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Post by Captainslapper on Sept 29, 2019 23:07:33 GMT 1
Probably deserves his own thread doesn;t he? Theres been plenty of threads slagging him off ( some of it justified to be fair), so IMO he should have one of his own praising him when he warrants it.
I thought he was great when he came on. Caused them all sorts of problems. Should have earned a pen- it was a blatant one and what should have been an easy call for the lino who had a perfect view of it. Got one their players booked, then booked again and off. Worked hard, both going forward and defensively.
Yes he can be a bit of a headless chicken at times, and some of the stuff he does leaves you wondering if hes played the game before, but I always thought it was really unfair on Diakhaby that he continually gets grouped together with Mbenza like theyre the same player. Hes always looked to have a FAR better attitude than Mbenza. He doesn;t hide,, he tries to do things. He runs at them and he will and does risk getting hurt in challenges. He put more commitment into those 35 minutes than Mbenza has in 14 months here.
If we can get him playing consistantly like that, then we'll have a real asset.
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Post by Moooooy on Sept 29, 2019 23:25:39 GMT 1
Probably deserves his own thread doesn;t he? Theres been plenty of threads slagging him off ( some of it justified to be fair), so IMO he should have one of his own praising him when he warrants it. I thought he was great when he came on. Caused them all sorts of problems. Should have earned a pen- it was a blatant one and what should have been an easy call for the lino who had a perfect view of it. Got one their players booked, then booked again and off. Worked hard, both going forward and defensively. Yes he can be a bit of a headless chicken at times, and some of the stuff he does leaves you wondering if hes played the game before, but I always thought it was really unfair on Diakhaby that he continually gets grouped together with Mbenza like theyre the same player. Hes always looked to have a FAR better attitude than Mbenza. He doesn;t hide,, he tries to do things. He runs at them and he will and does risk getting hurt in challenges. He put more commitment into those 35 minutes than Mbenza has in 14 months here. If we can get him playing consistantly like that, then we'll have a real asset. He is the only player we have who will run at defences and he causes them problems when he does it. If the Cowleys can manage to get an end product out of him then we’ll have ourselves a player. I’d like to see him come inside on his left foot more often and try get some shots off. He has the pace to get himself half a yard and let fly, and we need to be having more shots on goal.
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Post by 28901 on Sept 29, 2019 23:31:43 GMT 1
Probably deserves his own thread doesn;t he? Theres been plenty of threads slagging him off ( some of it justified to be fair), so IMO he should have one of his own praising him when he warrants it. I thought he was great when he came on. Caused them all sorts of problems. Should have earned a pen- it was a blatant one and what should have been an easy call for the lino who had a perfect view of it. Got one their players booked, then booked again and off. Worked hard, both going forward and defensively. Yes he can be a bit of a headless chicken at times, and some of the stuff he does leaves you wondering if hes played the game before, but I always thought it was really unfair on Diakhaby that he continually gets grouped together with Mbenza like theyre the same player. Hes always looked to have a FAR better attitude than Mbenza. He doesn;t hide,, he tries to do things. He runs at them and he will and does risk getting hurt in challenges. He put more commitment into those 35 minutes than Mbenza has in 14 months here. If we can get him playing consistantly like that, then we'll have a real asset. Well said. Millwall defence shite themselves every time he had it.
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Post by impact on Sept 29, 2019 23:43:23 GMT 1
Probably deserves his own thread doesn;t he? Theres been plenty of threads slagging him off ( some of it justified to be fair), so IMO he should have one of his own praising him when he warrants it. I thought he was great when he came on. Caused them all sorts of problems. Should have earned a pen- it was a blatant one and what should have been an easy call for the lino who had a perfect view of it. Got one their players booked, then booked again and off. Worked hard, both going forward and defensively.Yes he can be a bit of a headless chicken at times, and some of the stuff he does leaves you wondering if hes played the game before, but I always thought it was really unfair on Diakhaby that he continually gets grouped together with Mbenza like theyre the same player. Hes always looked to have a FAR better attitude than Mbenza. He doesn;t hide,, he tries to do things. He runs at them and he will and does risk getting hurt in challenges. He put more commitment into those 35 minutes than Mbenza has in 14 months here. If we can get him playing consistantly like that, then we'll have a real asset. That bit is very debatable. IMO, he didn't. On numerous occasions having just come on he was walking or jogging back whilst the full back on his side bombed forwards. He busted a gut a couple of times, but that isn't enough. Equally, how many runs did he actually make in behind? It wasn't many. He had a good impact running with the ball. But his work and positioning off the ball isn't good enough.
