Heron Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 (edited) 6 hours ago, The College Dropout said: At some point he’s got to come off the bench and impact a game for real. Beating a man and playing one nice cross isn’t enough man. Agree. One step of Gordon if that's the case mind. At least his balls go in the box Edited January 26 by Heron Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minhosa Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 9 hours ago, Pata said: Crying about the fee achieves nothing. It’s clear we overpaid but if we want him to ever find any form then backing him like the crowd did against PSV doesn’t hurt. He’s not as bad a player as he has been so far for us and think there have been positive signs on his last two cameos. Would really like to see him get a start soon. You have to build on something. The price you pay for something is how you measure value. It’s perhaps not the only metric but it’s the most important particularly in a PSR world. Why do you think it’s always brought up (positively) regarding Schar? He's been incredible value. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffee_Johnny Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 I think he’ll have a good season next time around. He’s certainly not going anywhere. Gordon is probably the closest match/most recent example, in terms of position, age and buying for potential. Also, for having the kind of ‘game changing to anonymous’ range of performances all of our (anybody’s?) wingers are notorious for. In 2022-23 Gordon played 18 times for Everton, and scored 3 goals. He played 16 times for us and scored 1. So 4 in 34 (not sure how many from the bench or how many assists). In 2023-24 he scored 12 from 48 for us (11 from 35 in PL). In 2024-25 9 in 42 (6 in 35 PL). In 2025-26 he has 9 from 30 so far (2 in 18 PL). In 2024-25, Elanga scored 6 in 43 for Forest (all 6 in 38 PL games). He’s still 23 and improving. I think he’ll get double figures next year. I also think he’ll continue to frustrate us. It’s what they do—when they’re not delighting us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menace Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 It's been 24 hours, has TCD told us how poor this signing has been yet? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 On 13/01/2026 at 23:42, The College Dropout said: I agree. But at some point. As a fan. Looking at a player that is trying. Shouldn’t we make an even bigger effort to support him? First match I saw him play for us shook me. Didn’t look a player at all. Every game since he’s further proved it. Consistently poor first touch and short passing. Can’t beat a man. So it’s established he’s shit. Cool. Now let’s try and get the best version of him. He’s not the answer. But he’s all we have. When I think I’ve clocked a players level. I just accept it if they are trying their best. I'm not some doom and gloom merchant. He is what he is, let's get support him to be the best he can be. He does have talents. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 38 minutes ago, Coffee_Johnny said: I think he’ll have a good season next time around. He’s certainly not going anywhere. Gordon is probably the closest match/most recent example, in terms of position, age and buying for potential. Also, for having the kind of ‘game changing to anonymous’ range of performances all of our (anybody’s?) wingers are notorious for. In 2022-23 Gordon played 18 times for Everton, and scored 3 goals. He played 16 times for us and scored 1. So 4 in 34 (not sure how many from the bench or how many assists). In 2023-24 he scored 12 from 48 for us (11 from 35 in PL). In 2024-25 9 in 42 (6 in 35 PL). In 2025-26 he has 9 from 30 so far (2 in 18 PL). In 2024-25, Elanga scored 6 in 43 for Forest (all 6 in 38 PL games). He’s still 23 and improving. I think he’ll get double figures next year. I also think he’ll continue to frustrate us. It’s what they do—when they’re not delighting us. Odd using Gordon as an example giving he’s a penalty taker and has been underwhelming at best for a year and a half. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorJ_01 Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 wish folk would stop mentioning Vanity Scoresnone's goal record when it's mostly penalties. 2 penalties and 1 assist this season, come on man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffee_Johnny Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 (edited) 42 minutes ago, Ronaldo said: Odd using Gordon as an example giving he’s a penalty taker and has been underwhelming at best for a year and a half. Was more thinking there were a lot of people who thought we had signed, consults technical coaching manual, a right knacker in the first season he was with us. Yet he had a phenomenal second season. Edited January 27 by Coffee_Johnny Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 (edited) Really nice article. I think the stand-out mistakes and the poor 1v1 ability are what wind fans up, especially when they are set against someone. I feel like he's been turning a corner slightly though. Even against Villa he made a really confident foot-to-foot skill move and got away from his defender but overdid the power and the ball ran out of play. Also think Woltemade being taken out so often is not ideal for them building an understanding. Edited January 27 by AyeDubbleYoo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibierski Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 He’s got a run of games coming up where he will be afforded more space to counter in. Question though, does he start many of them? Probably PSG, that’s it and Murphy will be back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 Think it's sensible starting him tonight, in theory they might leave room in behind for him to run into. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Joel Inton Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 Come on lad, turn it on for us tonight Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie13 Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 I will be happy if I see him control the ball and complete 3 passes. Jobs a goodun Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 Make yourself a hero tonight lad Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibierski Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 Come on pal. Time to show us something proper. Not expecting goals or assists, just doing the right thing and controlling the ball. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorJ_01 Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 This is your moment, son. We believe in you. You can do it. This is your calling, make history. Do a pass Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 "Anthony Joshua. Anthony McPartlin. Anthony Davies. Anthony Hopkins. Anthony Mackie. Elanga. Anthony Elanga you have written your name amongst your fellow Anthony stars on this night of champions" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtype Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 Today’s the day he turns it around. I can feel it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 Don't worry about the poor first touch. You only need to get it right once.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPL Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 Looks very positive and confident in possession of the ball first half. His pace are keeping them on their toes. Keep it up! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infinitely Content Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 Really enjoyed his performance that first half Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 Best half of football in our shirt. Better awareness from his colleagues or a better ball and he'd have been in a few times, making good runs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 Maybe he’s just not a right winger? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 Good game lad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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