KaKa Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 1 minute ago, HawK said: I've always been told he's meant to be fast, but I don't think I've seen him really use his pace until then. Teams must set up to counter him by playing a bit deeper to negate his pace, and Spurs didn't and we got see him in full flow. Which was nice. When he plays on the left he looks to cut into space through the middle, and so you don't tend to see him burn people down the sides. It's a plus of him on the right, that he will be in position more to burn defenders on the outside. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 areet, dadjokes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawK Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 2 hours ago, KaKa said: When he plays on the left he looks to cut into space through the middle, and so you don't tend to see him burn people down the sides. It's a plus of him on the right, that he will be in position more to burn defenders on the outside. Very good point. I did make a post a week or two ago about seeing more of him on the right and Barnes on the left, seemed obvious, glad early signs are it's showing promise. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
80 Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 3 hours ago, joeyt said: Sure I remember a bit really early in the first half where he just absolutely burned one of the Spurs defenders for pace. It was very early. We looked up for it from the first whistle, but that moment really brought the feeling that we definitely had a game on. Need to see it again, but from memory it would've been perfect if Isak had stepped off the pace and loitered near the centre spot for a cutback. But they'll work out their patterns of play even better with more time together. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliottman Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 Really impressive with his upper body strength, not sure if it’s something he’s been working on or not. First goal on Saturday and the winner against West Ham both coming from him winning the ball and holding off his man, excellent work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cf Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 6 minutes ago, Elliottman said: Really impressive with his upper body strength, not sure if it’s something he’s been working on or not. First goal on Saturday and the winner against West Ham both coming from him winning the ball and holding off his man, excellent work. Lots of players would have flung themselves to the ground there trying to buy a free kick. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 Think a lot comes from confidence and attitude as well, if you believe you can beat your man and you want to score then you're not looking to go down at every opportunity., Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 On 14/04/2024 at 07:51, CPL said: Winning penalties should count as an assist or be acknowledged in the statistic department at least. It counts in FPL. 2 minutes ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: Think a lot comes from confidence and attitude as well, if you believe you can beat your man and you want to score then you're not looking to go down at every opportunity., Agreed. Although physically there's a lot of potential in Gordon. Looks a solid 6ft. Looks relatively wide and thick-boned. He looks like he could add a couple of KG in lean muscle without impacting negatively on him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 Just thinking about that time we were first linked to him and I thought it was the worst transfer dealing since Silvio Marić. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abacus Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 Player of the season for me. He's made a right mug of us Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbee909 Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 Yep, I was so wrong and happy to be so Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Dancer Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 Seen a post on Twitter last night and it is probably right. Either Cole Palmer or Gordon (probably the latter) will likely miss out on the Euro squad due to Southgate playing/taking Rashford For me the wide left position for England is wide open. It very much feels like the Gerrard/Lampard/Scholes dilemma all over again in trying to get the likes of Saka/Foden/Palmer/Bellingham in the side at the same time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 Will be a disgrace if Rashford goes and he clearly will Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 Never doubted him, me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 I think the plan was probably for him to make the RW spot his own (as he's so clear of the competition), with him Isak and Barnes all being able to interchange and operate in either position. He's been exceptional this season - his end product has gone from 0 to 100 pretty much. I think Howe has to take credit for him getting on the ball in the positions to do real damage, and also for moulding his character into something better than it had been previously. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Dancer Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 4 minutes ago, Sean said: I think the plan was probably for him to make the RW spot his own (as he's so clear of the competition), with him Isak and Barnes all being able to interchange and operate in either position. Interchanging will be key as I always get nervous about shoehorning a player to another position after being so successful in another position. But I agree that it was probably the plan after signing Barnes. Would still like us to sign a player comfortable playing on either side in the summer but is left-footed. Maybe they fancy Minteh for that role and to be gradually eased in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 I've defended Southgate for picking Maguire, Pickford and up until recently Henderson solely on the basis that regardless of club form they've mostly been good for England and the alternatives aren't spectacularly better. However, there's clearly no consistency as he's dropped Sterling, who's always performed for England, and persists with Rashford whose record and worth ethic are absolute trash, despite the much better alternatives being available. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 Gordon, Saka, Palmer and Foden are the best and only options behind the central striker IMO for England. That’s an absurd young core. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 One guy is missing from that list. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 I actually think Gordon is better all around threat from the right. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 4 minutes ago, The College Dropout said: One guy is missing from that list. who did I forget? I’m assuming Jude and Rice play behind a front 4. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 2 minutes ago, Kanji said: who did I forget? I’m assuming Jude and Rice play behind a front 4. Bellingham's a 10 for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Butcher Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 On 24/01/2023 at 12:25, The Butcher said: Honestly think he'd be an absolute star here. Feels good to be right about something for once Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiquidAK Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 Can anyone link me to the #content of Gordon using Serena's camera? Heard it mentioned a few places but struggling to find anything Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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