JBFC II Posted December 7, 2019 Report Share Posted December 7, 2019 To have a man of the match today would be unfair imo, to a man every player was outstanding. Big shout outs to Williams and Baker at centre back who were quality and kept Mitrovic quiet as well as Fam who put in the best performance I’ve seen from him in a city shirt. However, how the hell do we have Massengo playing for us? He’s only 18 (somehow) and yet he had their midfield chasing shadows whenever he was on the ball, was never off them when they were on it and put in a premier league quality performance today. I’ve been critical of him in the past when he’s been overworked and lacked energy in matches but wow he was awesome today. Scary to think how far he could go (hopefully with us!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC Grim Posted December 7, 2019 Report Share Posted December 7, 2019 Looked ridiculously good today. Him and Nagy work really well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southport Red Posted December 7, 2019 Report Share Posted December 7, 2019 Just now, BCFC Grim said: Looked ridiculously good today. Him and Nagy work really well. Nagy & Massengo = Xavi & Iniesta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted December 7, 2019 Report Share Posted December 7, 2019 Just now, BCFC Grim said: Looked ridiculously good today. Him and Nagy work really well. As they did against Huddersfield. No reason they can’t do the same on Tuesday against M’wall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INCRED Posted December 7, 2019 Report Share Posted December 7, 2019 Keep him Josh and Nagy fit and we will finish in the play offs. Add a top striker or two and we could threaten the top 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City Rocker Posted December 7, 2019 Report Share Posted December 7, 2019 From another planet, to miss-quote John Motson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted December 7, 2019 Report Share Posted December 7, 2019 For me Nagy just edged him today in terms of performance. We're talking the difference between an 8.5 and an 8 though. Looks like they could form a great partnership. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBFC II Posted December 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2019 Just now, ExiledAjax said: For me Nagy just edged him today in terms of performance. We're talking the difference between an 8.5 and an 8 though. Looks like they could form a great partnership. It’s a tough one. Nagy was excellent for the goal and hassled brilliantly. Thought Massengo edges it on the ball though (not that Nagy did anything wrong...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted December 7, 2019 Report Share Posted December 7, 2019 Just a joy to watch. Some of his first touches were exquisite today and bought him the yard he needed to make 91% successful passes today. Just need to be careful to give him a rest at the right time. Look after him LJ!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyredredrobin Posted December 7, 2019 Report Share Posted December 7, 2019 As a bit of a Fam knocker, I think he has improved considerably in the last 5 or 6 games. If Eliasson continues to play he will create a lot more chances for him, though Fam does still need to convert more. Everyone can see that Massengo is class and controls central midfield with Nagy. I think either could work with Korey Smith too. Great team performance. I can't think of anyone who didn't have a good game. Pen shout was a real let off though. 442 in the last 2 games seems to be working well and should probably continue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBFC II Posted December 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2019 1 minute ago, Davefevs said: Just a joy to watch. Some of his first touches were exquisite today and bought him the yard he needed to make 91% successful passes today. Just need to be careful to give him a rest at the right time. Look after him LJ!! That’s exactly it imo. Earlier on in the season he was played too much (because of a lack of options) and he couldn’t cope so at Luton he looked lost and was overrun. Now he’s being looked after he looks class again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted December 7, 2019 Report Share Posted December 7, 2019 Just now, JBFC II said: It’s a tough one. Nagy was excellent for the goal and hassled brilliantly. Thought Massengo edges it on the ball though (not that Nagy did anything wrong...) The joy of having two central midfielders who in Football Manager you’d be saying are DMs, but they both have so much more about their game. Nagy probably has more range in his running, turning up in the box on several occasions today. It’s what we’ve missed, players who don’t play on the safe side of their man. They are only gonna get better together too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted December 7, 2019 Report Share Posted December 7, 2019 You know we're doing alright when there are 5 or 6 contenders for MOTM. Massengo one, Nagy, Baker, Williams, Fam, Brownhill ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted December 7, 2019 Report Share Posted December 7, 2019 I said it on the match day thread - are Adam and HNM the best midfield pairing in the Championship? They`re not far off I reckon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yardy Posted December 7, 2019 Report Share Posted December 7, 2019 Great tireless performance from Han Noah, he looked a class above Fulhams midfield most of the game and for someone so young is incredible. We have to get promoted to keep talent like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Final 3 Star Posted December 7, 2019 Report Share Posted December 7, 2019 The only slight downside is that we don't have much of an aerial presence in midfield now. Massengo always challenges in the air, but rarely wins out. Other than that, looking really