A Closer Look At Tom Cleverley - Manchester United's Marmite Man

Football is a game of opinions, even if some people's opinions are hard to take. One man who has sparked debate up and down the country is Manchester United midfielder Tom Cleverley. While some see him as a potential England captain over the next few years, others argue that he offers next to nothing and is only in the United side because they are short of options. But is the 24-year-old under or overrated?

A huge asset of Cleverley's is his energy. The way he buzzes around the field compliments Michael Carrick's static play, and his ball retention is impressive also. Cleverley has completed 90% of his passes this season - the joint top in the squad - and completed 14/15 of his tackles.

However, it's what he does with the ball that people criticise him over. Cleverley, more often than not, looks for the simple pass and releases it to whoever he is next to.

Rather than drive forward with the ball like Fellaini, or spray a long range pass to the wings like Carrick, he opts for the easy options.

He has also only scored twice since the start of last Premier League season, which some deem a poor return.

For me, the jury is out. Do you think Cleverley is cut out for the midfield at Old Trafford?

Comments

[boomswish]

cleverly - never does anything - period. Why is this even a discussion. He would disappear without trace in any premiership side including Crystal Palace. Why is there any mystery

HE IS RUBBISH

[Jimmy God]

Welbeck - hopeless with his feet - prefers knees and shins
Cleverly - zzzzzzzzz
Young - get up lad
Jones - mid where you are sticking your foot you clumsy oaf. You might put Wayne out for a week
Smalling - ball is playing past you now - you DO NOT have two seconds to change direction
Anderson - where are all the pies ?

Moyes - how can I turn this team into Everton

Easy - play all of the above and sign Fellaini . No trophies or European football assured

Simples