Source: Daily_Mail
United coaches full of admiration for controversial teen star Paul Pogba
Paul Pogba will help Manchester United launch another Youth Cup campaign tomorrow with coach Paul McGuinness full of admiration for the way he coped with being at the centre of a tug-of-war with French club Le Havre. [LNB] The 16-year-old starlet was cleared to play for United by FIFA earlier this year after Le Havre had complained they offered financial inducements to sign him. [LNB] United always rejected the claims but as the arguments raged, it could not have been easy for Pogba to maintain focus. [LNB] Starlet: Manchester United's Paul Pogba (centre) in action for France Under 16s[LNB] Now though, he is consistently producing performances which emphasise why United were so keen to have him at Old Trafford. [LNB]'He is a very impressive player who has a lot of stature but also a lot of ability,' said McGuinness. 'But the most impressive thing has been the way he has handled all the attention. [LNB] 'In a way it is part of being at Manchester United. Can you handle that attention? But his personality has been just what you would want. Without that it would have been very hard to make such a big change and have all the attention but he has taken it all in his stride.'[LNB]United have won the tournament a record nine times and take on Birmingham at Altrincham's Moss Lane ground bidding to reach double figures. [LNB]However, since their last success in 2003 - a team that included Kieran Richardson, Phil Bardsley and Chris Eagles - local rivals City have gained more prominence, reaching two finals. [LNB] Graduates: Kieran Richardson (left) and Chris Eagles (right) were among the United youngsters who won the FA Youth Cup in 2003 - the club's last success[LNB]And last term, United were knocked out at the first stage after a five-goal thriller with Chelsea at Old Trafford. 'We all get a buzz when the Youth Cup comes around,' said McGuinness. [LNB]'It is exciting. I see these lads training every day and I know what they are capable of. If they really bring that out in a game we could get a really good performance. Of course there is a lot of additional pressure and nerves to take into account which means you don't always get it. [LNB]'But that is only natural. We go into these games with a lot of anticipation because it is a little test for them. We want to see whether they can pass it and move on to the next one.'[LNB] Sol shock: United weigh up Campbell swoop to plug their injury-hit defenceOwen sends World Cup message to Fabio with stunning United hat-trickManchester United ready to revive interest in Norway starlet LarsenMANCHESTER UNITED FC
