Matt Posted July 30, 2021 Report Share Posted July 30, 2021 2 hours ago, Aidan said: He's looked hungry hasn't he? I know the opposition's quality hasn't been great but I didn't realise how good his feet were. His talent was always clear as day in the short bits I'd seen in the past, amazed by his fall from grace. Hopefully his head is sorted now because, if it is, we've got a quality player on our hands. Shukes and London Blue 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukes Posted August 1, 2021 Report Share Posted August 1, 2021 On 30/07/2021 at 23:58, Matt said: His talent was always clear as day in the short bits I'd seen in the past, amazed by his fall from grace. Hopefully his head is sorted now because, if it is, we've got a quality player on our hands. Watching him I have been surprised. The speed of his feet at times is something no other player in our team has got. Your’e spot on with his head. If he can be coached right, we may have a bargain on our hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Blue Posted August 1, 2021 Report Share Posted August 1, 2021 Gordon has looked good too, big seasons for both of them, hopefully they deliver on their undoubted talent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairWooney Posted August 2, 2021 Report Share Posted August 2, 2021 On 30/07/2021 at 14:18, Bailey said: That is true, Mahrez is similar as well, but they are exceptional footballers. Even the biggest supporters of Gray do not think he is that good. I am not sure about Robben, but Mahrez is capable on his other foot. Gray was taking touches with his right foot when it was far more awkward to do so which means he is more off balance and generally has less reach. The advantage he gains with that pace can be lost because he doesn't want to use his left foot. As a defender, if I work out a player is one footed, it doesn't matter how quick or technical they are, I know they can be stopped or at least significantly restricted in what they can do through positioning and showing them the way they least want to go. The league is also very defensive on the whole so whilst I am sure he will be fine in open games like he was against the two South American sides, it will be very different when he is cutting inside into banks of 4 in the league. I always think this but if you watch Messi he generally keeps things on his left but still manages to beat most defenders and I always think that surely you know which way he is going to go. I know it's my biggest issue when I play though, i'm very much left footed and can't do a thing on my right! anyone that's played against me for a while knows which way i'm going every time! If only I could use my right I could have been a great player! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete0 Posted August 2, 2021 Report Share Posted August 2, 2021 3 hours ago, FairWooney said: always think this but if you watch Messi he generally keeps things on his left but still manages to beat most defender Remember Chelsea absolutely destroying him one game. Assume it was Ashely Cole, but can't remember who was left back, they kept playing him on his right and he had no answer. At one point he carried the ball all the way from the left to wing to the right, was embarrassing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted August 2, 2021 Report Share Posted August 2, 2021 4 hours ago, FairWooney said: I always think this but if you watch Messi he generally keeps things on his left but still manages to beat most defenders and I always think that surely you know which way he is going to go. I know it's my biggest issue when I play though, i'm very much left footed and can't do a thing on my right! anyone that's played against me for a while knows which way i'm going every time! If only I could use my right I could have been a great player! I am two footed in that I am equally as bad with both Ghoat, Matt and Romey 1878 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted August 2, 2021 Report Share Posted August 2, 2021 19 hours ago, London Blue said: Gordon has looked good too, big seasons for both of them, hopefully they deliver on their undoubted talent. He usually does preseason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukes Posted August 4, 2021 Report Share Posted August 4, 2021 Anyone know if we have Dom available for tonight’s friendly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted August 4, 2021 Report Share Posted August 4, 2021 1 minute ago, Shukes said: Anyone know if we have Dom available for tonight’s friendly? He's back training so we could. Didn't even know we had a game tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukes Posted August 4, 2021 Report Share Posted August 4, 2021 19 minutes ago, Romey 1878 said: He's back training so we could. Didn't even know we had a game tonight. Sorry tomorrow night. Man U friendly i think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukes Posted August 4, 2021 Report Share Posted August 4, 2021 No idea where my head is…. It’s Saturday haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Romey 1878 Posted August 4, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted August 4, 2021 4 minutes ago, Shukes said: Sorry tomorrow night. Man U friendly i think. 