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Post by Captainslapper on Sept 29, 2019 23:54:05 GMT 1
Thought he made loads of runs myself. Both directions. Ok defendings not his forte, but he put a shift in for the team IMO. Agree about his positioning. Not always the best and highlights his lack of a football 'brain' if you like. There was that time Hogg wanted to play a through ball inside the full back for Diakhaby to run onto. But he just couldn;t see the run he had to make so stayed hugging the touchline. Hogg held on, and on, eventually Diakhaby got the gist and went for it, but a defender came over and cut out the pass. Its that lack of vision that lets him down and with his pace if he can make those runs he would tear teams apart.
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Post by cissystrutt74 on Sept 30, 2019 0:00:45 GMT 1
That free kick was'nt far off either.
Was'nt expecting much when he came on but was well impressed with his impact on the game. Might be starting to see what got him his move here.
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Post by Convictatthemac on Sept 30, 2019 0:07:38 GMT 1
Thought he made loads of runs myself. Both directions. Ok defendings not his forte, but he put a shift in for the team IMO. Agree about his positioning. Not always the best and highlights his lack of a football 'brain' if you like. There was that time Hogg wanted to play a through ball inside the full back for Diakhaby to run onto. But he just couldn;t see the run he had to make so stayed hugging the touchline. Hogg held on, and on, eventually Diakhaby got the gist and went for it, but a defender came over and cut out the pass. Its that lack of vision that lets him down and with his pace if he can make those runs he would tear teams apart. Thats the sort of stuff good coaches/managers can teach players. Sit them down with the video, show them what was available, show them why it didn’t work out(delayed run gave the defender time), then take them to the training pitch and recreate the situation so they can visually see what to look for. Train it and it’ll happen instinctively on match day.
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Post by Walton-on-the-Hill Terrier on Sept 30, 2019 8:34:10 GMT 1
Comes onto his left foot to cross the ball more than Joe Lolley ever did. Admittedly he got one great, low cross in that somebody should have been on the end of, but he’s too predictable. Incapable of using his right foot. Diakhaby has one hell of a lot of improving to do yet before he convinces me he’s worth persevering with.
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Post by Nickhudds.UTT on Sept 30, 2019 8:39:16 GMT 1
Did a bit better !
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Post by Farsley Terrier (UK product) on Sept 30, 2019 8:44:30 GMT 1
he did OK when he came on. So much so they brought Murray Wallace (ex-town) on later in the game just to foul him / mark him. Should have had a penalty. Needs to work on his close control when he has the ball but if we use him properly he could be a massive asset. His pace is unreal.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 30, 2019 9:00:38 GMT 1
he did OK when he came on. So much so they brought Murray Wallace (ex-town) on later in the game just to foul him / mark him. Should have had a penalty. Needs to work on his close control when he has the ball but if we use him properly he could be a massive asset. His pace is unreal. He has more ball control skill than he's been given credit for, blistering pace. Ussain Bolt eat your heart out this guy can actually play a bit as well. Danny i'm sure will keep working on him.
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Post by bigtruck on Sept 30, 2019 9:10:40 GMT 1
No sorry he wasn't great apart from the 2 kick and chases he did when the same lad fouled him. The penalty would have been a soft one but probably just givable.
The most annoying thing with him was the constant lay offs to Simpson at RB but then not bothering to spin his defender and attack the space behind. Simpson looked to put him in 4 or 5 times but he just stood there and Simpson had to turn back and play to Elphick.
I think it's worth trying him on the left side where maybe he's more comfortable but lets not be mistaken this isn't a rising of a phoenix, he is poor.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 30, 2019 9:23:18 GMT 1
No sorry he wasn't great apart from the 2 kick and chases he did when the same lad fouled him. The penalty would have been a soft one but probably just givable. The most annoying thing with him was the constant lay offs to Simpson at RB but then not bothering to spin his defender and attack the space behind. Simpson looked to put him in 4 or 5 times but he just stood there and Simpson had to turn back and play to Elphick. I think it's worth trying him on the left side where maybe he's more comfortable but lets not be mistaken this isn't a rising of a phoenix, he is poor. As I said, he needs working on.
