RW - Walle Egeli vs Mcateer 19:50 - Sep 27 with 3221 views | Bellevue_Blue | Couldn't watch the game. Any thoughts from those that did on the effectiveness of each on the right wing? How did Sindre play? |  | | |  |
RW - Walle Egeli vs Mcateer on 19:56 - Sep 27 with 2878 views | Swansea_Blue | I only saw the second half. Sindre had a couple of moments showing quick feet and put at least one decent cross in. He seemed to come out of his shell a bit more and try stuff, even if it didn’t come off. There’s a thread somewhere talking about him having a more difficult first hslf. Westie on comms seems to have summed it up, saying the first 11 picks itself now apart from right wing where neither Sindre or McAteer have done enough to nail a spot down. |  |
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RW - Walle Egeli vs Mcateer on 19:56 - Sep 27 with 2873 views | Churchman | He’s learning. He got better as the game progressed. Made himself available. He’s clearly got boatloads of talent and plenty of vision. At the moment McAteer knows the game better, has the experience but the potential of Egeli is significantly higher. |  | |  |
RW - Walle Egeli vs Mcateer on 19:56 - Sep 27 with 2864 views | MattinLondon | I thought that Sindre played well - he can pick out a pass and will get better and better. But we will need to be patient with him as young players make mistakes etc etc. McAteer seems to be a complete waste of money. Think we would be better served playing a youngster or sticking with Chaplin. |  | |  |
RW - Walle Egeli vs Mcateer on 19:56 - Sep 27 with 2851 views | FrimleyBlue | Difficult so really say as we were heavily reliant on our left However the moments he did get he showed a desire to ping a ball and showed he can certainly do so with a sublime cross field ball to davis. Showed a few glimpses of quick feet drop of a shoulder too and almost scored a deflected goal. He was imo keen to show his pressing talents, a bit too pushy for the ref and did indeed get a yellow. But as debut starts go it was OK and you could see what talents he has. |  |
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RW - Walle Egeli vs Mcateer on 19:58 - Sep 27 with 2845 views | StochesStotasBlewe | Sindre showed some nice touches in the first half, one 40/50 yard cross field pass was a beauty. Fairly quiet second half and on a yellow, Mcateer came on in his place and was absolutely fine, nothing fancy, but the right substitution as Porstsmouth were getting on top at that point. |  |
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RW - Walle Egeli vs Mcateer on 20:00 - Sep 27 with 2790 views | jasondozzell | Egeli - He's very young and a move to another country and this league means it's a big step up. Didn't see much of the ball particularly early on as everything is going down our left at the moment. But I think KM is going to do an excellent job of bedding him in. His comments about Egeli's work rate today and his desire to close down and defend/win second balls as the base from which he can push on were spot on. He did all of that well. There's no doubt he's got real ability. Some good moments today - great cross field ball, nice run and blocked effort, some good link up. Also thought it was good to see a lot of the team give him a pat on the back after his effort on goal. He's going to get all the support and help he needs here. Important day today as he begins to get more used to the league. Have no doubt he's going to be a really exciting player for us. Think he's a confidence player. As that grows, expect to see him begin to really dominate. Macateer - despite a load of morons deciding he's their new boo boy, also think that was an astute signing. Loads of energy and commitment. Any mistake and the morons can't wait to moan but he came on, worked hard and closed down well. Wom a good free kick after nicking the ball and some smart wing play. Took too long on the ball at one point when he should have crossed. But again I expect with more time with KM and the team he will improve. Good option from the bench. [Post edited 27 Sep 20:01]
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RW - Walle Egeli vs Mcateer on 20:00 - Sep 27 with 2774 views | RonFearonsHair |
RW - Walle Egeli vs Mcateer on 19:58 - Sep 27 by StochesStotasBlewe | Sindre showed some nice touches in the first half, one 40/50 yard cross field pass was a beauty. Fairly quiet second half and on a yellow, Mcateer came on in his place and was absolutely fine, nothing fancy, but the right substitution as Porstsmouth were getting on top at that point. |
I enjoyed the gasp of the crowd nearly as much as the pass itself. |  | |  |
RW - Walle Egeli vs Mcateer on 20:05 - Sep 27 with 2683 views | Churchman |
