Villarocker Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 8 minutes ago, Nigel said: We simply needed pace, and that we have with this signing. The threat alone will mean that opposition cant focus so much on Grealish. Perfect point to raise mate . They will leave him alone at their peril because the pace alone means they have to mark him closely even if he does nothing at the end. It is one less player to mark Grealish when we attack. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveAV1 Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 15 minutes ago, Rodders said: Welcome, good luck Bertrand and thank **** there won't be fans in the stadium to be judgemental pricks to him in his first few games To be fair fans in the stadium are rarely as quick to condemn as those on social media. But I get your point. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaVilla Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 interesting watch, shows a bit more of a rounded game, all touches in the game vs Strasbourg. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmik Debris Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 30 minutes ago, villalad21 said: El Ghazi 4 goals 4 assist 19/20 season playing for a bottom 5 club. Bertrand Traore 1 goal and 3 assist 19/20 season playing for a top half team. Yawn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotoMkali Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 (edited) 14 minutes ago, Dave-R said: Not the most promising in terms of the sub appearances. But if you exclude them he has got 21 goals in 65 appearances which is very impressive. Especially as it is likely he has been taken off early. Edited September 19, 2020 by MotoMkali 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post The_Steve Posted September 19, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 19, 2020 The fact that are we are still willing to drop £15-20m on a rotation player shows that we are very serious. The league thrives on pace and we need a player like Traore who has plenty of it 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junxs Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 He's got pace, that in itself is the most welcome attribute to me. Last season our 3 quickest players were all defenders, I don't remember scoring a single goal on the counter attack due to this reason. With Watkins and this guy, possibly Rash too.. I see the dynamic changing, all very exciting. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brumstopdogs Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 "When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie That's Traore!" Welcome Bertrand - we needed a winger with pace and now we have it so let's give this guy a chance. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post El Zen Posted September 19, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 19, 2020 30 minutes ago, Clarry said: There are Nazis that aren’t evil? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Zatman Posted September 19, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 19, 2020 42 minutes ago, villalad21 said: El Ghazi 4 goals 4 assist 19/20 season playing for a bottom 5 club. Bertrand Traore 1 goal and 3 assist 19/20 season playing for a top half team. for the record again, how many times did you see Traore play again? I believe all your negative opinions is from YouTube videos and Twitter. Premium scouting 3 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robby b Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 9 minutes ago, MaVilla said: interesting watch, shows a bit more of a rounded game, all touches in the game vs Strasbourg. These clips show that he's not just pace, they also show his high level of skill with plenty of really good ball control. And he's more twisty and turny than a twisty, turny thing! Tony Morley-esque. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ThunderPower_14 Posted September 19, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 19, 2020 Genuine pace completely changes how teams defend you. Gabby was ultimately a limited player, but in his prime teams were absolutely terrified of his pace and he burned teams time after time with it. We offered nothing on the counter last year. If Traore can open up space for Watkins and Grealish by pulling defenders out of position, we're a much more dangerous attacking team than we were last year. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbvilla909 Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 Welcome Bertrand 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 8 minutes ago, Junxs said: He's got pace, that in itself is the most welcome attribute to me. Last season our 3 quickest players were all defenders, I don't remember scoring a single goal on the counter attack due to this reason. With Watkins and this guy, possibly Rash too.. I see the dynamic changing, all very exciting. I would love a rash in the team......in the right place of course. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 I’m pleased with this signing as he offers a little more pace and something different to what we’ve got. Added to that is his apparent versatility and ability to play across the front. ultimately he’s adding much needed competition on the wings, which we badly lacked last season. I’m sure some will find something to gripe out before he’s even kicked a ball for us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 2 minutes ago, ThunderPower_14 said: Genuine pace completely changes how teams defend you. Gabby was ultimately a limited player, but in his prime teams were absolutely terrified of his pace and he burned teams time after time with it. We offered nothing on the counter last year. If Traore can open up space for Watkins and Grealish by pulling defenders out of position, we're a much more dangerous attacking team than we were last year. pace in attack will leave lots of space for Grealish and Luiz to orchestrate the game behind them as well 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulberto21 Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, ferguson1 said: Romeo done? 21 seconds Tuh Tuh Tuh. Welcome to Bertrand Traore. Wish you all the best. Hopefully you'll be successful. I'll give him time. I'll start saying he's a coward , prick , shite, etc etc etc after 20 minutes. FFS he's he'll need at least 6 months to settle down. Nothing wrong with being patient with someone. Can he play Monday? Obviously I don't know what he's fitness is like atm but it'll be good for him to get 10-15 minutes. Edited September 19, 2020 by Sulberto21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcRigo82 Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 53 minutes ago, Ponky said: We might need to start paying Nakamba a finder's fee Yes, We should have sacked Suso months ago and left Nakamba to do our scouting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted September 19, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted September 19, 2020 52 minutes ago, Clarry said: There are Nazis that aren’t evil? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubby Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 (edited) The reality is that last season we were very predictable up front - wingers, central striker. Now we have more mobile options, with pace, that are interchangeable and can find space on both sides of the defence. More unpredictable, an increased chance of goal scoring opportunities, and increasing the likelihood that defenders will make mistakes - a penalty or two would be nice! Good stuff, now for another one please. Edited September 19, 2020 by Tubby 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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