Jayson Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 You can tell he has quality, his touch & passing ability. He was a bit slow on the ball at times & needs to speed up mentally to match the league. Was probably our best player & really he did OK for this standard. Says more about how bad the rest of the players were tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 Just a bit off the pace but obviously quality on the ball. I'd probably start all three of our CM when available. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShearMagic Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 Got ability but you cant get away with making the horrendous mistakes he made today in the Prem. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 I thought he was awful personally but there you go Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 I liked Merino today although he did have a few dodgy moments. There is no ability playing in front of him though, not a lot he can do about that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amir_9 Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 Not the biggest concern. Showed a few good flashes and its still very early days for him in a new country and league. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikky Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 I liked Merino today although he did have a few dodgy moments. There is no ability playing in front of him though, not a lot he can do about that. 100% agree Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPL Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 I liked Merino today although he did have a few dodgy moments. There is no ability playing in front of him though, not a lot he can do about that. 100% agree 👍🏻 Agree with this Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bordertoon Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 All things considered, one of the few things that I feel optimistic about from today's match. For a young player, in a new league, in a new country, and surrounded by mediocrity (especially in front of him), I thought that he did quite well today, although he did gift them possession on several occasions - the slip that led to their (thankfully wasted) 3 on 2 could have been particularly costly - and I admit he was rather statuesque on the one-two that led to their goal. Once he adjusts to the speed of the EPL, and to his teammates, I think he'll prove to be an excellent addition to the squad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 Disagreed with Souness on the bottling it like. Looked to me he was just bracing himself for the shot and was done by the dummy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 I liked Merino today although he did have a few dodgy moments. There is no ability playing in front of him though, not a lot he can do about that. 100% agree Get someone to play just off Joselu and I think we'd get some joy out of quick passes into Joselu to lay off for a good number 10. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 Rolls Royce of a player, may need more protection and passing options to see the best of him though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 Disagreed with Souness on the bottling it like. Looked to me he was just bracing himself for the shot and was done by the dummy. You can't be a PL CM and get done like that. Compare that to the Chelsea CM's today. So much faster, braver and alert in similar situations. It were pathetic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 Disagreed with Souness on the bottling it like. Looked to me he was just bracing himself for the shot and was done by the dummy. You can't be a PL CM and get done like that. Compare that to the Chelsea CM's today. So much faster, braver and alert in similar situations. It were pathetic. Comparing our new signing to the best midfielder in the league. Brilliant. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemtizz Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 It were pathetic, tbf. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 Disagreed with Souness on the bottling it like. Looked to me he was just bracing himself for the shot and was done by the dummy. You can't be a PL CM and get done like that. Compare that to the Chelsea CM's today. So much faster, braver and alert in similar situations. It were pathetic. Comparing our new signing to the best midfielder in the league. Brilliant. In his first start in a new country, having joined well after preseason started. Plenty of Premier League midfielders will get done like that this season also. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 The only really annoying part was when the ball came back to him with us on attack, looked perfect him to just play a pass down the side and keep the pressure on, and he fell over the ball and gave them a 3 v 2. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 Only bringing Chelsea up because they where campef on the edge of their box for large periods of the game. Similar sitautioms happened time and again. I would expect more from Colback or Anita in that situation. Really bad, inexperienced play. That wasn't a winger or a CB. It was Merino's opposite man an he left him for dead with a basic one-two on the edge of the box. The type of play I fear from Shelvey. If we are to stay up we can't slack on such basic play. The lad is talented but that wasn't good enough and it proved fateful. Liked him breaking up play otherwise though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milburn Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 Overall a very poor display today. On a positive note, he has the potential. Whether or not he will adapt and make it in the Premier League is of course way too early to say. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 Only bringing Chelsea up because they where campef on the edge of their box for large periods of the game. Similar sitautioms happened time and again. I would expect more from Colback or Anita in that situation. Really bad, inexperienced play. That wasn't a winger or a CB. It was Merino's opposite man an he left him for dead with a basic one-two on the edge of the box. The type of play I fear from Shelvey. If we are to stay up we can't slack on such basic play. The lad is talented but that wasn't good enough and it proved fateful. Liked him breaking up play otherwise though. I agree with this except I don't think I would expect more from Colback or Anita. Think Merino will learn pretty fast tbh, he seems to have the talent and intelligence to along with the right attitude. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 Overall very poor, wat. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 He was poor for the goal and gave the ball away a few times but I thought he looked promising for a 21 year old playing in his first start in the Premier League and only his 3rd start in a top division. Our two central midfielders of 21 and 22 years old have started 3 top flight games between them before today. I know Huddersfield don't have much top league experience but we still don't have much experience and quality there which is a worry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 Aye we looked like boys out there. Very young and inexperienced team. Points to why I would've liked a Fletcher type signing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milburn Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 Overall very poor, wat. Together with the rest of our midfielders, yes. For large parts they were outplayed by their Huddersfield counterparts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 I'm absolutely astounded that people are saying he was shit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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