Popular Post ohhhshauntaylor Posted October 30, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted October 30, 2021 Given what happened (unfairly IMO) last weekend, I think George deserved a thread for today. He was “one for the future” who’s now made the RB position his own, with pretty much no direct support, he has more than held his own, and I thought today, especially late on he did very well. considering his age, and experience, he’s made a very promising start, and certainly has some real steel about him with some crunching tackles! He will only get better, but already is starting to make himself a player who’s “type” we have so badly missed. Now- let’s get him a song! 36 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedNachos Posted October 30, 2021 Report Share Posted October 30, 2021 Absolute head and shoulders ahead of Simpson. Great performance today - turning into a bit of a fan favourite. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted October 30, 2021 Report Share Posted October 30, 2021 Let’s bin the “one for the future” guff - that was the phrase regularly trotted out by LJ when he was given free rein to spend more than any other City manager - it basically meant ‘we’ll send him out on loan and basically ignore him for two years’ - then get rid .. pathetic 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohhhshauntaylor Posted October 30, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2021 3 minutes ago, BS4 on Tour... said: Let’s bin the “one for the future” guff - that was the phrase regularly trotted out by LJ when he was given free rein to spend more than any other City manager - it basically meant ‘we’ll send him out on loan and basically ignore him for two years’ - then get rid .. pathetic My “guff” was based on the fact he wasn’t signed to be a first choice RB immediately- so he’s ahead of the planned trajectory as things stand. 11 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol_Badger Posted October 30, 2021 Report Share Posted October 30, 2021 He’s okay and he’s had a couple of good performances. On the flip side he’s had his pants pulled down on multiple occasions and not helped by the lack of support by playing a 3 in the middle or not having cover in front of him. if be surprised and disappointed if he was our first choice RB next year or the year after. 3 7 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossi the Robin Posted October 30, 2021 Report Share Posted October 30, 2021 Great signing. Could be a legend if we don’t sell him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offside Posted October 30, 2021 Report Share Posted October 30, 2021 I really like him. He’s committed, quick and decent going forward. Considering how young he is, and that a few months ago he was playing lower league football, and as a team we have been struggling, he’s done well. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City1970 Posted October 30, 2021 Report Share Posted October 30, 2021 Pearson was giving him a lot of stick in the 2nd half. I think it is good for his development because he was drifting out of position at times. I like Tanner,Pring and Scott. I believe they will develop into very good players. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted October 30, 2021 Report Share Posted October 30, 2021 Got all the attributes imho….not gonna deliver every game whilst in his early days here, but he’s made a really good start and way ahead of expectations. Nige has solved a bit of a problem area here. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted October 30, 2021 Report Share Posted October 30, 2021 I can only think he was playing to orders in the first half because he was spent most of his time next to Atkinson, rather than out in the right back position. It meant that HNM had to cover 2 players on several occasions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merrick's Marvels Posted October 31, 2021 Report Share Posted October 31, 2021 (edited) An exciting prospect who had an excellent game today. Comfortable on the ball (often no passing options in front of him today), good in the air for his height, defensively sound - one brave brilliant goal line clearance second half. Well played young un! I love away fans (I don't really, at all, ever) - as he lay injured inside our goal, having made that last ditch clearance second half and been clobbered for his pains, the tykes sang "you soft southern bastard". George is from Blackpool. F wits. Edited October 31, 2021 by Merrick's Marvels 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post East End Old Boy Posted October 31, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted October 31, 2021 9 hours ago, RedNachos said: Absolute head and shoulders ahead of Simpson. Great performance today - turning into a bit of a fan favourite. Good to see Simpson going around the pitch with his arm around Tanner after the game, perhaps we shouldn’t dismiss the role Simpson is playing in the lad’s development? 