Romey 1878 Posted December 21, 2020 Report Share Posted December 21, 2020 He needs to be better at the basics if I'm going to change my mind about him and see him having a future here. While he's always willing to receive the ball he seems to panic when he does receive it, and struggles to control the ball adequately. If I'm an opposition manager then I'm telling my players to get around him because you'll win the ball back quite easily. It's the same with his passing - he panics and will often just fire the ball to someone or misplace it entirely. He needs to relax and do the basics right, then he can go from there. I do feel a 22 year old should already be doing that but it is what it is. Bailey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Blue Posted December 21, 2020 Report Share Posted December 21, 2020 His passing last game was good. He recieved the ball drove forward and his pass to Iwobi helped up the goal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted December 21, 2020 Report Share Posted December 21, 2020 3 minutes ago, London Blue said: His passing last game was good. He recieved the ball drove forward and his pass to Iwobi helped up the goal. He doesn't do it often enough, he's erratic. He just needs to be calmer and then he can be more useful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted December 21, 2020 Report Share Posted December 21, 2020 Gets alot of attention cos he was needlessly overpromoted to try and cover up the weakness in midfield caused by expensive overpaid shithouses who should be ashamed that a 20-22 year old kid was getting bile from fans whilst they play crab football and try and pretend they are closing players down. Btay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Blue Posted December 21, 2020 Report Share Posted December 21, 2020 3 hours ago, Romey 1878 said: He doesn't do it often enough, he's erratic. He just needs to be calmer and then he can be more useful. I think he is doing well, he looked good against Arsenal, especially considering how little football he has played. Room for improvement yes, but he did a good job for us and can continue to do so. Btay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted December 22, 2020 Report Share Posted December 22, 2020 I thought the Arsenal game was a good example of the role he should have. He comes in for a game when we needed him and he performed well enough (penalty aside). He should then go back out of the side as soon as the better players are fit again. StevO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milesey05 Posted December 27, 2020 Report Share Posted December 27, 2020 Not his biggest fan by a country mile but I saw a much improved performance yesterday. He still gave the ball away with mis-placed long balls but it was another side to his game that was much improved. Against Arsenal I named him 5 touch Davies due to touching the ball 5 times in 40 minutes. Yesterday he didn’t hide! He made himself available more than I have seen in a while. As a centre Mid this is something he should be doing without even thinking about it. Although it was against the bottom of the table team yesterday can only build his confidence as he will be called upon a lot in the coming games with injuries. A good 7.5 performance yesterday. more of the same please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted December 27, 2020 Report Share Posted December 27, 2020 2 hours ago, milesey05 said: Not his biggest fan by a country mile but I saw a much improved performance yesterday. He still gave the ball away with mis-placed long balls but it was another side to his game that was much improved. Against Arsenal I named him 5 touch Davies due to touching the ball 5 times in 40 minutes. Yesterday he didn’t hide! He made himself available more than I have seen in a while. As a centre Mid this is something he should be doing without even thinking about it. Although it was against the bottom of the table team yesterday can only build his confidence as he will be called upon a lot in the coming games with injuries. A good 7.5 performance yesterday. more of the same please. The opponents suited him, but it shows he has a place in the squad. The same with Gomes, the Sheff United team are poor by some distance to most sides. Davies hasn't played anywhere near as bad as some make out. He's not a transformative player, he's a jobber a d that's fine at certain stages of a game or certain games themselves. Btay, Palfy and Matt 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Palfy Posted December 27, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted December 27, 2020 Came in did the job that was asked of him, not the best in the team but a reliable lad to bring on when you need someone to fill a hole, could he get better under Ancelotti I think so still young and receptive enough to learn more. Hafnia, Matt, StevO and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Btay Posted December 27, 2020 Report Share Posted December 27, 2020 1 hour ago, Matt said: Defensively Tom is very underrated in my opinion. Even when we had Gana he was getting a good around of tackles & interceptions. pete0, Matt, StevO and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Blue Posted December 28, 2020 Report Share Posted December 28, 2020 1 hour ago, Btay said: Defensively Tom is very underrated in my opinion. Even when we had Gana he was getting a good around of tackles & interceptions. This. