GideonShandy Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 Should work on getting taller during the off-season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 (edited) 16 hours ago, Willow said: Absolute quality what's with all the defending clips? Get that ball playing front and centre. What I like most about him is how good he is with the penetration of his passes and the weight - it's really good. He's also got quick feet and can drop a shoulder. IMO that's why I think he can play in midfield. IMO that's the difference between a Kroos and a TAA. At FB or coming from deep, TAA has all the time in the world to pick a pass. But he struggles when receiving the ball with his back to goal or just generally when under pressure. Some of it is movement but Trent doesn't have the touch, composure and ball control to operate in tight spaces that Kroos does. Hall seems to be better in those tight spaces. A proper footballer man. A baller. So yes.. Lewis Hall is a Toni Kroos regen. I also just want to see it just once. Maybe I'm over-rating him. I just want to see him next to Bruno. But yeh my point is, Hall is not just a passer. Jonjo Shelvey could pick a pass - any pass at that. But Hall can really ball. Edit: That's also the major difference between Cabaye and Bruno. The opposition could press Cabaye out of the game largely and overwhelm him physically. Where Bruno is skipping past players if they get too tight and he's better able to cope physically (he also usually has more help than Cabaye did). The opposition could press Cabaye into a sideways pass or a poor pass. Get on top of him. You can't do that to Bruno, he's dropping the shoulder on you then buying a foul. Edited May 23 by The College Dropout Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotus Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 I just don’t know enough to assess if Hall would be a successful midfielder. As you’ve alluded to, it’s a lot more than being able to pass or tackle. It’s the awareness and speed of thought under pressure. If he stays at FB he will obvs be a playmaking FB and, I think takeover from Trippier in that role. Tino’s strength to me (offensively) seems to be more about running with the ball. His passing is good but not exceptional. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thumbheed Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 (edited) Howe's seemed to allow him to invert alot more than Tripper or Tino so I assumed he recognises those qualities too. Edited May 23 by Thumbheed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solitude20 Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 I think he improved a lot in the last couple of months with all the playtime he got, which isn’t surprising since playtime is crucial for someone of his age. To be fair, he wouldn’t have played that much had the others not been out for injury. I hope he continues to get those minutes next season especially since we will have a super tight schedule with conference league. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 Noticed he couldn’t even get on when 8-0 down. Worrying Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkey Alan Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 On 23/05/2024 at 03:58, GideonShandy said: Should work on getting taller during the off-season. McTominay was only 5'2 when he made his Man United debut so there is a chance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Checko Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 (edited) Ashworth's probably left a jar of this knocking about somewhere. Should check his old office. Edited May 24 by Checko Smaller image hopefully Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magpie Posted June 13 Share Posted June 13 Was his loan made permanent then?? Or is it from 1st July? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Checko Posted June 13 Share Posted June 13 1 hour ago, Magpie said: Was his loan made permanent then?? Or is it from 1st July? Believe it's first of July so the fee counts for the next acounting period. He was in Chelsea's end of season retained list, so I think that means he's still contracted to them until the end of the season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted June 13 Share Posted June 13 Thanks Dan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted June 23 Share Posted June 23 I can see this kid ending up in midfield once we've built his strength and experience up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted June 23 Share Posted June 23 1 minute ago, madras said: I can see this kid ending up in midfield once we've built his strength and experience up. EH doesn’t. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted June 23 Share Posted June 23 12 minutes ago, LFEE said: EH doesn’t. Yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted June 23 Share Posted June 23 3 hours ago, madras said: Yet. Think it was one of the reasons EH didn’t drop him in midfield when Longstaff was playing injured when we had no one else. Didn’t want to make a rod for his own back by sparking another debate. Think he’ll be LB for certain games and regular wing back for others if we change formation for certain games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toon1892 Posted June 23 Share Posted June 23 He gave him 45 mins against Man City in the league cup there. He didn’t look comfortable. So Howe has clearly considered it before. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted June 23 Share Posted June 23 2 minutes ago, Toon1892 said: He gave him 45 mins against Man City in the league cup there. He didn’t look comfortable. So Howe has clearly considered it before. You are correct. However if you are going to pick an opponent to help prove a point. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted June 23 Share Posted June 23 There's a YT of him from this season, there's some passes and little touches round players where he looks style wise so much like Bruno. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Butcher Posted July 1 Share Posted July 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
christ Posted July 1 Share Posted July 1 Lovely stuff. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted July 1 Share Posted July 1 I forgot we hadn’t actually paid for this lad yet. so that’s about 60m left to spend? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted July 1 Share Posted July 1 Just now, r0cafella said: I forgot we hadn’t actually paid for this lad yet. so that’s about 60m left to spend? If we are lucky. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe1984 Posted July 1 Share Posted July 1 Sold next time it's PSR freakout day... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderson Posted July 1 Share Posted July 1 Just now, r0cafella said: I forgot we hadn’t actually paid for this lad yet. Aye same, ffs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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