St1pe Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 I thought he showed a real desire to close down as well. Considering Mitrovic was at times loitering around the right back spot doing the job Obertan should have been doing, in comparison I thought Thauvin looked an obvious improvement at both ends of the pitch. He was unlucky with that break at the end too. If the ball had been at anyone other that Cisse's feet we would have likely punished them in that situation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 If you've got great acceleration and ball control and can properly attack defenders it can open up space for others. Hoping he has that effect for Winjaldum, Sissoko etc.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belfast Boy Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 McLaren was very keen to point out he had discussed exactly where he expects Thauvin to play in the team. Once everyone is fit I wonder whether that will be on the left or the right. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themanupstairs Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 He had the most important touch in the lead-up to our last minute chance. It was him that set Wijnaldum on his way with a first time pass into space. The guy barely touched the ball yesterday and someone on here isn't impressed that he didn't get Luke Shaw to consider retirement because he had played 70 more minutes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 That touch was lovely, like. Saw it straight away and weighted it perfectly. Helps that Wijnaldum has lush technique too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 He still put Shaw on his ass in our own half when he was fouled. And Thauvin was the reason Shaw slipped. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 McLaren was very keen to point out he had discussed exactly where he expects Thauvin to play in the team. Once everyone is fit I wonder whether that will be on the left or the right. Hopefully he'll be swapping sides with the other winger a lot. Between Aarons, Perez, Thauvin and Sissoko, we've got players that are all comfortable enough going inside and out, we should be fluid enough to mix that up. If we continue with Wijnaldum as a 10, the 3 behind the striker could all be rotating heavily. Personally, I think we should play 4-3-3, with Aarons, Perez, Thauvin and Obertan competing for those wide spots. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Simple song to the tune of 'Je ne regrette rien'. Florrrrrrian, Florian, Florrrrrian Thauvin' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altamullan Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Simple song to the tune of 'Je ne regrette rien'. Florrrrrrian, Florian, Florrrrrian Thauvin' Nice one! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 No. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 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. Just the full pre-season and two league games in Ligue 1. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Ben Arfa wasn't lightening quick, but was extremely quick dribbling. I think Thauvin will be the same. Ben Arfa was explosive though. Even when he first came.. very quick over 10 metres or so. Burst shot / delivery. Could really drive with the ball. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Still is/can. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 How about we stop comparing people to Ben Arfa and let him do his thing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altamullan Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Just asked random French speaker in pub about him (knew nowt/not into footy/ still, any excuse....) she pronounced his name "toe-vah" dawned on me I'd never heard him/other say his name. Does that sound right to those that have? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pons Alias Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Simple song to the tune of 'Je ne regrette rien'. Florrrrrrian, Florian, Florrrrrian Thauvin' To the tune of The Move's "Flowers In The Rain" I'm just sitting watching Florian Thauvin Watching Florian Thauvin Kicking the ball! (repeat) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memphis Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Van Morrison - Gloria: "Flooooo-rian TH-A-U-V-I-N Flo-oo-oooooooo-rian TH-A-U-V-I-N" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Miss France, number 2. Miss France, Miss France number 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 https://twitter.com/FlorianThauvin/status/635568596303933440 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Is that not pretty average? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Is that not pretty average? Considering there's a couple of changes in direction there I imagine it's pretty bloody rapid. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Besides he's clearly not slow IMO, but even if he was i'd take being slow than seeing Obertan ever again tbh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattoon Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 I'd say 2 changes of direction and a mazy run at the end 90m in 13 seconds is pretty rapid with a ball at your feet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 I mean the changes in direction are what make it average? 92 meters in 13 seconds is absolutely dreadful He moved well in that move like, I thought Wijnaldum's against Southampton was more impressive though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 I'd say 2 changes of direction and a mazy run at the end 90m in 13 seconds is pretty rapid with a ball at your feet. Ah right, I thought this was his chance at the end Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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