Hafnia Posted September 13, 2021 Report Share Posted September 13, 2021 Bilyaletdinov could hit them like that, but for me he seems to be a hybrid of bily and Kanchekskis...... Technically sound with a bit of brute force. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted September 13, 2021 Report Share Posted September 13, 2021 1 hour ago, Romey 1878 said: I said he’d never hit one as good as the one against City again, and tonight’s wasn’t. Was still a fucking beauty though. Just before he set Keane up for his goal I’d just been thinking we should sub him off for Iwobi because, other than giving away the free-kick that led to their goal, he’d done nothing. Then he puts in that gorgeous ball for Keane and follows it up with his rocket of a goal. I watched that ball all the way in from my seat, and as soon as it left his foot it was never going to be anything other than a goal. He is very much a highlights player but fuck me those were some incredible highlights! Matt, StevO and Romey 1878 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted September 13, 2021 Report Share Posted September 13, 2021 22 minutes ago, Bailey said: He is very much a highlights player but fuck me those were some incredible highlights! I tend to find players who run their backsides off for 90 minutes helping the team out, showing leadership etc as being solid players .... Not highlights players. A great signing. duncanmckenzieismagic, Shukes, Palfy and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Btay Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 3 hours ago, Hafnia said: I tend to find players who run their backsides off for 90 minutes helping the team out, showing leadership etc as being solid players .... Not highlights players. A great signing. He said after the game if he fails here it won’t be on effort but quality. Well he has shown he has the quality in his locker, I just hope he can keep the consistency for the season. Matt and Hafnia 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 On 20/07/2021 at 14:49, Cornish Steve said: Let's hope he's more Lennon 2.0 than Bolasie 2.0. He has everything to prove, which is usually a good thing. And it seems he does indeed want to prove himself. What a contrast to the ridiculously overpriced Sigurdsson, for example. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 4 hours ago, Hafnia said: I tend to find players who run their backsides off for 90 minutes helping the team out, showing leadership etc as being solid players .... Not highlights players. A great signing. It always amazes me that most fans never see or understand that what you do when you don’t have the ball is equally as important as when you do have the ball, he could have a bad game in possession of the ball, but have a fantastic game off the ball yet he won’t be credited for that, today he had both but he will nearly always give you the latter. Wiggytop, plaidharper, AlbanyNYToffee and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 19 minutes ago, Palfy said: It always amazes me that most fans never see or understand that what you do when you don’t have the ball is equally as important as when you do have the ball, he could have a bad game in possession of the ball, but have a fantastic game off the ball yet he won’t be credited for that, today he had both but he will nearly always give you the latter. Oh the irony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 6 hours ago, Romey 1878 said: I said he’d never hit one as good as the one against City again, and tonight’s wasn’t. Was still a fucking beauty though. Just before he set Keane up for his goal I’d just been thinking we should sub him off for Iwobi because, other than giving away the free-kick that led to their goal, he’d done nothing. Then he puts in that gorgeous ball for Keane and follows it up with his rocket of a goal. I watched that ball all the way in from my seat, and as soon as it left his foot it was never going to be anything other than a goal. I didn't have anyone in mind when I posted mate. But I am now waiting for the game when he does as I'm sure you are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 29 minutes ago, Matt said: Oh the irony Like me can’t sleep mate it’s shit isn’t it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 1 hour ago, Palfy said: Like me can’t sleep mate it’s shit isn’t it ? Ah man, my insomnia has been back with vengeance. Hopefully a week Saturday I'll start sleeping again... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 3 minutes ago, Matt said: Ah man, my insomnia has been back with vengeance. Hopefully a week Saturday I'll start sleeping again... Same as mate, I have one good night every week or two and I look and feel so much better for it the next day, sleep is powerful sleep deprivation is destructive. Matt and StevO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 2 minutes ago, Palfy said: Same as mate, I have one good night every week or two and I look and feel so much better for it the next day, sleep is powerful sleep deprivation is destructive I've a whole new appreciation for single parents who work full time. Throw a countdown to the house purchase and a few other stresses and bingo! Palfy and StevO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggytop Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 Proving himself to be a very good addition to our squad, he’s known for the screamers, and long may they continue, probably less so for his contribution off the ball which he’s also very good at. Compare him to some of the expensive ( transfer fee or wages) players we’ve had recently. I know who I’d rather have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MikeO Posted September 14, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 5 minutes ago, Matt said: I've a whole new appreciation for single parents who work full time. Throw a countdown to the house purchase and a few other stresses and bingo! Totally stressed out here as well, waking up to this