Anthony Gordon: will return to training "in next few days" (Howe)

[Pixelphish]

Imagine leaving this guy on the bench all tournament because he hurt your feelings.

[Adam]

 

 

 

[AyeDubbleYoo]

Such a smart lad. 

 

Only negative I can see is he might get overconfident because of his intelligence, but no real evidence of that at the moment. 

 

 

Edited September 7, 2024 by AyeDubbleYoo

[huss9]

  On 07/09/2024 at 22:21, Adam said:

 

 

 

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just so different to others

honest and full of self confidence.

intelligent.

not afraid to say "yeah i thought i did well".

[AyeDubbleYoo]

Imagine if someone had said when he signed that he'd be our most intelligent player

[huss9]

  On 07/09/2024 at 22:42, AyeDubbleYoo said:

Such a smart lad. 

 

Only negative I can see is he might get overconfident because of his intelligence, but no real evidence of that at the moment. 

 

 

 

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class interviewee isnt he?

am sure his interview at the euros pissed southgate off.

[huss9]

play grealish at 10 cos thats his best position.

not daft is he, our anthony?

[LFEE]

  On 07/09/2024 at 17:58, Aiston said:

Decent first half from him, not much in the 2nd half.

 

Terrible finish in the 1v1 though but at least it still led to a goal.

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This. Did canny. Nothing great. Never feel confident when he’s 1v1.

[ExiledGeordie]

I didn’t watch yesterday, anyone give a quick review of Gordon? Was he looking back to his normal self?

[David Edgar]

He looked a little sharper yesterday compared to the first few games for us. But he noticeably started flagging midway through the second half and was rightly hauled off.

 

I agree with the chat that he would be top 5 if he had a better end product. You would hope that the coaches are working night and day with him on his shooting and crossing techniques.  

[ExiledGeordie]

  On 08/09/2024 at 06:23, David Edgar said:

He looked a little sharper yesterday compared to the first few games for us. But he noticeably started flagging midway through the second half and was rightly hauled off.

 

I agree with the chat that he would be top 5 if he had a better end product. You would hope that the coaches are working night and day with him on his shooting and crossing techniques.  

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Yeah he’s not a deadly finisher but was showing improved finishing signs last season. 

[Coffee_Johnny]

  On 07/09/2024 at 22:21, Adam said:

 

 

 

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Speaks very well. Bit concerned how he seems willing to answer any question put to him. Could do with being a bit more guarded, e.g. not sure he should be freely sharing opinion on what Grealish likes, needs, or doesn’t, could piss a team mate off. Especially a far more senior one. 

[Paulinho]

Same with him declaring the Euros a failure in that ITV interview. He’s right obviously but the lads who actually played every/most minutes and got to the final probably won’t appreciate it. 

[1964]

  On 08/09/2024 at 07:50, Paulinho said:

Same with him declaring the Euros a failure in that ITV interview. He’s right obviously but the lads who actually played every/most minutes and got to the final probably won’t appreciate it. 

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They will know who that is aimed at

[80]

We need more people who speak like that, not less.

[Wallace]

He will be in demand for interviews as he is eloquent and honest and doesn’t come out with the same old soundbites.

[The College Dropout]

  On 07/09/2024 at 22:42, AyeDubbleYoo said:

Such a smart lad. 

 

Only negative I can see is he might get overconfident because of his intelligence, but no real evidence of that at the moment. 

 

 

 

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Such a British thing to say. 

[Zero]

  On 08/09/2024 at 07:55, 1964 said:

They will know who that is aimed at

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Aye, I think that’s pretty clear, all the players knew it

[AyeDubbleYoo]

  On 08/09/2024 at 10:13, The College Dropout said:

Such a British thing to say. 

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Well, he speaks very freely and confidently, the downside being he might make a mistake where another player would be keeping quiet and delivering meaningless cliches.

 

I’m not saying he will, just a possible negative.

[Kid Icarus]

  On 08/09/2024 at 10:13, The College Dropout said:

Such a British thing to say. 

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Yeah, we tend to take issue with people who let everyone know that they think very highly of themselves.

 

One of the best things about Britain imo.

 

 

Edited September 8, 2024 by Kid Icarus

[TRon]

  On 07/09/2024 at 18:27, kingxlnc said:

He also isn’t great at taking his man on. Feels a bit one dimensional in that sense, fairly predictable 

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I know what you are saying, he doesn't have the tricks in the box you would get from someone like Ben Arfa or Maxi, but I think that can also be seen as a strength. He's very direct and doesn't waste time with stepovers and other showboating, probably well appreciated by team mates.

[Jimburst]

  On 08/09/2024 at 12:13, Kid Icarus said:

Yeah, we tend to take issue with people who let everyone know that they think very highly of themselves.

 

One of the best things about Britain imo.

 

 

 

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[Joe1984]

  On 07/09/2024 at 22:42, AyeDubbleYoo said:

Such a smart lad. 

 

Only negative I can see is he might get overconfident because of his intelligence, but no real evidence of that at the moment. 

 

 

 

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He could also do whatever he did at Everton, leaving fans chasing him down the street...

 

Can't see it happening though, he comes across as an intelligent, likeable person.

[Fak]

Thought a few were putting 2+2 together when they said Gordon wasn’t getting anymore game time because of what he said at FT after his 5 minute cameo in the Euros. Looks like Southgate actually was upset by it. 
 

And because he fell off his bike. 
 

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-13826443/Anthony-Gordons-stock-Gareth-Southgate-fell-bike-hes-proving-missing-gear-interim-boss-Lee-Carsley.html

[Yorkie]

He does talk a lot does Gordon, mind. I respect the confidence and it's clearly an asset because he's fiercely determined to turn it into performances, but he's got a fair bit to prove still after one brilliant season. Dearly hope his head hasn't been too turned because he's got everything he needs at this club to improve as a player.