gbandit Posted March 2, 2024 Share Posted March 2, 2024 I really rate this lad, think he’s got really excellent technique, lovely touch and control of a football. Hope we get to see a lot more of him before the end of the season Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted March 2, 2024 Share Posted March 2, 2024 Glad he got a wee cameo back at home. With Willock back in the mix who's clearly ahead of him fitness-wise we don't need to rush it, especially when Miley can contribute well. Hope he gets some proper minutes in the weeks ahead. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boey_Jarton Posted March 2, 2024 Share Posted March 2, 2024 Sample size is low but convinced this bloke is going to be a baller. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouldy_uk Posted March 2, 2024 Share Posted March 2, 2024 I seem to remember him having a great pre-season so it’s a shame the injury curse took him out. Hopefully he can take his opportunity now and really push for a starting role. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myleftboot Posted March 2, 2024 Share Posted March 2, 2024 What’s his best position ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted March 2, 2024 Share Posted March 2, 2024 He was so clearly up for it today, like being fired out of a canon. Looked quicker than I remember. So glad to have him back. He was looking like it was going to be a break out season before the injury. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted March 2, 2024 Share Posted March 2, 2024 1 minute ago, toontownman said: He was so clearly up for it today, like being fired out of a canon. Looked quicker than I remember. So glad to have him back. He was looking like it was going to be a break out season before the injury. I had major doubts over his physicality. But from the summer he looked fitter strong and sharper. From the little I’ve seen. He’s kept that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikky Posted March 2, 2024 Share Posted March 2, 2024 46 minutes ago, Myleftboot said: What’s his best position ? LM or LWF - technically he’s very good - really tidy footballer - so much going for him if he stays clear of injuries - him and Miley have been 2 class promotions from the Academy If we are desperate he can be makeshift forward Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted March 2, 2024 Share Posted March 2, 2024 Agree that he looked every inch a first team player in his cameos so far. Energetic, tidy and calm on the ball Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted March 3, 2024 Share Posted March 3, 2024 Brilliant to have him back; I know the likes of him and Murphy are a long way off our best players in terms of quality, but just being able to sub-on energy and physicality makes a huge difference. Always felt optimistic about Ando - he's easily got the physical profile to make it at this level, it'll just be a case of refining his technical attributes. Still not long been 21 so there's time for him, but it's crucial that he stays fit now - next season could be make or break. Great to have him back. Looking forward to his first competitive goal for us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted March 3, 2024 Share Posted March 3, 2024 5 minutes ago, Yorkie said: Brilliant to have him back; I know the likes of him and Murphy are a long way off our best players in terms of quality, but just being able to sub-on energy and physicality makes a huge difference. Always felt optimistic about Ando - he's easily got the physical profile to make it at this level, it'll just be a case of refining his technical attributes. Still not long been 21 so there's time for him, but it's crucial that he stays fit now - next season could be make or break. Great to have him back. Looking forward to his first competitive goal for us. his absence made me really forget his play style and rate it less. I forgot how great he was in preseason - strong, high press killer and has really good close control and technical ability. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted March 3, 2024 Share Posted March 3, 2024 Just now, Kanji said: his absence made me really forget his play style and rate it less. I forgot how great he was in preseason - strong, high press killer and has really good close control and technical ability. Aye. Clearly has some attacking instinct too so will be brilliant to have another goal source from midfield. Was very excited after that Brighton friendly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted March 6, 2024 Share Posted March 6, 2024 Really looking forward to see how the season plays out for him as this looked like a break out season for him until the injury. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pablo123 Posted March 6, 2024 Share Posted March 6, 2024 I really rate the lad. I hope he can stay fit and really push on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted March 6, 2024 Share Posted March 6, 2024 42 minutes ago, Pablo123 said: I really rate the lad. I hope he can stay fit and really push on. I haven't as yet but needed to see more. I've heard the staff have a lot of faith in him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibierski Posted March 12, 2024 Share Posted March 12, 2024 Positive of Barnes/Gordon being injured, he’ll get a good run now. Negative, he’ll need to play loads and break his back again Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorchyTBB Posted March 12, 2024 Share Posted March 12, 2024 Really don't think he'll make the grade, but would be very happy to be proved wrong. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWMag Posted March 12, 2024 Share Posted March 12, 2024 2 minutes ago, TorchyTBB said: Really don't think he'll make the grade, but would be very happy to be proved wrong. Based on what? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted March 12, 2024 Share Posted March 12, 2024 He suffers more than most for not playing. When he gets on he tries to do too much and prove himself. He’s a far better player when he gets more regular minutes so let’s hope he can get a bit of a run in the side as I think he will shine with regular football Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibierski Posted March 12, 2024 Share Posted March 12, 2024 Back end of last season he was looking good, gave me Ross Barkley early career vibes in his style. Felt the start of this season he would really break out then got injured Hope it hasn’t ruined him, because he was on the right trajectory. A player that can be a strong squad player for rest of this decade for us IMO. Playing in that advanced CM role or LW. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted March 12, 2024 Share Posted March 12, 2024 I’d like to see him in that advanced role, I think he’s got the game for it. I don’t think he’s an out and out winger Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted March 12, 2024 Share Posted March 12, 2024 Just now, gbandit said: I’d like to see him in that advanced role, I think he’s got the game for it. I don’t think he’s an out and out winger I just worry about his complete lack of pace. Like quite a few of our players. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted March 12, 2024 Share Posted March 12, 2024 Just now, LFEE said: I just worry about his complete lack of pace. Like quite a few of our players. That is the weak point of his game for sure. I agree as well, the team lacks pace in all areas. Defensively especially, although Tino has pace. In midfield we’ve got Willock who has pace and that’s it. Gordon has pace. Even Isak isn’t that fast. Needs to be a major priority in the summer window Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conjo Posted March 14, 2024 Share Posted March 14, 2024 He lacks pace when playing on the wing. As a central midfielder I wouldn't say he is slow by any means. He's faster than Bruno, Longstaff & Miley. Probably on par with Tonali. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted March 14, 2024 Share Posted March 14, 2024 On 12/03/2024 at 15:22, gbandit said: That is the weak point of his game for sure. I agree as well, the team lacks pace in all areas. Defensively especially, although Tino has pace. In midfield we’ve got Willock who has pace and that’s it. Gordon has pace. Even Isak isn’t that fast. Needs to be a major priority in the summer window Isak is quick, he's just weak. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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