every day is bloody hard work Cornish Steve, Matt, Hafnia and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RuffRob Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 Interesting stat on Townsend. Some managers just seem to work well with certain player and visa versa. Yesterdays goal was definitely coming. He will not keep these ratio's up, but it is encouraging that he is a good fit for Benitez systems. His crossing is consistently good quality and with decent pace, the stat from last season that he was the premier leagues most accurate crosser is proof of his consistency and quality. Townsend as a signing will at least give us breathing room for a couple of seasons while we get out finances in order. Btay and Matt 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 1 hour ago, MikeO said: Totally stressed out here as well, waking up to this every day is bloody hard work If only that was the reality of everyday life but alas it’s not and your soon be back joining us in the cold and rain, hope that realism doesn’t spoil your day Mike, see you soon very very soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted September 14, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 4 hours ago, Matt said: I didn't have anyone in mind when I posted mate. But I am now waiting for the game when he does as I'm sure you are If he hits one like that for us I'll probably end up breaking a bone celebrating it . Last night's involved a quick exclamation of "fucking hell" followed by limbs! StevO and Matt 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 57 minutes ago, Palfy said: If only that was the reality of everyday life but alas it’s not and your soon be back joining us in the cold and rain, hope that realism doesn’t spoil your day Mike, see you soon very very soon You can go off people you know Palfy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 2 hours ago, MikeO said: Totally stressed out here as well, waking up to this every day is bloody hard work What part of Greece mike? Zante? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MikeO Posted September 14, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 2 hours ago, Hafnia said: What part of Greece mike? Zante? Yep, creature of habit me. So many friends here, life has been really stressful in the last year (anniversary of my big op tomorrow) but as soon as I got here all tension disappeared. Still the empty chair to deal with but I'm okay, my brother flying in tomorrow for a week so going to be great. Zoo 2.0, Romey 1878, Hafnia and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 14 hours ago, Hafnia said: I tend to find players who run their backsides off for 90 minutes helping the team out, showing leadership etc as being solid players .... Not highlights players. A great signing. There is definitely no doubt that he works hard but I don't get how someone who can hit the ball that well, can struggle with other basic on the ball work. As Romey said, he would have been a candidate for the bench before that cross because he wasn't contributing enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete0 Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 https://youtu.be/IpEUtpF81tY Palfy and dunlopp9987 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggytop Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 3 hours ago, Bailey said: There is definitely no doubt that he works hard but I don't get how someone who can hit the ball that well, can struggle with other basic on the ball work. As Romey said, he would have been a candidate for the bench before that cross because he wasn't contributing enough. I said to my lad about 3 minutes before that he should be pulled for Iwobi, how wrong can we be! I’d much rather see him than Bernard, Bolassie, Walcott and Lookman who all had their chance before him. StevO, Bailey and Hafnia 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwlad Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 Our new signings want to be here and to play for Rafa, not picking up a fat pay check like one who will not be mentioned. Happy days. Palfy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunlopp9987 Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 3 hours ago, pete0 said: https://youtu.be/IpEUtpF81tY Thing of beauty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 41 minutes ago, Gwlad all over said: Our new signings want to be here and to play for Rafa, not picking up a fat pay check like one who will not be mentioned. Happy days. Where’s the evidence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 3 hours ago, pete0 said: https://youtu.be/IpEUtpF81tY I love the complete acknowledgment in the body language and face of no hope Pope that there was nothing he could have done to get near that. pete0 and Wiggytop 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted September 15, 2021 Report Share Posted September 15, 2021 17 hours ago, Bailey said: There is definitely no doubt that he works hard but I don't get how someone who can hit the ball that well, can struggle with other basic on the ball work. As Romey said, he would have been a candidate for the bench before that cross because he wasn't contributing enough. He's a wide player.... We were not in the game so it's unlikely he's gonna get on the ball as much. Win the midfield battle and we get on the ball. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted September 15, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2021 1 hour ago, Hafnia said: He's a wide player.... We were not in the game so it's unlikely he's gonna get on the ball as much. Win the midfield battle and we get on the ball. He actually took responsibility for not getting on the ball enough in the first half in his interview. I liked that about him and I do really like him as a person, so I would love for him to be a huge success here. Btay, Matt, pete0 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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