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Post by Million Dollar Babies on Sept 30, 2019 9:26:57 GMT 1
No sorry he wasn't great apart from the 2 kick and chases he did when the same lad fouled him. The penalty would have been a soft one but probably just givable. The most annoying thing with him was the constant lay offs to Simpson at RB but then not bothering to spin his defender and attack the space behind. Simpson looked to put him in 4 or 5 times but he just stood there and Simpson had to turn back and play to Elphick. I think it's worth trying him on the left side where maybe he's more comfortable but lets not be mistaken this isn't a rising of a phoenix, he is poor. Name me another town player who could have come off the bench and had the impact he did on Saturday? The game was going nowhere until he came on and his contribution would have won it for us if the officials didn't completely bottle it
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Post by townrwe on Sept 30, 2019 9:35:44 GMT 1
I quite like him, seems to have a decent attitude, but he isnt blessed with any kind of defensive ability....... I actually think he does have some end product, he just hasnt been able to show it.
Its about getting him into a team that doesnt rely on him defending, can danny simpson offer that security behind him that lets him become a creative force?
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Post by galpharm2400 on Sept 30, 2019 9:38:36 GMT 1
No sorry he wasn't great apart from the 2 kick and chases he did when the same lad fouled him. The penalty would have been a soft one but probably just givable. The most annoying thing with him was the constant lay offs to Simpson at RB but then not bothering to spin his defender and attack the space behind. Simpson looked to put him in 4 or 5 times but he just stood there and Simpson had to turn back and play to Elphick. I think it's worth trying him on the left side where maybe he's more comfortable but lets not be mistaken this isn't a rising of a phoenix, he is poor. Name me another town player who could have come off the bench and had the impact he did on Saturday? The game was going nowhere until he came on and his contribution would have won it for us if the officials didn't completely bottle it We are in danger of poo pooing any and all of our most obvious assets. Pace and real pace is an obvious asset even if the player is not the greatest technically gifted. It is simply a matter of how the management use it to our best advantage. The opposition cannot ignore it and at least they have to try and counter it. Simply put he made a significant difference and the incident with the centre half was a penalty. Millwall had to kick him. Cowleys find a way to use his pace for the team home and away and he will be an asset.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 30, 2019 9:48:10 GMT 1
As has been said with some good coaching by the Cowley brothers and his heeding of their instructions and advice he could and should become a real asset .
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Post by bigtruck on Sept 30, 2019 9:55:16 GMT 1
No sorry he wasn't great apart from the 2 kick and chases he did when the same lad fouled him. The penalty would have been a soft one but probably just givable. The most annoying thing with him was the constant lay offs to Simpson at RB but then not bothering to spin his defender and attack the space behind. Simpson looked to put him in 4 or 5 times but he just stood there and Simpson had to turn back and play to Elphick. I think it's worth trying him on the left side where maybe he's more comfortable but lets not be mistaken this isn't a rising of a phoenix, he is poor. Name me another town player who could have come off the bench and had the impact he did on Saturday? The game was going nowhere until he came on and his contribution would have won it for us if the officials didn't completely bottle it Anybody could have come on and affected the game, you never know that's the beauty of football. He had 2 runs. Got fouled twice and did bugger all for the rest of the time. He's been with us long enough to know that hes' not the messaih he's a very shit footballer
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Post by Captainslapper on Sept 30, 2019 9:59:15 GMT 1
'Had 2 runs'. Did you spend the last half hour downstairs at the bar?
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Post by diceman on Sept 30, 2019 10:04:39 GMT 1
I think that we bought potential at a Premier league price. A price that as Town fans we expect a more finished article. We normally associate 250k-750k as more speculative punts. So 8m kind of sticks in the throat a bit. That's not his fault, but it will inevitably be in people's minds when they watch him being out performed by players who cost a fraction.
The thing to remember, is he does have massive potential. If he can improve his positional sense. I would prefer to see him on the left myself. I remember him tearing Liverpool a new one a couple of times playing on that side in a short cameo last season. But he does need to start trusting his right foot more, regardless.
So from now on, I'm personally going to view him as young player with potential and forget about his price tag. He has had a chaotic start to his short town career. He is on his 3rd (technically 4th) manager. In interviews he appears to be shy and not have the best grasp of English. He needs time and support and I hope Town gives it him. So show a little love people. You never know it may make you feel better. And if our support helps bring this lad through. We could have one hell of a player in our team.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 30, 2019 10:06:35 GMT 1
Name me another town player who could have come off the bench and had the impact he did on Saturday? The game was going nowhere until he came on and his contribution would have won it for us if the officials didn't completely bottle it Anybody could have come on and affected the game, you never know that's the beauty of football. He had 2 runs. Got fouled twice and did bugger all for the rest of the time. He's been with us long enough to know that hes' not the messaih he's a very shit footballer
I look forward to digging this reply up in 3 months time when Diakhaby is ripping Championship defences a new one !
