Jon atyeo is my dad Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 Stand outs again! Feeling very optimistic with this partnership Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corleone Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 Thats really good to hear. Wynter seems to have made a real impact in pre-season. One concern.....if hey get injured? With Kelly out we only have Reid to fill in.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearded_red Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 I was going to start a similar thread as I thought they were both superb. Kilkenny in particular ran the show at times, but they were both vital reasons why we managed to control the game first half. Excellent in winning the ball (Wynter more than Kilkenny nobody will be surprised to read), controlled possession and tempo and made us look like an excellent team with the ball. Of course it is only a friendly, Kilkenny has almost perfected the art of looking like a good player in pre season during his time here and we will of course miss Kelly, but there were certainly signs tonight that these two could form a very effective partnership in the middle of midfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TV Tom Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 I was going to start a similar thread as I thought they were both superb. Kilkenny in particular ran the show at times, but they were both vital reasons why we managed to control the game first half. Excellent in winning the ball (Wynter more than Kilkenny nobody will be surprised to read), controlled possession and tempo and made us look like an excellent team with the ball. Of course it is only a friendly, Kilkenny has almost perfected the art of looking like a good player in pre season during his time here and we will of course miss Kelly, but there were certainly signs tonight that these two could form a very effective partnership in the middle of midfield. Sounds promising, only drawback is i can't see them getting many goals between them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglia Red Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 Thats really good to hear. Wynter seems to have made a real impact in pre-season. One concern.....if hey get injured? With Kelly out we only have Reid to fill in....Nothing wrong with Reid -the boy can play! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Skin Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 Thought Reid and Bryan looked very good too. Reid makes things happen. Think he can have a big impact this season. He might be slight but he put some strong challenges in too. Look forward to seeing him. Liked the look of Wynter too. Hardly a stray pass all evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon atyeo is my dad Posted July 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 Kilkenny given man of the match too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evander SnowyField Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 Wynter was very reminiscent of an early Marv Elliot, but better. Hungry was the word SOD used when signing him and I think that's exactly what he is. Looks like he will be very useful this season. Thought Baldock looked tidy as well, showed some very nice touches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheddarReds Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 I thought both of them played well, as well as Reid. Maybe L1 is a level where Killkenny will shine more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bcfc24 Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 Amazing news, was worried about a midfield without Kelly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topsham Red Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 Very impressed with both. Kilkenny tracking back and tackling, short simple passes and wynter just looked a class act, very promising signs for the season ahead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pride of the west Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 Ive spoken to a few players and staff down the gate and all bar 1 said reid is the most technically gifted players down there. Filled me with a bit of confidence in him but I still question his strength. I can see killa wynter being the starting 2 in midfield now kelly is injured. To be honest i think we will do alright in midfield and wont get over ran like the previous 3 yrs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshtonGreat Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 Very impressed with both. Kilkenny tracking back and tackling, short simple passes and wynter just looked a class act, very promising signs for the season ahead Well all I'll say is it's about time. Kilkenny was cr*p last season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foghornred Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 Killkenny is great given the time and space like against Reading but if he has a midfield against him that is working hard and closing down then he goes missing,I think that each midfielder is needed for different games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderbeans Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 Wynter will be signing of the season. Bit worried we only signed him on for 2 years. Will no doubt have admirers next summer if he proves his worth. I would hope if he plays well, we extend his contract in jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldlandReddies Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 Kilkenny showed exactly what sort of player he can be. MOM by a long way and hit some raking passes out to each wing. Linked up very well with Wynter and Jet. City looked pretty solid once again and scored a very special team goal. Very promising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theothergary Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 i agree kilkenny played whole 92 mins and won headers won tackles and passed the ball well he needs to be encouraged like fonts who also played well wynter looks class encouraging performance.terrific improvement on the rangers game passing and movement was excellent at times Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedZoneJim Posted July 25, 2013 Report Share Posted July 25, 2013 Wouldn't ever have wished Kelly's injury on him, and hope his recovery is straightforward cos still think he can be a big player in this squad this season for us, but last night proved to me why I was saying it has to be either Wynter or Kelly not both in midfield after the FGR game cos there's no way we would've had that passing performance with them both in team last night. Loathe him or prepared to give him a chance, Kilkenny ran the show first half and Wynter was absolute class. Wonder what SOD will do about getting another midfielder in and what sort of player he'll be cos sounds like Pearson and Elliott could be out a while and with only Reid as back-up we're very thin in centre mid now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon atyeo is my dad Posted July 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2013 I'm still amazed that some people's heads won't be turned on Kilkenny and still brand him rubbish. its very clear he's a modern day footballer not your typical tackle and goal scoring headless chicken. Mind you the people who dislike him probably still think you need a 7 ft keeper a monster built back four two pacy wingers two Bruts in midfield and a big man little man up top four four ******* two! Football just isn't played that way anymore I really liked killkennys response where he said some English fans think smashing