Hanshithispantz Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 It wasn't hard to outshine Renato like, he was utter shite. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley17 Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 I know he dived but had it been Rooney or whoever flavour of the month is right now he would have been "trying to get out the way of a tackle" or some other bollocks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormy Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 I know he dived but had it been Rooney or whoever flavour of the month is right now he would have been "trying to get out the way of a tackle" or some other bollocks My Whatsapp instantly popped up with an Arsenal fan whinging on that he won't get done retrospectively. Fuck off. Of all teams, we're likeliest for the FA to scoop out some bullshit excuse to do him. I don't give a fuck about playing fair anymore. Get as many snide fuckers who can get away with it as you can. Just no more snide fuckers who are too dumb to fool the referee; sick of them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M1tche Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 There was a moment today where it was like a game of head tennis, after about 5 if fell to him and most would have just headed it again, but not this guy he jumped and chested it down and played out of a tight space. He's just soo good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paully Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 Brilliant footballer! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
louistoon Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 Best thing about him is that he can perform in attack and defence. Gives us much more options regarding that position as we only have 3 CMs I am comfortable seeing on the field. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stottie Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 From what I've seen so far, I suspect we may only get to see two seasons' of him in black and white, so let's sit back and enjoy them. There is a "it was only Swansea" caveat, but he was so dominant yesterday that the dream pairing with Shelvey could actually be a goer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
afar Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 17 to go now, before he's ours. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 He rightly should play only two more seasons for us if he continues giants progress like this. All top teams need a player like him badly, including Barcelona. Flawless holding midfielder who can shine in both attack and defense. I never thought we could get a player more talented than Ben Arfa, but seems we get one now, at least on par with. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Swift Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 Fuck off talking about a good player leaving the club. He's played 3 games for us. He reminds me a lot of Speed. Less physical but better on the ball. We have a good manager who will hopefully be supported next summer. If he's supported, there's no reason we have to sell Merino. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
U2 Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 If a big CL club want him, I don't think he'll stick around. And who would blame him. Obviously getting ahead of ourselves here though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altamullan Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 f*** off talking about a good player leaving the club. He's played 3 games for us. He reminds me a lot of Speed. Less physical but better on the ball. We have a good manager who will hopefully be supported next summer. If he's supported, there's no reason we have to sell Merino. Different kind of player to Speedo, particularly at that stage of his career. But there is something about his movement, presence and quiet determination which triggered that memory/comparison for me. (RIP). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddy Chibas Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 Given that an undermined manager was a huge influence which swayed him into joining (on loan) I'd rather he refuse to sign (on a permanent deal) in the wake of a resignation. It will be sickening to watch Ashley, this regime, shuffle themselves into a massive pay day position (further sale) on the back of Rafa's astute recruitment, after a Summer transfer window where they deliberately stifled the manager's 'project' building effort. Can easily see Rafa having a word with this lad with a view to signing him, from Dortmund with a larger fee attached, at his next managerial post. This club deserves nothing less - to be royally f***ed over somehow as described. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 Understand peoples concern, but lets just Enjoy it/him for now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altamullan Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 And a happy Monday to you Eddy C... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Ahmed Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 Thoroughly enjoyed that performance, it had everything. The class was clear to see from the Huddersfield game even if he did make mistakes. He's always lookin for the ball and he is so calm in possession in stark contrast to Colback. The dive was awful, in real time I was screaming for a penalty BUT not even close, more frustrating as a he could have got a shot off. Although we are a bit too nice and naive that's not what we should be doing to change that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 It wasn't hard to outshine Renato like, he was utter shite. Both players have been victims of being promoted at an early age to a big club and not breaking through. That can kill a player's confidence for some time, but Merino seems to have the mental strength to deal with it. After only three games, he's found his feet and looks like a leader out there. With Sanches, you could see glimpses of the talent, but mentally he struggled. Perhaps it's a bit unfair to judge him when he is so new to the Premiership though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ujpest doza Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 Sick of hearing about his "dive". Watch it closely and properly, Ollson grabs his arm and pulls him back, defo a free kick. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmymag Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 Sick of hearing about his "dive". Watch it closely and properly, Ollson grabs his arm and pulls him back, defo a free kick. Thank you! Hooks his arm is a more accurate description. Entitled to go down when he feels contact and ridiculous that he's getting slaughtered on here for it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gleebals Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 Best part being he is so young! Plays well here, gets a 5 year contract no reason for him to leave straight away assuming we stay up and the manager is finally backed! He can learn a huge amount under Rafa and will like the cult status he is rapidly developing here. Hard to see a way back into the team for Shelvey at the moment IMO (not that he deserves to walk straight back in!). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc4eva Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 He's just a proper midfielder compared to the shit we have been used to. His use of the ball and the ground he covers is immense. Add to the fact he knows how to get his body behind the ball and draws fouls all the time makes him a starter. Whether Hayden or Shelvey starts alongside him i'm not sure, I could see how Shelvey would benefit massively playing alongside him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1964 Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 Sick of hearing about his "dive". Watch it closely and properly, Ollson grabs his arm and pulls him back, defo a free kick. Thank you! Hooks his arm is a more accurate description. Entitled to go down when he feels contact and ridiculous that he's getting slaughtered on here for it. I must admit I hate the 'entitled to go down' comment, it just grates on me. Minimal contact does not entitle you to throw yourself to the floor and get a free kick, the logical extension of that becomes a non-contact sport or we get 50 penalties a match. It has to be sufficient contact to be a foul and that is in the judgement of the referee. Merino's actions yesterday were embarrassing and should be called out as such. Great player though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 He's just a proper midfielder compared to the shit we have been used to. I often wonder these days if the likes of Colback, Gouffran & Anita have skewed our vision so much that a player comes along, does the basics well and we instantly think he's a world beater Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Ahmed Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 Sick of hearing about his "dive". Watch it closely and properly, Ollson grabs his arm and pulls him back, defo a free kick. He grabs his arm which is why his legs gave way? Aye, right It was a blatant dive BUT his performance was class which is the most important thing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc4eva Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 He's just a proper midfielder compared to the s*** we have been used to. I often wonder these days if the likes of Colback, Gouffran & Anita have skewed our vision so much that a player comes along, does the basics well and we instantly think he's a world beater Of course that's possible, it just feels like an age since we had a decent one, although with Shelvey and Hayden we have a much better midfield than when we got relegated and no Colback in sight :-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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