Kibs Posted February 3, 2021 Report Share Posted February 3, 2021 I was critical of him earlier in the season but I thought he looked back to his best for a spell tonight. Unlucky to be subbed. Definitely stronger. Hope to see more of that as the season goes on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodjias Wrist Posted February 3, 2021 Report Share Posted February 3, 2021 Yeah great to see. One of the few positives at the moment is some of our young lads getting game time and doing well. We saw his potential when he arrived and many thought we sacked it out of him but maybe not. Good for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheltons Army Posted February 3, 2021 Report Share Posted February 3, 2021 Thought he was excellent , particularly first half and looked our best player Am I right in thinking he suffered post Co-Vid ? Possibly only now starting to feel right physically ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturny Posted February 3, 2021 Report Share Posted February 3, 2021 Best performance I’ve seen from him. First half he stopped so many dribbles down the middle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeez Posted February 3, 2021 Report Share Posted February 3, 2021 Played well & looked up for it. Great to see him look like he’s enjoying the game again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomThumb84 Posted February 3, 2021 Report Share Posted February 3, 2021 Played well and looked sharp. One moment I particularly liked when he dropped a shoulder and let the ball run across him. Brilliant instinctive stuff. Shame he was touted out to Birmingham 48hrs ago and we do not have the foggiest where to play him or how to develop him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted February 3, 2021 Report Share Posted February 3, 2021 Turned the ball over really well and beat players with ease many times, looked much better going forward than we've seen him in any other game I can remember Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohhhshauntaylor Posted February 3, 2021 Report Share Posted February 3, 2021 1/2/21 22:30 Offered to Birmingham 3/2/21 18:45 Named in starting 11 for us 3/2/21 21:15 after being arguably our best player, subbed off. now more than ever he needs a consistent run in the team. He counts as part of “The Pathway” project. Play him, build his confidence and let’s hope he can show us what he promised back in the summer of 2019! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted February 3, 2021 Report Share Posted February 3, 2021 Won plenty of balls in midfield tonight, which is something we haven’t done so well previously. Having said that, we didn’t hurt Brentford enough when we had the chance to break them. Great to see him back though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kempson Posted February 3, 2021 Report Share Posted February 3, 2021 26 minutes ago, ohhhshauntaylor said: 1/2/21 22:30 Offered to Birmingham 3/2/21 18:45 Named in starting 11 for us 3/2/21 21:15 after being arguably our best player, subbed off. now more than ever he needs a consistent run in the team. He counts as part of “The Pathway” project. Play him, build his confidence and let’s hope he can show us what he promised back in the summer of 2019! Certainly seems odd when you spell it all out. I've being reluctant to criticise Holden or Ashton recently, but pick a lane guys. Nothing really seems to add up with decisions being made at the moment for me. I wouldnt question the intentions behind the decision but seems they need to have more confidence in themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted February 3, 2021 Report Share Posted February 3, 2021 20 minutes ago, Lew-T said: Won plenty of balls in midfield tonight, which is something we haven’t done so well previously. Having said that, we didn’t hurt Brentford enough when we had the chance to break them. Great to see him back though! Pato and Williams being fit will help with that, we'll have plenty of options in the middle now, its finding the right combination as games left start to tick down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dredd Posted February 3, 2021 Report Share Posted February 3, 2021 Thought he played with the shackles off tonight. Having Vyner and Nagy covering him meant he could get forward more. We haven’t really seen too much of him as that kind of player and he looked great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2015 Posted February 3, 2021 Report Share Posted February 3, 2021 Would have been stupidity to let him go, or anywhen. He is still only 19, and will get better and more consistent. When you think he is 3 months younger than Owura Edwards and tonight looked years ahead of him experience wise, gives a bit of perspective of where Massengo is at. He will get better and tonight was his best game since last season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Balls Posted February 3, 2021 Report Share Posted February 3, 2021 How is it we can manage to turn a teenager for whom we paid £7 million to Monaco into a bit part player? And then we are surprised he plays well when played in a way that suits him? But apparently he was on offer to another club 48 hours ago.. No wonder so many supporters are so frustrated at the cack-handed manner in which footballing matters are handled within Bristol Sport. The 10 years it took to achieve promotion to the old First Division will seem quick compared to the amount of time it might ever take for this