Darron Gibson

[Stuttgart88]

I was flicking between the two games. I don't fully agree with eb: my opinion of Gibson stays the same - very competent, receives the ball well but uses it too conservatively. He keeps it moving but rarely "adds value". Useful player but could be better if he had a bit of adventure in him.

[strangeirish]

Gibsons goal.


Here (http://www.footytube.com/video/hull-city-manchester-united-may24-13198)

[Metrostars]

Nice goal but he didn't put in a great effort today. It was almost like he scored and then he thought his job was done. He completely switches off for almost the entire game afterward skiing two shots, being sloppy with his passes, languishing on the ball to the point he gets it taken off him repeatedly. He played much better overall in the FA Cup Semi.

[Reality Bites]

Nice goal but he didn't put in a great effort today. It was almost like he scored and then he thought his job was done. He completely switches off for almost the entire game afterward skiing two shots, being sloppy with his passes, languishing on the ball to the point he gets it taken off him repeatedly. He played much better overall in the FA Cup Semi.

Man of the match on the BBC website!

[elroy]

He has a style similar to JOSH in a sense. Its very relaxed and unaggressive which can come across as lazy but isnt the case. Im sure as his confidence develops that he will show for the ball more and improve that aspect. He has progressed alot in the last year and if can do again next year he will be a great prospect for us in the future. From a united point of view, with Scholes and Giggs probably in their last 18 months at OT, he has a great opportunity to establish himself as a regular in the first team squad.

[dr_peepee]

From a united point of view, with Scholes and Giggs probably in their last 18 months at OT, he has a great opportunity to establish himself as a regular in the first team squad.

I wouldn't be at all surprised if Scholed finnishes up after the champions league final.

[Razors left peg]

Ive said before that this time last year nobody would have predicted the progress that Steven Ireland has made, if Gibson can progress half as well he will be a proper player.He does things that impress me in every game Ive seen him play, just not enough of the time at the moment

[rambler14]

Nice goal but he didn't put in a great effort today. It was almost like he scored and then he thought his job was done. He completely switches off for almost the entire game afterward skiing two shots, being sloppy with his passes, languishing on the ball to the point he gets it taken off him repeatedly. He played much better overall in the FA Cup Semi.

Couldn't disagree with you more, I thought he was fantastic.

[Stuttgart88]

He has a style similar to JOSH in a sense. Its very relaxed and unaggressive which can come across as lazy but isnt the case. Im sure as his confidence develops that he will show for the ball more and improve that aspect. He has progressed alot in the last year and if can do again next year he will be a great prospect for us in the future. Agree totally.

[dr_peepee]

I think the fact he didn't pull up trees on loan at Wolves has made people reign in expectations though. I'm just worried it could be another Darren Potter...

[Stuttgart88]

I'm just worried it could be another Darren Potter...Fair point, especially given that his style of play isn't one that's typically suited to the EPL.

I think he played RHM at Wolves which was never going to suit him.

[co. down green]

I don't think that's accurate. I'm pretty sure he has another year left on his contract.


"But it’s been an unbelievable year. At the start of the season I didn’t think I would be involved in so many games so It’s been a great for me. I feel I can compete for a regular first team place next season and that’s the next step for me.

“I’ve opted to stay at United next season rather than go out on loan. I know this is a big club, but I think I’ve more than held my own and I feel I can offer something to the manager,” added Gibson.

http://www.derryjournal.com/derry-sport/Darron-seeking-place-on-United.5300550.jp

[amjl]

Just saw on Skysports news that Gibson is to be sold this summer. I thought Fergie rated a bit more, after he got a few games in this season. I wonder if there'll be another EPL team interested in signing him or will he end up in the Championship?

