MC RISK77 Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 I have not always been his biggest fan but he was simply outstanding today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeAman08 Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 Can't really say Bobby wasn't MoM but Marlon was real close for me. Outstanding today and even better than last season where I thought he was class. Think he's so important to our team and would be a huge loss if he ever left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Brent Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 Finally. Some recognition for the bloke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 5 minutes ago, MC RISK77 said: I have not always been his biggest fan but he was simply outstanding today. Likewise - never been sure about him but totally looked the part Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinman85 Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 5 minutes ago, MC RISK77 said: I have not always been his biggest fan but he was simply outstanding today. Must admit I've never raved about Pack but I would put him ahead of Korey. I still think if we sign a winger then we move Brownhill central with Pack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityCiderEd Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 One of the first players on the team sheet for me. So underrated by so many on here but gets better every season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dullmoan Tone Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 I particularly like how he has stopped looking for the 30 yard cross field "Hollywood" pass and is now using his strength and simpler passing to great effect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petehinton Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 He's been superb from day one. Everything you need for a modern day footballer, never shies away from the ball when we're losing too. Future captain of the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 NOT FOR SALE, 'arry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC RISK77 Posted August 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 I liked that diedhiou plays right on last man every time pack got ball he was looking for ball over the top...we looked more direct than we ever have done under Johnson today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Ian M Posted August 5, 2017 Admin Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 18 minutes ago, tinman85 said: Must admit I've never raved about Pack but I would put him ahead of Korey. I still think if we sign a winger then we move Brownhill central with Pack. That is exactly my thoughts if we sign Eliasson. Having watched the videos of him play, I think Eliasson will fit perfectly in the way we want those 4 front players to play and for me Brownhill is a better option than Smith in central midfield. I was saying today, actually I've said it a while, Pack wouldn't look out of place in any team in our division. He's the type of player who performs better with better players around him. Any time a manager has tried to bring in a replacement, Pack has risen to the challenge and taken his place back. First name on the teamsheet for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearded_red Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 First name on the sheet for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 2 minutes ago, bearded_red said: First name on the sheet for me. You want to play Pack in goal? ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EstoniaTallinnRed Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 Pack, most underrated player in the club. Listening on RB today, his name was mentioned more than any other player and the commentator was always saying, "Pack wins the second ball again" Keeps on improving and will get better with better players around him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 Picked up from where he left off vs Twente. Plays that role in midfield with everything flowing through him, always available and always aware. Seems to have added more physicality to his game too which helps in addition to his underrated aerial ability. Never looks hurried in possession and plays some exquisite passes at times. I predict he'll have an excellent season based on what I've seen so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmond Million's Bung Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 1 hour ago, MC RISK77 said: I have not always been his biggest fan but he was simply outstanding today. Me neither but for me he was the best player on the field by a country mile, looks as though he has worked on his stamina and lasted the whole 90 minutes with no problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Septic Peg Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 59 minutes ago, MC RISK77 said: I have not always been his biggest fan but he was simply outstanding today. No dear. That would be me. Fwiw, I've always liked Marlon and not just because he's fit. He's a nifty player and bounces off whoever is around him. He also used to be our penalty taker iirc. Any bloke that got the balls to do that gets my vote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheddarReds Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 THE most important player in our team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 My MOTM today fantastic performance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 1 hour ago, MC RISK77 said: I have not always been his biggest fan but he was simply outstanding today. Here's another one. Marlon was very good today. Only reservation is that Barnsley were poor but we can only beat what is put in front of us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibor Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 He had a great game today. Won lots of possession and passed quickly which was good to see. Very impressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 I think people didn't get him for a while. People generally enjoy watching and rate midfielders who can crunch into tackles (like Smith or Tommy Doc) or creative types/goalscorers (Tomlin/Hartley). For a while I think people saw Pack neither category and as a slow, lethargic player who gives the ball away and doesn't look like he's having much impact. He's improved on all aspects of his game and I agree with others that say he's got better as the team has generally got better. Fans are starting to appreciate what he brings to the team and how his skills allow others to show their strengths. I think he's capable of a few more goals - he can hit the ball really well and I'd like to see him take a few long shots. I have a feeling he's got the potential for a few screamers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC RISK77 Posted August 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 4 minutes ago, Phileas Fogg said: I think people didn't get him for a while. People generally enjoy watching and rate midfielders who can crunch into tackles (like Smith or Tommy Doc) or creative types/goalscorers (Tomlin/Hartley). For a while I think people saw Pack neither category and as a slow, lethargic player who gives the ball away and doesn't look like he's having much impact. He's improved on all aspects of his game and I agree with others that say he's got better as the team has generally got better. Fans are starting to appreciate what he brings to the team and how his skills allow others to show their strengths. I think he's capable of a few more goals - he can hit the ball really well and I'd like to see him take a few long shots. I have a feeling he's got the potential for a few screamers. For me it was the Hollywood type cross field balls that used to frustrate me..he now plays it far more simply..but today he also Broke up their play superbly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibor Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 Just now, MC RISK77 said: For me it was the Hollywood type cross field balls that used to frustrate me..he now plays it far more simply..but today he also Broke up their play superbly Ditto, they were too obvious and slow. Keeping the passing simpler and quicker worked really well for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfieldred Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 1 hour ago, tinman85 said: Must admit I've never raved about Pack but I would put him ahead of Korey. I still think if we sign a winger then we move Brownhill central with Pack. Didn't work last season. We only improved when brownhill was moved wide and smith was fit again in the centre with pack. Brownhill was forever being caught too far up field, and didn't have the strength to tackle back. I much prefer smith and pack. The results back that up too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 1 hour ago, MC RISK77 said: I have not always been his biggest fan but he was simply outstanding today. I like the fact that more and more people are saying exactly this. @CyderInACan judge me on Pack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 8 minutes ago, MC RISK77 said: For me it was the Hollywood type cross field balls that used to frustrate me..he now plays it far more simply..but today he also Broke up their play superbly Many don't understand that the long balls were under instruction from Cotterill. He's flourished since being able to play a full and wholesome game, rather than being instructed by the manager to hit the channels with every possession. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Engvall's Splinter Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 Very good footballer. Great range of passing and good awareness. Glad he's with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC RISK77 Posted August 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 2 minutes ago, Harry said: Many don't understand that the long balls were under instruction from Cotterill. He's flourished since being able to play a full and wholesome game, rather than being instructed by the manager to hit the channels with every possession. Yeah I get that mate but after a season of it you would have thought he would have been told to not try them. good work in s82 today fella..loved it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 87 Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 At the moment he is our best CM ahead of Korey, who would have predicted that 18 months ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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