:15:07
I thought it was 2.5 years and less but let's not split hairs, he should be doing better, as he is often rightly criticised for not doing so and I agree.

As Shappy points out though, he does have the physical attributes and a lot of his problems are of confidence and that is where I feel Ole will keep working with him and improving his game.

That is where I feel Ole's strengths as a coach are, in his handling of players, to coax and improve their abilities and belief.


5.) 11 May 2021
11 May 2021 14:35:53
I just don't think he'll make it. There are rumours that both Jose and Ole wanted to move him on, but the club refused as he is apparently Joel Glazers favourite player. No idea how accurate these rumours are, but we know Jose looked to sign Zlatan and Lukaku to play ahead of Martial, while Ole has signed Cavani.

Both managers when everyone is fit seem to choose an older fading top striker over Martial.


6.) 11 May 2021
11 May 2021 14:58:52
Shappy, I have read in the news that he is Joel Glazers favourite and there were rumours that Jose wanted to move on several players such as Martial, Pogba and Rashford, which probably lead to his sacking.

I can't really agree that Ole has overlooked him when everyone is fit, seems to have been the first choice when fit himself. Plus I would not class Lukaku as an older fading player!


7.) 11 May 2021
11 May 2021 15:11:21
Ole unfairly got rid of Lukaku to open the door for Rashford to play up front, it didn't work. Then Martial was put up there because we didn't have anyone else, had a decent season in terms of numbers but could always be approved upon. Now Cavani is staying and Pogba seems to like the left wing Martials days are numbered.

We need to be more ruthless within the squad. For years we've given average Joe's and players that have not done it too much time.

Move him on, get as much as we can.


8.) 11 May 2021
11 May 2021 15:12:00
Martial would probably need a luke shaw like redemption season next year to make up for his performances this season.


9.) 11 May 2021
11 May 2021 15:46:35
I'd sell him tonight. Cheap.


10.) 11 May 2021
11 May 2021 16:53:19
You letting your budgie post for you again Leahy?


11.) 11 May 2021
11 May 2021 17:18:25
If you are a defender with pace then you won't be too worried about Martial. He doesn't do headers, rarely does tap ins, not much movement, isn't very pro active in and around the box, he won't suddenly surprise you by posing up where you don't expect him, and if you shut him up early he sulks himself out of the game.


12.) 11 May 2021
11 May 2021 17:18:27
I'd take 2 budgies and a parrot for him😊.


13.) 11 May 2021
11 May 2021 18:13:07
Get rid.


14.) 11 May 2021
11 May 2021 18:53:39
jjred he is not an epl player. He would do well in Spain france or Germany imo I wouldn't have him in a pub team there are not that many united players that I would want to give a slap but he is one. i'd love to see him sold not fussy to who. anybody at all really.


15.) 11 May 2021
11 May 2021 21:22:01
Martial doesn't have the minerals. If he had my good looks and controlled aggression he'd be a menace.


16.) 11 May 2021
11 May 2021 22:26:26
Supasub in a post above you threatened to visit someone with a shotgun. I'm not sure controlled aggression is your thing🤣🤣.