[DmanDmythDledge]

All I can find. Says Wolves are interested.
http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/2009/06/04/manchester-united-put-yuongsters-frazier-campbell-danny-simpson-and-darron-gibson-on-transfer-list-115875-21413092/

[ofjames]

its from a report in the mirror.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/2009/06/04/manchester-united-put-yuongsters-frazier-campbell-danny-simpson-and-darron-gibson-on-transfer-list-115875-21413092/

i would be doubtful that it is true. i would anticipate him being there for at least one more season

[youngirish]

its from a report in the mirror.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/2009/06/04/manchester-united-put-yuongsters-frazier-campbell-danny-simpson-and-darron-gibson-on-transfer-list-115875-21413092/

i would be doubtful that it is true. i would anticipate him being there for at least one more season

No mention of it on Uniteds official site so Id say its nonsense.

[Wangball]

Another one.....
http://www.tribalfootball.com/man-utd-transfer-list-young-trio-248654

[Duggie]

if he got regular football even if it is in the championship it wouldnt be all that bad IMO. cant really see him getting a game in many prem league teams at the minute. wonder what keano thinks of him.

[eirebhoy]

Another one.....
http://www.tribalfootball.com/man-utd-transfer-list-young-trio-248654
that site just reports what's in the tabloids. It's still only the Mirror so far which has the worst success rate for transfer rumours in Britain.

[Wexford Delboy]

if he got regular football even if it is in the championship it wouldnt be all that bad IMO. cant really see him getting a game in many prem league teams at the minute. wonder what keano thinks of him.
didnt seem too rate him too highly when saying that if he hadn made it in united by now he never will

[The Fly]

Has there been any confirmation that he has officially been transfer listed?

[sligofan4ever]

I'd be surprised if hes been transfer listed, will be a good choice for CM as he does have the potential, hes like a young Paul Scholes, can score absolute screamers! and hes gone from 9th choice midlfielder to being a regular on the bench in 1 year for United, surely thats a decent achievment for someone of his age ?

[richieos]

if you think about it, the mirror has nothing to gain from making up a rumour about 3 young relativley unknown players, so its unlikely to be false

[amaccann]

if you think about it, the mirror has nothing to gain from making up a rumour about 3 young relativley unknown players, so its unlikely to be false
Yes, but on the other hand, bullplop rumours fill the pages during the off season nicely; and unlike rumours about the Ronaldos or Rooneys, those on the fringe of the squad wouldn't require as much validation from the paper.

[Predator]

I can see him staying at United for another season, but if he doesn't break into the side, he'll need to look for another team. Ipswich maybe? (He mentions in an interview that Keane's his hero).

Regardless, there is no doubt about his talent and his ability to score goals like that against Hull and this one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85dR46PkX14

If he can stay injury free next season, he should mature further into a confident and reliable player.

[Metrostars]

Gibson speaks:

Commenting on his own future, given that his current contract with United expires at the end of the 2010 season, Darron said he would be entering into negotiations with the club next week in the hope of extending his current deal and ending speculation linking him with a move away from the club.

"It's exciting times for me," he suggested. "My contract is coming to an end so, hopefully, at the end of the month I'll be signing a new one. My current deal ends at the end of next season but, normally, a player would enter into new contract talks at the end of this month."

Transfer Listed?
It had been reported that the former Tristar Boys' Club player was placed on the Transfer List despite scoring a stunning winning goal against Hull City in the final game of the season and having played a major role in the Carling Cup campaign. However, Gibson dismissed those rumours and expressed his desire to remain at Old Trafford and challenge for a regular place in the first team.

"I've been told that a few clubs had expressed an interest in signing me but I was never placed on the list. I want to give it a good push and have a proper go at it next season before I decide to go anywhere else.

"I think if I keep my head down and get a few games under my belt, I'll be able to go into central midfield and do as good a job as anyone else," claimed the player.

In fact, the Republic of Ireland international has his sights set on further success at the top level with the 'Red Devils' next season and he's determined to make an impact at the club.

"The season just finished was my best season at Manchester United by a mile," claimed Gibson. "If you had asked me at the start of last season what I thought was going to happen, I probably would have told you I would be going out on loan and wouldn't have contemplated even playing in the first team. But I decided to stay, put my head down and pushed on from there.

"Thankfully the chances came my way and I took them. I played a few first team games - a lot more than I was expecting to play - and every time I did play, I felt I did well.

