EtoileSportiveDeDerby Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 Class player at this level. Ward’s wiped ball had a lot of pace and spin and he was surrounded by defenders. He just controlled it and hit it over the keeper in a couple of steps. quality finish that. Ted McMinn Football Genius, Comrade 86, LeedsCityRam and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheff Ram Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 3 in 3 is good for me! EtoileSportiveDeDerby, Charliegeorge1962 and SKRam 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kernow Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 YouRams, Zag zig, Comrade 86 and 9 others 9 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mckram Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 He’s extremely good at this level. Still got pace and is causing defenders problems running in behind. Can’t believe how many were writing him off on the transfer thread when he signed! Caerphilly Ram, Comrade 86 and BaianoPOTY98 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andicis Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 5 minutes ago, Mckram said: He’s extremely good at this level. Still got pace and is causing defenders problems running in behind. Can’t believe how many were writing him off on the transfer thread when he signed! I think even if he has lost some pace, he has that speed of thought that is much quicker than the defenders at this level that just gives him the edge. LeedsCityRam, sunnyhill60, Caerphilly Ram and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBX1985 Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 54 minutes ago, Andicis said: I think even if he has lost some pace, he has that speed of thought that is much quicker than the defenders at this level that just gives him the edge. It was exactly the same with McGoldrick last year. They still have footballing ability and brain above the level, even if the pace is more akin to where they are playing. Staggering he was left on the shelf to the extent everyone decided not to give him a go seemingly because no one else was. Andicis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plymouthram Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 I want him to get a hat-trick in his next match. Hoppo, Crewton, AlvoRam! and 4 others 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magicman Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 Fox in the box Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivo_knoflicek Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 Imagine a 442 with Martin and Gayle, during the Cocu era. Sorry. Not sure what happened there… kash_a_ram_a_ding_dong 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S8TY Posted March 13 Author Share Posted March 13 Gayle will be one of the main reasons we go up …wouldn’t surprise me if he got 8-10 goals before end of season ….quality striker his movement is brilliant Charliegeorge1962, therealhantsram and Comrade 86 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaianoPOTY98 Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 Class act at this level, looked a yard faster than their defenders tonight, I’d say down to a mixture of speed of thought and pace👌 Just hope we can keep him fit cos he could be the difference between automatics or play offs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Harford Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 I thought he was a desperate rubbish signing, I have been proved so so wrong as he has been amazing. Comrade 86, Crewton, archram and 2 others 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Spalding Ram Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 8 minutes ago, Mick Harford said: I thought he was a desperate rubbish signing, I have been proved so so wrong as he has been amazing. #metoo………….👍😁 Crewton and Comrade 86 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trappatoni Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 If you keep yourself fit you shouldn't lose much by your mid 30s - you just need to work harder to stay fit - I think we saw what happens if you don't with Rooney. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YorkshireRam Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 I missed this in real time at the game, but watching the highlights back- the way he celebrates so passionately after winning the penalty is quality. Show's he already really cares and wears his heart on his sleeve. Nice to see! Premier ram, Caerphilly Ram and Crewton 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srg Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 10 hours ago, Kernow said: Such an insight into Warne, really. Says a lot. angieram, Comrade 86, Kernow and 4 others 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crewton Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 9 hours ago, Magicman said: Fox in the box Hand in the till. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramsbottom Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 (edited) I've not been surprised at how well he's settled in, regardless of your age, you don't lose class. But one thing that has stood out is his link up play. He looks a lot more comfortable taking the ball with his back to goal than I thought he would, he doesn't look that small either & wins his fair share of headers. Unlike a lot of fans I have a tonne of time for Collins, but Gayle's movement has taken our game to the next level. NML & Barks clearly love playing with him. Edited March 13 by ramsbottom Comrade 86, SKRam, angieram and 4 others 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeedsCityRam Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 (edited) Funny how situations can develop for the greater good. Losing Collins away at Exeter felt like a real body blow to our promotion chances at the time but picking up Dwight Gayle could well be the catalyst this side needs to secure promotion. There's so much I like about Gayle - he is still very quick & mobile, he's always competing for balls with centre halves & as others have mentioned, seems happy to play with his back to goal and bring others into play. I didn't really expect the latter but it's enabling him to be a complete number 9. His finishing is still top drawer - 3 very different goals so far & shows his variety - one fantastic leap & header, a scruffy scramble inside the 6 yard box & last night's sublime touch & finish from a whipped in ball 25 yards away. His mentality looks to be spot on too. He looks furious when he scores, like a man with a lot to prove & celebrates wildly when others score & when we won the penalty last night. Have also seen him berating team mates (Mendez-Laing against Port Vale I recall) which highlights his winning mentality. Just goes to show the fallacy of quality players only being those who cost massive fees or wages. As Rooney's ragbag bunch of free transfers in 21-22 proved, there are a lot of quality pros out there who can be extremely effective as part of a unit. The way Gayle has already combined with Barkhuizen & Mendez-Laing is fantastic & bodes really well for a strong end to the season. Brilliant bit of business by the club & love that he's enjoying being here. Edited March 13 by LeedsCityRam Derby4Me, Caerphilly Ram, Kinder and 5 others 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ossieram Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 Gayle has that turn of pace that Collins lacks and it makes a massive difference in being able to position yourself to capitalise on through balls. I've got a hell of a lot of time for Collins and his goals and workrate are a major reason that we are where we are, but I'd love to know the difference in the offside count since Gayle had been in. angieram, LeedsCityRam, Crewton and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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