RW - Walle Egeli vs Mcateer on 20:00 - Sep 27 by jasondozzell | Egeli - He's very young and a move to another country and this league means it's a big step up. Didn't see much of the ball particularly early on as everything is going down our left at the moment. But I think KM is going to do an excellent job of bedding him in. His comments about Egeli's work rate today and his desire to close down and defend/win second balls as the base from which he can push on were spot on. He did all of that well. There's no doubt he's got real ability. Some good moments today - great cross field ball, nice run and blocked effort, some good link up. Also thought it was good to see a lot of the team give him a pat on the back after his effort on goal. He's going to get all the support and help he needs here. Important day today as he begins to get more used to the league. Have no doubt he's going to be a really exciting player for us. Think he's a confidence player. As that grows, expect to see him begin to really dominate. Macateer - despite a load of morons deciding he's their new boo boy, also think that was an astute signing. Loads of energy and commitment. Any mistake and the morons can't wait to moan but he came on, worked hard and closed down well. Wom a good free kick after nicking the ball and some smart wing play. Took too long on the ball at one point when he should have crossed. But again I expect with more time with KM and the team he will improve. Good option from the bench. [Post edited 27 Sep 20:01]
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Agree re McAteer. If we are going to have a good season, he will play his part ok. [Post edited 28 Sep 7:37]
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RW - Walle Egeli vs Mcateer on 20:07 - Sep 27 with 2662 views | BlueDouglas | They're not like for like. When sindre was on he played as the right side of a front 3 and looked to cut in, but mcateer played deeper and took it wide |  | |  |
RW - Walle Egeli vs Mcateer on 20:12 - Sep 27 with 2547 views | FrimleyBlue |
RW - Walle Egeli vs Mcateer on 20:05 - Sep 27 by Churchman | Agree re McAteer. If we are going to have a good season, he will play his part ok. [Post edited 28 Sep 7:37]
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Mcateer reminds me what we had with harness. Not a world beater. Had faults. But has effort and desire and is a handy sub. |  |
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RW - Walle Egeli vs Mcateer on 20:12 - Sep 27 with 2559 views | SouperJim | My hot take is give Egeli half the games McAteer has had at this level and he'll be twice the player. |  |
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RW - Walle Egeli vs Mcateer on 20:19 - Sep 27 with 2436 views | Hugoagogo_Reborn |
RW - Walle Egeli vs Mcateer on 20:00 - Sep 27 by RonFearonsHair | I enjoyed the gasp of the crowd nearly as much as the pass itself. |
I remember an Ivan Campo crossfield pass to Pablo Counago drawing similar gasps years ago. If Egeli becomes anywhere near as good as Campo then I will certainly be happy. Always thought it was a shame we got Campo a season too late, really. |  |
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RW - Walle Egeli vs Mcateer on 20:19 - Sep 27 with 2429 views | ulrichlepen | They are very different types of player. Egeli wants to drive inside (like Jaden on the other side) while mcateer wants to stay wide (like burns). Both will have a part to play this season, but I want to see sindre a lot, he could be bonkers good. That doesn't mean mcateer won't be useful. Different games call for different ways of playing. |  | |  |
RW - Walle Egeli vs Mcateer on 20:25 - Sep 27 with 2343 views | Blue_Uprising | I thought he had a good game and showed enough that he’ll be a good threat when up to speed. He did good defensive work and showed he will be good a bringing others into play and beating his man. It’s hard on the right as the full back role is far more reserved - and Furlong had a few passes intercepted / blocked that restricted his service (vs the left hand side). Really impressed by his strength. If you compare him to Hutchinson’s first few games I was immediately more impressed by Sindre’s all round game today. |  | |  |
Early early days for Egeli - but signs of settling and real quality on 20:52 - Sep 27 with 2114 views | unstableblue | Egeli didn’t really dominate that right side, and there was more on the left with Davis, Cajuste and Philogene But it looks like Egeli is settling some good interaction, body language with team mates. He opened up twice and did cause issues, but I think he’s finding his feet and the confidence to really express himself isn’t there. But he made two or three chances and one long pass that not many in the team can do. I’m quietly confident he’s going to grow into a very good player. McAteer is growing me, he’s got a hell of an engine and some pace. But he lacks the end product of Burns, Hutchinson. Hopefully Sonny can train more into him. [Post edited 28 Sep 8:01]
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Early early days for Egeli - but signs of settling and real quality on 20:54 - Sep 27 with 2063 views | FromReuserWithLove |
Early early days for Egeli - but signs of settling and real quality on 20:52 - Sep 27 by unstableblue | Egeli didn’t really dominate that right side, and there was more on the left with Davis, Cajuste and Philogene But it looks like Egeli is settling some good interaction, body language with team mates. He opened up twice and did cause issues, but I think he’s finding his feet and the confidence to really express himself isn’t there. But he made two or three chances and one long pass that not many in the team can do. I’m quietly confident he’s going to grow into a very good player. McAteer is growing me, he’s got a hell of an engine and some pace. But he lacks the end product of Burns, Hutchinson. Hopefully Sonny can train more into him. [Post edited 28 Sep 8:01]
