spudski Posted January 4, 2020 Report Share Posted January 4, 2020 ....what a bloke he is. People talk about the Snowflake generation, but this lad has so much determination and balls. Always challenging himself and trying to improve. Both on and off the pitch. Never shirks, always takes constructive criticism and looks to improve himself. Top lad imo. From LJ today...quote.. He knocked on the door and asked ‘can I be captain’ because he wants to work on his leadership and sees himself as a long-term Bristol City captain so I love attitude like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted January 4, 2020 Report Share Posted January 4, 2020 My glass is half empty tonight Spud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted January 4, 2020 Report Share Posted January 4, 2020 1 minute ago, spudski said: ....what a bloke he is. People talk about the Snowflake generation, but this lad has so much determination and balls. Always challenging himself and trying to improve. Both on and off the pitch. Never shirks, always takes constructive criticism and looks to improve himself. Top lad imo. From LJ today...quote.. He knocked on the door and asked ‘can I be captain’ because he wants to work on his leadership and sees himself as a long-term Bristol City captain so I love attitude like that. Been unlucky with his injury and also Kalas getting injured just whenit looked like the two of them could form a good partnership. Playing regularly though the season might have seen us much stronger defensively. Takes a bit of bottle for a young player to ask for the captaincy, when surrounded by older and more experienced players, but his actions at Southend in addressing his weaknesses perhaps show that he has that in spades. He might just be the leader that many fans suggest we lack on the pitch. Also, how many fans were hoping he would be shipped out back in the summer - funny old game this football? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo88 Posted January 4, 2020 Report Share Posted January 4, 2020 I agree with most of that Spud, but he does tend to make a couple of bloopers in every match. If, as you say, he always takes constructive criticism, then he has a big career ahead of him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidercity1987 Posted January 4, 2020 Report Share Posted January 4, 2020 The only player in credit at the moment other than Eliasson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted January 4, 2020 Report Share Posted January 4, 2020 1 minute ago, pongo88 said: I agree with most of that Spud, but he does tend to make a couple of bloopers in every match. If, as you say, he always takes constructive criticism, then he has a big career ahead of him Playing in a team obviously so lacking in confidence , making just a couple of bloopers is indeed a bonus for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatalist Posted January 4, 2020 Report Share Posted January 4, 2020 Did he not captain England at U-19 level? Didn't see real bloopers today. He did over-run the ball on one foray into their half and banged the ground in annoyance with himself, but nothing came of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted January 4, 2020 Report Share Posted January 4, 2020 Should have asked to be gaffer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curr Avon Posted January 4, 2020 Report Share Posted January 4, 2020 37 minutes ago, spudski said: ....what a bloke he is. People talk about the Snowflake generation, but this lad has so much determination and balls. Always challenging himself and trying to improve. Both on and off the pitch. Never shirks, always takes constructive criticism and looks to improve himself. Top lad imo. From LJ today...quote.. He knocked on the door and asked ‘can I be captain’ because he wants to work on his leadership and sees himself as a long-term Bristol City captain so I love attitude like that. With confidence like that I'd give 22 year old Taylor the armband permanently. We need a leader on the pitch, because since his elevation to the captaincy, Josh Brownhill's form has suffered, with the responsibility resembling kryptonite. At this rate we won't be able to sell him during this window, for an oversize fee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted January 4, 2020 Report Share Posted January 4, 2020 I admire this sort of attitude and hope the lad goes all the way to the top - hopefully with us. Wise beyond his years that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Red Hat Posted January 4, 2020 Report Share Posted January 4, 2020 Taylor is the only CB at the moment that looks comfortable bringing the ball out. TK certainly isn't, and he looks a better player when there is a ball playing CB next to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted January 4, 2020 Report Share Posted January 4, 2020 3 minutes ago, Roger Red Hat said: Taylor is the only CB at the moment that looks comfortable bringing the ball out. TK certainly isn't, and he looks a better