The College Dropout Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 Best game yet. Learning that LCM role. Won’t have a better opponent to play against at this level though. But good game. Justified the start. He may even be rested midweek to play on the weekend again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEFAFWISP Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 He's getting the minutes, will only improve from here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnonel Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 Outstanding today Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 Brought a lot of patience and composure to the midfield today. Often the key man in finding spaces, keeping things simple and ticking things over. Very classy performance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 Could tell he started to feel some real confidence at the end there. Started rivalling Bruno for sexy turns. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 If he's going to make it to be an elite player, its going to be his intelligence that gets him their. He's was so good today at finding little pockets of space, and the recycling possession. Seemed to have a good relationship with Gordon as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 1 minute ago, Gallowgate Toon said: Could tell he started to feel some real confidence at the end there. Started rivalling Bruno for sexy turns. Did one beautiful turn when the ref blew up, was gutted Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlenMag Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 He has the best first touch in our squad, love it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 His touch and close control does make him a very creative player on the ball, can find space so easily and sees great passes. Think he’ll have a very good career Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 37 minutes ago, HawK said: Won't get the headlines, but I think he's had a fantastic game. His running off the ball was as important to our performance as any flashy trick or stepover. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliottman Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 2 minutes ago, GlenMag said: He has the best first touch in our squad, love it Trippier by a country mile. Anderson might not be far behind though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 6 minutes ago, 54 said: If he's going to make it to be an elite player, its going to be his intelligence that gets him their. He's was so good today at finding little pockets of space, and the recycling possession. Seemed to have a good relationship with Gordon as well. Indeed. Like him best when he is passing and moving and only really driving with the ball when he's in space. Looks fantastic when playing that way. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Smal Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 from previous showings I’ve thought one of the things he could improve on is his ball retention and just being safer in possession. He was excellent at it today. Pass completion was 93% from 46 passes which is great considering how far forward he generally plays. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 2 minutes ago, Smal said: from previous showings I’ve thought one of the things he could improve on is his ball retention and just being safer in possession. He was excellent at it today. Pass completion was 93% from 46 passes which is great considering how far forward he generally plays. Agree 100%. So much better when moving the ball on quicker and finding space to receive it again. When he allows himself to be pressured in midfield he doesn't tend to hold onto the ball. Should limit his holding onto into the ball to when he drifts wide and can then take on players there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawK Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 Always has both hands in the air demanding the ball. As teammates begin to trust him more he's going to become so important to us in retaining possession. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 Definitely belongs at this level like. His ball retention and awareness seems to have much improved since the early stages of last season. If he could add a few goals ala pre-season that'd be nice but for now I'm enjoying the fact he's growing into a really dependable player. Dependable will hopefully then turn into a difference-making in time which he has bags of on his side. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 2 minutes ago, Pilko said: Definitely belongs at this level like. His ball retention and awareness seems to have much improved since the early stages of last season. If he could add a few goals ala pre-season that'd be nice but for now I'm enjoying the fact he's growing into a really dependable player. Dependable will hopefully then turn into a difference-making in time which he has bags of on his side. Not really bothered about the goals, you know he's got that in his locker. More important will be his ball retention, he was excellent today, the next step will be to do it against the top half teams. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 Wonderful today, he's getting better in his position and looked really confident from the start, great touches and great defending too when required. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 Really kept an eye on him today. Brilliant. Showed so much maturity with the ball Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 Most other weeks he'd be getting more plaudits. That was the best I've ever seen from him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broadsword Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 He was great, unspectacular but excellent first touch and always looking forward. Can only get better. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weezertron Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 Looks like we have another first team player from Newcastle. Happy days. Miley up next. Could get used to this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 6 minutes ago, Kid Icarus said: Most other weeks he'd be getting more plaudits. That was the best I've ever seen from him. Couldn't agree more Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holloway Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 I'm still stoked about his progress, he is going to be an asset to this club Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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