Dyeyzzon Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 In terms of defensive ability, I think there's not that much difference to Simpson. In the attacking aspect, he's miles ahead though. He's also got the pace advantage, he prefers to pass it than hoof it, and he has the "young, exciting, foreign prospect" tag. He's getting better the more he plays, while Simpson looks like the finished product. Thus, we get the view that he's better and more liked than Simpson. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BooBoo Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 IMHO Santon is a very average defender who sometimes looks good going forward - for me we need new right and left backs. Pretty much. He's getting better though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 He's still learning, Torres went past him a bit too easily in the build up to the penalty imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMTW Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 I´m disappointed with his start of the season. He hasn´t been good at all. Neither offensively or defensively. I´m not doubting his capacity. But he hasn´t started well (like many others) And what is this myth that he must have Jonas in front of him? If he played at the right with HBA in front of him. On of our midfielders could fill in, or one of the center backs with a midfielder to drop back. It could be solved. Think most players have disappointed with their starts to the season. Santon gives me no reason for concern ahead of anyone else. I think he's been a marked improvement since he joined, but I just feel this season we're still waiting for everyone to get back on it. Played three games with a team very much below par with no real lasting damage done. I think Santon is good enough for our ambitions this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Haris Vuckic Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 He's still learning, Torres went past him a bit too easily in the build up to the penalty imo. It's hard to get the balance right with Torres, you've got to back off or he'll go down under the slightest touch., Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 He's not been that bad defensively, personally in both games he's looked decent i haven't seen the wide players in question really get the better of him. He's improving, he will come good. Personally i thought the whole back 4 played well yesterday, how much did Chelsea really create? Torres wondergoal and penalty aside? The problem yesterday for me was creating chances for them to worry about but defensively we played well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 I wish people would stop judging players from a game against probable title challengers on their own turf. Santon's fine, he can be brilliant, we would be better off playing 2 Danny Simpson's in a game like last night's though as we had 3 very technically gifted forwards doing what they wanted in our final 3rd, no attacking fullback is going to shine in a game like that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 I wish people would stop judging players from a game against probable title challengers on their own turf. Santon's fine, he can be brilliant, we would be better off playing 2 Danny Simpson's in a game like last night's though as we had 3 very technically gifted forwards doing what they wanted in our final 3rd, no attacking fullback is going to shine in a game like that. No, it has been decided by the toys out the pram brigade. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiLvOR Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 This guy is the least of our worries. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 Poor defending for both goals mind. I'm not worried about him at all, but he could have done much better. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 According to "La Nazione", Fiorentina have made an offer for Santon and are still waiting for a response. http://www.fiorentinanews.com/2012/08/una-risposta-per-santon/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanSkÃrare Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 According to "La Nazione", Fiorentina have made an offer for Santon and are still waiting for a response. http://www.fiorentinanews.com/2012/08/una-risposta-per-santon/ Would be brilliant to sell him tomorrow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 I reckon it'll be far too good for a small club like ours to turn down. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chubby Jason Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenham Mag Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 The lad is just pure quality. Need to make the most of his forward runs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEEJ Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 Wish he'd have a pop now and again. Looks shit scared to shoot. Hell of a player otherwise mind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 Played well, pity Jonas was having a mare ahead of him, Jonas should be ideal ahead of him to hold up play and let him bomb on Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest palnese Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 Move him to rb. He's just too one-footed to be an effective left sided wing back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMTW Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 He looks reluctant to try anything after working himself into a decent position. Would love for him to cut in a take the shot on with his right foot. Looks so composed in possession though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 Really enjoyed his forward runs today and thought he was better positionally in defence. Top lad Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 Totally wasted down the left IMO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanwilliams99 Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 Thought he was excellent today... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
binnsy Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 he had a cracking game today but think in the 2nd half him and Anita should have switched, they were both bombing forward and were constant outlets for the team but once the got to the final 3rd both were letting themselves down as the delivery of both with their wrong foot was poor. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 he had a cracking game today but think in the 2nd half him and Anita should have switched, they were both bombing forward and were constant outlets for the team but once the got to the final 3rd both were letting themselves down as the delivery of both with their wrong foot was poor. Anita's right-footed isn't he? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkhead Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 he had a cracking game today but think in the 2nd half him and Anita should have switched, they were both bombing forward and were constant outlets for the team but once the got to the final 3rd both were letting themselves down as the delivery of both with their wrong foot was poor. Anita is right footed too but I agree. Apparently he has filled in at left back more than at the right, so Pardew should at least try it out at some time. Anyway, Santon had a great game and Anita looked very promising. From this limited showing, I feel he'd add more to the team from RB. Jonas can have the 3rd midfield place.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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