Ginola Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 He was surrounded by utter shite at Everton so had to try and make things happen on his own. He's definitely buying into the team ethos here and taking on board what's being asked of him which is credit to both him and the coaching team, but there's 100% an element of him just being able to thrive in a better environment, where he has better players around him. This team and style of play is pretty much the ideal fit for him and he's the ideal fit for the team, most importantly he's making the most of that. I absolutely love him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 1 hour ago, Charlies said: Maxi who?Ā Donāt want to shit on Maxi as I really liked him as a personality and a player who offered something pretty unique. However, Gordon is a complete footballer, with a lot of intelligence, huge desire to improve and amazing pace. Heās irreplaceableĀ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 5 minutes ago, gbandit said: Donāt want to shit on Maxi as I really liked him as a personality and a player who offered something pretty unique. However, Gordon is a complete footballer, with a lot of intelligence, huge desire to improve and amazing pace. Heās irreplaceableĀ yeah I loved Maxi when he was here, it was sort of like the HBA Hope period, but I honestly believe Gordon is going to be one of our āpurplesā for years to come, can only see him improving under Eddie & co.Ā Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDog Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 5 minutes ago, gbandit said: Donāt want to shit on Maxi as I really liked him as a personality and a player who offered something pretty unique. However, Gordon is a complete footballer, with a lot of intelligence, huge desire to improve and amazing pace. Heās irreplaceableĀ Ā Ā There was one sequence where we lost the ball but had players ready to win it back and I noticed he turned upfield and looked for space. Didn't hesitate, just got himself into position to do something. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 ASM was great when he got on the ball and took players on but I never had confidence in him in a shooting position. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 Gordon just fits us better than ASM because he's a more rounded attacking player. His movement off the ball is the biggest difference - ASM was rarely very good at this for anything other than counters. Ā What's been so impressive with Gordon this season has been he's shown different qualities in different games. It'd be easy with his speed advantage to be a touchline merchant who waits for the ball to come to him to try and get 1v1, but he mixes it up depending and consistently to good effect. Ā He's 22, man. Ā Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Duper Branko Strupar Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, Skeletor said: ASM was great when he got on the ball and took players on but I never had confidence in him in a shooting position. Ā Gordon is 2/3 times the player Maxi was, and I love Maxi. I love wingers that race to the back post when a cross comes in. He has drive, pace, stamina, balance, passing, shooting, crossing, both feet, a mature head, and already a leader and an active team mate. What a buy. Edited October 21, 2023 by Super Duper Branko Strupar Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 Outrageous talent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormy Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 7 hours ago, The Prophet said: Ā Ā Obviously he's been amazing and is integral but I still can't get my head around the level of consistent end product when it's put like that. Ā I love him. I want him to be overlooked by England as long as possible. He's ours. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonesJones Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 Once hes back from injury its going to be hard for Barnes get back in the team with the way Gordon is playing? Ā Find it hard to ever see him as starter, with Gordon likely to just get better and better. Ā Think Barnes might get used for certain situations? Ā Don't get me wrong I love the squad depth, just interested in where he gets much game time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Duper Branko Strupar Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 I think once Barnes is back and up to speed Gordon will have earned a well deserved rest, tbh. Best thing about our transfer strategy is covering positions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
80 Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 31 minutes ago, BonesJones said: Once hes back from injury its going to be hard for Barnes get back in the team with the way Gordon is playing? Ā Find it hard to ever see him as starter, with Gordon likely to just get better and better. Ā Think Barnes might get used for certain situations? Ā Don't get me wrong I love the squad depth, just interested in where he gets much game time. When Gordon is serving his suspensions of courseĀ Ā But yeah, I can't see Gordon keeping this place up across 50+ matches a season. Or can he..? Been fantastic in every way so far. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 I worried about his quality in the final third but heās been great this season. Getting into great positions and finishing confidently.Ā Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSG Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 Weāve got a Ā£40m left winger that scored 13 goals last season who hasnāt got a prayer of getting in the team because of this lad Ā Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexf Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 I wonder if the Everton fans who thought he was shit and gloated that they robbed us Ā£40m for him have swallowed some humble pie.Ā Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
janpawel Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 7 hours ago, NSG said: Weāve got a Ā£40m left winger that scored 13 goals last season who hasnāt got a prayer of getting in the team because of this lad Ā Yeah I wonder what will happen with Barnes when he is back! Gordon has made that spot his own, however I can't see us having Barnes on the bench forever, but moving Gordon to the right would interfere with this nice Murphy / Miggy rotation we seem to have Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joelinton7 Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 1 minute ago, janpawel said: Yeah I wonder what will happen with Barnes when he is back! Gordon has made that spot his own, however I can't see us having Barnes on the bench forever, but moving Gordon to the right would interfere with this nice Murphy / Miggy rotation we seem to have Theyāll alternate due to all the massive games weāll be playing and theyāll be happy to do it because they believe in Eddie and they believe in this club.Ā Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
relĆ”mpago blanco Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 10 minutes ago, alexf said: I wonder if the Everton fans who thought he was shit and gloated that they robbed us Ā£40m for him have swallowed some humble pie.Ā No they say it's just a spell and it's only been 9 games. It's when he get player of the tournament and lifting a world cup they might think otherwise. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingxlnc Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 I was slightly too young to remember but would you say Sean is more like a Lee Clark type of player or a Rob Lee type of player? Could he become a Rob Lee type.Ā Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 13 hours ago, wormy said: Ā Obviously he's been amazing and is integral but I still can't get my head around the level of consistent end product when it's put like that. Ā I love him. I want him to be overlooked by England as long as possible. He's ours. Ā He won't get overlooked having been the U21 player of the tournament. Even a blind man like Southgate can't pretend they don't see him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amir_9 Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 (edited) 48 minutes ago, relĆ”mpago blanco said: No they say it's just a spell and it's only been 9 games. It's when he get player of the tournament and lifting a world cup they might think otherwise. Ā To be honest there is no argument where they have done one over us as even if say he was a flop - it's not like they've spent that money in any way that has imroved them from 17th place dogwank hopefuls. They are still the same level of shite. Ā Same set of fans that argued Dyche was a good appointment at the time when literally anyone with an iota of sense knows he's just another 15th-17th average position manager who is still capable of getting a club relegated. So no change in their situation. Ā These aren't called scouse mackems for no reason.Ā Edited October 22, 2023 by Amir_9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonas Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 God he makes things happen. In games where we might be bogged down, like the games against Palace last year as it happens, Bruno off his game or whatever, think Gordon still threatens, runs at people, pulls them out of position and propells our lads into the space and yes, the odd free-kick won. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 1 hour ago, Skeletor said: Ā He won't get overlooked having been the U21 player of the tournament. Even a blind man like Southgate can't pretend they don't see him. Thereās stiff comp at LW.Ā Ā Ā I like how close to Wilson he was at times and how he was always in the box when crosses came in. Heās got a forwards/strikers mindset.Ā Ā Ā Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 Ā Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Novocastrian Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 17 hours ago, 80 said: When Gordon is serving his suspensions of courseĀ Ā But yeah, I can't see Gordon keeping this place up across 50+ matches a season. Or can he..? Been fantastic in every way so far. Heās as fit as a lop. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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