chriseastwood
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Post by chriseastwood on Mar 12, 2021 15:35:47 GMT 1
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Post by Porrohman on Mar 12, 2021 15:45:19 GMT 1
The vision to spot a precise pass 🤨🤔
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Post by Deleted on Mar 12, 2021 15:49:42 GMT 1
Well, that was a quick read.
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Post by alexdire on Mar 12, 2021 15:50:53 GMT 1
Are the scouting reports usually that short?
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Post by Chips Longhorn on Mar 12, 2021 16:05:48 GMT 1
He's a boy scout
If I was a scout I'd have noticed he is 50% of the player he was last season .
Hopefully he will regain his mojo
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Post by Ox Terrier on Mar 12, 2021 16:11:37 GMT 1
Not surprised s/he’s keeping her/his name secret. Embarrassing ‘scout’s’ report.
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Post by keithAM11532 on Mar 12, 2021 18:18:43 GMT 1
I'll bet that report was written after watching Cardiff extended highlights. Never seen him in the flesh, and didn't watch a couple of games to get an all round perspective. Its worthless.
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Post by Walton-on-the-Hill Terrier on Mar 12, 2021 18:23:50 GMT 1
Valued at £1.5m in that report.
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Post by andyeastleake on Mar 12, 2021 18:49:27 GMT 1
Valued at £1.5m in that report. Help. I can't see the £1.5 million reference? |
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Post by Walton-on-the-Hill Terrier on Mar 12, 2021 19:08:18 GMT 1
Valued at £1.5m in that report. Help. I can't see the £1.5 million reference? It’s in the actual paper. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 12, 2021 19:11:48 GMT 1
Lewis O’Brien is a tough player to assess. At times superb and then very average. I think he might be the type of midfielder (note: never a full back) that would really thrive in a 442. I think the links with Burnley might suggest that others do to.
He needs to be busy in midfield and allowed to play his own high octane game. He’s a lad you would like alongside you in the engine room.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 12, 2021 20:13:55 GMT 1
I kind of appreciate LO'B, but I never really 'rate' him.
But I watched Fulham beat Liverpool the other day, and Harrison Reed was one of the standout players for me.
He just kept popping up and breaking stuff up in the zone between the penalty area and centre circle, and buzzed about a bit filling space...it was all very straightforward, simple, powered by a 'never stop' engine. A really decent performance at the top level of English football.
And he looks a bit like Lewis O'Brien in stature and hair etc.
And then I thought...and actually, he's only doing HALF the job that Lewis O'B manages to do - he's doing none of the driving the ball forward from the centre third into the final third, none of the getting involved in and around the attacking box.
Lewis O Brien could EASILY step up, into a half decent EPL team, and really stand out and excel. He's probably realistically worth around £2m to £3m, but he's one of those players that a EPL club signs for £20m, everyone goes, "who is that, I've never heard of him" - and then 9 months later they realise why they've paid £20m.
He's got an engine, he's got bravery and fight, he gets into all the right positions, a knack of being able to surge past multiple players without really many obvious tricks, he plays with a smile on his face. All great attributes - hope he's with us for at least another 2 or 3 years, will be difficult to replace.
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Post by tepidterrier on Mar 12, 2021 20:24:37 GMT 1
After a bit of a dodgy start I think Lewis has done much much better in the last few games. If he improves his passing and composure, which he will with time, he'll be an excellent central midfielder. Hope we'll be the ones to appreciate it
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Post by Deleted on Mar 12, 2021 20:44:22 GMT 1
I kind of appreciate LO'B, but I never really 'rate' him. But I watched Fulham beat Liverpool the other day, and Harrison Reed was one of the standout players for me. He just kept popping up and breaking stuff up in the zone between the penalty area and centre circle, and buzzed about a bit filling space...it was all very straightforward, simple, powered by a 'never stop' engine. A really decent performance at the top level of English football. And he looks a bit like Lewis O'Brien in stature and hair etc. And then I thought...and actually, he's only doing HALF the job that Lewis O'B manages to do - he's doing none of the driving the ball forward from the centre third into the final third, none of the getting involved in and around the attacking box. Lewis O Brien could EASILY step up, into a half decent EPL team, and really stand out and excel. He's probably realistically worth around £2m to £3m, but he's one of those players that a EPL club signs for £20m, everyone goes, "who is that, I've never heard of him" - and then 9 months later they realise why they've paid £20m. He's got an engine, he's got bravery and fight, he gets into all the right positions, a knack of being able to surge past multiple players without really many obvious tricks, he plays with a smile on his face. All great attributes - hope he's with us for at least another 2 or 3 years, will be difficult to replace. Good post mate. I rate that Fulham lad. Always available and always in the thick of it. The kind of player you’d love to have at your side. |
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Post by griffa on Mar 12, 2021 21:52:22 GMT 1
Would rather drill a hole in my knee & pour acid into the wound, rather than read anything from the Daily Mail! |
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Post by sallycinnamon on Mar 13, 2021 0:25:28 GMT 1
