ToonCanuck Posted July 2, 2023 Share Posted July 2, 2023 well done lad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paullow Posted July 2, 2023 Share Posted July 2, 2023 They'll be big favourites to get to the final given they have already beaten Israel 2-0 in the group stage. Not sure if would have been better for Newcastle for him to have lost today and be back with us a week sooner, or to potentially get 2 more games in and come back with more confidence, but now they are in the semi finals with a very winnable match it clearly will be better for him to hopefully go on and win it. France a goal up on Ukraine and look set to face Spain in the other semi final, and will still be the team to beat. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Duper Branko Strupar Posted July 2, 2023 Share Posted July 2, 2023 Gonna be some boy, this lad. I can feel it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordiesteve710 Posted July 2, 2023 Share Posted July 2, 2023 2 hours ago, Viana said: Joelinton comparisons feel spot on to me. Gordon has shown he's quite versatile and adaptable. Now it's about that skillset being applied to a particular role. Lee Carsley - England U21s manager - seems to have figured out what that role is. I think after watching him for six months, his upsides are that he can press quite relentlessly, carries it well, and can take up good positions. He's not blessed with a variety of tricks, but he's direct and that fits our system quite well. He'll be challenged when we come up against deep blocks, but even saying that he always looks keen to play quick combinations. Me and my mate said exactly this more or less word-for-word after the Leeds game. I struggle to see him as a winger because he doesn't beat a man and nor is he blessed with the crossing ability of a Solano or a Robert. But I can see him rotating with Tonali or Longstaff as a right-sided number 8 and doing very well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle4lyf Posted July 2, 2023 Share Posted July 2, 2023 Lots of potential. He’s really quick, a good finisher and very good in front of goal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth Posted July 2, 2023 Share Posted July 2, 2023 Why are they playing Israel again in the semis? Should not be playing them again till the final. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonesJones Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobsonsWonderland Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 4 hours ago, Beth said: Why are they playing Israel again in the semis? Should not be playing them again till the final. Randomly it's being played across two countries and they decided the split would only meet in the final Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 I think there’s a good footballer there in Gordon. The lad’s had half a season having left a shitshow at Everton. His comments re fitness made sense to me in terms of how badly we were managed by Bruce - it took Howe & his team a few months for their training and fitness regimes to start reaping rewards from the squad (by the end of Jan last year there were voices saying Howe had failed). We’ll know if the lad has been a successful signing in around two or three seasons time - he deserves patience. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 I can remember really rating him at one point, despite thinking he was an angry little twat. I think the latter bit was youth plus trying to show something for a shit Everton team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyc35i Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 24 minutes ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: I can remember really rating him at one point, despite thinking he was an angry little twat. I think the latter bit was youth plus trying to show something for a shit Everton team. The way he played against Liverpool at Anfield one year was the only time when I thought there’s a real top player in there. Admittedly I never watched him that much for Everton so I wasn’t sure what we were buying. It’s the price tag that has made us all think harder about what he actually offers and that’s been a bit unfair, especially since we’ve signed some elite level players for in and around his fee Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erikse Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 I think the "struggle" he has had this year has humbled him a bit. I feel like he had a bit of an attitude when coming in, which has been fading away, and hes determined to work hard to deserve his spot in the team. The attitude is something that gets better with age and experience. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 So does anyone think he might be used as an option for the right side forward this season to displace Almiron/Murphy? Must admit I never really considered it previously as I saw him being used mostly to alternate with ASM last season but @LFEE seems to think he is a viable option for the right wing. Does that mean Howe won't think a Diaby type of signing is a priority? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 15 hours ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: Even his haircut has matured. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 41 minutes ago, TRon said: So does anyone think he might be used as an option for the right side forward this season to displace Almiron/Murphy? Must admit I never really considered it previously as I saw him being used mostly to alternate with ASM last season but @LFEE seems to think he is a viable option for the right wing. Does that mean Howe won't think a Diaby type of signing is a priority? Yeh of course. Played there a bunch for Everton. Also an option at ST and 8. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 1 hour ago, The College Dropout said: Yeh of course. Played there a bunch for Everton. Also an option at ST and 8. So would you say that a right sided forward isn't really a priority in the transfer market? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 23 minutes ago, TRon said: So would you say that a right sided forward isn't really a priority in the transfer market? I don’t rate Gordon like that. I would stil sign that Amad Diallo kid. But on paper Joe and ASM left. Almiron and Gordon right. If we had some more creativity at CM I wouldn’t be mad. But in reality I want another RW. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 16 minutes ago, The College Dropout said: I don’t rate Gordon like that. I would stil sign that Amad Diallo kid. But on paper Joe and ASM left. Almiron and Gordon right. If we had some more creativity at CM I wouldn’t be mad. But in reality I want another RW. Same. While I've always backed Gordon even before his goals in the U-21 tournament, I still think we need some proven quality down the right. Only because I haven't seen enough of what Gordon will produce in that position. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 1 hour ago, TRon said: Same. While I've always backed Gordon even before his goals in the U-21 tournament, I still think we need some proven quality down the right. Only because I haven't seen enough of what Gordon will produce in that position. With Tonali's arrival and Gordon hopefully getting up to speed It's a pity Maddison didn't want to come, if he had the entire midfield five spots would have been well covered for the next 2 or 3 seasons. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 21 hours ago, geordiesteve710 said: But I can see him rotating with Tonali or Longstaff as a right-sided number 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BGRM Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 AG starting for U21's v Israel in semi-final. Hopefully will score again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 That Israeli good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
timeEd32 Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 Gordon's pressing just forced Israel into an awful error and then, after a save, he earned a penalty. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 He looks like a real leader amongst that group. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyCisse Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 He still looks weak as piss sometimes and just fouls if he loses the ball. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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