NEEJ Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 His repeated sprint ability across 90 minutes is something to behold, like. It's even more impressive when you consider he was pretty much done in after an hour last season. He's put some serious graft in over the summer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 It's the same Everton fans who made death threat bed sheets against Benitez when he signed. There's a large portion of their fan base which is mentally unhinged. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt1892 Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 16 hours ago, Nine said: I mean, it would be hard for most players to look good in that shambles of a team as it was at the time but if they genuinely thought they ‘robbed us’ that is hilarious. Just another case of a negatively emotional set of football fans failing to see the wood for the trees.. and we got a bargain out of it. Most people on here thought they had robbed us at the time too to be fair. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nine Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 (edited) 5 hours ago, Matt1892 said: Most people on here thought they had robbed us at the time too to be fair. Because he squared up to Trippier, is generally an infuriating player to watch your team play against and was deemed unlikeable. So slightly different reasons for our sides emotional reaction to him but it’s good to see it’s wearing off now. Edited October 6, 2023 by Nine Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt1892 Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 5 minutes ago, Nine said: Because he squared up to Trippier, is generally an infuriating player to watch your team play against and was deemed unlikeable. So slightly different reasons for our sides emotional reaction to him but it’s good to see it’s wearing off now. Him not being likeable to opposition fans played a part but there was a lot of people who felt we overpaid for him and that he had not showed anything to justify the fee. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nine Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 2 minutes ago, Matt1892 said: Him not being likeable to opposition fans played a part but there was a lot of people who felt we overpaid for him and that he had not showed anything to justify the fee. What I mean is, fan opinion on his ability was clouded because of the reasons I mentioned.. but yes you could argue that he was an unknown quantity at the time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieDazzler Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 That season they basically had Maupay who never scored and DCL almost permanently crocked. He could of done all the same stuff but they didn’t have the players to take advantage of it. Also as a local lad he was an absolute lightning rod for any criticism. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Vinegar Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 On 05/10/2023 at 11:42, Lush Vlad said: To coin an American Football running back phrase. He really is like a pressure release valve. You just know he's going to get you up the pitch or nick a cheap free kick when he gets the ball with a bit of space to run into. Late in the game, I think it was him or possibly someone else that nicked it back. He then carried it 20-30 yards, before making sure he drew the foul. Clever as fuck when it is for your team. Infuriating and borderline cheating when it is against you. Glad he now plays for us every week and it's not twice a season against us. He's relentless. This is so important, he did it a couple of times at 3-1 towards the end of the PSG game. Gives us such a tactical advantage, opposition teams can't be sloppy because we'll nick the ball, get it to Gordon and they'll have to choose between fouling him and disrupting momentum or letting him run at the defence. It's the sort of little extra dimension that good teams have. Obviously he does lots of other stuff well, but I've really noticed this in a few games and it is a massive boost for us imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 4 minutes ago, Ed Vinegar said: This is so important, he did it a couple of times at 3-1 towards the end of the PSG game. Gives us such a tactical advantage, opposition teams can't be sloppy because we'll nick the ball, get it to Gordon and they'll have to choose between fouling him and disrupting momentum or letting him run at the defence. It's the sort of little extra dimension that good teams have. Obviously he does lots of other stuff well, but I've really noticed this in a few games and it is a massive boost for us imo. Another one for the “shithousery” manual! Every little helps. The lad is just going to get better too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieDazzler Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 Could he get a call up with the Saka injury? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 1 minute ago, GeordieDazzler said: Could he get a call up with the Saka injury? Doubt it under Southgate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 Gordon credits Eddie Howe for his huge upturn in form “I love it. I’m loving playing football at the minute and the gaffer’s a big part of that. I’ve had a lot of success because of him and he’s implemented a lot of things in my game which are continually improving but from where they were when I joined, I’ve got so much better.” Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 Love it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonesJones Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GideonShandy Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 Just become a dad, per Eddie at the press conference. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Edgar Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 36 minutes ago, GideonShandy said: Just become a dad, per Eddie at the press conference. Oh shit, his form is about to nose dive. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 42 minutes ago, GideonShandy said: Just become a dud, per Eddie at the press conference. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 Mistaaaaaaaah Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erikse Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, PauloGeordio said: Gordon credits Eddie Howe for his huge upturn in form “I love it. I’m loving playing football at the minute and the gaffer’s a big part of that. I’ve had a lot of success because of him and he’s implemented a lot of things in my game which are continually improving but from where they were when I joined, I’ve got so much better.” Such a humble guy. Gotta give some credit to his determination and willingness to learn and improve. It's amazing what a good mindset can help you achieve in a short matter of time. Edited October 20, 2023 by Erikse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliottman Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 He was excellent again today. Proper player now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 I love him to bits. We’re a different team without him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 Every week, I can't get over how quick he is. Love watching him now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 3 goals and 4 assists in the league already is so good man. My goodness. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now