LionOfGosforth Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 I think Shaw is a bit better than he's getting credit for in this thread, a lot of their attacks came down that side. He's not a 30 million player but the fee is hardly his fault. As for Thauvin, I like what I saw. Once he settles in, gels with the squad and gets fully match fit and premier league "ready" I think we'll see a real player. Today was just a cameo but I like that he looks to get forward quickly, is positive and intelligent with very quick feet. Needs patience though, young kid, big fee, new country. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Their attacks came down that side because Depay was their only player who could move at pace and take people on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LionOfGosforth Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Their attacks came down that side because Depay was their only player who could move at pace and take people on. He was a handful early, roasted Mbemba a couple of times but then faded. Not as quick as I expected but tricky. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Bertrand is very good whenever I see him tbh. Good player. Would moonwalk into our side. You would like your expensive winger to trouble Luke Shaw when Shaw has played 70 minutes more. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 You would like your expensive winger to trouble Luke Shaw when Shaw has played 70 minutes more. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LionOfGosforth Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 You would like your expensive winger to trouble Luke Shaw when Shaw has played 70 minutes more. He's been here 5 minutes, doesn't speak the language, has barely trained, probably isn't even nearly match fit and hardly knows his team mates. Of course he should belt onto the pitch and start murdering full backs away from home when we're defending for our lives man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Luque Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 FFS, his first touch was an excellent piece of skill. Calm down children Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 You would like your expensive winger to trouble Luke Shaw when Shaw has played 70 minutes more. He's been here 5 minutes, doesn't speak the language, has barely trained, probably isn't even nearly match fit and hardly knows his team mates. Of course he should belt onto the pitch and start murdering full backs away from home when we're defending for our lives man. don't feed the troll Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Sooner he loses his internet connection the better. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holloway Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Touch of Robert about him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collage Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Touch of Robert about him More of a Ginola for me. Robert wasn't really a dribbler, more about pace. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holloway Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Is he supposed to be quick? Ben Arfa,with a couple of Gregg's stocked saddlebags Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 He's going to be class for us, i promise. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shays Given Tim Flowers Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 He didn't look the quickest but looks like he has a good level of ability. Solano was hardly Usain bolt, what we really need is someone who can cross. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto2005 Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Ben Arfa wasn't lightening quick, but was extremely quick dribbling. I think Thauvin will be the same. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 It's about acceleration and agility really, Perez gets away from his markers very easily because of it. I don't think Thauvin will have an issue really. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 I didn't think he looked slow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Ben Arfa wasn't lightening quick, but was extremely quick dribbling. I think Thauvin will be the same. Ben Arfa was pretty fucking quick like. Tremendous pace over the first 5-10 yards Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 I didn't think he looked slow. Neither did i, he didn't get away from his marker on one occasion and he never really looked in control of the ball when that happened anyway. He'll be fine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Thauvin is quick and agile, but most importantly he has acceleration. And i really like the drop of a shoulder and a sudden change of speed and direction. He will draw alot of attention and open up space for other players. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Sheer speed can be one way, but another is the ability to beat a man when you're not expected too, can leave a whole defense a pace or two behind a winger if everyone had just stepped up expecting to come away with the ball. Sudden shifts in momentum are better than flat out speed imo. Flat out speed can be good against teams that play very high but good acceleration is good against everyone Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 There's a reason why Shaw "slipped" when Thauvin got fouled in our half. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altamullan Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Didn't notice him that much today, due to nature of the game/time he had. But I'm clinging on to that one move with Haidara, who missed great opportunity (otherwise H had some great moments) to return the ball into space for Florian to fly into. With time, and a fair wind, we've got some quite exceptional ball players in this squad. Looking forward to watching them work it out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Got a very good feeling about this lad, think he'll do well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Ben Arfa wasn't that fast over distance, IMO. It was all about his acceleration. I saw Thauvin play for Bastia once and he seemed similar. Not quite as explosive but still very quick off the mark, certainly no slouch once he got going and one of those that looks faster with the ball. He'll take some time to adapt, I think, but I reckon the nature of this league will really get the best out of him (based on little ). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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