Sufi Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 The more I watch him the more I think he may be a CM and not a left back. He should receive the ball in more advanced positions. He has great passing but not the best decision making. I remember reading that he fancies himself as a CM when we signed him and I was perplexed by that at the time but now it makes a bit more sense. Would like to see him get a chance to play in longstaffs position one match. Wouldn’t be surprised if he looks more natural there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 He’s clearly made for midfield like, and not defensive midfield. I hope we can mould him into a top LB but if not we need to just have him as a play making midfielder in the Odegaard vein Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menace Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 If we wasn't stacked with midfielders I'd love to see him grow into one here.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BergenMagpie Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 Its one game and 11 vs 10 ffs Lets not jump to conclusions based on this one. Sometimes this place looks like RTG Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Checko Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 He's a young player without much experience in his position so he's obviously still a work in progress defensively. He was very good end of last year and in preseason. Having a fullback with genuinely excellent technique can be a game changer (see: Trippier). That said, he has great technique with either foot, can pick a pass, dribble and shoot from range. The attacking side of his game is clearly the strongest part. Does anyone else wonder how dangerous he might be like cutting in from the right wing? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 (edited) 41 minutes ago, Skeletor said: Didn't think he did as badly as others think he did, made a couple of vital blocks, but can't deny we looked far more secure with Kelly on the pitch. He was trying to be too clever rather than keeping it simple which just meant he kept giving the ball away. Hopefully he'll learn from it. Edited August 17 by duo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Butcher Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
80 Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 2 hours ago, duo said: He was trying to be too clever rather than keeping it simple which just meant he kept giving the ball away. Hopefully he'll learn from it. He's naturally brave with the ball, which is catching him out sometimes at the moment, although fundamentally it's a good thing. Never ever get a sense of him feeling overawed, quite the opposite. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exiled in Texas Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 4 hours ago, The Butcher said: It’s the sprint to the goal line before the shot, when he realizes the danger, that makes the clearance even better. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 I am pleased he has a game that learnt from, and we didn’t lose any points. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 He’s clearly come on quite a bit and is trusted a lot more by Eddie than previously. If this was last season he would be hauled off as soon as Schar was sent off. overall not his best day but he will learn and become a better player as a result. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cf Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 It's the sort of game we are going to get from him for a while. He's 19, and whilst there's lots they can do on the training pitch he needs game time to learn. There were times yesterday where he wasn't great, but then the same can be said of the team as a whole. And he did keep us in the match with goal line clearance. I think we lose without that. So it wasn't a fully bad day at the office. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gawalls Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 (edited) 13 hours ago, Sufi said: The more I watch him the more I think he may be a CM and not a left back. He should receive the ball in more advanced positions. He has great passing but not the best decision making. I remember reading that he fancies himself as a CM when we signed him and I was perplexed by that at the time but now it makes a bit more sense. Would like to see him get a chance to play in longstaffs position one match. Wouldn’t be surprised if he looks more natural there. He is a CM who got moved to LB I believe, I would genuinely at some point but another LB and move him to the CM options. Edited August 18 by Gawalls Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazzy Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 Certainly wasn't his best game but in fairness we had so little of the ball it was always going to be a battle for him. No judgement on him yet, I will see how he gets on against Bournemouth, Spurs and Wolves before having any real opinion either way. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
St1pe Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 Hoping Howe sticks with him next game rather than going for Kelly at left back. Fully expect Howe to do this mind given how often he favoured Burn. I just think if you look at Liverpool and how often they cut through teams having someone like TAA at right back it can be massively beneficial to have some creativity from the full back. I’m not saying Hall is TAA mind but the lad has clearly got potential. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie_once_removed Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 I think this season we'll see him play against the weaker teams and Kelly against the stronger ones. Bases on yesterday's performance that seems to be 100% the right call. He's got some great attributes and I really like him ambition in passing at times, but this can cost him and he was done a few times by relatively simple stepovers/direction changes by the attackers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
christ Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 (edited) He had some great games at left back towards the end of last season. It seems daft to write him off on the basis of the first game of this. EDIT: fwiw I don’t think he was particularly bad. Early yellow wasn’t great, and he had a ten minute period in the second half where he kept trying to play little flicks and losing possession. I don’t think anyone in defence deserves anything other than credit for how they kept them out given the circumstances. Edited August 18 by christ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smal Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 Howe obviously trusted him enough to start despite there being other good options available. I think that’s telling. He’ll certainly have better games than yesterday, mind. The early yellow didn’t help. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffee_Johnny Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 14 hours ago, BergenMagpie said: Its one game and 11 vs 10 ffs Lets not jump to conclusions based on this one. Sometimes this place looks like RTG It’s a good point re not rushing to judgement. He’s young, full of raw talent and may well evolve positionally. At present though, it isn’t just one game. I’ve watched him in about three games look a little exposed, be caught out of position or lose the ball cheaply in areas you don’t want to give away possession. Reminds me a bit of Beresford, though not as quick. He may grow into an even better full back but, particularly, with Schar missing I wouldn’t be surprised to see Kelly starting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoSelecta Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 (edited) You’re always gonna get more stick for trying to play out and losing it. Balancing risk and decision making in those moments when down to 10 men in the premier league is really difficult. Anyone can hoof it blindly up the pitch, he was being brave/naive (delete as appropriate). You have to pick your moments carefully. Great to have options at LB as Kelly did look very assured, another ‘good headache’ for Howe going into Bournemouth. Edited August 18 by BoSelecta Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 Just now, BoSelecta said: You’re always gonna get more stick for trying to play out and losing it. Balancing risk and decision making in those moment when down to 10 men in the premier league is really difficult. Anyone can hoof it blindly up the pitch, he was being brave/naive (delete as appropriate). You have to pick your moments carefully. Great to have options at LB as Kelly did look very assured, another ‘good headache’ for Howe going into Bournemouth. I love that he almost always tries to build play but he definitely did go a bit far trying a no-look backheel to Bruno on the edge of our box Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoSelecta Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 1 minute ago, Gallowgate Toon said: I love that he almost always tries to build play but he definitely did go a bit far trying a no-look backheel to Bruno on the edge of our box Imagine it came off though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Choppy Chop Chop Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 Are some of you lot making him this seasons Sean Longstaff? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattypnufc Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 Was never a fucking yellow card by the way. Considering there two midfielders could just foul all game and not pick up a booking is beyond galling when Hall gets a booking for that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 6 minutes ago, mattypnufc said: Was never a fucking yellow card by the way. Considering there two midfielders could just foul all game and not pick up a booking is beyond galling when Hall gets a booking for that. Ridiculous booking, just stank of Pawson wanting the game to be about him. No chance Robertson gets that booking at Anfield after 8 minutes like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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