good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey54 Posted December 7, 2019 Report Share Posted December 7, 2019 7 minutes ago, Davefevs said: The joy of having two central midfielders who in Football Manager you’d be saying are DMs, but they both have so much more about their game. Nagy probably has more range in his running, turning up in the box on several occasions today. It’s what we’ve missed, players who don’t play on the safe side of their man. They are only gonna get better together too. Enjoy them now. If we don't go up they're history and a big profit for uncle Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galway Red Posted December 7, 2019 Report Share Posted December 7, 2019 A young Gow, that's how good he is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted December 7, 2019 Report Share Posted December 7, 2019 16 minutes ago, AppyDAZE said: You know we're doing alright when there are 5 or 6 contenders for MOTM. Massengo one, Nagy, Baker, Williams, Fam, Brownhill ... Diehdou had a stormer too..He battered them and got his goal....And what a goal! Not to mention Elliason....We are not bad right now!! 5 minutes ago, Galway Red said: A young Gow, that's how good he is Yes he is the player we have needed for 40 years!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whites Posted December 7, 2019 Report Share Posted December 7, 2019 Have to keep these two together, also free's up Josh to push forward, making a massive difference at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolcitysweden Posted December 7, 2019 Report Share Posted December 7, 2019 Han-Noah played extremely well today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted December 7, 2019 Report Share Posted December 7, 2019 Result + Performance again today. Tough game Tuesday though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted December 7, 2019 Report Share Posted December 7, 2019 27 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Just a joy to watch. Some of his first touches were exquisite today and bought him the yard he needed to make 91% successful passes today. Just need to be careful to give him a rest at the right time. Look after him LJ!! Easily done with Korey Smith ready to come in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastonboy Posted December 7, 2019 Report Share Posted December 7, 2019 47 minutes ago, Southport Red said: Nagy & Massengo = Xavi & Iniesta. Absolute rubbish. Nagy & Massengo > Xavi & Iniesta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProfitInMyPocket Posted December 7, 2019 Report Share Posted December 7, 2019 His dink over "20m" Cairney and cruyff turn had me almost losing my cover in the home end. Overplayed a couple times but his distribution and ball retention was real top tier today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinapig Posted December 7, 2019 Report Share Posted December 7, 2019 42 minutes ago, Davefevs said: The joy of having two central midfielders who in Football Manager you’d be saying are DMs, but they both have so much more about their game. Nagy probably has more range in his running, turning up in the box on several occasions today. It’s what we’ve missed, players who don’t play on the safe side of their man. They are only gonna get better together too. The latest jargon to describe such players seems to be 'positional midfielder'. Back in the day they would be called half backs, which is a bit clearer as a description. The nearest current parallel I can think of is Jorginho. Others have mentioned Xavi, the most recent master of the classic half back role imo. We now have 2 superb half backs, who bring a subtlety to our play. A joy, as you say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted December 7, 2019 Report Share Posted December 7, 2019 3 minutes ago, ProfitInMyPocket said: His dink over "20m" Cairney and cruyff turn had me almost losing my cover in the home end. Overplayed a couple times but his distribution, ball retrieval and ball retention was real top tier today. Nipped in and retrieved the ball so many times! 1 minute ago, chinapig said: The latest jargon to describe such players seems to be 'positional midfielder'. Back in the day they would be called half backs, which is a bit clearer as a description. The nearest current parallel I can think of is Jorginho. Others have mentioned Xavi, the most recent master of the classic half back role imo. We now have 2 superb half backs, who bring a subtlety to our play. A joy, as you say. Was that in a WM formation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinapig Posted December 7, 2019 Report Share Posted December 7, 2019 1 minute ago, Davefevs said: Nipped in and retrieved the ball so many times! Was that in a WM formation! I may be old but I wasn't actually around when Herbert Chapman was! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted December 7, 2019 Report Share Posted December 7, 2019 50 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Just a joy to watch. Some of his first touches were exquisite today and bought him the yard he needed to make 91% successful passes today. Just need to be careful to give him a rest at the right time. Look after him LJ!! I don’t buy the idea that Massengo will require ‘a rest’. He’s not made of glass and is only 18. At that age most of us had bundles of energy and stamina and would have played football everyday. He’s also receiving to quality coaching and has access to top facilities and will be getting well cared for. The boy has real ability and will only get better the more he plays. We all just enjoy watching him while he’s here, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTRFTG Posted December 7, 2019 Report Share Posted December 7, 2019 Immense ( and I'm not talking about his hair.) He and Nagy in the middle with Brownhill right and Elliasson left must be the starting midfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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