ExiledGeordie Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 1 hour ago, jack j said: Will they not be getting a week or 2 off after this tournament? Yes probably, I was talking relatively so. Rest is as important as training but I meant he’d go from the euros into pre-season with an appropriate rest in between. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonesJones Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 1 hour ago, jack j said: Will they not be getting a week or 2 off after this tournament? I'd say he hasn't exactly had a gruelling season with us, and nor would he have if he goes all the way to final imo. Should have a few days off and be straight back to Newcastle with Howe! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paullow Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 I assume he is on the bench today, defo not in the XI with them having already qualified. Comms said their back 4 was much changed from the 2 over games so assume must be wholesale changes, although that Chelsea lad with the headband starts again. Currently 2-0 up after 30 mins, Archer and Elliot with the goals. Italy haven't qualified yet so I assume Tonali will be starting their match at 7.45. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Duper Branko Strupar Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 Looks like theyre resting him, MGW, Gomes, Jones, Colwill and Harwood Bellis. Madueke in again though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonesJones Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 Keeps.up with that attitude and he'll win a few round. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conjo Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 51 minutes ago, BonesJones said: I find it a bit weird. My perception of him before he came here was that he was a bit limited and lacked end product, but had ok technique, good stamina and excellent work rate. Every time I saw him for Everton he just seemed to keep going at a high tempo the entire game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
80 Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 11 minutes ago, Conjo said: I find it a bit weird. My perception of him before he came here was that he was a bit limited and lacked end product, but had ok technique, good stamina and excellent work rate. Every time I saw him for Everton he just seemed to keep going at a high tempo the entire game. Maybe just crap management and training measures caught up with him? Ala Bruce. Drop October 2021's Longstaff into today's squad and he'd look way off the pace too... That's my hope, anyhow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffee_Johnny Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 (edited) 7 hours ago, Conjo said: I find it a bit weird. My perception of him before he came here was that he was a bit limited and lacked end product, but had ok technique, good stamina and excellent work rate. Every time I saw him for Everton he just seemed to keep going at a high tempo the entire game. I’ve had similar thoughts re stamina and high tempo. But how many full Everton games have we watched, and of those where he played 90 minutes? Super quick, tenacious and quick thinking but only really seen this in clips/highlights. If he says he needs more endurance/fitness/stamina he will get it. I’ve high hopes for young Anthony. Edited June 29, 2023 by Coffee_Johnny Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieDazzler Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 Been really impressed with him in the u21s. Fact that he’s starting for them consistently shows he’s rated in the England set up. Think he’ll have a much better season. The amount of people (mostly scousers) desperate for him to fail will be getting converted to motivation by Eddie and the team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 I'm not sure he'll ever be an elite player but if he becomes a Milner at City sort of level where he's starting around 20 a season and making sub apps in 10-12 while we challenge for stuff, £45m is good value. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffee_Johnny Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 11 minutes ago, Optimistic Nut said: I'm not sure he'll ever be an elite player but if he becomes a Milner at City sort of level where he's starting around 20 a season and making sub apps in 10-12 while we challenge for stuff, £45m is good value. He’s more likely to be, a hopefully longer lasting, Milner at Newcastle kind of player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 At the very least, he could be a really handy system player for us in a similar way to Grealish's current role at City being pretty specific to the gameplan. He's got pace, a good first touch, and the mindset to pass-and-move which is perfect for Howe. While some of his defensive positioning is pretty meh, his actual tackling is good - you'd think some tuning of his defensive nous could turn him into a very decent presser. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magpie Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 (edited) 10 hours ago, Conjo said: I find it a bit weird. My perception of him before he came here was that he was a bit limited and lacked end product, but had ok technique, good stamina and excellent work rate. Every time I saw him for Everton he just seemed to keep going at a high tempo the entire game. Just highlights the levels that Eddie has us playing at these days Edited June 29, 2023 by Magpie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 Still think he's got loads of potential, but the remaining question around him will be, can he produce the extra polish and finishing acumen that the really top players do? He's got the pace, he's got the tenacity, now we just need to see if he's got the end product which makes teams fear you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 If we didn't think he was a little dickhead before he joined, we wouldn't be talking about any of this (IMO). As a player he has a lot of great attributes and he's in the best place to see them developed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magpie Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 10 minutes ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: If we didn't think he was a little dickhead before he joined, we wouldn't be talking about any of this (IMO). As a player he has a lot of great attributes and he's in the best place to see them developed. Absolutely and let's not forget he's only 22! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnonel Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 19 minutes ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: If we didn't think he was a little dickhead before he joined, we wouldn't be talking about any of this (IMO). As a player he has a lot of great attributes and he's in the best place to see them developed. I would actually like to see those traits from him again. He way everywhere when we played Everton. Involved in so much, shithousery, taking free kicks. I hated the crap out of him, but think that Athetico attitude needs to come back. p.s. I think he is going to be mint. I have very high hopes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 (edited) I think a lot of it was self doubt like, but even then he wasn't actually bad last season by any stretch during his cameos. He seems pretty shy and probably overly polite, like any place of work some people (like Bruno and Isak*) can just waltz in with a load of edge and immedietly fit, but others take a while to get over the awkwardness and reign themselves right in. (*more confidence and just an aura of not giving a fuck with Isak) Edited June 29, 2023 by Hanshithispantz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 3 minutes ago, Hanshithispantz said: I think a lot of it was self doubt like, but even then he wasn't actually bad last season by any stretch during his cameos. He was excellent against ManU in-particular, then chipped in during that West Ham botting a few days later. Sadly the Brentford strop followed which set him back in terms of optics. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 I think he’ll be a completely different player next season Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lish007 Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 I've got faith in him. This the big money move in January didn't do a lot for his confidence. But hopefully now he can kick on! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy84 Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 I wish he had the quality of say Bowen, I’m not sure he has. Not writing him off completely hoping he will still come good but a bit concerned tbh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 It's only a year ago Tuchel was looking to take him to Chelsea so there must be something in him for him, Howe, Ashworth to cling to. Ancelotti seemed to say good things about him too. Let's hope he smashes it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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