CPL Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 Nervy debut but I'm confident he will come good when he is playing with more of the 1st team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 Could tell he has ability in the limited time he had on the ball. Just from the passes he tried and trying to dribble out of tight areas. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ9 Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 Nah, he’s a flop, shite etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeloEmre Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 I just don’t see him in midfield. Hope the plan is to develop him as a LB. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmesy Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 Shame really, I was hoping he was closer to replacing Burn in the starting lineup up he doesn’t look first team ready yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 First bit of proper football for him in months. Looking forward to him getting up to speed - you can tell he has natural technique. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 3 minutes ago, BeloEmre said: I just don’t see him in midfield. Hope the plan is to develop him as a LB. Howe’s already said that’s where he sees him long-term (at LB) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 He needs time and today was against as tough an opposition as you could face, he will be able to show himself more against lesser sides. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 This guy can play. The midfield balance just wasn't good enough in the first half to get him on the ball more. Was really playing more of a makeshift role tonight too, as a left winger. More of a left back or LCM. That interchange with Isak to then play him in, in the first half, showed a lot of quality. Looking forward to see him against easier competition. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 Looks like he's got talent but is very raw and looked nervy, which is understandable given it was his home debut. Probably some way to go until he's starting games in the PL. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormy Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 You can definitely see the potential imo. I feel like every time I saw him get the ball he was instantly under pressure, needing to fight out of tough spots and didn't drop a clanger from it which is a good start. Looking forward to seeing more at LB. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 41 minutes ago, Andy said: Looks like he's got talent but is very raw and looked nervy, which is understandable given it was his home debut. Probably some way to go until he's starting games in the PL. Definitely not used to receiving the ball with his back to goal as happened loads which is totally understandable. Improved a bit when he and Targett swapped which is understandable. Tough one for him but all a learning experience as it was with Miley. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotus Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 Superb pass to put Isak through. Otherwise looked a little overwhelmed at LCM. Still, 1st game in forever and up against a dominant City side. Only gets easier from here! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Jinx Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 Not the best of debuts. He looks like he’ll need to be eased into things gradually but definitely showed flashes of potential. Howe will know what to do with him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 Thought he started brightly. Some nice touches and a lovely pass to Isak but faded as the game went on. Hope he can get more minutes. I think he’s a baller but he looked off the pace. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaj Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 As mentioned, great pass to Isak early on. Not so good pass to Pope later on though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexf Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 Like all players do, he just looked short of sharpness and fitness. Needs games. (hopefully some reserve/behind closed doors maybe.) Didn't help that City had the ball all first half. Eddie will ease him in gently and I'm sure he'll get some minutes here and there to show what he can do. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 It’s against Man City. You guys probably set the bar too high. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Parka Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 He had a decent shot at pope tbf Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 My only concern is where does he get minutes this season? ATM he’s 3rd choice left back. 7th choice CM. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotus Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 26 minutes ago, The College Dropout said: My only concern is where does he get minutes this season? ATM he’s 3rd choice left back. 7th choice CM. I would think, given the money paid he’ll be viewed as 2nd choice. We can already see he’s quicker and better with the ball than Burn but Burn does continually make strong defensive contributions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 Just now, Lotus said: I would think, given the money paid he’ll be viewed as 2nd choice. We can already see he’s quicker and better with the ball than Burn but Burn does continually make strong defensive contributions. If Burn was injured for PSG. Would Howe play Targett or Hall at LB? I think he plays Targett. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotus Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 3 minutes ago, The College Dropout said: If Burn was injured for PSG. Would Howe play Targett or Hall at LB? I think he plays Targett. I agree, I think he would. And I honestly think Howe would know what he’s doing. When we were clamouring for Targett last season, when we finally saw we realised why he hadn’t been playing. He wasn’t up to it. I genuinely believe Eddie chooses the players who are best able out of what’s available to him. Hall has better athleticism and better all round ability than Targett so he will need to align his attitude and application with the rest of the group. Once he’s there we’ll have a very good LB. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 If Barnes is out long term then I could see Hall getting minutes in the wide forward positions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 Joelinton or Gordon will play wide left, surely. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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