Guest firetotheworks Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 He played forward passes! Im not used to that, it was nice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Couple of good moments including laying off a chance which we should have scored from and very good defensive instincts to stop a guaranteed goal. Was very, very quiet for the majority though but I didnt expect him to be all action in his first game, especially this game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Looked comfortable, a few decent passes. Nothing special but didn't fuck it up either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
olliemort Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Did alright,felt sry for him being beside Butt.He got in a few goal scoring positons but fluffed them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Nice to have a midfielder in the box, tbh. Think he will be a good signing, can't really judge him on todays game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tachikoma Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 He played forward passes! Im not used to that, it was nice. So does Butt. Looked pretty average to me, but lets hope he does better when he has someone better than Butt next to him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Has no-one actually seen Nolan play then? He doesn't look any different size wise to what he has always been. This debate has happened because alot of Bolton fans think he has become overweight and unfit. Have they not seen Nolan play? Erm, yes, for a number of seasons. Still, I watched what you got for your money today. What do you think? Think he was very average, but better than Butt and although i haven't got to gripse with his ability in a tackle from that (because Nolan of old was an all rounder a while back, but i can accept he's not the player of once or Bolton wouldn't sell him) he can pass the ball in space, which is much better than what we've got currently. Sign of the times Nolan is a decent signing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 He was reasonably solid, only gave away the ball once that I remember. So he is already our best central midfielder for years. Gave a physical presence we have been missing, got some nice tackles in and played the ball around nicely, his height is a huge plus too. Seemed like the only player willing to receive and take the ball into the box through the centre, his runs down the middle will be novel from what we are used to. Overall an encouraging start that will hopefully see his confidence and contribution grow as he settles, rather than his belly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tachikoma Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 He was reasonably solid, only gave away the ball once that I remember. So he is already our best central midfielder for years. We've had some pretty shite players in there before, but no. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 1st match, new team, 2 days after he signed. He hasn't had enough time to be able to read his teammates run. I like him there, another day and he would have sunk a chance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LucasUnger Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 legend for me already Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 He was shit tbh. One paced, gave the ball away, no vision and very slow. Did turn up in the box afew times which makes a nice change but otherwise I think we've wasted £4m. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Anyone else notice a few times he was free but his team mates wouldn't pass to him? I think this was down to him being new more than anything else though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Wally_McFool Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Looked comfortable, a few decent passes. Nothing special but didn't fuck it up either. Clearing the ball off the line is nowt special eh! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest johnson293 Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 He was s*** tbh. One paced, gave the ball away, no vision and very slow. Did turn up in the box afew times which makes a nice change but otherwise I think we've wasted £4m. Ha Ha, one game - nowt like giving a player a chance, eh??!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 He was s*** tbh. One paced, gave the ball away, no vision and very slow. Did turn up in the box afew times which makes a nice change but otherwise I think we've wasted £4m. Haha, what a ridiculous thing to say at this stage. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LucasUnger Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 he'll be massive against wba Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 he'll be massive against wba They'll pass him off the park I reckon. Just hope the other midfielders are up for it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtype Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Average, but for our central midfield right now average = amazing. Looks like he'll be about as useful as Barton generally is. Would be shooting my load if he was pushing Nicky Butt out of the team instead of playing with him, but that's our luck. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ember Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Anyone else notice a few times he was free but his team mates wouldn't pass to him? I think this was down to him being new more than anything else though. Spotted that myself, but I agree with you about him being 'the new guy'. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsley Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 He was s*** tbh. One paced, gave the ball away, no vision and very slow. Did turn up in the box afew times which makes a nice change but otherwise I think we've wasted £4m. Can't agree there mate. I was fairly impressed with his passing today, spread the play well and I didn't see him give it away too much either. Didn't think he was fanatstic by any stretch but he did alright and he'll find his feet with a couple more games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gray Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 He was there in case there was a rebound a few times, think he'll be grabbing a few that way. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Methinks Big TRon is fishing a wee bit. Pleased to hear he started reasonably well. Just hope we're not sat here in three or four months saying the same thing... "average, but played a couple of decent passes", like we have been with Guthrie. We want to see an improvement on our midfield and, somewhat unfairly, he's got a fucking lot on his shoulders. I like his character but he's going to have to be good, no messing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Methinks Big TRon is fishing a wee bit. Pleased to hear he started reasonably well. Just hope we're not sat here in three or four months saying the same thing... "average, but played a couple of decent passes", like we have been with Guthrie. We want to see an improvement on our midfield and, somewhat unfairly, he's got a fucking lot on his shoulders. I like his character but he's going to have to be good, no messing. Guthrie and Barton are far superior in technical ability, if Nolan didn't get a few goals he'd struggle to be a Championship player. I hope he scores the goals which will keep us up tbf but I think we've signed a turkey. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Methinks Big TRon is fishing a wee bit. Pleased to hear he started reasonably well. Just hope we're not sat here in three or four months saying the same thing... "average, but played a couple of decent passes", like we have been with Guthrie. We want to see an improvement on our midfield and, somewhat unfairly, he's got a fucking lot on his shoulders. I like his character but he's going to have to be good, no messing. Guthrie and Barton are far superior in technical ability, if Nolan didn't get a few goals he'd struggle to be a Championship player. I hope he scores the goals which will keep us up tbf but I think we've signed a turkey. Pretty ridiculous argument iyam. If Owen didn't score any goals he'd barely make the Championship, either. If Nolan's good at arriving late in the box, is a decent finisher, is decent at long-shots - just reasonable going forward in general, then he'll be a significant improvement on what we've got. Forget Barton and Guthrie like. I concede to not seeing the game today but it seems a tad early to judge the guy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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