"Obviously I got my first winners' medal as well which was unbelievable and that gave me a great boost. Some top players have never get won a medal throughout their careers. I really enjoyed last season but, hopefully, next season I can push on and do a bit more," he concluded

http://www.derryjournal.com/derry-sport/Ronaldo-will-not--be.5368747.jp

[The Fly]

The above is good news, I always felt those rumours about him being transfer listed were wide off the mark.

He seems to have a good head on his shoulders, which will serve him well in his career. Next season will be crucial for him with Manchester United. I just have a feeling that he can/will make it there, it may be nothing more than an instinct or intuition but..............................fingers crossed.
(It will be great for the national side if he does)

[Irish_Praha]

You would have to agree that UTD have nothing to lose by letting him stay for another season. He hasn't been totally excellent but he has made steady progress and didn't let himself down with any of his performances; showing flashes of brillance with a few top-class goals. It's probably too early to say if he will be good enough for UTD in the long-term. So I think they are doing the right thing to hang onto him and see how he develops over the next season.
As it stands they could probably only sell him for a relativly small fee and would be kicking themselves if he developed into a fine player at a different club. It will be interesting to see if they actually extend his contract.
By the sounds of it I'd say even if they only offerd him an extra year he'd accept it.

[Colbert Report]

He should go on loan to Ipswich. He'd likely start 46 league matches next season in central midfield if he were to stay healthy, and then if they were promoted, he could stay on with them and become a regular starter in the Premiership. I don't see what he stands to gain, other than money, by staying on with Man Utd. He's not an adequate replacement for Scholes or any better than Fletcher. Keep in mind that Hargreaves will be back competing for a place in the midfield next month.

[ofjames]

He should go on loan to Ipswich. He'd likely start 46 league matches next season in central midfield if he were to stay healthy, and then if they were promoted, he could stay on with them and become a regular starter in the Premiership. I don't see what he stands to gain, other than money, by staying on with Man Utd. He's not an adequate replacement for Scholes or any better than Fletcher. Keep in mind that Hargreaves will be back competing for a place in the midfield next month.

hargreaves is rumoured to be out until January at least. His recovery is still very uncertain and his career is in serious jeopardy. he cannot train two days in a row and is yet to start kicking a ball.

scholes and giggs are going to play even fewer games this season. he should stay and fight for one more year. he'll get a good champo club at the very least next summer if things dont work out.

[youngirish]

hargreaves is rumoured to be out until January at least. His recovery is still very uncertain and his career is in serious jeopardy. he cannot train two days in a row and is yet to start kicking a ball.

scholes and giggs are going to play even fewer games this season. he should stay and fight for one more year. he'll get a good champo club at the very least next summer if things dont work out.

I'd be surprised if he didn't attract interest from a few other premiership clubs as long as he has a similar year to last season and gets a few games and goals under his belt. He shouldn't have to drop down to the Championship even if it turns out that he's not quite good enough to stake a claim for a regular place in united team.

He already looks to me to be too good for the Championship.

[tetsujin1979]

Gibson hopes for new deal: http://www.football365.com/story/0,17033,8652_5395217,00.html

[irishfan86]

Ferguson has announced that there won't be any more signings, which should be good news for Darron.

Unless Hargreaves is fit to play, I think he's got a pretty good chance of sneaking in past an aging Scholes and an overrated Anderson to pair up with Carrick.

[Razors left peg]

Ferguson has announced that there won't be any more signings, which should be good news for Darron.

Unless Hargreaves is fit to play, I think he's got a pretty good chance of sneaking in past an aging Scholes and an overrated Anderson to pair up with Carrick.

That was actually the first thing I thought of too when I heard Ferguson saying no more signings.Its giving Gibson a massive oppertunity, I think he has the talent but he needs to be alot more agressive when he gets his chances.Hopeful he will get a massive boost of confidence from what looks like alot of faith from Ferguson

[Hibernian]

This is his chance now to step up a gear and find a spot a least on the bench for regular basis.

There been good talk about what he can do in training ground but he must show that in front of the public..

