jack j Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Cult hero in the making Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Rafa wanted him twice when we first came back up. He knew. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chapo Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 11 minutes ago, gdm said: where else was he expected to be? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexf Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Exactly what we needed. Nothing flashy but just solid left back who is going to allow ASM to use all his energy in attacking. Shame he's out of villa game but he's going to be massive for the rest of the season. Well played lad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 He was very calm and composed. There was a moment in the second half when he nutted a big header back to Dubravka; just a little thing, but kinda summed him up I thought. Earlier in the season we'd have seen someone probably trying to bring that down and then not know what to do with it whilst being pressed, or knock it first time to a teammate in a difficult position. But just confidently batted it back to the goalie despite it being quite a long way. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyne81 Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Absolute rock tonight. Probably understated due to Trippier absolutely killing life on the other side but he was low key solid. Major part in the win due to giving ASM license to tear it up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conjo Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 (edited) First 10 minutes or so I got Danny Simpson vibes from him in that he appeared solid enough defensively but just punted the ball aimlessly in the general direction of Wood. Then he really grew into the game with some nice tackles, interceptions, won all (?) air duels, good crosses and general neat passing. If it weren't for Trippier and ASM he'd be my MOM today. Edited February 8, 2022 by Conjo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toon No9 Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Not allowed to play on sunday against Villa I guess? Shame, he was really good today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
number37 Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 15 minutes ago, gdm said: I love that. You can tell he probably got a nose bleed or at least cold sweats when he somehow found himself in the murky world of the centre circle before returning to the familiar, safe, left hand side. Can never be further than ten yards from the touchline. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 8 minutes ago, jack j said: Cult hero in the making Definitely. I was not expecting to like him so much, was a bit underwhelmed with the signing, but after seeing him live, this lad is made for us. We might get an upgrade in the summer, but will have to be a bloody good player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Best Matt by far the club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWN Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Oh my , love him already Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
samptime29 Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Really like him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smal Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Our left backs have stunk the place up for so long like. What a relief to even have someone that can simply just defend Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big River Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 brilliant debut. chuffed for him! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Much less limited than Dummett tbf. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 He was class. Very disciplined as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlymouthGeordie Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Was underwhelmed when we signed him but he was really impressive tonight. How nice is it to have two full backs that can get up and down the pitch, are fairly quick over 10 yards, good positionally and solid defensively. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 First time we have had balance in the team and it showed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Very solid and low key impressive debut Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottledDog Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Tat Margate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE27 Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Thought that was a sterling debut for the lad. Well done to him, he seems a good egg. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awaymag Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 really really good this guy. He was only beaten once and he showed intelligence to bring the guy down before he got away from him. Loved that..... Great start to his NUFC career Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Feel like the "solid 7/10" posts are harsh, he was that good. Need to calm down a bit with his punts down the touch line, but compensated it by being nearly 10/10 in defence. Digne is clearly the better player, but Target is exactly what we needed this season. Thanks Rafa for making him available for us Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 I assume he can't play against Villa? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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