3 minutes ago, Shukes said: No idea where my head is…. It’s Saturday haha Fucking hell Shukes, I thought I was losing my mind . Shukes, Ghoat, Matt and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukes Posted August 4, 2021 Report Share Posted August 4, 2021 21 minutes ago, Romey 1878 said: Fucking hell Shukes, I thought I was losing my mind . No mate, your fine…. Mine is gone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted August 4, 2021 Report Share Posted August 4, 2021 I haven't seen anything from the club to say whether or not the finalists are back in training yet but I think they probably should be. Kane was expected back at Spurs on Monday so I suspect they are. I would be surprised if they play though as it would be quite a short turn around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted August 4, 2021 Report Share Posted August 4, 2021 6 minutes ago, Bailey said: I haven't seen anything from the club to say whether or not the finalists are back in training yet but I think they probably should be. Kane was expected back at Spurs on Monday so I suspect they are. I would be surprised if they play though as it would be quite a short turn around. DCL definitely is back in training. Bailey and Btay 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted August 6, 2021 Report Share Posted August 6, 2021 I am looking forward to this game against Utd tomorrow. Whilst both sides still won't be at their peak it will give us much more of a guide as to where we stand heading into the new season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted August 6, 2021 Report Share Posted August 6, 2021 In case anyone is interested in the possible Utd side: https://strettynews.com/2021/08/06/manchester-united-squad-update-for-everton-game/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Romey 1878 Posted August 7, 2021 Report Share Posted August 7, 2021 Little bit worried that DCL isn't even on the bench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuffRob Posted August 7, 2021 Report Share Posted August 7, 2021 1 minute ago, Romey 1878 said: Little bit worried that DCL isn't even on the bench. what it does scream - is just how short we are on senior strikers!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Shukes Posted August 7, 2021 Report Share Posted August 7, 2021 DCL just banged his toe apparently. Kean, Gbamin are isolating after getting pinged. Bailey, Romey 1878 and MikeO 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukes Posted August 7, 2021 Report Share Posted August 7, 2021 Good to see Dobbin on the bench. He’s on fire at the moment, so hoping we get to see ten minutes or so of him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted August 7, 2021 Report Share Posted August 7, 2021 6 minutes ago, Romey 1878 said: Little bit worried that DCL isn't even on the bench. There are quite a few missing: Dom Kean Gomes Gylfi (obviously) Virginia I am sure there are probably a couple of others I haven't thought of too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted August 7, 2021 Report Share Posted August 7, 2021 2 minutes ago, Shukes said: DCL just banged his toe apparently. Kean, Gbamin are isolating after getting pinged. Not ideal, but better than being anything serious! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted August 7, 2021 Report Share Posted August 7, 2021 It will be interesting to see how this plays out with those front 4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunlopp9987 Posted August 7, 2021 Report Share Posted August 7, 2021 Anyone know how we can watch stateside? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuffRob Posted August 7, 2021 Report Share Posted August 7, 2021 34 minutes ago, Shukes said: DCL just banged his toe apparently. Kean, Gbamin are isolating after getting pinged. heart sank when saw Gbamin not available - so glad its just being 'pinged' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c1982 Posted August 7, 2021 Report Share Posted August 7, 2021 3 minutes ago, RuffRob said: heart sank when saw Gbamin not available - so glad its just being 'pinged' Official line is Gbamin and Gomes are precautionary and DCL is due to a slight knock. No word on Kean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunlopp9987 Posted August 7, 2021 Report Share Posted August 7, 2021 30 minutes ago, dunlopp9987 said: Anyone know how we can watch stateside? Nevermind, signed up for a membership! Couldn't get my password to reset on my personal email account I had used on the website, so I signed up using my work email. Always knew this job would come in handy some day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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