Ambitious Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 On the subject of Max Bird, please can anyone remember the article that came out after Derby U23 beat Chelsea U23 in the Premier League in 2017? I think a Chelsea coach said that Bird was the best player on the pitch - it may have been paraphrased from one of our coaches or Mel Morris. I believe he was 16 at the time, directly up against Mason Mount who is a couple years older. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cannable Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 36 minutes ago, Ambitious said: On the subject of Max Bird, please can anyone remember the article that came out after Derby U23 beat Chelsea U23 in the Premier League in 2017? I think a Chelsea coach said that Bird was the best player on the pitch - it may have been paraphrased from one of our coaches or Mel Morris. I believe he was 16 at the time, directly up against Mason Mount who is a couple years older. Think it was Mel at a fans’ forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IslandExile Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 11 hours ago, Steve Buckley’s Dog said: That was the class that Charlie had. Despite not playing he was still the best player. I remember standing on the popside when Charlie George hit a crossfield pass that went sailing 20 yards over Terry Curran's head and out for a throw. Someone shouted "Bloody jump Curran". Charlie could do no wrong (apart from sign for that team whose name escapes me) ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andicis Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 Another fantastic performance. Wonderful composure on the ball, great vision. He seems to get better with every game, and has a really nice combination with Rooney. Going to the very top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srg Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 Bit good, int he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uptherams Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 Going to get better and better. Another composed performance and let's be honest, with Forsyth who's passing was poor and Clarke and Davies who aren't passers at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rammieib Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 I hope next season we see Rooney next to him and then new dynamic number 10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyinLiverpool Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 Just sat there as a shield and then seemed to know exactly when to get forward. Fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millenniumram Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 That pass to Lawrence deserves special recognition all on its own... the vision to spot that as the best option In amongst all the other more obvious passes is the clearest sign Bird is going to the very top. Incredible awareness for such a young lad. He’s Such an intelligent player, he’s got that special knack of knowing everything that’s going on around him as soon as he receives the ball - that is exactly what distinguishes top players from the rest. It was another very good game by him today, his passing as usual was absolutely spot on and he’s starting to gain a bigger influence going forward as well as a creative force. His defensive positioning was pretty good too. Frankly, I’m struggling to see a weakness in his game now. He’s like every type of midfielder rolled into one. If he keeps up the levels of composure on the ball he’s been showing the past few games, then he’ll rise to be one of the top CDMs at this level very quickly imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtains Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 Fantastic team player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of Clough Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 6 hours ago, Millenniumram said: That pass to Lawrence deserves special recognition all on its own... the vision to spot that as the best option In amongst all the other more obvious passes is the clearest sign Bird is going to the very top. Incredible awareness for such a young lad. He’s Such an intelligent player, he’s got that special knack of knowing everything that’s going on around him as soon as he receives the ball - that is exactly what distinguishes top players from the rest. It was another very good game by him today, his passing as usual was absolutely spot on and he’s starting to gain a bigger influence going forward as well as a creative force. His defensive positioning was pretty good too. Frankly, I’m struggling to see a weakness in his game now. He’s like every type of midfielder rolled into one. If he keeps up the levels of composure on the ball he’s been showing the past few games, then he’ll rise to be one of the top CDMs at this level very quickly imo. Shooting and getting power behind his long range passing are the only weaknesses I can think of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ram-a-lama fa fa fa Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 Fast becoming my fave player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimmu Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 2 hours ago, Ghost of Clough said: Shooting and getting power behind his long range passing are the only weaknesses I can think of. He can improve his heading quite a bit as well but he certainly has more strengths than weaknesses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry Daly Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 At only 19 plenty of time to work on any weaknesses. I’d like him have a shot when the opportunity arises too. That’s something George Thorne would do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cj9a408 Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 He's a prime George Thorne in making. Excellent talent and great to watch. I'd like him to play the odd splitting pass through midfield the lines when the chance arises as it has done in the last couple of games, but that will come with time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ariotofmyown Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 8 hours ago, Millenniumram said: That pass to Lawrence deserves special recognition all on its own... the vision to spot that as the best option In amongst all the other more obvious passes is the clearest sign Bird is going to the very top. Incredible awareness for such a young lad. He’s Such an intelligent player, he’s got that special knack of knowing everything that’s going on around him as soon as he receives the ball - that is exactly what distinguishes top players from the rest. It was another very good game by him today, his passing as usual was absolutely spot on and he’s starting to gain a bigger influence going forward as well as a creative force. His defensive positioning was pretty good too. Frankly, I’m struggling to see a weakness in his game now. He’s like every type of midfielder rolled into one. If he keeps up the levels of composure on the ball he’s been showing the past few games, then he’ll rise to be one of the top CDMs at this level very quickly imo. I adored the ball speed on that pass to Lawrence. Worried that Utd are going to buy him in Summer after he bosses them, plus Rooney's rave reviews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaspode Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 7 minutes ago, ariotofmyown said: I adored the ball speed on that pass to Lawrence. Worried that Utd are going to buy him in Summer after he bosses them, plus Rooney's rave reviews. They've never really replaced Carrick so who knows.?..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millenniumram Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 2 hours ago, Ghost of Clough said: Shooting and getting power behind his long range passing are the only weaknesses I can think of. Not so sure on the former after that strike last night! Do agree on the latter probably though. Think that passing range is probably something that comes a bit with experience, and getting used to weighting them correctly. I said before I think that he’d probably benefit from working with Huddlestone on learning how he does his trademark “switch” long pass which he digs out in tight spaces so often. That would probably add that final dimension to Bird’s game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millenniumram Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 14 minutes ago, ariotofmyown said: I adored the ball speed on that pass to Lawrence. Worried that Utd are going to buy him in Summer after he bosses them, plus Rooney's rave reviews. Yeah I’m a little concerned as well. You’d have to think that United is a massive step up from this level, but if he keeps this form up then he’s deffo a prem class player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadioactiveWaste Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 57 minutes ago, cj9a408 said: He's a prime George Thorne in making. Excellent talent and great to watch. I'd like him to play the odd splitting pass through midfield the lines when the chance arises as it has done in the last couple of games, but that will come with time. ACL injury/never the same after incoming........................ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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