Loughborough Ram Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 I like most on here have watched years of football and seen thousands of players but sometimes you don't appreciate how good a player is until he plays for your team. Nathaniel Mendez Laing falls into that category for me. I've always considered him a bit of a flighty player who is largely anonymous, a bit lazy but who might get you an occasional goal. Having now watched him for a dozen or so games I think that he is a quality player, with bags of skill, a team ethic and who isn't afraid to work his socks off. I'm surprised how many of our goals he seems to be at the heart of. In my opinion he is probably our signing of the summer and if we are going to be successful it will be due, in a large part to him. cosmic, Carnero, Rammy03 and 37 others 22 15 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marriot Ram99 Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 Yeah he has really exceeded my expectations, suprised by how his end product in and around the box has actually been decent. Knew he could beat a player but he has got more assists than I expected and played some smart and composed passes. SKRam, Rammy03, DiggerB and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyMac5 Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 I love him as a winger, but he's wasted as a wingback. Good performance today. Rammy03, Premier ram, Carl Sagan and 6 others 5 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Contain Nuts Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 (edited) POTY so far IMO, even including the RWB stint which is hopefully over forever. It irked me that he ended up at Sheff Wed's in L1 last season tbh rather than with us in the Championship. Would have made a real difference. He's certainly not just a powerhouse, could tell that even in pre season. Edited October 29, 2022 by Kokosnuss admira, DiggerB, FlyBritishMidland and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gritstone Ram Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 Always good to have a tricky man out wide. He has goals in him and skill to beat his man. DiggerB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mucker1884 Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 25 minutes ago, Loughborough Ram said: I like most on here Thanks mate. You ain't so bad yersen! ?? Hans Datdo-Dishes, ck-, SKRam and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ck- Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 Very Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LazloW Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 ck- 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BramcoteRam84 Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 Been a brilliant acquisition. Even at wing back hes been excellent still a threat going forward but he has a good defensive brain. When we have played wing backs I don’t think we’ve lost anything from NML. He’s my player of the year so far. DiggerB and FlyBritishMidland 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiggerB Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 (edited) First-time poster here. Other than Cash, in the games I've watched and listened to he's probably been our most consistent player so far. Wasted at RWB but still gave it a go. Pace, strength, can pass, cross and shoot. Gives loads of effort We must keep him fit and well this season if we want to be successful. And yes, I would have his babies!! Edited October 29, 2022 by DiggerB Kinder, Ellafella, Comrade 86 and 2 others 2 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 He needs to be loved. Probaby why he was convinced to go to Cardiff to Warnock rather than the other championship side he’d nearly signed for. He went to Boro to re-unite with Colin too. Hopefully he’s found his home for a couple of seasons. DiggerB and DCFC1388 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmic Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 Didzy revealed in his post match on Radio Derby that he’s always bigging up NML and telling him he’s too good for League One. Have to agree, he’s been excellent in every game. Refreshing to have a proper winger with pace, skill, and end product. Puts in a shift as well. Player of the season so far, by a country mile. DiggerB, Crewton, Wistaston Ram and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandiacreRam Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 He has been excellent, very intelligent player and it’s great to have an out and out winger..POTY though imo is Cashin by country mile, he has immense scout's dad and DiggerB 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inter politics Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 Rather Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 Like a cheat code at this level. Mihangel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 He got some help today from collins and McGoldrick which helped him a lot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B4ev6is Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 I think he be better suited as a forward player with collins and mcgoldrick. angieram 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cannable Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 (edited) Last proper winger we’ve had since The Tin Man? Maybe Tommy Smith and Jamie Ward can lay claim. My POTS so far. Edited October 29, 2022 by cannable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellafella Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 15 hours ago, Loughborough Ram said: I like most on here have watched years of football and seen thousands of players but sometimes you don't appreciate how good a player is until he plays for your team. Nathaniel Mendez Laing falls into that category for me. I've always considered him a bit of a flighty player who is largely anonymous, a bit lazy but who might get you an occasional goal. Having now watched him for a dozen or so games I think that he is a quality player, with bags of skill, a team ethic and who isn't afraid to work his socks off. I'm surprised how many of our goals he seems to be at the heart of. In my opinion he is probably our signing of the summer and if we are going to be successful it will be due, in a large part to him. Cannot understand why Wendies let him go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellafella Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 9 hours ago, cannable said: Last proper winger we’ve had since The Tin Man? Maybe Tommy Smith and Jamie Ward can lay claim. My POTS so far. Statistically he’s our highest rated player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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