into a challenge means you've got balls well I'd like to think that in front of 10,000 people with 3 players crowding around you and you ask for the ball means exactly the same! Very true it's modern day footy for you some will like it some wont and the ones that don't won't appreciate a player like killkenny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshtonGreat Posted July 25, 2013 Report Share Posted July 25, 2013 I'm still amazed that some people's heads won't be turned on Kilkenny and still brand him rubbish. its very clear he's a modern day footballer not your typical tackle and goal scoring headless chicken. Mind you the people who dislike him probably still think you need a 7 ft keeper a monster built back four two pacy wingers two Bruts in midfield and a big man little man up top four four ******* two! Football just isn't played that way anymore I really liked killkennys response where he said some English fans think smashing into a challenge means you've got balls well I'd like to think that in front of 10,000 people with 3 players crowding around you and you ask for the ball means exactly the same! Very true it's modern day footy for you some will like it some wont and the ones that don't won't appreciate a player like killkenny Did you not see him last season? He was part of one of the worst midfields this club has ever seen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UREDS_91 Posted July 25, 2013 Report Share Posted July 25, 2013 I thought Kilkenny was excellent yesterday! Played the ball with confidence to all areas of the pitch (not just sideways and backwards like last year), It seems that having a capable ball winner in Wynter next to him has given him a new lease of life. Oh and Sam Baldock was looking sharp yesterday, my god that guy can sprint! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedZoneJim Posted July 25, 2013 Report Share Posted July 25, 2013 Did you not see him last season? He was part of one of the worst midfields this club has ever seen Did you not see him last season? He was part of one of the worst midfields this club has ever seen Did you not see him last night? Played in a midfield of players who can also pass the ball he excelled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedZoneJim Posted July 25, 2013 Report Share Posted July 25, 2013 I thought Kilkenny was excellent yesterday! Played the ball with confidence to all areas of the pitch (not just sideways and backwards like last year), It seems that having a capable ball winner in Wynter next to him has given him a new lease of life. Oh and Sam Baldock was looking sharp yesterday, my god that guy can sprint! A capable ball winner who is comfortable in possession and can also pass. Marv is a capable ball winner, Wynter's already looking different gravy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JammyOne Posted July 25, 2013 Report Share Posted July 25, 2013 Mind you the people who dislike him probably still think you need a 7 ft keeper a monster built back four two pacy wingers two Bruts in midfield and a big man little man up top four four ******* two! You've just described Bayern Munich! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshtonGreat Posted July 25, 2013 Report Share Posted July 25, 2013 Did you not see him last night? Played in a midfield of players who can also pass the ball he excelled. That's one game. I'm gonna give it a little longer before I start hailing him as the new Xavi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockleazeRed Posted July 25, 2013 Report Share Posted July 25, 2013 Did you not see him last season? He was part of one of the worst midfields this club has ever seen Did you see him last night? O'Driscoll has had the chance to work with the team (including this midfield) and without the pressure of fighting relegation, begun creating a new ethos/style of play/what ever you want to call it, that Kilkenny fits into much better. It's time to look forward to the new season, espescially considering it is only two weeks away and wipe the slate clean and start anew. Players and fans alike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockleazeRed Posted July 25, 2013 Report Share Posted July 25, 2013 That's one game. I'm gonna give it a little longer before I start hailing him as the new Xavi Don't be so polar, no one has. They have just said this partnership might work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red_Jim Posted July 25, 2013 Report Share Posted July 25, 2013 I'm still amazed that some people's heads won't be turned on Kilkenny and still brand him rubbish. its very clear he's a modern day footballer not your typical tackle and goal scoring headless chicken. Mind you the people who dislike him probably still think you need a 7 ft keeper a monster built back four two pacy wingers two Bruts in midfield and a big man little man up top four four ******* two! Football just isn't played that way anymore I really liked killkennys response where he said some English fans think smashing into a challenge means you've got balls well I'd like to think that in front of 10,000 people with 3 players crowding around you and you ask for the ball means exactly the same! Very true it's modern day footy for you some will like it some wont and the ones that don't won't appreciate a player like killkenny I've been very critical of Kilkenny but I would like him to prove his doubters wrong this season - SO'D has made a couple of comments in interviews about teaching Kilkenny when to hold on to the ball and when to release it quicker, it seems he is very aware of his weaknesses and is trying to address them. The one thing Kilkenny can do is pass the ball and play with a bit of composure. If (and it's still a big if) he can start adding more tempo to his passing then we could have a very useful player. Last night sounded promising, but I really feel this is make or break now for him - he has to start turning in some consistent, decent performances for us this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshtonGreat Posted July 25, 2013 Report Share Posted July 25, 2013 Did you see him last night? O'Driscoll has had the chance to work with the team (including this midfield) and without the pressure of fighting relegation, begun creating a new ethos/style of play/what ever you want to call it, that Kilkenny fits into much better. It's time to look forward to the new season, espescially considering it is only two weeks away and wipe the slate clean and start anew. Players and fans alike. No I didn't see him. And I hope you're right. But I will still reserve my excitement until we've seen it time and time again. So far it's one genuinely decent team performance (by all accounts) from about half a dozen pre-season friendlies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockleazeRed Posted July 25, 2013 Report Share Posted July 25, 2013 I've been very critical of Kilkenny but I would like him to prove his doubters wrong this season - SO'D has made a couple of comments in interviews about teaching Kilkenny when to hold on to the ball and when to release it quicker, it seems he is very aware of his weaknesses and is trying to address them. The one thing Kilkenny can do is pass the ball and play with a bit of composure. If (and it's still a big if) he can start adding more tempo to his passing then we could have a very useful player. Last night sounded promising, but I really feel this is make or break now for him - he has to start turning in some consistent, decent performances for us this season. Couldn't agree more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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