player when there is a ball playing CB next to him. Regarding TK, any idea what his injury is? Hopefully he was just taken off as a precaution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBCFC Posted January 4, 2020 Report Share Posted January 4, 2020 37 minutes ago, Davefevs said: My glass is half empty tonight Spud. Don't think it's necessarily a player volunteering and LJ doing it because he couldn't pick someone else. Kalas has captained Czech Republic, and hasn't Maenpaa been captain for us before? Moore has asked so he could develop his own leadership skills and LJ gave him the opportunity in a game less important than a league match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Fred Posted January 4, 2020 Report Share Posted January 4, 2020 47 minutes ago, spudski said: ....what a bloke he is. People talk about the Snowflake generation, but this lad has so much determination and balls. Always challenging himself and trying to improve. Both on and off the pitch. Never shirks, always takes constructive criticism and looks to improve himself. Top lad imo. From LJ today...quote.. He knocked on the door and asked ‘can I be captain’ because he wants to work on his leadership and sees himself as a long-term Bristol City captain so I love attitude like that. Blokes a born leader with top class attitude...watched him "close up" a few times for the U23's,,,always busy organising people & encouraging everyone... he's a gem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Fred Posted January 4, 2020 Report Share Posted January 4, 2020 41 minutes ago, Davefevs said: My glass is half empty tonight Spud. Fair play to you for admitting your on a downer..your not alone but that's absolutely honking.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted January 4, 2020 Report Share Posted January 4, 2020 26 minutes ago, pongo88 said: I agree with most of that Spud, but he does tend to make a couple of bloopers in every match. If, as you say, he always takes constructive criticism, then he has a big career ahead of him Of course he makes the occasional errors - to expected of young guys like TM. Massengo also messes up from time to time. Game time and the experience that goes with it are the only remedy. As Spudski says TM is guy some guy, determined, has a strong character and will almost certainly become Citys captain at some stage - he’s captained England’s U19s and is well aware of the responsibility captaincy involves. Hes also fluent in French so has no problem getting the message thru to Famara! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatalist Posted January 4, 2020 Report Share Posted January 4, 2020 As an aside, has it been said anywhere how long Williams' suspension is. Will he back on Saturday, threatening Moore's place? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted January 4, 2020 Report Share Posted January 4, 2020 2 minutes ago, Fatalist said: As an aside, has it been said anywhere how long Williams' suspension is. Will he back on Saturday, threatening Moore's place? One game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted January 4, 2020 Report Share Posted January 4, 2020 2 minutes ago, Fatalist said: As an aside, has it been said anywhere how long Williams' suspension is. Will he back on Saturday, threatening Moore's place? One match according to the EFL website Mind you, TK went off injured again...………......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shtanley Posted January 4, 2020 Report Share Posted January 4, 2020 LJ berates TM all the time, how many times did Kalas give away possession today? Don't recall LJ ever having a go at him. TM did a couple of times and always received a massive earful from LJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glen humphries Posted January 4, 2020 Report Share Posted January 4, 2020 48 minutes ago, Davefevs said: My glass is half empty tonight Spud. Think you’re spot on Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted January 4, 2020 Report Share Posted January 4, 2020 52 minutes ago, Davefevs said: My glass is half empty tonight Spud. To me that’s putting an unnecessary negative spin on one of the very few things to be positive about. TM took the initiative and went looking for an extra responsibility, and was rewarded for that in a game where it was fairly safe to be making that sort of change. I can’t help but love TM, attitude seems absolutely faultless, he deserves a big future here. Far less capable players would have thrown their toys out the pram at how his early days went here, but he got his head down and got on with it, and he came back a better player for it. I think LJ recognised that he was due that reward when he came asking for the responsibility. TM and LJ deserve credit here IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted January 4, 2020 Report Share Posted January 4, 2020 I like it. Moore is becoming a real bonus in a disappointing season this far. I'd still like to see him tried as a CDM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted January 4, 2020 Report Share Posted January 4, 2020 I like Taylor Moors but he is obviously destined for bigger and better things so will soon be sold. One of his attributes is his ability to bring the ball out with his feet rather than just lumping it out. Don't understand why he is dropped so often TBH. He would be my first pick in the team at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted January 4, 2020 Report Share Posted January 4, 2020 10 minutes ago, BRISTOL86 said: To me that’s putting an unnecessary negative spin on one of the very few things to be positive about. TM took the initiative and went looking for an extra responsibility, and was rewarded for that in a game where it was fairly safe to be making that sort of change. I can’t help but love TM, attitude seems absolutely faultless, he deserves a big future here. Far less capable players would have thrown their toys out the pram at how his early days went here, but he got his head down and got on with it, and he came back a better player for it. I think LJ recognised that he was due that reward when he came asking for the responsibility. TM and LJ deserve credit here IMO. As I said, probably due to my mood tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted January 4, 2020 Report Share Posted January 4, 2020 I'm sure I read (or listened) to either Mark Ashton or LJ say that they were close to releasing Taylor when he had 12 months left on his contract, but Moore said he'd rather halve his deal and split it over 24 months (rather than 12) to prove his worth. Dare say he was correctly remunerated when he signed a new deal, but what a gesture of confidence in your own ability. Rather than going on a free and probably dropping down a division to get a new contract elsewhere, he knew he was Championship ready and took a rather unheard of initiative. It was hardly mentioned on here at the time (which surprised me) but if that is the caliber of the lad, then he not only deserves the right to carry the armband, but a lot more support than he gets from all quarters. (I'll go and try the link to the story now!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted January 4, 2020 Report Share Posted January 4, 2020 2 minutes ago, Bristol Rob said: I'm sure I read (or listened) to either Mark Ashton or LJ say that they were close to releasing Taylor when he had 12 months left on his contract, but Moore said he'd rather halve his deal and split it over 24 months (rather than 12) to prove his worth. Dare say he was correctly remunerated when he signed a new deal, but what a gesture of confidence in your own ability. Rather than going on a free and probably dropping down a division to get a new contract elsewhere, he knew he was Championship ready and took a rather unheard of initiative. It was hardly mentioned on here at the time (which surprised me) but if that is the caliber of the lad, then he not only deserves the right to carry the armband, but a lot more support than he gets from all quarters. (I'll go and try the link to the story now!) That was my understanding as well. He will benefit big time in the long term for such a sacrifice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted January 4, 2020 Report Share Posted January 4, 2020 Here it is! Quoted from Taylor. He took a 50% pay cut (effectively) so he could prove himself over another 12 months. Which, given he could have suffered a career ending injury over that period of time shows you what a 'proper' player he is. Chances are, he could have got a 3 year deal in League One and a bit of financial security, but he wanted to continue his education with a ball at BS3. https://www.theguardian.com/football/football-league-blog/2019/sep/25/bristol-city-taylor-moore-mbappe-coman-england-france-liverpool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted January 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2020 1 hour ago, Davefevs said: My glass is half empty tonight Spud. Grumpy old git Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonBristolian Posted January 4, 2020 Report Share Posted January 4, 2020 2 hours ago, spudski said: ....what a bloke he is. People talk about the Snowflake generation, but this lad has so much determination and balls. Always challenging himself and trying to improve. Both on and off the pitch. Never shirks, always takes constructive criticism and looks to improve himself. Top lad imo. From LJ today...quote.. He knocked on the door and asked ‘can I be captain’ because he wants to work on his leadership and sees himself as a long-term Bristol City captain so I love attitude like that. I am not going to sugar coat this. Anyone who believes the youth of today are a “snowflake generation” has not met the youth of today and drastically need to actually talk to some young people and connect to the real world. But, nonetheless, Taylor Moore is clearly a fantastically impressive character. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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