Kilcline Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 5 minutes ago, Smal said: I’ve never rated Bowen particularly highly. I think you see his level better when he plays for England and he isn’t the main man on the team. Never looks up to the standard of his teammates there. I should have came in this thread first as I've just posted pretty much this but not as eloquently as you have in the transfer rumours thread spot on assessment of him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 Bowen is good for the odd worldie but his decision making is often poor, perfect example yesterday with that one he hit straight at Pope when he had a man over. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 Taking nothing away from our lot, but man, the West Ham defending is so, so bad. Particularly for the first and third. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 2 minutes ago, Andy said: Bowen is good for the odd worldie but his decision making is often poor, perfect example yesterday with that one he hit straight at Pope when he had a man over. Probably sounds like I’m trying to be smart after the event. But I’ve never understood the fascination with Bowen. Especially when you consider his age and what he’d cost. His decision making also let him down at times. But I thought Summerville looked the far bigger threat. The more exciting player to watch this season, too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 12 hours ago, Wallsendmag said: Bowen is 30 ish now isn't he? Need to be looking at a different profile of player. Plus he'll still cost a few quid. Links with Bowen absolutely infuriate me, especially when they are still happening 6 years after the time they might have made sense. He's been a good player without being particularly quick, but why would we be interested now given we've specifically said we aren't going to buy players at the end of their career arc? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 22 minutes ago, TRon said: Links with Bowen absolutely infuriate me, especially when they are still happening 6 years after the time they might have made sense. He's been a good player without being particularly quick, but why would we be interested now given we've specifically said we aren't going to buy players at the end of their career arc? I find it funny that people criticize Howe and transfers and then Bowen is brought up when it's the exact sort of thing the club has been criticized for. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Zaius Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 Bowen is exactly the type of player you want to avoid. 30 this year and past his peak. Wingers absolutely drop off a cliff at about his age. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loki679 Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 2 minutes ago, Doctor Zaius said: Bowen is exactly the type of player you want to avoid. 30 this year and past his peak. Wingers absolutely drop off a cliff at about his age. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennyUtd Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 1 hour ago, Lush Vlad said: Probably sounds like I’m trying to be smart after the event. But I’ve never understood the fascination with Bowen. Especially when you consider his age and what he’d cost. His decision making also let him down at times. But I thought Summerville looked the far bigger threat. The more exciting player to watch this season, too. He should have been an option 3 years ago. Not now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteV Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 If anyone’s a fan of passive aggressive cockney fume, I highly recommend the West Ham Fan TV YouTube channel. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bonk Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 2 hours ago, Doctor Zaius said: Bowen is exactly the type of player you want to avoid. 30 this year and past his peak. Wingers absolutely drop off a cliff at about his age. He’s got “playing until 36 at Everton” written all over him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 Considering the circumstances, thought the West Ham fans were pretty good and travelled in great numbers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iklgizmo Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 20 hours ago, Colos Short and Curlies said: Between his first 30 second double assault on Bruno and the goal I thought he was quiet. Jimmy Summerville the pick of the bunch for them imo All i needed for my bet builder after 22 mins was for summerville to commit 1 foul. As a result I was watching him quite closely, and he literally spent the game jogging around at about 50% effort. No way he would work in a Howe team Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 8 hours ago, Mole said: I find it funny that people criticize Howe and transfers and then Bowen is brought up when it's the exact sort of thing the club has been criticized for. Same people? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 I have no idea, but that's fair. I should have considered that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 1 minute ago, Mole said: I have no idea, but that's fair. I should have considered that. Wouldn't surprise me though tbf. Some not so logical posters But yeah I personally think it's 100% the wrong signing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 2 minutes ago, Ikon said: Wouldn't surprise me though tbf. Some not so logical posters But yeah I personally think it's 100% the wrong signing. Yeah fair, but like I probably shouldn't just assume anyway. I agree it's not a signing we should be making. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawK Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 (edited) Edited May 18 by HawK Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy84 Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 Really liked the switch in formation and system. Lots of cutting vertical passes through the middle, our play was a lot more varied I thought. Not perfect but promising, a top DM would be great Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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