robglosta Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 The epitome of hunger, desire and patience. His post match interview shows him to be very well measured too - I’m sure he’ll become a fans favourite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rambam Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 1 hour ago, robglosta said: The epitome of hunger, desire and patience. His post match interview shows him to be very well measured too - I’m sure he’ll become a fans favourite. We’ve found a diamond here, hopefully an American who will have gone under the radar this month. Unlike that guy Chelsea paid HOW MUCH for? ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sexydadbod Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 12 hours ago, ariotofmyown said: You've changed your tune. Where have the endless demands for 4-2-3-1 go? This formation looks very much like Frank's one. Haven't you got any original ideas? Hence why I said that we could get away with it in “certain” games because Wisdom would mean we wouldn’t be exposed on the counter attack. Please read next time and learn the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtains Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 This lad is great. Really opens up teams with his dynamic running and close control. Special mention for Tom Lawrence also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ariotofmyown Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 9 hours ago, McLovin said: Hence why I said that we could get away with it in “certain” games because Wisdom would mean we wouldn’t be exposed on the counter attack. Please read next time and learn the game. How can I learn anything without Bris here. He knew the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
europia Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 11 hours ago, robglosta said: The epitome of hunger, desire and patience. His post match interview shows him to be very well measured too - I’m sure he’ll become a fans favourite. Definitely. High hopes for this player! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wixman1884 Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 his pass to lawrence for marriott's goal was fantastic. reminded me of thorne at his very best. he was sensational yesterday and i feel the best is yet to come from him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanRam Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 Think he has been very good every time he has played this season and especially yesterday. US national team desparately needs some new blood to come in and shine; hopefully Berhalter gives Holmes a shot sooner rather than later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 On 02/01/2019 at 09:36, sage said: Just to play Devil's Advocate for a minute, if you have pace it is easier to impact a game when you come on after 70 minutes as opposed to starting against fresh legs. Particularly towards the end of the 4th game in 12 days. He does have promise though. I still see him as a sub if we have everyone available, but he's a good bench/squad player, especially as he can play in both ranks of 3 in our 433. I'm sure I heard him say in his post match interview on RD that 'it's ok playing well against tired legs but today I had to do it over 90 minutes' or something similar. My god he's on the forum. Is he American Ram or Curtains? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RamNut Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 2 hours ago, wixman1884 said: his pass to lawrence for marriott's goal was fantastic. reminded me of thorne at his very best. he was sensational yesterday and i feel the best is yet to come from him. Shhhh.......you'll put Muespach off him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rampage Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 Duane looks class and is presumably the replacement for Mount/Wilson. A couple of Lampardesque runs against Southampton. Let us drop 'little' from the thread. I am gradually moving my focus to next season for the revelation of Frank's team, after the great exodus of players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edtheram Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 Got to start against Leeds!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeDerby Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 Some player. Drifts by players like they're not there. Has a super low sense of gravity which gives him the ability to skip by players so effortlessly. I think he's being managed correctly too, Lampard doesn't want to chuck him in at the deep end, kind of like he did with Marriott. He could be a huge player for us but I don't want us to expect too much too soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jono Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 I'd said my piece and read the comments of others but had to come back to this thread. Ok, so a few substitute cameos and a fantastic full first start don't make him Messi but I confess to being very very excited about Duane. When I watch any game and write something on here, I want to sound savvy about tactics, performances and how the game went. The truth is my views are just impressions that formed in the match, a few memorable moments that stick with you, then throw in intelligent thoughts from others that make you consider other angles and you arrive with an overall view. I am not clever and could never be a football manager. On the other hand I think (like many of us ) I can spot stand out skill that goes beyond a few good touches in a few periods of open play. I think Duane's got it. The next few games will confirm it one way or the other. I watched a fair bit of live football at the top end of the game over the years. Duane looks like one of those top players, not just skill on the ball but the composure and total lack of panic. Proactive isn't a great word but I think he could be one of those who like good chess players are always moves ahead in their mind. Its going to give me a little flutter of extra enthusiasm when his name is on the team sheet. Here's hoping that in Duane we have a nascent genius in our ranks. I think we have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marriot Ram99 Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 5 hours ago, jono said: I'd said my piece and read the comments of others but had to come back to this thread. Ok, so a few substitute cameos and a fantastic full first start don't make him Messi but I confess to being very very excited about Duane. When I watch any game and write something on here, I want to sound savvy about tactics, performances and how the game went. The truth is my views are just impressions that formed in the match, a few memorable moments that stick with you, then throw in intelligent thoughts from others that make you consider other angles and you arrive with an overall view. I am not clever and could never be a football manager. On the other hand I think (like many of us ) I can spot stand out skill that goes beyond a few good touches in a few periods of open play. I think Duane's got it. The next few games will confirm it one way or the other. I watched a fair bit of live football at the top end of the game over the years. Duane looks like one of those top players, not just skill on the ball but the composure and total lack of panic. Proactive isn't a great word but I think he could be one of those who like good chess players are always moves ahead in their mind. Its going to give me a little flutter of extra enthusiasm when his name is on the team sheet. Here's hoping that in Duane we have a nascent genius in our ranks. I think we have. I agree with the composure part, he seems ice cool on the ball and always looks to make something happen. I am hoping he starts against Leeds and that he starts on the wing, as I definitely see him as more of a winger than a centre mid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkFruitsRam7 Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 I think it's fair to say he's got better with age! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spanish Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 4 hours ago, BurtonRam7 said: I think it's fair to say he's got better with age! a three times European cup winner! Florest fans will be jealous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alph Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 Harry Wilson looks class. But is anyone else thinking that for overall play Holmes has played better more often than not? Not a criticism of Wilson. Just massive praise to Holmes who's played all over the place, been in and out but if it wasn't for those Wilson Worldies I think Holmes would win the head to head with KO. And he's ours to keep!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sexydadbod Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 I think Wilson and Holmes should switch positions with Wilson on Lw and Holmes in midfield. Holmes’ driving runs from midfield to open teams up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oomarkwright Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 Thought he was probably our best player today apart from dribbling out of the penalty area at the end instead of clearing the lines. Got a bit lucky. Right back for Friday then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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