It wouldn’t do justice to send Tom Cleverley out on loan
England fans may point to Paul Gascoigne’s tears in Italia ’90 as their most defining ‘Gazza’ moment, but certainly his single greatest moment for the national side came in 1996 where he had scored a sumptuous solo goal against Scotland. That goal will forever be remembered with drewy-eyed fondness.
Now, young Tom Cleverley isn’t somebody you’d associate with Gascoigne; why would you anyway? Unless, of course, Cleverley likes to bring chicken and a fishing rod to help curb a crazed murderer. Nevertheless, his goal against the MLS All-Stars in the 5-2 romp was very Gazza-esque, evoking memories of that goal in Wembley.
That pretty much is the story of Cleverley’s United career so far. A scorer of great goals in pre-season, but non-existent when the real business starts. And if reports are to go by, Cleverley is set to go on loan once again. That said, his spell at Watford last season had seen him improve as a player a great deal, but there was the feeling that his success at the club was limited. What’s to say that this campaign will be any different; Sir Alex has spoken of his plans to send him out on loan. Really, it wouldn’t do him justice. All signs are pointing to a bright career, but United will need to utilise his ability at the club and nurture him at Old Trafford rather than elsewhere in order to see the most development.
Of course, you would argue that first-team places are limited, but Sir Alex should look at some examples at the club like John O’Shea and, in particular, Darren Fletcher who has risen from the shadows after developing at a steady rate whilst at the club, and such was the success and manner of his nurturing that Fletcher is now recognised as one of the better central-midfielders in the game today. He is the living example that staying put and fighting for a place is the best way forward.
Certainly there is no harm in doing this, and Cleverley is sure to benefit. What he possesses is great passing ability paired with equally good vision. He is also versatile, and we know he has an eye for goal. In truth, I haven’t been excited about an individual quite like him for sometime and it almost feels like a new signing. It just wouldn’t do him justice to offload him elsewhere.
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The club and especially the coaches have a habit of losing good talents especially after spending an enourmous amount of time developing them; great example is Pique, the kid was ready to perform and they sold him off only to spend 10 Million quid on Smalling, and the fact is Pique is probably 10 times better than smalling. Perhaps it was the coaches way of playing favouritism and clearing the was for Johnny Evans.
As for Smalling, since his English I would tend to believe that whether he’s loaned out or remains within at the club this season; the coaching staff would be doing it in his & the club’s best interests. So don’t have to fret about it !!!
You say we offloaded Pique. I say you are an idiot. Don’t you know that at that time it was impossible for either Pique or Evans to get in the first team? Pique had one year left on his contract. he wanted to go back to his childhood love Barca. Are you suggesting that we should have waited another year so he could became free. There is no favouritism at United. Pique wanted out, we sold him for the best amount possible, considering the time left on his contract.
His goal against MLS All-STars was sheer class!
Cleverly deserves his chance @ OT 4 sure. He’ s a very promising midfielder, a type we havent had in years. He desevres cameos like in instances where with 10 minutes to play, the game is already wrapted up.
I agree.
There is no advancement for him in his carreer to be loaned to a Club like Watford again.No disrespect meant there.Although the fans(Not media buffoons) Did rate him highly and as we know ,thought he merited player of the season.
Praise indeed from people who actually witnessed him playing live.
I always like to believe young players benifit more bye working, training and observing there Peers.
United as we know have many of those individuals that Tom can learn from.
If he has to be loaned in most certainly has to be to a Premiership club and one that is not fighting for its life to survive in the league.
However I see him being a valuable asset in the Carling cup and playing against the lesser clubs in the Premiership to allow more established players a rest.
Bye the lesser Clubs I refer to the Like of Stoke,Blackpool and Manchester City.
Interesting you use a Gascoignes goal against Scotland to highlight the ability of Tom in fairness to Scotland he was against that big Carthorse Colin Hendry.
yes indeed, tom needs to be at the club and develop just as darren gibson. dont send him on loan ferguson. the best english mildfieder of his generation.
Tom definitely deserves his chance, he’s under 21 so wont take up a squad place and his form for watford last season where he was responsible for a 1/4 of the goals scored shows he’s up to it.
There’s only one part of this that I dont agree with “Fletcher is now recognised as one of the better central-midfielders in the game today” surely you meant “one of the best” as far as the premier league goes I only think that Essien is slightly better and thats because Fletcher has only been a mainstay in the side the last season and a half.
but the problem is that with macheda,chicharito also fulfilling young prospects category and with rooney and berba up front to play,its going to be very tough to give everyone some playing time.
We cant have everyone staying. Fergie indicated after the last game that a loan would be for 6 months, clearly a sign that he thinks Cleverley could play for United this season. But right now he need games week in week out, and he will not oust Gibson (or Carrick) – yet.
I agree give Clevery a chance at the club. Give him maybe one or two seasons with the first team and if he doesn’t do so well then ship him off. United sell their youngsters too early sometimes Cleverly has been out on loan long enough and plus in United’s financial situation there has never been a better time to give Cleverly a chance in the first team.
I have to admit, I was of the thinking that he should have gone out on loan – to get a bit of prem first team experience etc. However, after seeing him in pre-season, I think we should hold onto him. He seems to have a lot of the qualities we are missing in our midfield and I am genuinely excited about seeing more of him. Keep him and begin to blood him, can only help us in the long run. Far more excited about this guy than Gibson or Possebon.