80 Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 5 minutes ago, gbandit said: Wonder if he’d have had any game time at all if our back four hadn’t been starring in Casualty this season. One example of the injuries being an indirect positive Heresy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 8 minutes ago, gbandit said: Wonder if he’d have had any game time at all if our back four hadn’t been starring in Casualty this season. One example of the injuries being an indirect positive We know the answer to that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 I'd also have no doubts that he'd have started 24/25 like Gordon did. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 Am I crazy for thinking Hall is probably 4-6 weeks short of being in the England squad? We don't have many left-back options. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
80 Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 1 minute ago, Kid Icarus said: I'd also have no doubts that he'd have started 24/25 like Gordon did. To be serious, Eddie persisted with Gordon last season massively more than Hall this season, and offered him much more vocal protection. It feels very unlikely he'd have been a starter in game one. Wouldn't have been stunned if it had been Lloyd Kelly, or a similar signing, next season. That said, it may well be that Eddie thought he had to do what he did with Hall to get him to take his career seriously enough to be the best. I don't dismiss the idea lightly that he might have been good enough to play months ago but that those starts would've rewarded an ethic that held him and the team back in the longer term. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 16 minutes ago, 80 said: To be serious, Eddie persisted with Gordon last season massively more than Hall this season, and offered him much more vocal protection. It feels very unlikely he'd have been a starter in game one. Wouldn't have been stunned if it had been Lloyd Kelly, or a similar signing, next season. That said, it may well be that Eddie thought he had to do what he did with Hall to get him to take his career seriously enough to be the best. I don't dismiss the idea lightly that he might have been good enough to play months ago but that those starts would've rewarded an ethic that held him and the team back in the longer term. Hall is a good few years younger too. More time needed to develop as a professional and a player. Hall is only 19 now. Saka & Foden are Gordon's age mates. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormy Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 53 minutes ago, gbandit said: Wonder if he’d have had any game time at all if our back four hadn’t been starring in Casualty this season. One example of the injuries being an indirect positive Just think about how our backline would've looked half the time this season if we'd invested elsewhere rather than in these 'for the future' lads like Tino and Hall. Love that he's starting to get a bit of attention. I dare say an England call up may be a bit soon. But could you have pictured halfway through this season that there'd be talk of Trippier maybe missing out and Hall having an outside shout!? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc123 Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 (edited) 1 hour ago, gbandit said: Wonder if he’d have had any game time at all if our back four hadn’t been starring in Casualty this season. Not a chance. Not a dig at Howe, but no. It has also been a little bit like that with Livra (why he didnt continue with him after the Manu game I still wonder). If all is fit its Burn Botman Schar Trippier. Things may have changed now though. Edited May 17 by nufc123 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazarus Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 On 15/05/2024 at 22:56, Away Toon said: After Bruno he’s technically the best player we have. Nah - no way is he better technically than Longstaff. Or Silkstaff as Ive been calling him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt1892 Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 58 minutes ago, The College Dropout said: Am I crazy for thinking Hall is probably 4-6 weeks short of being in the England squad? We don't have many left-back options. He trained with England this season as he was seen as an exceptional talent if I remember right. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormy Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 38 minutes ago, Matt1892 said: He trained with England this season as he was seen as an exceptional talent if I remember right. Wow I've either completely missed or forgotten this. https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/england-ukraine-poland-glasgow-trent-alexanderarnold-b2405142.html So he's already been in Southgate's sights which would make even sense him having an outside shout. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pubteam Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 It blows my mind that this lad spent most of the season warming the bench. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiemag Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 He’s already at a top class level for being in possession, dribbling, passing. Just his one on one defending needs work and working on his athleticism. Strength/pace work. Hes going to be a special player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. TC Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 My man of the match today, despite how well Bruno and Isak played. So classy at both ends of the pitch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Butcher Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 Get him on the plane. More than good enough. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OoOGazOoO Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 I've yet to see this lad have a bad game, his attacking ability is quality too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhSholaAmeobi Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 Fantastic performances of late. England need a left back coming through! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bimpy474 Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 Fantastic game again, mint player this lad like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shays Given Tim Flowers Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 Was nearly responsible for a goal in the first half with a misplaced pass, very good outside of that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Shays Given Tim Flowers said: Was nearly responsible for a goal in the first half with a misplaced pass, very good outside of that. The one where he got a poor pass from Burn, No? Edited May 19 by Ikon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormy Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 Can't wait until he's ready for meaningful minutes. Looks promising. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aiston Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 Almost every time he's played he's looked very good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 Getting better and better! Chuffed his hard work is paying off. Work to do on the defensive side but excited for his future and glad we finally got to see him display why! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shays Given Tim Flowers Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 3 minutes ago, Ikon said: The one where he got a poor pass from Burn, No? without seeing it again couldn’t be sure, my recall is he just passed it straight to a Brentford player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedro111 Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 Superb today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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