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That cross field pass was exceptional. I thought McAteer was good when he came on. Direct and athletic. |  | |  |
Early early days for Egeli - but signs of settling and real quality on 21:00 - Sep 27 with 1993 views | unstableblue |
Early early days for Egeli - but signs of settling and real quality on 20:54 - Sep 27 by FromReuserWithLove | That cross field pass was exceptional. I thought McAteer was good when he came on. Direct and athletic. |
It really was exceptional From comments by McKenna I think he’s showing this kind of thing regularly in training Just needs to believe in himself more… that will come He has the ability Yes McAteer had a good cameo |  |
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RW - Walle Egeli vs Mcateer on 21:34 - Sep 27 with 1788 views | Nthsuffolkblue | He was far better defensively than I expected and showed glimpses of quality when on the ball too. Didn't run with it much whereas I was expecting him to be a bit more Gio-like with running at players. Definitely a lot of promise there. McAteer does the basics well, holds a good position and is a solid but less spectacular. |  |
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RW - Walle Egeli vs Mcateer on 21:35 - Sep 27 with 1773 views | ThatMuhrenCross | No one's really mastered that role in the McKenna system quite like Burns. I feel like there's a last hurrah to come from young Wesley out there yet... |  |
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RW - Walle Egeli vs Mcateer on 21:41 - Sep 27 with 1742 views | Churchman |
RW - Walle Egeli vs Mcateer on 20:12 - Sep 27 by FrimleyBlue | Mcateer reminds me what we had with harness. Not a world beater. Had faults. But has effort and desire and is a handy sub. |
They have a different skill set, but your point is well made FB. Like all the new players, he he and Egeli will settle and only get better. [Post edited 27 Sep 22:34]
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RW - Walle Egeli vs Mcateer on 22:07 - Sep 27 with 1581 views | lazyblue | I like Mcateer, made a difference down the right when he came on. His not graceful or particularly skilful but he is a worker and a presence and reminds me a bit of Steve whitton as he likes to get the cross in quickly . |  | |  |
RW - Walle Egeli vs Mcateer on 22:18 - Sep 27 with 1498 views | Hugoagogo_Reborn |
RW - Walle Egeli vs Mcateer on 22:07 - Sep 27 by lazyblue | I like Mcateer, made a difference down the right when he came on. His not graceful or particularly skilful but he is a worker and a presence and reminds me a bit of Steve whitton as he likes to get the cross in quickly . |
I think we need to forget the fee paid here. A squad always needs solid 6.5/7 players to just keep their head down and do their job. We clearly operate our attacks primarily down the left, and sit back more on the right, currently. No, he isn't pulling up trees, but is he a liability? Absolutely not. I feel like he gets criticised for not being Jaden. Maybe KMcK doesn't want him to be... |  |
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RW - Walle Egeli vs Mcateer on 23:50 - Sep 27 with 1190 views | RIPbobby | Mcateer will be the new Kayden Jackson, quick, fit and strong. I think he will start most away games where we do nothing for 60 minutes and let the quality come from the bench last 30. Egeli is still getting used to how tight and physical the championship is. Had a few moments today where he did his thing. But he'll get used to 10 behind the ball sooner or later. |  | |  |
RW - Walle Egeli vs Mcateer on 00:14 - Sep 28 with 1077 views | Nutkins_Return |
RW - Walle Egeli vs Mcateer on 23:50 - Sep 27 by RIPbobby | Mcateer will be the new Kayden Jackson, quick, fit and strong. I think he will start most away games where we do nothing for 60 minutes and let the quality come from the bench last 30. Egeli is still getting used to how tight and physical the championship is. Had a few moments today where he did his thing. But he'll get used to 10 behind the ball sooner or later. |
Mcateer can absolutely do a job. It still just seems a bit bizarre that we paid £12 for him and then loaned out Ogbene who has consistently been the better player for ROI for example. Saw Ogbene got an assist today. Surely he's not miles away from being back to 100% fully fit and firing. |  |
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RW - Walle Egeli vs Mcateer on 00:33 - Sep 28 with 1004 views | ArnoldMoorhen | As others have said, Sindre needs to be seen as the Right sided Jaden Philogene. He is a flair player, making a big step for someone so young, and playing a new system with new team mates. All of those things mean that he may take a little while to find consistency and rhythm. In contrast McAteer is a hard-working wide Right Midfielder. He doesn't seem to be fully clicking yet with his team-mates. The one thing I find hard to understand is that Ben Johnson played well for us as a wide Right Midfielder in the Premier League, better than he plays as a Right Back. We didn't take points from many games in the PL last season, but the games where we did gain points disproportionately featured Johnson at Right Midfield. If we wanted someone to perform the Harness/Jackson hardworking wide player role, why didn't we stick with him? |  | |  |
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