'If you'd seen it,' Jamie O'Hara stuns talkSPORT pundit by defending Manchester United winger Antony
Dean Saunders was left stunned by Jamie O'Hara's claim that Antony was “pretty good” for Manchester United at the end of last season.
Antony scored just three goals and managed just two assists in 38 appearances last season.
That's fewer than his 2022/23 total of eight goals and five assists in his debut campaign for Manchester United.
Saunders told talkSPORT Breakfast that part of the Brazilian's problem is that he doesn't run enough towards the byline to cross balls like Arsenal's Bukayo Saka and Liverpool's Mohamed Salah Instead, he goes in and shoots too often.
But to Saunders' surprise, his co-host O'Hara replied: “I thought Antony was pretty good at the end of the season.”
At that point, the Welshman leaned into his microphone and asked if O'Hara was serious.
“If you looked at him at the end of the season, he actually had some decent performances,” O'Hara said.
When Saunders mentioned Antony's £90m move from Ajax, O'Hara replied: “Yes, I know that and it hasn't worked out and I'm not saying he's a good player.
“But what I'm saying is that if you watched him at the end of the season, he was actually playing well.
“He put in some decent balls.”
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Antony's first goal contributions of the season came in the 4-2 FA Cup win over League Two. Newport CountyHe scored a goal and provided an assist in the January qualifiers.
O'Hara has already stated that he would love to see Antony's winger partner at Manchester United. Marcus Rashford signs for Tottenham.
The Red Devils academy product endured a difficult season last term, also dropping from scoring 30 goals to eight, but the former Spurs star believes Ange Postecoglou can regain his star quality.
However, when asked if he felt the same way about Antony, O'Hara wasn't so sure.
“No, I wouldn’t sign Antony,” he said. “I would sign Rashford. Rashford has everything.”
When Saunders suggested Rashford's attitude was wrong, O'Hara replied: “You can change his attitude. You can.”
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Rashford, who has been with Manchester United since the age of seven, is currently under contract with the Red Devils until 2028.
Meanwhile, Antony's contract expires in 2027.