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Post by bigtruck on Sept 30, 2019 10:08:04 GMT 1
Anybody could have come on and affected the game, you never know that's the beauty of football. He had 2 runs. Got fouled twice and did bugger all for the rest of the time. He's been with us long enough to know that hes' not the messaih he's a very shit footballer
I look forward to digging this reply up in 3 months time when Diakhaby is ripping Championship defences a new one !
Am i supposed to put something about showing my arse in some shop window now
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Post by Deleted on Sept 30, 2019 10:13:37 GMT 1
I posted on the match thread that I think it’s the last time Kachin will start ahead of him. We’re in deep shit. We need goals. Diakhaby deserves a run in the side now. We’ve got nothing to lose.
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Post by Convictatthemac on Sept 30, 2019 10:24:03 GMT 1
I look forward to digging this reply up in 3 months time when Diakhaby is ripping Championship defences a new one !
Am i supposed to put something about showing my arse in some shop window now Yes 😉(winking face only here because it’s seems trendy in this thread)
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Post by Champers on Sept 30, 2019 10:25:09 GMT 1
Mbenza is a dead loss but I don't mind Diakhaby at all, and think he gets far more stick than he deserves. He's the only player we have who genuinely frightens opposition defenders.
Going off Danny's post match comments, the management team aren't blind to his obvious failings and are working hard on the training ground to hone his game where it's needed. I still think he's got a very big part to play for us this season.
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Post by upthetown on Sept 30, 2019 10:29:27 GMT 1
Good coaching can be the making of this lad. Build his confidence. Get him to just keep driving at his man... even after the red card on Saturday he could have kept going at Wallace. Get to the byline and put it across the box.
One very good cross that someone should have got on the end of. One very good free kick, just wide. Gets a man sent off. One defensive run in particular stood out as they were away.
Would be tempted to go Kongolo for Elphick and Diakhaby for Kachunga tomorrow night. I think Simpson will start too.
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Post by Captainslapper on Sept 30, 2019 10:35:32 GMT 1
Good coaching can be the making of this lad. Build his confidence. Get him to just keep driving at his man... even after the red card on Saturday he could have kept going at Wallace. Get to the byline and put it across the box. One very good cross that someone should have got on the end of. One very good free kick, just wide. Gets a man sent off. One defensive run in particular stood out as they were away. Would be tempted to go Kongolo for Elphick and Diakhaby for Kachunga tomorrow night. I think Simpson will start too. Plus the penalty he would have won had the lino not bottled it. That really rankles. Such an easy, obvious call. He was skinning their player, running past him at full pelt. Arm comes across and just knocks him off balance as he went by him. Clear as day stonewall penalty.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 30, 2019 10:55:43 GMT 1
I look forward to digging this reply up in 3 months time when Diakhaby is ripping Championship defences a new one !
Am i supposed to put something about showing my arse in some shop window now You may find that window a bit crowded, i haven't seen Dewsbury town hall steps mentioned for a while though. 😉
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Post by galpharm2400 on Sept 30, 2019 11:45:55 GMT 1
Good coaching can be the making of this lad. Build his confidence. Get him to just keep driving at his man... even after the red card on Saturday he could have kept going at Wallace. Get to the byline and put it across the box. One very good cross that someone should have got on the end of. One very good free kick, just wide. Gets a man sent off. One defensive run in particular stood out as they were away. Would be tempted to go Kongolo for Elphick and Diakhaby for Kachunga tomorrow night. I think Simpson will start too. Plus the penalty he would have won had the lino not bottled it. That really rankles. Such an easy, obvious call. He was skinning their player, running past him at full pelt. Arm comes across and just knocks him off balance as he went by him. Clear as day stonewall penalty. He made the ball when he was very much the outsider. Play some balls where he is favourite and nobody will get close to catching him. I suggest away on Tuesday he becomes the forward that does not come back at all. Him loitering on half way means 2 possibly 3 having to continually stay back and cover him. If it goes past them they are not, legally, gonna catch him.
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Post by 28901 on Sept 30, 2019 12:30:54 GMT 1
Name me another town player who could have come off the bench and had the impact he did on Saturday? The game was going nowhere until he came on and his contribution would have won it for us if the officials didn't completely bottle it Anybody could have come on and affected the game, you never know that's the beauty of football. He had 2 runs. Got fouled twice and did bugger all for the rest of the time. He's been with us long enough to know that hes' not the messaih he's a very shit footballer well he got the Millwall player sent off as well
I don't think anyone thinks he has turned into the greatest player ever, but with a bit of coaching and confidence he could be very useful.
He is the fastest player I have ever seen in a Town shirt.
But never mind lets stick with Kachunga out there ...
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