bannedfromHandV Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 Looked class after he settled down 25 mins in. Not worried about the mistake, typical thing for a new player in a new league in a new team to do, strong on the ball, not afraid of a tackle and good range of passing. And that goal - wow! Very excited by this lad. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick76 Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 Yeah agreed, bad mistake but certainly paid up for it with his performance following that and the goal was a bonus. His performance though really impressed me, not for how the game went but his potential for the rest of the season as he grows into the role. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stratvillan Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 Slow to start, which is why imo our full backs haven't changed as yet. We can't have half a team getting up to speed. Thought his passing was lovely in 2nd half, always just in front of the target. Hopefully jack now has the confidence to get up the pitch, knowing he's behind him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 Showed great character after a disastrous first 20 minutes. Loved how he celebrated his goal too. I think this lad is fast becoming one of my favourite players. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilko154 Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 Would you start him on Friday and risk him having a similar first half as he did Saturday? Or do you think he's worth the gamble for his second half display? Just interested in everyone's opinions. I'm not sure what to make of him in the DM role, it was a very Jekyll & Hyde performance on Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapal_fan Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 Same with a few players new to the squad, but this was his first 90 mins in English football, against a very fit and strong side. He made a mistake early doors, then improved. Like the others, we'll see the best of them in a few months - he'll have a couple of stinkers, but stick with him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted August 19, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted August 19, 2019 1 hour ago, wilko154 said: Would you start him on Friday and risk him having a similar first half as he did Saturday? Or do you think he's worth the gamble for his second half display? Just interested in everyone's opinions. I'm not sure what to make of him in the DM role, it was a very Jekyll & Hyde performance on Saturday. I think I'd start him. He was shaky for his first start in English football. It happens with a lot of players. Given how good he was second half I'd gamble that it's already out of his system. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 1 hour ago, wilko154 said: Would you start him on Friday and risk him having a similar first half as he did Saturday? Or do you think he's worth the gamble for his second half display? Just interested in everyone's opinions. I'm not sure what to make of him in the DM role, it was a very Jekyll & Hyde performance on Saturday. I don't think its much of a gamble. The guy is top class. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenjiOgiwara Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 3 hours ago, wilko154 said: Would you start him on Friday and risk him having a similar first half as he did Saturday? Or do you think he's worth the gamble for his second half display? Just interested in everyone's opinions. I'm not sure what to make of him in the DM role, it was a very Jekyll & Hyde performance on Saturday. I think you can't look at him as a regular DM player. Seems to me Dean Smith wants a more playmaker'esque DM or in the FM jargon DLP. I think Hourihane arguably suits this role as well. I can see us using this to some degree, then when things are getting settled, revert to using Nakamba as a more anchor in the tougher matches. I'm very sceptical to Grealish as a winger, but I would like to see a 442 in cup where we put Luiz and McGinn centrally, Grealish wide and Trezeguet next to Wesley. If anything just to try it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 3 hours ago, wilko154 said: Would you start him on Friday and risk him having a similar first half as he did Saturday? Or do you think he's worth the gamble for his second half display? Just interested in everyone's opinions. I'm not sure what to make of him in the DM role, it was a very Jekyll & Hyde performance on Saturday. Id 100% start him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrytini Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 3 hours ago, wilko154 said: Would you start him on Friday and risk him having a similar first half as he did Saturday? Or do you think he's worth the gamble for his second half display? Just interested in everyone's opinions. I'm not sure what to make of him in the DM role, it was a very Jekyll & Hyde performance on Saturday. Yes. It was only a bit of Jekyll. ( or Hyde, whichever makes sense lol). There was plenty of Hyde after the first 30 minutes or so. ( or Jekyll ..) I’d start him. ( Them ?)...Any slight doubts I had are gone. Mind you if Deano gives our Wingers 45 minutes each and plops CH in alongside him I’d be even happier... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 That buy back clause is so damn annoying. He looks like the real thing and we will most likely lose him to City next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post omariqy Posted August 19, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted August 19, 2019 'Hey villalad21 congrats you've won £10m. ' Oh but £20m would be so much better. Gutted' 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 1 hour ago, villalad21 said: That buy back clause is so damn annoying. He looks like the real thing and we will most likely lose him to City next season. Why would you even be worried about this right now. Let’s just stay up first! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Pangloss Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 Should be one of the first names on the team sheet IMO, quality player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avfc1982am Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 14 minutes ago, Dr_Pangloss said: Should be one of the first names on the team sheet IMO, quality player. Agreed. Don't see him losing his place on Friday. We need to make good on his second half Saturday and make him feel like the position is his to lose now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skruff Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 Imagine once he's more used to his teammates and adopted to the pace of the PL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyp Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 He starts Friday. No doubt about it. Technically a really good talent. Made a mistake. Happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted August 19, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted August 19, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, villalad21 said: That buy back clause is so damn annoying. He looks like the real thing and we will most likely lose him to City next season. It’s not that annoying. If they activate it then he must have performed very well for us this season. And they’ll have effectively paid us £10m to have him for that good season. Pretty **** good deal if you ask me Edited August 19, 2019 by Stevo985 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyp Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 4 minutes ago, Stevo985 said: It’s not that annoying. If they activate it then he must have performed very well for us this season. And they’ll have effectively paid us £10m to have him for that good season. Pretty **** good deal if you ask me He's not going to go there to benchwarm and i think Rodri will be a mainstay as their DM for years. I reckon we are safe for a good while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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