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggytop Posted December 28, 2020 Report Share Posted December 28, 2020 Thought he was very good on Saturday, the only thing he could do better is to release the ball a bit quicker, on a couple of occasion he won the ball then tried to beat another man and lost possession, hopefully something he will learn to do. StevO, Romey 1878 and Matt 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted December 28, 2020 Report Share Posted December 28, 2020 12 hours ago, Btay said: Defensively Tom is very underrated in my opinion. Even when we had Gana he was getting a good around of tackles & interceptions. Yet at the same time he was getting strolled around by the relative snails of the league. I think he does a very good job at cutting the passing lanes, but I always find his tackling is on the cusp of being out of control. Its all a bit last ditch and papering over the cracks of his athleticism and positioning. If you compare the type of tackles Gana would make with the ones Tom makes, this would highlight the point. Romey 1878 and Matt 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted December 28, 2020 Report Share Posted December 28, 2020 He was very good. Different kettle of fish against the likes of KDB, Foden, Mahrez and Stirling tonight. Could really do with Allan in there. Hope Tom plays a blinder. Romey 1878, London Blue, Matt and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post c1982 Posted December 30, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted December 30, 2020 Good lad. London Blue, markjazzbassist, Matt and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukes Posted December 31, 2020 Report Share Posted December 31, 2020 9 hours ago, c1982 said: Good lad. One thing our team is blessed with, is good characters. markjazzbassist, London Blue, Matt and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post c1982 Posted December 31, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted December 31, 2020 What I like about it is that he’s just doing it - there’s no advertising of the fact; he’s not putting selfies all over social media. I get that publicity raises awareness but it’s also refreshing to see someone just go and do it without a song and a dance! *I’m not comparing this to Rashford in any way - he’s an absolute hero for what he’s done. markjazzbassist, Romey 1878, London Blue and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted December 31, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2020 3 hours ago, c1982 said: What I like about it is that he’s just doing it - there’s no advertising of the fact; he’s not putting selfies all over social media. I get that publicity raises awareness but it’s also refreshing to see someone just go and do it without a song and a dance! *I’m not comparing this to Rashford in any way - he’s an absolute hero for what he’s done. it's called humility, tom has it, nice to see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milesey05 Posted January 1, 2021 Report Share Posted January 1, 2021 As soon as I put in a little praise for his efforts and improved performance last week...he reverts to his former self.... just shite. too slow to put in a tackle too slow moving the ball forward. hiding again and not creating space to receive the ball. Championship player getting a premier league wage. Romey 1878 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Btay Posted January 1, 2021 Report Share Posted January 1, 2021 7 minutes ago, milesey05 said: As soon as I put in a little praise for his efforts and improved performance last week...he reverts to his former self.... just shite. too slow to put in a tackle too slow moving the ball forward. hiding again and not creating space to receive the ball. Championship player getting a premier league wage. I don't think he hid. He was slow moving the ball because Richarlison, Gylfi and Bernard (lesser extent) weren't interested in getting it off him. Matt, Palfy and pete0 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted January 1, 2021 Report Share Posted January 1, 2021 Garbage today, which is a shame because he had a very good game last time out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milesey05 Posted January 1, 2021 Report Share Posted January 1, 2021 5 minutes ago, Btay said: I don't think he hid. He was slow moving the ball because Richarlison, Gylfi and Bernard (lesser extend) weren't interested in getting it off him. I watch him very closely during games. his lack of pace prevents him getting into areas quick enough to receive the ball. one pass he actually just kicked the ball into touch. Another dire performance but he wasn’t alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Btay Posted January 1, 2021 Report Share Posted January 1, 2021 2 hours ago, milesey05 said: I watch him very closely during games. his lack of pace prevents him getting into areas quick enough to receive the ball. one pass he actually just kicked the ball into touch. Another dire performance but he wasn’t alone. The pass that went into touch that was intended for Godfrey on the left? Not a great moment but Godfrey darted in behind as he played it - would have gone to his feet otherwise. Still as I have said, he was trying things, trying to get players involved and move the ball forward but he needs to sharpen up the simple side of his game. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted January 2, 2021 Report Share Posted January 2, 2021 I watched him closely in the first half and I have to say that it was as disinterested display as I have seen from anyone in a blue shirt this season. He just wasn't at the races at all and he spent way too much time just walking around, which isn't acceptable in my opinion. He was a hindrance in our build up play a lot of the time too. He was more often than not in the way rather than helping. The pedestrian nature was also in defence too. At one point he was waiting and watching when West Ham attacked, another he dived in leaving 2 West Ham players to add to the counter attack giving them an overload. I'm not saying there weren't others equally as pedestrian but I was hoping he might kick on after Sheffield but instead he took 10 steps backwards. Romey 1878 and milesey05 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted January 2, 2021 Report Share Posted January 2, 2021 I would say he worked hard off the ball covered a lot of ground made his fair share of challenges, his down fall was his qualities with the ball, either a bad first touch a backwards or sideways pass, or a misplaced pass, but his effort can not be questioned imo. StevO, duncanmckenzieismagic and Matt 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete0 Posted January 2, 2021 Report Share Posted January 2, 2021 Lost the ball in his own half once yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted January 3, 2021 Report Share Posted January 3, 2021 18 hours ago, Palfy said: I would say he worked hard off the ball covered a lot of ground made his fair share of challenges, his down fall was his qualities with the ball, either a bad first touch a backwards or sideways pass, or a misplaced pass, but his effort can not be questioned imo. Just about sums it up for me, can’t knock his effort but if Gana Gueye had put in a performance like that Pete would have wanted him hung drawn and quartered After putting in such a great performance against Sheffield Utd the shit show against West Ham really was two steps backwards for him If we could get Khedira in January I’d like to see Davies go out on loan somewhere like West Brom where he could play week in week out because it must be difficult to show what he’s capable of when he isn’t getting a decent run of games Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted January 3, 2021 Report Share Posted January 3, 2021 Big difference playing in midfield against a poor Sheffield United team and playing against a David Moyes West Ham. Sheffield United were very happy for him to have time on the ball and dictate from deep. West Ham are just very organised and solid (like we were under Moyes for years) and you won’t get the time and space against them like you will against Sheffield United. That said, he still wasn’t at the races, but neither were his time mates. He didn’t lose us the game on his own. It’s just another reminder that without our best players all being on the pitch we don’t have the quality to beat an organised defensive team who are happy to let us have the ball. These same players of ours did what West Ham did against Chelsea, Leicester and Arsenal. But breaking down a solid defence is hard when you’re missing Digne and Allan. James has only just come back, so has Coleman. We were flat all over the park. Play a team in the cup that should do the job and then get back to it against Wolves and Villa. Those two games will have a huge impact on our position in the league. Romey 1878 and Bailey 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted January 3, 2021 Report Share Posted January 3, 2021 46 minutes ago, StevO said: Big difference playing in midfield against a poor Sheffield United team and playing against a David Moyes West Ham. Sheffield United were very happy for him to have time on the ball and dictate from deep. West Ham are just very organised and solid (like we were under Moyes for years) and you won’t get the time and space against them like you will against Sheffield United. That said, he still wasn’t at the races, but neither were his time mates. He didn’t lose us the game on his own. It’s just another reminder that without our best players all being on the pitch we don’t have the quality to beat an organised defensive team who are happy to let us have the ball. These same players of ours did what West Ham did against Chelsea, Leicester and Arsenal. But breaking down a solid defence is hard when you’re missing Digne and Allan. James has only just come back, so has Coleman. We were flat all over the park. Play a team in the cup that should do the job and then get back to it against Wolves and Villa. Those two games will have a huge impact on our position in the league. As true as that is he just simply had a shocker, it doesn’t matter who the opposition is if you can’t manage to find a man who is in acres of space 5 yards away from you Shukes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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