current ownership to achieve the same to the Premier League. We blew one chance 13 years ago and we have never really been close since and that shows no sign of changing any time soon, unless major changes are made in the way things are run. I won’t hold my breath on that one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted February 4, 2021 Report Share Posted February 4, 2021 He looked sharp tonight. The sharpest I’ve seen him in a long long time....plus confident, even after getting caught trying to drag-dribble past two players early on. No probs with him being subbed....72 minutes at a decent level of performance. As encouraging as Edwards was on debut, I felt he could’ve used Han much more with give and goes. Good learning experience for Owura though. Massengo needs to build on this. Given Holden food for thought. If he was genuinely offered to Brum on deadline day it really sums up what a mess we are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Constant Rabbit Posted February 4, 2021 Report Share Posted February 4, 2021 1 hour ago, Dr Balls said: How is it we can manage to turn a teenager for whom we paid £7 million to Monaco into a bit part player? And then we are surprised he plays well when played in a way that suits him? But apparently he was on offer to another club 48 hours ago.. No wonder so many supporters are so frustrated at the cack-handed manner in which footballing matters are handled within Bristol Sport. The 10 years it took to achieve promotion to the old First Division will seem quick compared to the amount of time it might ever take for this current ownership to achieve the same to the Premier League. We blew one chance 13 years ago and we have never really been close since and that shows no sign of changing any time soon, unless major changes are made in the way things are run. I won’t hold my breath on that one... The most interesting parts for me would be: 1) Who suggested a loan move initially? 2) When did Birmingham make the initial inquiry - somebody didn't just pick Birmingham on the off chance they 'might' be interested in HNM - they must have enquired first 3) Who turned the move DOWN? Player, City or Birmingham? Important info to put this potential last-minute move in context. If HNM turned it down - fair play to the lad - and that MUST be rewarded with regular game time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted February 4, 2021 Report Share Posted February 4, 2021 7 hours ago, Dr Balls said: How is it we can manage to turn a teenager for whom we paid £7 million to Monaco into a bit part player? And then we are surprised he plays well when played in a way that suits him? But apparently he was on offer to another club 48 hours ago.. No wonder so many supporters are so frustrated at the cack-handed manner in which footballing matters are handled within Bristol Sport. The 10 years it took to achieve promotion to the old First Division will seem quick compared to the amount of time it might ever take for this current ownership to achieve the same to the Premier League. We blew one chance 13 years ago and we have never really been close since and that shows no sign of changing any time soon, unless major changes are made in the way things are run. I won’t hold my breath on that one... We didn't even pay close to 7 million pounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atticus Posted February 4, 2021 Report Share Posted February 4, 2021 Thought he looked great in the first half. Looked like they struggled with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numero Uno Posted February 4, 2021 Report Share Posted February 4, 2021 6 hours ago, Davefevs said: He looked sharp tonight. The sharpest I’ve seen him in a long long time....plus confident, even after getting caught trying to drag-dribble past two players early on. No probs with him being subbed....72 minutes at a decent level of performance. As encouraging as Edwards was on debut, I felt he could’ve used Han much more with give and goes. Good learning experience for Owura though. Massengo needs to build on this. Given Holden food for thought. If he was genuinely offered to Brum on deadline day it really sums up what a mess we are. Yes, we don't know for sure but it certainly wouldn't surprise you. Yet again, a younger player getting better as he goes along seems to totally shock people who make snap judgements like "Semenyo is a League 2 player", "Massengo will never be good enough", "Onawura was out of his depth".............probably the same posters who thought we would concede 10 last night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Balls Posted February 4, 2021 Report Share Posted February 4, 2021 13 minutes ago, Monkeh said: We didn't even pay close to 7 million pounds We didn’t pay peanuts either. Same with Palmer. We have paid millions for players that we haven’t been playing, which at Championship level does not make good business sense let alone in footballing terms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numero Uno Posted February 4, 2021 Report Share Posted February 4, 2021 7 hours ago, Kempson said: Certainly seems odd when you spell it all out. I've being reluctant to criticise Holden or Ashton recently, but pick a lane guys. Nothing really seems to add up with decisions being made at the moment for me. I wouldnt question the intentions behind the decision but seems they need to have more confidence in themselves. Combine an inexperienced Manager with a CEO who is feathering his own nest, a Chairman who isn't really up to the job and an owner who isn't that bothered right now and what do you get? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numero Uno Posted February 4, 2021 Report Share Posted February 4, 2021 7 hours ago, Kempson said: Certainly seems odd when you spell it all out. I've being reluctant to criticise Holden or Ashton recently, but pick a lane guys. Nothing really seems to add up with decisions being made at the moment for me. I wouldnt question the intentions behind the decision but seems they need to have more confidence in themselves. I would 100% question the decision. Why are a club like us paying significant sums of money for "kids" and then having to offer them up for loan 18 months later? We aren't Arsenal or Man City. If clubs like us make signings like that the expectation has to be that this "kid" has a bit more about him than most his age therefore it is up to the coaching staff to get it out given the outlay. This wasn't no £125K plus add-ons when sold compo package from a Cat 3 Academy and so, yes, I would totally question the decision to put him up for loan if that was done - it smacks of either not having a plan or having no conviction and continually shifting the plan - you don't get paid over £600K per year plus a further £50K in your pension pot to lack both presence to the "stakeholders" (as it's Corporate salary we'll talk corporate bullshit) and conviction in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old_eastender Posted February 4, 2021 Report Share Posted February 4, 2021 6 hours ago, Davefevs said: He looked sharp tonight. The sharpest I’ve seen him in a long long time....plus confident, even after getting caught trying to drag-dribble past two players early on. No probs with him being subbed....72 minutes at a decent level of performance. As encouraging as Edwards was on debut, I felt he could’ve used Han much more with give and goes. Good learning experience for Owura though. Massengo needs to build on this. Given Holden food for thought. If he was genuinely offered to Brum on deadline day it really sums up what a mess we are. Says it all, Holden and Ashton OUT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted February 4, 2021 Report Share Posted February 4, 2021 That was his best game for us so far. We need to give him a run of games. Let him keep learning. Allow him to make mistakes in the knowledge that he’s not gonna disappear from the squad the next week! Perfect opportunity to do so. We aren’t going up and we aren’t going down. Let some of the younger prospects pick up some vital experience. If we end up finishing 16th, so what. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyredredrobin Posted February 4, 2021 Report Share Posted February 4, 2021 8 minutes ago, Harry said: That was his best game for us so far. We need to give him a run of games. Let him keep learning. Allow him to make mistakes in the knowledge that he’s not gonna disappear from the squad the next week! Perfect opportunity to do so. We aren’t going up and we aren’t going down. Let some of the younger prospects pick up some vital experience. If we end up finishing 16th, so what. A run of decent results would have us right back in the mix though. Just needs a bit of management nous. It's our tactics thar are inept, not our players. We need to be more direct and move the ball forward more quickly when we get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted February 4, 2021 Report Share Posted February 4, 2021 1 minute ago, wendyredredrobin said: A run of decent results would have us right back in the mix though. Just needs a bit of management nous. It's our tactics thar are inept, not our players. It’s the hope that’s gonna kill you....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numero Uno Posted February 4, 2021 Report Share Posted February 4, 2021 51 minutes ago, old_eastender said: Says it all, Holden and Ashton OUT. Yeah, that 7-0 defeat last night was a disgrace............................ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numero Uno Posted February 4, 2021 Report Share Posted February 4, 2021 31 minutes ago, Harry said: That was his best game for us so far. We need to give him a run of games. Let him keep learning. Allow him to make mistakes in the knowledge that he’s not gonna disappear from the squad the next week! Perfect opportunity to do so. We aren’t going up and we aren’t going down. Let some of the younger prospects pick up some vital experience. If we end up finishing 16th, so what. I couldn't agree more but imagine the meltdown on here if we finish 16th with young 'un's making mistakes.......... "but Uncle Steve said we were going to finish top 6" blah blah blah I would certainly keep Edwards in the squad for Saturday, in fact permanently tbh for the simple reason we don't have any wide players and you cannot pick a whole squad that can only play down the middle of the pitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted February 4, 2021 Report Share Posted February 4, 2021 Maybe if he was offered to Birmingham and for whatever reason it didn't happen, last night was his reaction? Even if that is all total bollocks he was class last night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KegCity Posted February 4, 2021 Report Share Posted February 4, 2021 Excellent performance, kept the play flowing. Needs to stay in the team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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