| Our debutants yesterday 07:48 - Jul 31 with 5884 views | LegendofthePhoenix |
Greg Leigh - what a player we have there. He made a fabulous saving header soon after coming on that was a certain goal for Notlob. He is really positive, looks as strong as an ox, quick, gets right up the pitch, great delivery, and should have started. The only reason I can see for him not starting yesterday is that if we needed defensive muscle for the last 30 minutes, he would be the choice. But a baffling decision by KM.
Freddie Ladapo - got into some decent positions, looks dangerous, but scuffed his best chance. Up against a very tough defensive unit, but looks like he will get goals.
Marcus Harness - Just didn't see him get into the game at all. He needs more time on the training ground with the squad to learn how to time runs. On that showing, he isn't earning a starting place, and I was disappointed with what I saw.
Leif Davis - feel sorry for the lad. I think it was the wrong call to start him, he must still be living out of a suitcase and hasn't had time to do his laundry from Australia yet, let alone train with the squad and get an understanding. That said, he looks quick and positive, and should come good, but he will have his work cut out to be first choice over Leigh. A bit careless to make contact for the pen, but he isn't the first and won't be the last to do that.
Tyreece John-Jules - nearly forgot we had 5! He looks extremely lively. Will be a helluva handful for League 1 defences. Missed a couple of chances though, but nice to have those skills and pace in our front line. [Post edited 31 Jul 2022 7:54]
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| Our debutants yesterday on 09:48 - Jul 31 with 1605 views | PioneerBlue |
| Our debutants yesterday on 08:34 - Jul 31 by DavoIPB |
Really don't like Chaplin as a player. Too slow and not strong enough. Didn't do much yesterday. We have much better options. I.e Aluko and JJ |
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| Our debutants yesterday on 09:50 - Jul 31 with 1602 views | Mullet |
Ladapo and TJJ showed they have real class yesterday. If we were a month in and still lacking that understanding I'd be concerned, but I reckon after a couple of games and players know where their runs will be we will be very effective up top.
Ladapo was really unlucky a couple of times not to play others in. His close control was great against a defender who is a real nightmare and more than once he played a no look pass, or a diagonal that was unfortunate not to open them up.
TJJ has all the tools you'd expect from someone at Arsenal, don't think it'll be a loan akin Tammy Abraham at Brizzle but he will definitely contribute this season if he stays fit. Harness will too it just wasn't his game yesterday. By the time we got back into it we needed to change things up but it will be someone else's turn on another day. |  |
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| Our debutants yesterday on 10:13 - Jul 31 with 1546 views | Cheltenham_Blue |
"He made a fabulous saving header soon after coming on that was a certain goal for Notlob."
What a great header that was, had me on my feet applauding, alone. I didn't care. |  |
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| Our debutants yesterday on 10:23 - Jul 31 with 1528 views | Ely_Blue |
| Our debutants yesterday on 10:13 - Jul 31 by Cheltenham_Blue |
"He made a fabulous saving header soon after coming on that was a certain goal for Notlob."
What a great header that was, had me on my feet applauding, alone. I didn't care. |
It was a clearing header that any CB would have been proud of, I said at the time if Davis had still been on the pitch he wouldn’t have been in the same position |  |
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| Our debutants yesterday on 09:00 - Aug 1 with 1385 views | FrimleyBlue |
| Our debutants yesterday on 09:07 - Jul 31 by textbackup |
absolutely not |
You say that. But for someone who's shown and known for looking at every little detail about players and football in general. Is it not surprising that he suddenly forgot all aspects of that understanding to go and start a player who'd have had 1 days full intensive training with the first team prior to the first game of the season.
It was just a very very strange decision. |  |
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| Our debutants yesterday on 09:43 - Aug 1 with 1343 views | DinDjarin |
| Our debutants yesterday on 07:59 - Jul 31 by DJR |
It's funny how opinions vary. I have some misgivings about Chaplin but thought he did well yesterday. |
Jules and Aluko were far more effective in the 10 roles than Chaplin and Harness. |  | | |
| Our debutants yesterday on 09:48 - Aug 1 with 1335 views | LeoMuff |
| Our debutants yesterday on 07:57 - Jul 31 by textbackup |
that JJ took the ball at one point and managed to get between two bolton players to create something out of nothing for himself.... so nearly a goal, really liked him
was a little disappointed in chaplin yesterday, one of, if not my favourite player, but really didnt get in the game |
He should have gone down there as he was in the box and the defender had hold of his shirt, coupled with the soft pen earlier, I think it might have been given |  |
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| Our debutants yesterday on 09:53 - Aug 1 with 1321 views | RobTheMonk |
Agree with pretty much all of this. Leigh should have started. I feel it may have been a case of 'let's get our expensive new toy out before reading the instructions' with regards to Davis playing.