He has the abilty no question just needs to be bit more open and confident in the ability he has

[Colbert Report]

He needs to go out on loan and spend a season showing what he can do. Ipswich would be a great fit. Forty six Championship starts would do him a whole lot better than League Cup duty at Manchester United.

[irishfan86]

He turned down a loan deal last season, so I doubt he'd take one on now.

I think he wants to try his luck at breaking through this season, and if it doesn't happen, he'll move on.

You've got to remember that it's all been an upward curve so far. If he has a season of stagnation he may ask to leave, but that hasn't really happened yet.

[The Legend]

Ferguson has announced that there won't be any more signings, which should be good news for Darron.

Unless Hargreaves is fit to play, I think he's got a pretty good chance of sneaking in past an aging Scholes and an overrated Anderson to pair up with Carrick.

If utd's midfield this season is Carrick and Gibson... well they are pretty much doomed to be fair!

[carloz]

The Champions league final really showed up Man Utds central midfield, in particular Michael Carrick who was simply woeful. Can only be good news for Gibson that despite what happened in that match, Ferguson is not strengtening that area of the pitch

[irishfan86]

If utd's midfield this season is Carrick and Gibson... well they are pretty much doomed to be fair!

He is a player who has been highly regarded for years.

He's never had a run of games in the Premier League, and until he has done that, I'm going to withhold judgement.

Trap has a good eye for talent, and decided to play him in a competitive game, despite his lack of first team football.

Once he gets settled into a top team's starting XI, whether that is at United or elsewhere, I think he will be a very good player.

[elroy]

I think Fletcher might be ear marked for more regular first team appearances next season. United certainly missed him in the final. Definitely an opportunity for Gibson to step upto the mark, Anderson hasnt exactly set the world alight, Carrick is hit and miss so if he can come in and at least be solid in his performances he should see alot more first team football this year.

[Razors left peg]

Hes just signed a new 3 year contract at United.Obviously held in high regard by the manager
http://www.teamtalk.com/football/story/0,16368,2483_5435242,00.html

[Oink]

He has signed a new deal to keep him contracted to United till 2012. Ferguson seems to regard him quite highly.

[DmanDmythDledge]

I think Fletcher might be ear marked for more regular first team appearances next season. United certainly missed him in the final. Definitely an opportunity for Gibson to step upto the mark, Anderson hasnt exactly set the world alight, Carrick is hit and miss so if he can come in and at least be solid in his performances he should see alot more first team football this year.
Carrick, Anderson and Fletcher have the first three choice sown up anyway. Anderson started playing quite well towards the end of last season and deservedly got a good run in the team. Gibson still has Scholes ahead of him too and possibly Giggs too so I'm not sure if he will get more chances than last season initially at least.

[co. down green]

Its a big chance for Gibson next season and a new three year deal shows that Ferguson feels he can do the job in Midfield.

Alex Ferguson : "His appearance ratio did not really reflect the high regard in which we hold him, as he has constantly worked hard to challenge for a first team spot."

[eirebhoy]

Carrick, Anderson and Fletcher have the first three choice sown up anyway. Anderson started playing quite well towards the end of last season and deservedly got a good run in the team. Gibson still has Scholes ahead of him too and possibly Giggs too so I'm not sure if he will get more chances than last season initially at least.
Don't forget Hargreaves.

[irishultra]

this is extremely positive news.

[seanfhear]

I think Fletcher might be ear marked for more regular first team appearances next season. United certainly missed him in the final. Definitely an opportunity for Gibson to step upto the mark, Anderson hasnt exactly set the world alight, Carrick is hit and miss so if he can come in and at least be solid in his performances he should see alot more first team football this year.
Fletcher was a major loss for UTD in the final and maybe Fletcher may get more credit now that people realise how important he is to the utd midfield.
Fletcher could have played for us but unfortunately he is one that slipped through the net.

[DeLorean]

an overrated Anderson

I think he's underrated if anything.

[Razors left peg]

I think he's underrated if anything.

I rated him fairly highly until the Champions league final where he didnt even seem like he wanted to try