Granted this was only our first pre-season friendly, but I hope Mount carries that on because it's exactly what we need in midfield. Matthew C: Tenacity, vision, passing range, good decision-making. But I don't know whether he was just putting in a good performance because it was his first appearance for the Red Devils. Mount looked hungry like he wanted the ball while he was on the pitch first half. M Voisey: The young kids looked good against a much stronger Leeds United side in the second half. Takeover needs to happen soon! Fans are really frustrated with the whole saga! Also looking forward to potential signings of Onana and Hojlund. Big upgrade on Eriksen who will be more effective from the bench. Nick: Really happy with the signing of Mount. Fantastic energy, always wanting the ball, which is so refreshing as too many times last season our midfield just seemed to go through the motions. Michael: Mason Mount's first-half showing offered us a glimpse of exactly what this Manchester United midfield has been lacking. He played some really good football and he'll bring out the best of players around him when the team goes out to the US. He needed a bit of time to grow into his body but then to have his career, he really is an unsung hero."Īs Manchester United got their pre-season off to a winning start against Leeds United and new signing Mason Mount played his first minutes for the club, we asked you for your views on the midfielders performance. We sold him at 19 for £60,000 and then bought him back 10 years later. He'd barge them out of the way and take the ball." For a left winger coming up against him, he was strong as an ox but had that turn of pace. King: "He was no frills and such a tough competitor but he was quick as well. A box-to-box midfielder who compromised his game at times for others." Sir Alex Ferguson loved him and he could play as well. Ogden: "He made others around him better and every good team needs a Park in it. Those rampaging runs - no one could stop him." King: "One of the best midfielders the Premier League has ever seen but he does not get the recognition he deserves. He represented his hometown club so well and he deserved more England recognition." Ogden: "For his longevity at West Ham and an amazing penalty record. He was then an important part of that Manchester United team that did so well." I played with him for 18 months at Spurs and really got to see how good he was. He was always in the right position at the right time. King: "A really intelligent footballer who went unnoticed. The panel on BBC Radio 5 Live's latest Football Daily podcast have selected their unsung Premier League heroes.Įx-Tottenham captain Ledley King and ESPN chief sports writer Mark Ogden have their say:
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