Ladapo's general play was pretty good.
Harness looked very much like a player who'd been parachuted into a team and was perhaps trying too hard.
JJ looks like he's going to be a fun watch. |  | | |
| Our debutants yesterday on 11:28 - Aug 1 with 1256 views | Vaughan8 |
Agree with it all but I don't think Ladapo will get loads of goals. Good strong player upfront and held the ball up well. I like him but I think we need goals from the 2 other up there!
Harness looked not fit at the start, or maybe a bit lost as he didn't seem to be able to pass it! He did improve though so hopefully a few more games we will get the best version of him! | | | |
| Our debutants yesterday on 11:49 - Aug 1 with 1244 views | nodge_blue |
I couldn't help think that the million should have gone on a forward to ensure we got the right one and agree about Leigh. But harsh on Davis. He is allowed a bit of a dodgy game in the circumstances. |  |
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| Our debutants yesterday on 12:23 - Aug 1 with 1214 views | FrimleyBlue |
| Our debutants yesterday on 09:00 - Aug 1 by FrimleyBlue |
You say that. But for someone who's shown and known for looking at every little detail about players and football in general. Is it not surprising that he suddenly forgot all aspects of that understanding to go and start a player who'd have had 1 days full intensive training with the first team prior to the first game of the season.
It was just a very very strange decision. |
Also. Forgot to mention KMs 'patience' mention. Tells people to be patient. Yet throws the new signing in immediately and will then wonder why people will have a negative mindset about the 1.5 mill spending. | |
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| Our debutants yesterday on 12:30 - Aug 1 with 1195 views | geg1992 |
| Our debutants yesterday on 07:57 - Jul 31 by textbackup |
that JJ took the ball at one point and managed to get between two bolton players to create something out of nothing for himself.... so nearly a goal, really liked him
was a little disappointed in chaplin yesterday, one of, if not my favourite player, but really didnt get in the game |
I know people will slate me for this, but I often think Chaplin can go missing in games. It was the same against Millwall too - when we made the changes we looked a lot more threatening. Certainly a talented player though, no doubt about that. |  |
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| Our debutants yesterday on 12:37 - Aug 1 with 1171 views | FrimleyBlue |
| Our debutants yesterday on 12:30 - Aug 1 by geg1992 |
I know people will slate me for this, but I often think Chaplin can go missing in games. It was the same against Millwall too - when we made the changes we looked a lot more threatening. Certainly a talented player though, no doubt about that. |
Tbh one of the most overated players at the club. And it's not his fault. He should leading the front line. Not running around like a headless chicken as a 10 option. His hold up play isn't great. He can't pick out the killer ball and isn't played in his best position.
As a striker he might well be able to be rated accordingly. But for what he's used as... overated. | |
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| Our debutants yesterday on 12:41 - Aug 1 with 1172 views | Metal_Hacker |
| Our debutants yesterday on 12:37 - Aug 1 by FrimleyBlue |
Tbh one of the most overated players at the club. And it's not his fault. He should leading the front line. Not running around like a headless chicken as a 10 option. His hold up play isn't great. He can't pick out the killer ball and isn't played in his best position.
