Sir Geoff Posted January 2, 2022 Report Share Posted January 2, 2022 13 minutes ago, swanker said: Out of his depth and doesn’t look very comfortable on the ball. Not helped by a lack of movement and options ahead if him 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelts Posted January 2, 2022 Report Share Posted January 2, 2022 17 minutes ago, swanker said: Out of his depth and doesn’t look very comfortable on the ball. Zero options in-front of him . Keep ball at the back with Max and his defenders . He looks comfortable enough . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelts Posted January 2, 2022 Report Share Posted January 2, 2022 1 minute ago, shelts said: Zero options in-front of him . Keep ball at the back with Max and his defenders . He looks comfortable enough . Take that back he’s been hooked!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted January 2, 2022 Report Share Posted January 2, 2022 His confidence must be shattered after that 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgy_Giefer Posted January 2, 2022 Report Share Posted January 2, 2022 Good to see him on the pitch at the end getting some love from Matty James etc. I thought his ball retention is something we’ve been missing. He also hit a smashing cross-field ball which didn’t quite make it but encouraging signs for me. I thought the crowd hassled him into playing forward when there weren’t enough options. He’s a kid. Give him time and support! 11 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numero Uno Posted January 2, 2022 Report Share Posted January 2, 2022 3 hours ago, CyderInACan said: His confidence must be shattered after that Scott got subbed after 25-30 minutes of one game earlier in the season and is doing ok…….. Just needs managing. 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swanker Posted January 2, 2022 Report Share Posted January 2, 2022 4 hours ago, Sir Geoff said: Not helped by a lack of movement and options ahead if him I don’t care what and who was playing in front of him I’ve got a funny feeling he won’t play in that position for City again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazelboy Posted January 2, 2022 Report Share Posted January 2, 2022 Nice being a local lad but let’s not take away from the facts. He’s come back from a loan in the conference where he had been dropped from the side. He was poor throughout. He was at fault for both goals None of this means he won’t be a good player in the future, he is young and learning his trade, but In no world should he be ahead of Atkinson in a championship league game. Poor management for me, especially putting him in a 2! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyredredrobin Posted January 2, 2022 Report Share Posted January 2, 2022 Definately no where near ready for the Championship yet. Needs to spend more time on loan to gain experience. If we were not light in that position, he would still be on loan. There is a good player in there, but not for a couple of years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hocca Posted January 2, 2022 Report Share Posted January 2, 2022 32 minutes ago, super slick said: Nice being a local lad but let’s not take away from the facts. He’s come back from a loan in the conference where he had been dropped from the side. He was poor throughout. He was at fault for both goals None of this means he won’t be a good player in the future, he is young and learning his trade, but In no world should he be ahead of Atkinson in a championship league game. Poor management for me, especially putting him in a 2! Steady mate your not allowed to criticise academy players on here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazred Posted January 2, 2022 Report Share Posted January 2, 2022 He seemed timid from the off today. We know he has talent and ability but today he looked as surprised to be there as we were when the team was announced. I'm sure he'll bounce back, particularly if he's staying around the 1st team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numero Uno Posted January 2, 2022 Report Share Posted January 2, 2022 1 minute ago, Hocca said: Steady mate your not allowed to criticise academy players on here I don’t think that’s the issue tbh. It’s when lunatics condemn them out of hand for one bad game then make shit, uneducated comments like “career in League 2 beckons”. That isn’t criticism, it’s childish. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeAman08 Posted January 2, 2022 Report Share Posted January 2, 2022 35 minutes ago, super slick said: Nice being a local lad but let’s not take away from the facts. He’s come back from a loan in the conference where he had been dropped from the side. He was poor throughout. He was at fault for both goals None of this means he won’t be a good player in the future, he is young and learning his trade, but In no world should he be ahead of Atkinson in a championship league game. Poor management for me, especially putting him in a 2! Putting him in the 2 was crazy for me too. As you say, no shame in having a poor game at his age and experience. Think converted midfielder too so has work to do to be a defender. Not 100% convinced he can make it at this level though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlastonburyRed Posted January 2, 2022 Report Share Posted January 2, 2022 Scott shows what an exceptional talent you need to be to look the part at a young age in the Championship. Maybe a loan down at Yeovil or with GJ at Torquay would be of value for Ryley… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted January 2, 2022 Report Share Posted January 2, 2022 2 hours ago, super slick said: He was poor throughout. No, he wasn’t (imho). He did several decent things on the ball / in challenges. Yes, he lost his man for the goal, and got done by a great run from Afobe….after Kalas got caught forward following a poor pass. But he wasn’t poor throughout (imho). 17 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZiderEyed Posted January 2, 2022 Report Share Posted January 2, 2022 5 minutes ago, Davefevs said: No, he wasn’t (imho). He did several decent things on the ball / in challenges. Yes, he lost his man for the goal, and got done by a great run from Afobe….after Kalas got caught forward following a poor pass. But he wasn’t poor throughout (imho). No need for the imho Davros. Got beaten twice by two good players. Had Max stepped out a second earlier then he'd have been saved on the first, and had a moment of madness on the second, while trying to redeem himself for his earlier 'mistake'. Fine margins, and easy for those who haven't really played the game to call that a bad performance (imho). He did very well with his control and distribution of the game. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted January 2, 2022 Report Share Posted January 2, 2022 12 minutes ago, ZiderEyed said: No need for the imho Davros. Got beaten twice by two good players. Had Max stepped out a second earlier then he'd have been saved on the first, and had a moment of madness on the second, while trying to redeem himself for his earlier 'mistake'. Fine margins, and easy for those who haven't really played the game to call that a bad performance (imho). He did very well with his control and distribution of the game. Exterminate! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finley_Smith10 Posted January 2, 2022 Report Share Posted January 2, 2022 Tbf he should be no where near that starting team considering he’s only just come back from a conference loan in which he wasn’t playing a lot before he was recalled. God knows why NP fancied towler instead of Atkinson today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuber Posted January 2, 2022 Report Share Posted January 2, 2022 3 hours ago, swanker said: I don’t care what and who was playing in front of him I’ve got a funny feeling he won’t play in that position for City again. There's some of that OTIB optimism. Jesus Christ on a bike, 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aa_bcfc Posted January 2, 2022 Report Share Posted January 2, 2022 53 minutes ago, Davefevs said: No, he wasn’t (imho). He did several decent things on the ball / in challenges. Yes, he lost his man for the goal, and got done by a great run from Afobe….after Kalas got caught forward following a poor pass. But he wasn’t poor throughout (imho). You think not. Probably at fault got the 5’9” ish bloke scoring the header and dreadful challenge for the pen. He might make it but miles off at the present. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuber Posted January 2, 2022 Report Share Posted January 2, 2022 1 hour ago, aa_bcfc said: You think not. Probably at fault got the 5’9” ish bloke scoring the header and dreadful challenge for the pen. He might make it but miles off at the present. To be fair, that was a fantastic whip by Wallace, it was one of those that, I'd argue, is nigh indefensible. The same 5"9 bloke who is also in fairly exceptional form if I'm incorrect. Challenge for the penalty 100% a straight error. Young and Rash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomThumb84 Posted January 2, 2022 Report Share Posted January 2, 2022 I worry for the lad. Mad he is playing Championship football to be honest. I will defend a Bristol lad to the hilt but Towler is way off. The Watford (a) shambles last year was a hard watch and the fact he is near the first team says more about the club than him. Needs managing carefully. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZiderEyed Posted January 2, 2022 Report Share Posted January 2, 2022 3 minutes ago, TomThumb84 said: I worry for the lad. Mad he is playing Championship football to be honest. I will defend a Bristol lad to the hilt but Towler is way off. The Watford (a) shambles last year was a hard watch and the fact he is near the first team says more about the club than him. Needs managing carefully. Have to assume mental strength in the face of evidence to the altenative imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Balls Posted January 3, 2022 Report Share Posted January 3, 2022 Some harsh comments on here. Both Towler and Benarous were pulled at half time for a tactical change. Plus Afobe and Bradshaw is one of the harder pairs of strikers to face in this division. Thought the first goal was a great cross but O’Leary should have come out for it. As for the penalty, Afobe did what Afobe does so well, running into a through ball ahead of the defender. Did Towler need to dive in? Well if he didn’t, Afobe was about to shoot anyway and would likely have scored. I think Towler has something about him that gives him a chance of making it at this level. He didn’t get done physically, which is something for a 19 year old centre back, he looked comfortable on the ball, and as noted already, he looks like he can play a good long pass. There is plenty there to build on to improve his game further. 15 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firstdivision Posted January 3, 2022 Report Share Posted January 3, 2022 (edited) 6 hours ago, super slick said: Nice being a local lad but let’s not take away from the facts. He’s come back from a loan in the conference where he had been dropped from the side. He was poor throughout. He was at fault for both goals None of this means he won’t be a good player in the future, he is young and learning his trade, but In no world should he be ahead of Atkinson in a championship league game. Poor management for me, especially putting him in a 2! Spot on. He may develop into a decent Championship player, and I hope he does, but the idea that he is ready now is preposterous. That’s not his fault. He’s looked out of his depth in every appearance if we’re honest (the rave reviews at Sheffield United were absurd - he was unbelievably timid in that game). Picking him was ridiculous, especially in a two. It was 9 v 11 in the first half. I’ve rarely seen a player affect a game less than young Ayman. But his future looks bright. Edited January 3, 2022 by firstdivision 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted January 3, 2022 Report Share Posted January 3, 2022 4 hours ago, Finley_Smith10 said: Tbf he should be no where near that starting team considering he’s only just come back from a conference loan in which he wasn’t playing a lot before he was recalled. God knows why NP fancied towler instead of Atkinson today He must be carry some injury or fatigue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Posted January 3, 2022 Report Share Posted January 3, 2022 I thought he looked a bit stronger than when he played last season. There were a few times he followed his man to the half way line to get a foot in. Ive certainly seen worse defensive performances from experienced defenders, 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hampshire reds Posted January 3, 2022 Report Share Posted January 3, 2022 Towler needs a league one loan. good prospect but alot to learn. The pen he gave away was awful. That was parks football. But hopefully he will improve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NcnsBcfc Posted January 3, 2022 Report Share Posted January 3, 2022 7 hours ago, Davefevs said: He must be carry some injury or fatigue. Some mention of him still suffering from the effects of covid. His body language when he does come on is quite timid and passive. Whether it's a confidence, or physical thing is up for debate. Certainly not the player we saw in the first few months of the season anyhow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bris Red Posted January 3, 2022 Report Share Posted January 3, 2022 (edited) I’m not sure what people expect from our academy to be honest. We have to realise that not everyone of them will make it with us and that is just life. Whilst the academy has improved vastly from where it was 15-20 years ago i still think it is unrealistic for us to expect to bring through 4 or 5 championship players simultaneously through year on year. We have had an excellent past few seasons in bringing through Reid, Kelly and Bryan and the next homegrown batch in Pring , Benarous , O’leary and Towler (who IMO needs a couple more loans at a higher level) all look like they have huge potential. Add the likes of Scott and Semenyo who whilst haven’t been with us through all the age groups but were all brought in for little to no fee’s at academy level then the future is bright IMO. Edited January 3, 2022 by bris red 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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