21 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpexile Posted October 31, 2021 Report Share Posted October 31, 2021 9 hours ago, Bristol_Badger said: He’s okay and he’s had a couple of good performances. On the flip side he’s had his pants pulled down on multiple occasions and not helped by the lack of support by playing a 3 in the middle or not having cover in front of him. if be surprised and disappointed if he was our first choice RB next year or the year after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted October 31, 2021 Report Share Posted October 31, 2021 For all the money the club has wasted over the years. It’s amazing what you can get for 350k. Still bits to improve on and mistakes will be made. But I feel we finally have a right back that we’ve needed for a long while. Like him a lot 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted October 31, 2021 Report Share Posted October 31, 2021 The 300k the Internet suggests we paid for him seems to put him in the Micky Bell value for money bracket. Long way to go yet, but he could prove to be outstanding value for money. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazelboy Posted October 31, 2021 Report Share Posted October 31, 2021 27 minutes ago, East End Old Boy said: Good to see Simpson going around the pitch with his arm around Tanner after the game, perhaps we shouldn’t dismiss the role Simpson is playing in the lad’s development? Noticed he took time to have a walk round with his arm around Benarous as well. Definitely in for his experience more than his playing ability. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted October 31, 2021 Report Share Posted October 31, 2021 Put in a great shift & alongside Bentley, Kalas, Atkinson & Weimann (who wasn’t as good, but got our 2 vital goals) was a big reason as to why we won. One point about Simpson though, as the players walked around the pitch afterwards he had his arms around Tanner & was clearly saying to him well done, a good team man, if not the answer now. 36 minutes ago, East End Old Boy said: Good to see Simpson going around the pitch with his arm around Tanner after the game, perhaps we shouldn’t dismiss the role Simpson is playing in the lad’s development? Should have read this! 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon79 Posted October 31, 2021 Report Share Posted October 31, 2021 36 minutes ago, East End Old Boy said: Good to see Simpson going around the pitch with his arm around Tanner after the game, perhaps we shouldn’t dismiss the role Simpson is playing in the lad’s development? Yes, also noticed Simpson got off the bench to put his arm round Benarous & have a word while he was on the touchline waiting to come on. Little things, but important & good to see. COYR 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonBristolian Posted October 31, 2021 Report Share Posted October 31, 2021 10 hours ago, Bristol_Badger said: He’s okay and he’s had a couple of good performances. On the flip side he’s had his pants pulled down on multiple occasions and not helped by the lack of support by playing a 3 in the middle or not having cover in front of him. if be surprised and disappointed if he was our first choice RB next year or the year after. In that case, I suggest you prepare yourself for surprise and disappointment. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted October 31, 2021 Report Share Posted October 31, 2021 11 hours ago, ohhhshauntaylor said: My “guff” was based on the fact he wasn’t signed to be a first choice RB immediately- so he’s ahead of the planned trajectory as things stand. Apologies, I wasn’t calling the sentiment of your post ‘guff’ but the terminology you used was horribly reminiscent of the ‘guff’ LJ used to spout - so I wasn’t having a pop at you, cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted October 31, 2021 Report Share Posted October 31, 2021 4 hours ago, East End Old Boy said: Good to see Simpson going around the pitch with his arm around Tanner after the game, perhaps we shouldn’t dismiss the role Simpson is playing in the lad’s development? Of course he is here for the same reason as Andy King and even Chris Martin. To play some first team football as and when required to. Most importantly though, they are here to be the elder pros. To listen to our young ones, to give advice and sometimes a gentle kick up the backside. We haven't had this type of pro for several years. Still, just about, good enough for a game or three. There to teach and nurture the next generation. I once worked for a German company in England. In Germany, most companies move elder employees at all levels, sideways. To pass on their knowledge to those who have/will replace them before they retire or die. If we did that in UK, it would be seen as an insult to the one who is moved out of the firing line. Germans understand it as a positive for everyone. Is Pearson doing the same? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyClapper Posted October 31, 2021 Report Share Posted October 31, 2021 4 hours ago, GrahamC said: Put in a great shift & alongside Bentley, Kalas, Atkinson & Weimann (who wasn’t as good, but got our 2 vital goals) was a big reason as to why we won. One point about Simpson though, as the players walked around the pitch afterwards he had his arms around Tanner & was clearly saying to him well done, a good team man, if not the answer now. Should have read this! Perhaps GT’s efforts were enhanced by what happened last week. He has obviously shaken it off during training and proved to NP that he needed to be selected. Then a performance full of determination. Good man management?? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James54De Posted October 31, 2021 Report Share Posted October 31, 2021 Solid defensively, but needs to stop limping it forward at every opportunity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted October 31, 2021 Report Share Posted October 31, 2021 6 minutes ago, James54De said: Solid defensively, but needs to stop limping it forward at every opportunity. That`s the little bit of League 2 he`s still got in him. He`ll change. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted October 31, 2021 Report Share Posted October 31, 2021 3 hours ago, HappyClapper said: Perhaps GT’s efforts were enhanced by what happened last week. He has obviously shaken it off during training and proved to NP that he needed to be selected. Then a performance full of determination. Good man management?? Yep. We've seen other young players dragged off early when they've been struggling (Bakinson, Scott) and then not start for a little while afterwards. That Tanner was considered ready to start the next game suggests that he's reacted to it in the right way during the week. That'll serve him well going forward. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexukhc Posted October 31, 2021 Report Share Posted October 31, 2021 Best right back since Bradley Orr, will he be better than Bradley? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
42nite Posted October 31, 2021 Report Share Posted October 31, 2021 He'll be a good player for us. He needs to get a little 'professionalism' into his game. A couple of times after he'd been well and truly clobbered when we were under the cosh, he could well have taken a little longer to recover enough to resume, and take the sting out of the game rather than jumping up and running back into position. Fair play to him for his sportsmanship, but this is heavy duty professional sport now, and he will learn. Perhaps someone could send him a copy of Colins book? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneTeamInBristol Posted November 1, 2021 Report Share Posted November 1, 2021 First half an hour on Saturday he had a shocker, got dragged into the box towards the goal and left his man free out wide on multiple occasions, Massengo was pointing it out continuously. Think it affected his confidence as he kept hoofing the ball forward. But the second half he improved massively, obviously realised where he was going wrong, no doubt it helped with Nige being next to him and he saved a certain goal with some brilliant defending. Only a good sign that he is improving throughout the course of 90 minutes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohhhshauntaylor Posted November 1, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2021 2 minutes ago, OneTeamInBristol said: First half an hour on Saturday he had a shocker, got dragged into the box towards the goal and left his man free out wide on multiple occasions, Massengo was pointing it out continuously. Think it affected his confidence as he kept hoofing the ball forward. But the second half he improved massively, obviously realised where he was going wrong, no doubt it helped with Nige being next to him and he saved a certain goal with some brilliant defending. Only a good sign that he is improving throughout the course of 90 minutes. I think this is somewhat down to how Kalas wants him to play- he seemed keen to keep Tanner close to him- and with no support ahead of him due to how narrow we were this was an issue and very evident! @Davefevs pointed this out I think in an earlier thread around this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merrick's Marvels Posted November 1, 2021 Report Share Posted November 1, 2021 (edited) 33 minutes ago, OneTeamInBristol said: First half an hour on Saturday he had a shocker, got dragged into the box towards the goal and left his man free out wide on multiple occasions, Massengo was pointing it out continuously. Think it affected his confidence as he kept hoofing the ball forward. If he wasn't playing as his manager instructed him to do, he'd have been hauled off. How do we know this? Because that's exactly what happened the week before! So I'd have thought that tucking in, playing close to Kalas, and leaving space out wide was, in fact, exactly what his manager had asked him to do. Pring was doing exactly the same on the other side. Further evidence, if it were needed, that our full backs weren't having "a shocker" at all. As for "hoofing the ball forward" - presumably you missed the fact that, rather a lot of the time, our full backs had no-one available to pass to other than a ball down the line aimed at Chris Martin (in case you hadn't noticed, this has been our default way of playing since day 1 of this season). My amateur analysis is that our full-backs often had no-one to pass to for numerous reasons - the way Barnsley set up, the fact we played with no width at all, the fact Bakinson is frequently a passenger, the fact Massengo's attempts to cover every blade of grass on the pitch, at least twice, means he ends up anywhere but central midfield, and Matty James can't be everywhere at once. So if anyone's had a shocker... Edited November 1, 2021 by Merrick's Marvels 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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