Radamel Falcao

[Thor 2,689]

I know I'm going to look like the overly optimistic guy writing this after a few preseason games that got everyone excited, but I know this guy is going to be one of the most efficient strikers in the league this season. He will be getting plenty of media talk this season, and it will be because he is one of the best once again.

I know a lot of people were hammering on about how this is Torres all over again, but the situation is far and away different. The EPL hasn't gotten a chance to see Falcao really, or what his strengths and weaknesses are, so he hasn't been playing enough to get figured out. The pace and level of play is still there unlike Torres, and most of all, he is surrounded by players he has played with before.

Our strikeforce will be great this season, and Falcao will most definitely produce. If anyone slumps on their form it will be Costa, though largely due to how brilliant he was last season. Hard to keep such a strike rate up, and he won't need to with a much improved range of players to choose from up front. Swapping Falcao in for Drogba is a big improvement, and it won't be like playing 10 vs 11 at times like we were last season with Drogs on the field injured at times.

[Barbara 15,149]

Just noticed the tag Jason used on the thread. Does he think he's funny?

[Special Juan 28,096]

I'm more worried about players like Ramires who can't pass a ball than Falcao.

[zolayes 14,489]

Like @Thor I am optimistic over Falcao. Last year he didn't have too much playing time and this might have been a good thing for his recovery .

I think he may even take over as our number 1 striker.

[TheIceMan 596]

2 games 2 goals!

[Unionjack 7,531]

http://weaintgotnohistory.sbnation.com/2015/7/31/9076883/john-terry-falcao-top-top-player

This is what I was saying when that report came out about Mou asking JT and Cahill what their thoughts were before we got him.

Im all for giving the lad a fair crack of the whip and he might just turn out very good. Plus we should now be doing all we can to get behind him.

But I just find it daft that with the structure of our scouts and the experience the whole transfer team has WTF would they go ask the players that have only seen him for a few minutes their thoughts. Kinda makes a mockery out of our transfer system a bit.

[CurlyHairLikeLuiz 1,625]

http://weaintgotnohistory.sbnation.com/2015/7/31/9076883/john-terry-falcao-top-top-player

This is what I was saying when that report came out about Mou asking JT and Cahill what their thoughts were before we got him.

Im all for giving the lad a fair crack of the whip and he might just turn out very good. Plus we should now be doing all we can to get behind him.

But I just find it daft that with the structure of our scouts and the experience the whole transfer team has WTF would they go ask the players that have only seen him for a few minutes their thoughts. Kinda makes a mockery out of our transfer system a bit.

He looks motivated, which is a good sign - if that tells us anything.

[MrBlueGuy 1,552]

Never mind scoring goals, he needs to learn how to control the ball 1st. Giving it away everytime he got it.

[Magic Lamps 11,692]

that was a Torres like performance from him. with the difference being torres fucking scored in the only CS he participated.

[MrBlueGuy 1,552]

that was a Torres like performance from him. with the difference being torres fucking scored in the only CS he participated.

It is not like anyone saw this coming though... right?

[Amblève. 4,995]

He looks motivated, which is a good sign - if that tells us anything.

It doesn't. I'm motivated too and I'd be shit if Chelsea played me.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Never mind scoring goals, he needs to learn how to control the ball 1st. Giving it away everytime he got it.

Imagine a player's touch not being there in a pre-season match after having next to no time training with his side because of partaking in an international tournament over the summer? Incredulous.

[iseah100 5,612]

Imagine a player's touch not being there in a pre-season match after having next to no time training with his side because of partaking in an international tournament over the summer? Incredulous.

Hat trick in pre season or he's shit.

[MrBlueGuy 1,552]

Imagine a player's touch not being there in a pre-season match after having next to no time training with his side because of partaking in an international tournament over the summer? Incredulous.

Yep but it is not like he has been off form for just a couple of weeks, it is over a year now. Do we really think it will suddenly improve significantly next week against Swansea?

All that different from his MU career so far is that his hair is different.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Yep but it is not like he has been off form for just a couple of weeks, it is over a year now. Do we really think it will suddenly improve significantly next week against Swansea?

All that different from his MU career so far is that his hair is different.

I genuinely think it will. He had a lot going against him at United. He joined on deadline day, so didn't get a pre-season with his side. Secondly, he was being constantly rotated with van Persie and Rooney and Welbeck, and simply didn't get a consistent run of games to prove himself. It didn't help that van Gaal was changing systems every game as well. I accept he was very poor for United, but I believe we are a side that would suit his abundant qualities more so than United. I don't expect him to thrash in 40 goals next season, but he's certainly an upgrade on Drogba as a second/third-choice forward. Mourinho has confidence in him (clearly - otherwise he wouldn't have negotiated the deal) and I trust his judgement. I think he'll surprise many people because fans such as yourself are already writing him off before a single competitive football is kicked.