I kind of appreciate LO'B, but I never really 'rate' him. But I watched Fulham beat Liverpool the other day, and Harrison Reed was one of the standout players for me. He just kept popping up and breaking stuff up in the zone between the penalty area and centre circle, and buzzed about a bit filling space...it was all very straightforward, simple, powered by a 'never stop' engine. A really decent performance at the top level of English football. And he looks a bit like Lewis O'Brien in stature and hair etc. And then I thought...and actually, he's only doing HALF the job that Lewis O'B manages to do - he's doing none of the driving the ball forward from the centre third into the final third, none of the getting involved in and around the attacking box. Lewis O Brien could EASILY step up, into a half decent EPL team, and really stand out and excel. He's probably realistically worth around £2m to £3m, but he's one of those players that a EPL club signs for £20m, everyone goes, "who is that, I've never heard of him" - and then 9 months later they realise why they've paid £20m. He's got an engine, he's got bravery and fight, he gets into all the right positions, a knack of being able to surge past multiple players without really many obvious tricks, he plays with a smile on his face. All great attributes - hope he's with us for at least another 2 or 3 years, will be difficult to replace. Really do not understand the criticism I've read about him this season on here. He may not have reached the heights of some of his performances of last season but to me he's still been very, very good in a position that, in my opinion, is the most demanding position to play in. He has everything - tackling ability, stamina, fairly good pace, technical/dribbling, passing (not always completely on the money in the final third but a very decent standard) and has a good shot/finish in his locker (West Brom, Barnsley, Swansea etc.) As you say he plays with a smile on his face which is great to see - he seems like a really down to Earth guy and I've really been quite surprised by some of the overly negative comments I've read about him on here. Fool me. |
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Post by bristolterrier on Mar 15, 2021 16:22:24 GMT 1
Would rather drill a hole in my knee & pour acid into the wound, rather than read anything from the Daily Mail! have to say that some of the award winning sports journalists in The Daily Mail are superb. Martin Samual, Matt Lawton, Oliver Holt and the golf writer Lawrenson? are all worth reading. If you hate the Mail so much you can still read the sports news online. |
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Post by Torquayterrier on Mar 15, 2021 16:31:52 GMT 1
For some reason I can't get Plug from Bash St Kids out of my head when LOB is discussed...
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Post by bluebeard on Mar 15, 2021 16:39:17 GMT 1
For some reason I can't get Plug from Bash St Kids out of my head when LOB is discussed... Where was Bash Street was it down Turnbridge, it was a rough hole was that place. |
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Post by araucaria on Mar 15, 2021 16:59:06 GMT 1
For some reason I can't get Plug from Bash St Kids out of my head when LOB is discussed... Strong competition from Jordan Henderson though. |
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Post by richhtfc on Mar 15, 2021 18:12:01 GMT 1
Would rather drill a hole in my knee & pour acid into the wound, rather than read anything from the Daily Mail! have to say that some of the award winning sports journalists in The Daily Mail are superb. Martin Samual, Matt Lawton, Oliver Holt and the golf writer Lawrenson? are all worth reading. If you hate the Mail so much you can still read the sports news online. The Guardian has the best sports writers, David Conn, Barnay Roney, Jonathan Liew, Marina Hyde. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 15, 2021 18:19:32 GMT 1
have to say that some of the award winning sports journalists in The Daily Mail are superb. Martin Samual, Matt Lawton, Oliver Holt and the golf writer Lawrenson? are all worth reading. If you hate the Mail so much you can still read the sports news online. The Guardian has the best sports writers, David Conn, Barnay Roney, Jonathan Liew, Marina Hyde. The Guardian has the best writers. Marina Hyde is devastatingly funny but always on point. |
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Post by mickydombat on Mar 15, 2021 18:39:32 GMT 1
I love the balanced neutral reporting in the guardian with no left wing bias at all.
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Post by Teddington Ted on Mar 15, 2021 18:44:08 GMT 1
I read the Guardian and enjoy the sports section but with still say the Telegraph is the best sports section. A shame you get the rest of the right wing bile of a rag with it.
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Post by richhtfc on Mar 15, 2021 18:45:32 GMT 1
I read the Guardian and enjoy the sports section but with still say the Telegraph is the best sports section. A shame you get the rest of the right wing bile of a rag with it. It is good sports writing in the Telegraph, David Walsh in the Sunday Times is good too. |
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Post by dewsburyborn on Mar 15, 2021 18:49:41 GMT 1
I love the balanced neutral reporting in the guardian with no left wing bias at all. David Conn's investigative articles are great. The rest of the paper I wouldn't even use for mopping up my cat's puke. |
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Post by Porrohman on Mar 15, 2021 19:00:39 GMT 1
I love the balanced neutral reporting in the guardian with no left wing bias at all. As opposed to the neutrality of the Daily Nazi ? |
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Post by Porrohman on Mar 15, 2021 19:02:06 GMT 1
Would rather drill a hole in my knee & pour acid into the wound, rather than read anything from the Daily Mail! have to say that some of the award winning sports journalists in The Daily Mail are superb. Martin Samual, Matt Lawton, Oliver Holt and the golf writer Lawrenson? are all worth reading. If you hate the Mail so much you can still read the sports news online. Samuel, the fat fuck that's in the 2 Rons fan club 🤬 |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 15, 2021 20:18:07 GMT 1
I liked Paul Kimmage when he wrote for The Sunday Times. Agree re Walsh, brilliant!
Re: The Guardian. So what that it’s left wing. So am I and that’s why I read it. Regardless of all that, Marina Hyde is truly brilliant.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 15, 2021 20:30:55 GMT 1
I think he will be in the same bracket as smithies.
Build them up, then knock them down.
Then when they progress to decent players people cry out 'why did we sell them!'
By decent i mean progressing further than the club.
Just the same way jack hunt or any other player that progressed from the academy has had.
Anything less than 5 million would be a joke.
He will be a top end championship player imo
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