steviestevieneville Posted August 17, 2021 Report Share Posted August 17, 2021 There’s a few that could be singled out tonight in what was a very good high energy performance . Played some decent stuff at times with some decent movement. Matty James stands out though for me . Thought he was outstanding . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedEyez Posted August 17, 2021 Report Share Posted August 17, 2021 The CM we have been crying out for . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 87 Posted August 17, 2021 Report Share Posted August 17, 2021 A proper all rounder in midfield. Excellent passing, energy and reading of the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol_Badger Posted August 17, 2021 Report Share Posted August 17, 2021 Absolute class… can’t wait to have him and a fit Williams in there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eardun Posted August 17, 2021 Report Share Posted August 17, 2021 Different class. He’s so vital to our season - need him, more than any other player, to stay clear of injury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted August 17, 2021 Report Share Posted August 17, 2021 Been crying out for a midfielder like him for decades it feels like. Finally have a midfielder in there that can dictate a game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Rollason Posted August 17, 2021 Report Share Posted August 17, 2021 1 minute ago, RedEyez said: The CM we have been crying out for . 1 minute ago, JonDolman said: Proper leader. The complete midfielder at this level 1 minute ago, Red Army 87 said: A proper all rounder in midfield. Excellent passing, energy and reading of the game. Wow. ok. I had to check that he was still on the pitch second half. Just goes to show. I thought he had zero influence on the game contributing to us being unable to get any control. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturny Posted August 17, 2021 Report Share Posted August 17, 2021 Imagine if we had Matty James 2 seasons ago! Exactly what we’ve needed for aaaaages Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted August 17, 2021 Report Share Posted August 17, 2021 The player Coventry fans were raving about. Will only get better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedEyez Posted August 17, 2021 Report Share Posted August 17, 2021 Just now, Will Rollason said: Wow. ok. I had to check that he was still on the pitch second half. Just goes to show. I thought he had zero influence on the game contributing to us being unable to get any control. Wow. Ok. I thought he was excellent in and out of possession. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol_Badger Posted August 17, 2021 Report Share Posted August 17, 2021 1 minute ago, Will Rollason said: Wow. ok. I had to check that he was still on the pitch second half. Just goes to show. I thought he had zero influence on the game contributing to us being unable to get any control. Can’t do it all himself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OddBallJim Posted August 17, 2021 Report Share Posted August 17, 2021 He was class, contender for MOTM for us this evening (IMO). Edit: have to mention Weimann as a contender also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted August 17, 2021 Report Share Posted August 17, 2021 Yep, I like him too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1ackbird Posted August 17, 2021 Report Share Posted August 17, 2021 Him and King were proper.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandro Posted August 17, 2021 Report Share Posted August 17, 2021 Just now, B1ackbird said: Him and King were proper.... Missed tonight's game: Did King play more advanced today? I didn't love them both in the 2 of the 4-2-3-1 vs Boro...Looked like NP may have tweaked that and played King higher or wider with Cam in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandro Posted August 17, 2021 Report Share Posted August 17, 2021 2 minutes ago, JonDolman said: No both in a 2 again. James advances slightly more, but definitely a partnership with Scott, Weimann and Pring from right to left in front of them. Ah yeah that makes sense. Glad it worked better this evening! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted August 17, 2021 Report Share Posted August 17, 2021 I didn't notice King so much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finley_Smith10 Posted August 17, 2021 Report Share Posted August 17, 2021 What a baller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiderHeadDan Posted August 17, 2021 Report Share Posted August 17, 2021 Impressed with him tonight. Picked up loose balls extremely well and helped us particularly in the transitional periods. what we’ve been missing for a while and we have nothing else like him at the club at this minute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviestevieneville Posted August 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2021 3 minutes ago, mozo said: I didn't notice King so much Very unselfish player . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grifty Posted August 17, 2021 Report Share Posted August 17, 2021 21 minutes ago, Will Rollason said: Wow. ok. I had to check that he was still on the pitch second half. Just goes to show. I thought he had zero influence on the game contributing to us being unable to get any control. I don't think he had ZERO influence on the game, but I thought there were some times he could/should have got his foot on the ball and ensured the team kept possession. His delivery from set pieces is excellent though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Swan and Cemetery Posted August 17, 2021 Report Share Posted August 17, 2021 17 minutes ago, steviestevieneville said: Very unselfish player . Both James and King show the benefit of the skill of knowing where to be - being positionally strong makes things so much easier for them and their team mates. Maybe less madcap scampering hither and thither, but if you’re already where you need to be… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1ackbird Posted August 17, 2021 Report Share Posted August 17, 2021 36 minutes ago, Alessandro said: Missed tonight's game: Did King play more advanced today? I didn't love them both in the 2 of the 4-2-3-1 vs Boro...Looked like NP may have tweaked that and played King higher or wider with Cam in? They do get acquainted... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magicdaps Posted August 17, 2021 Report Share Posted August 17, 2021 Have to agree. Rolls Royce at this level. Superb performance, high energy (something I wasn't necessarily expecting from him, had him as more of a Pack type sitter) and class to go with it. Faded a little towards the end but to be expected given the influence on the first 60-70 mins. Great signing. Model pro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted August 18, 2021 Report Share Posted August 18, 2021 3 hours ago, RedEyez said: The CM we have been crying out for . A younger and hopefully fitter version of Gary O’Neil. Hoping his missed years of playing give him longevity. 2 hours ago, JonDolman said: No both in a 2 again. James advances slightly more, but definitely a partnership with Scott, Weimann and Pring from right to left in front of them. 2 hours ago, mozo said: I didn't notice King so much King was really disciplined tonight, formed a protective triangle with Simpson to not expose Scott and our right side defensively. Off the ball he stopped Laurent probing into that inside left (our right) position, but cutting passing lanes and not getting caught out of position. Crucial role. In some respects we did lose a bit of defensive structure when he went off. Massengo brought energy which was needed too though. With the ball, King was quiet….but it meant James was busy and expressive. I call that a good pairing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohhhshauntaylor Posted August 18, 2021 Report Share Posted August 18, 2021 James was, and is what we’ve missed since we sold Pack. He will only get stronger, and with Williams, HNM, King we have a very strong quartet to chose from and rotate. I’m not sure where Bakinson fits in be those 4. I’ve written off Nagy, 1 because he’s not suited to this league, and 2 because he wants to leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTRFTG Posted August 18, 2021 Report Share Posted August 18, 2021 James is the type of player who will have the fickle AG fans moaning, 'doesn't get forward much, doesn't pass it much, doesn't do much does he?" They will not see or care he tracks all over the park sticking to players like s**t to a blanket, harrying, niggling the opposition, breaking things up, nicking the ball, laying it off short and quick. In short, the type of player we've been crying out for & much need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimme Shelton Posted August 18, 2021 Report Share Posted August 18, 2021 He does the unseen work the crowd loves to see Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuffle Posted August 18, 2021 Report Share Posted August 18, 2021 Thought he was outstanding last night & lost count of the times he won the ball back for us. Very strong & got about the pitch really well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTRFTG Posted August 18, 2021 Report Share Posted August 18, 2021 1 minute ago, Shuffle said: Thought he was outstanding last night & lost count of the times he won the ball back for us. Very strong & got about the pitch really well. There's also the bit the moaners fail to get and the stats rarely report. Reading made untold errors last night. They weren't all unforced, many were because the likes of James were putting pressure (sometimes the threat of pressure,) on the opposition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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