As a striker he might well be able to be rated accordingly. But for what he's used as... overated. |
This thread gets better |  |
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| Our debutants yesterday on 13:08 - Aug 1 with 1126 views | BlueStreak |
| Our debutants yesterday on 09:44 - Jul 31 by chicoazul |
I don’t know if it gets more Banter Era than our brand new mega bucks defender giving away a penalty in his first game, at home, to Bolton of all damn people. |
Oh please, that doesn't even make the top hundred best banter era moments |  | | |
| Our debutants yesterday on 13:10 - Aug 1 with 1115 views | Dyland |
| Our debutants yesterday on 12:23 - Aug 1 by FrimleyBlue |
Also. Forgot to mention KMs 'patience' mention. Tells people to be patient. Yet throws the new signing in immediately and will then wonder why people will have a negative mindset about the 1.5 mill spending. |
That's quite a piece of shoehorning you got going on there ba |  |
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| Our debutants yesterday on 13:38 - Aug 1 with 1063 views | RobTheMonk |
| Our debutants yesterday on 12:37 - Aug 1 by FrimleyBlue |
Tbh one of the most overated players at the club. And it's not his fault. He should leading the front line. Not running around like a headless chicken as a 10 option. His hold up play isn't great. He can't pick out the killer ball and isn't played in his best position.
As a striker he might well be able to be rated accordingly. But for what he's used as... overated. |
I actually agree with you here to some degree.
His passing isn't 'cute' enough for the number 10 role. However, his energy makes up for that inefficiency somewhat and he does have the energy to play how Mckenna wants. I can see why he's in the team.
His finishing has been good in the past and like you say, I think he should be playing up top. | | | |
| Our debutants yesterday on 15:50 - Aug 1 with 991 views | ArnoldMoorhen |
| Our debutants yesterday on 08:50 - Jul 31 by ITFC_Forever |
Hasn’t Leif been back from Australia for a week now? |
Yeah, but his body clock was thrown by having to wait for the Neighbours finale. Def info. | | | |
| Our debutants yesterday on 18:41 - Aug 1 with 932 views | Whos_blue |
| Our debutants yesterday on 12:37 - Aug 1 by FrimleyBlue |
Tbh one of the most overated players at the club. And it's not his fault. He should leading the front line. Not running around like a headless chicken as a 10 option. His hold up play isn't great. He can't pick out the killer ball and isn't played in his best position.
As a striker he might well be able to be rated accordingly. But for what he's used as... overated. |
Are talking about a different Connor Chaplin or are we still talking about the Connor Chaplin who scored 11 goals last season? |  |
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| Our debutants yesterday on 19:36 - Aug 1 with 894 views | Mullet |
| Our debutants yesterday on 13:10 - Aug 1 by Dyland |
That's quite a piece of shoehorning you got going on there ba |
He's like that film, with what's her face and the bloke from Scrubs. Modern retelling of Shakespeare innit.
Clueless. | |
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| Our debutants yesterday on 19:42 - Aug 1 with 890 views | Swansea_Blue |
There were some good signs, but all the new guys seemed over eager and lacking a bit of composure. Understandable of course that they’d want to make an impression, and I expect once they settle they’ll all be fine.
Highlight for me was probably Leigh’s determination to win that defensive header. ‘You shall not pass’ is what we need. You can’t really teach that, it’s all about character and desire. |  |
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| Our debutants yesterday on 21:58 - Aug 1 with 856 views | Nthsuffolkblue |
I agree especially about Leigh and Davis. It makes me wonder how good McKenna must rate Davis if he has been signed to play ahead of Leigh. I hope that if they both continue as they started then McKenna will have no qualms about swapping them round in the pecking order. However, I trust McKenna's judgment enough to expect Davis to come good with some time with the squad and settling in off the field. |  |
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| Our debutants yesterday on 22:09 - Aug 1 with 825 views | Nthsuffolkblue |
| Our debutants yesterday on 18:41 - Aug 1 by Whos_blue |
Are talking about a different Connor Chaplin or are we still talking about the Connor Chaplin who scored 11 goals last season? |
And leads our assists this season. | |
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| Our debutants yesterday on 09:20 - Aug 2 with 751 views | PrideOfTheEast |
| Our debutants yesterday on 12:37 - Aug 1 by FrimleyBlue |
Tbh one of the most overated players at the club. And it's not his fault. He should leading the front line. Not running around like a headless chicken as a 10 option. His hold up play isn't great. He can't pick out the killer ball and isn't played in his best position.
As a striker he might well be able to be rated accordingly. But for what he's used as... overated. |
He isn't in the side to hold the ball up - that's why we've bought Ladapo.
I must watch a different game. He's pivotal to a lot of what we do, busy between the lines etc, and is an excellent finisher coming on to the ball. | | | |
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