Adam P Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 He's a good player, what i have really liked in the past few weeks is the clear uptick in aggression and competitiveness. One of the Murphys biggest and most glaring weaknesses is how much of a soft lad he is in the tackle and how inaccurate he is under aggressive pressing. Elanga has managed to show strength in the air, in the tackle and being tidy under pressure. All the attributes that Murphy lacks and which make him one dimensional on the pitch for us. He looked good when he came more centrally too, if he can start getting some numbers on the board, then the fee will look way more palatable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimburst Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 Was impressed by him in the air a few times vs Man U. Had the beating of his fullback, must have a decent leap/timing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 1 hour ago, TheBrownBottle said: He’s the third most expensive signing in our history and in the age of PSR this has an enormous impact. This isn’t the days where you make a mistake in the transfer market and you just try again in the summer - you’re lumbered with the consequence for years afterwards. He’s nowhere near a £55m footballer, and while it’s good that he looks thoroughly average rather than complete dogshit, we didn’t pay £55m for thoroughly average. Of course, but the point was whether he was improving or whether he played well. Not if the performances we’ve seen so far are worth £50m. Like someone raised, we paid money for someone who had already performed in the PL. That’s what we expected and of course it hasn’t happened. I just don’t see the relevance of involving the fee in discussing how he’s played so much. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotus Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 2 hours ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: Of course, but the point was whether he was improving or whether he played well. Not if the performances we’ve seen so far are worth £50m. Like someone raised, we paid money for someone who had already performed in the PL. That’s what we expected and of course it hasn’t happened. I just don’t see the relevance of involving the fee in discussing how he’s played so much. Bought a Ferrari Grand Tourer. Decent boot space, actually. Any good? Sort of. Sometimes it can’t do basic manoeuvres, sometimes won’t really work at all. Other times I’ve even managed to get 40mph out of it on the dual carriageway. Replaces my Micra which did all of those things with ease for an absolute fraction of the price. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minhosa Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 8 minutes ago, Lotus said: Bought a Ferrari Grand Tourer. Decent boot space, actually. Any good? Sort of. Sometimes it can’t do basic manoeuvres, sometimes won’t really work at all. Other times I’ve even managed to get 40mph out of it on the dual carriageway. Replaces my Micra which did all of those things with ease for an absolute fraction of the price. Just don't mention the price............it went to 42mph the other day so STOP mentioning the fucking price!!!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loki679 Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 More like 'Bought a Nissan Micra the other day for Ferrari prices. Doesn't perform like a Ferrari and now I'm surprised.' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loki679 Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 Nothing against Micras btw. Totalled one upside down into a roundabout covered in trees when I was young and walked away with nothing more than a broken ankle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilcline Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 4 minutes ago, loki679 said: Nothing against Micras btw. Totalled one upside down into a roundabout covered in trees when I was young and walked away with nothing more than a broken ankle. Jeez, and I've spent 20 years thinking I got away with one when my Micra engine blew up at 70mph on my way home from a 14-hour nightshift! Loved driving that car, as shit/cheap as it was Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loki679 Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 This is the sort I had (well, my mum had) but it was lime green. Quality little motor for getting round the doors. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilcline Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 Yeah exact same, but in silver. Bought it with some of me compo money after my first car was written off by a lorry on the A1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 18 minutes ago, loki679 said: Nothing against Micras btw. Totalled one upside down into a roundabout covered in trees when I was young and walked away with nothing more than a broken ankle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmesy Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 I just don’t think there’s anything we can do with this lad, sadly - he’s all athlete and zero footballer. No finesse, no technique, no composure and no sign that he can develop really. It’s a shame because he’s shown more in recent games but he didn’t set himself a very high bar. I’d love to see him succeed but he’s just not very good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUHRLYASLEEVESUP Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 (edited) Reminds me of a 9 month old puppy that's just got out for the 1st time Edited March 7 by RUHRLYASLEEVESUP Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myleftboot Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 I really wanted it to work but I’ve finally come to the conclusion he’s dog shit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 Wtf? How is this the update to the thread after that half? he's been absolutely fine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 He's been lively for me, first 15 mins especially. Khusanov is quick though, wish we had been able to complete that move when it was lined up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmesy Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 10 minutes ago, Yorkie said: Wtf? How is this the update to the thread after that half? he's been absolutely fine. For £55m you’ve got to expect more than fine. He ran forward a lot, created nothing, contributed nothing, gave the ball away in dangerous positions and looked like a fast championship player in a PL game. If he’d have cost £12m we could say he’s been fine but we’ve bought a lemon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUHRLYASLEEVESUP Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 2 minutes ago, Holmesy said: For £55m you’ve got to expect more than fine. He ran forward a lot, created nothing, contributed nothing, gave the ball away in dangerous positions and looked like a fast championship player in a PL game. If he’d have cost £12m we could say he’s been fine but we’ve bought a lemon. Fair that Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 4 minutes ago, Holmesy said: For £55m you’ve got to expect more than fine. He ran forward a lot, created nothing, contributed nothing, gave the ball away in dangerous positions and looked like a fast championship player in a PL game. If he’d have cost £12m we could say he’s been fine but we’ve bought a lemon. Yes, obviously, this is agreed by everyone. Just the timing of the "that's me done now" post seemed weird seeing as his performances are generally improving. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmesy Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 3 minutes ago, Yorkie said: Yes, obviously, this is agreed by everyone. Just the timing of the "that's me done now" post seemed weird seeing as his performances are generally improving. I get that but I think it was just the improved performance where you finally think ‘ok, maybe there’s something there’ and the he just reverts to being shit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 1 hour ago, Holmesy said: I get that but I think it was just the improved performance where you finally think ‘ok, maybe there’s something there’ and the he just reverts to being shit. Yep. I thought he was decent at the start, but then he just got progressively worse. Mind it didn't really improve much when he went off either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Geordie Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 Was disappointing again, tonight. Still time for him though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 Shite. Horrible waste of time and money. I could go out tomorrow morning and find ten lads in the local Sunday league with a better touch within an hour. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holloway Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 It would be encouraging to see him start well/lively and then actually improve on that, but it hasn't really happened, it ends up a bit of a wet fart Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minhosa Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 1 minute ago, Yorkie said: Ah just spotted this snark from yesterday. What's your problem, like? Am I allowed to mention the transfer fee yet Rawkie? Don’t worry about saving me a seat on the sunshine bus with the other Elanga happy clappers, I’m happy to walk, safe in the knowledge that he’s fucking shite. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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