SuperFly2002 Posted January 20, 2016 Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 Sorry if this has been discussed at length on an another thread (Mods feel free to kill this thread if this is the case). But................... Wes was fantastic last night, inventive, tough tackling, tracking back, great wing play. Yes there are still a few rough edges to knock off, but I'm pretty sure with a decent run in the first team, he WILL evolve and become the real deal. I would never play him as an out and out striker as his finishing isn't there, but on the right wing, he was a revelation. He well deserved his man of the match award last night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaggiesQuiff Posted January 20, 2016 Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 he was decent, but he shoulda rounded the keeper in stead of shooting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperFly2002 Posted January 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 1 minute ago, WaggiesQuiff said: he was decent, but he shoulda rounded the keeper in stead of shooting Rough edges ............ he will get there I'm betting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted January 20, 2016 Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 I'm not one to get carried away with the home grown players, but I thought Burns deserved a 6 last night. That may sound harsh, but with everyone else around scoring 4's and 5's, I thought he had a reasonable game. Rough edges is true, but he certainly does a lot more for me than Reid does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 87 Posted January 20, 2016 Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 Put in some great crosses but not enough of them! His decision making needs to improve but that will come with time. The more he plays the better he will become I think. Then we are likely to have the problem of trying to keep hold of him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted January 20, 2016 Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 I must of watched a different game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOTBLUE Posted January 20, 2016 Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 Needs game time,a run in the team and I'm sure he would come on in leaps and bounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipdawg Posted January 20, 2016 Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 I only watched the 1st half, but he looked our biggest threat for sure. I've always said that Wes has the raw 'materials' to be a good asset- pace, strength and a decent first touch. What he lacks is composure and a bit of guile, which to be honest is to be expected from someone with so little experience. If we're going to play with a counter attacking front 3 or wingers, I really think he should get a go. However, I suspect that if we sign another striker (Lafferty for example), we may end up with Kodjia out right and Wes may have to play from the bench Still, nice to see another of 'our own' staking a claim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 20, 2016 Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 10 minutes ago, WaggiesQuiff said: he was decent, but he shoulda rounded the keeper in stead of shooting If he had more game time his decision making may have been better. I liked that he backed himself to hit the corner, but I think his best bet would've been to just smash it anywhere on target to give him a boost. Rounding Ben Foster for a lad of his inexperience is a BIG ask. I thought he did very well up against a very good left back (after the sub). Some of the crosses he put in were pretty stand out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Watts Posted January 20, 2016 Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 Wes has pace and stamina in abundance. He has massive raw potential that he needs to be given the opportunity to realise and I'm glad that he's being given it. Otherwise what's the point of the academy? Like others have said, he has rough edges that only real match experience will help smooth off. Keep going with him I say. We have very few players that after 90 minutes will still be able (and willing) to sprint back 50 yards to get a tackle in like he did on Saturday. He could be crucial in the run in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossendale Red Posted January 20, 2016 Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 He was our biggest threat for sure, thought he looked knackered 2nd half though. Lack of match fitness I would guess. Pembo/Wade need to give him a day or two off, bit of light training Friday then back at full tilt for Saturday. In fact I would say this for most of the squad that have played 4 times in 10 days, as we looked on our arses come the end of the game last night. This is not a criticism just an observation, before anyone jumps down my throat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinmans Love Child Posted January 20, 2016 Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 I thought he was the best player on the pitch last night, worked hard, great touch, quick thinking, a must to start in the league from that showing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonBristolian Posted January 20, 2016 Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 I was watching the game in a pub with a friend who's a Chelsea Season ticket holder who knows nothing about our players (i.e who starts regularly, how old they are or anything like that). As a neutral who didn't know he was an academy product who started regularly, he thought Burns was the best player on the pitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC_Dan Posted January 20, 2016 Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 His pace was dangerous but didn't cause all that many problems to West Brom's reserve left-back. In an ideal world he'd be an option from the bench against a tiring defence, not our main threat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted January 20, 2016 Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 4 minutes ago, Tinmans Love Child said: I thought he was the best player on the pitch last night, worked hard, great touch, quick thinking, a must to start in the league from that showing Seriously? Best player on the pitch? Picognoli and Anichebe for me but there you go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipdawg Posted January 20, 2016 Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 1 minute ago, BCFC_Dan said: His pace was dangerous but didn't cause all that many problems to West Brom's reserve left-back. In an ideal world he'd be an option from the bench against a tiring defence, not our main threat. Pocognolli has been capped 13 times by Belgium, so I think that's a bit unfair. No one should expect Wes Burns to be anywhere near the finished article, but I don't think he particularly looked out of place last night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiale Posted January 20, 2016 Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 Can't help he would be better sat just behind a striker like Kodjia or Agard. He would have more room, choices to run into and space to exploit, he gets pushed out wide to often and fails to deliver as he simply runs out of space. If we are going to play 4-3-3 then a striker with Reid or Freeman and Wes sat behind the striker would be a lot more threatening, especially if they stay high up the pitch - playing Wilbs with 4-3-3- seems a waste, as you want the ball to feet and run at defences. The rest of the team also need to stop lumping useless high long balls up field as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted January 20, 2016 Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 What I love about Burns is he is not overawed. Confidence is a great asset in a young player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chappers Posted January 20, 2016 Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 He has played well the last two games, there are things that could improve, but overall a great asset to the squad. Away from home, counter-attacking using the pace of Wes and JK could be very effective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossendale Red Posted January 20, 2016 Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 23 minutes ago, RedDave said: Seriously? Best player on the pitch? Picognoli and Anichebe for me but there you go Agreed RedDave...Anichebe bossed it last night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted January 20, 2016 Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 Thought he had a decent game and I like his 'positivity' when receiving the ball (decent first touch too) Undoubtedly still finding his feet but think his pace and improving strength give him a real opportunity to force himself in on a regular basis Just needs to try and find that composure on occasions (The hardest bit I would imagine !) I smell genuine potential in Wes this season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted January 20, 2016 Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 40 minutes ago, Tinmans Love Child said: I thought he was the best player on the pitch last night, worked hard, great touch, quick thinking, a must to start in the league from that showing I think that was Sessegnon by a mile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipdawg Posted January 20, 2016 Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 14 minutes ago, South Bristol Red #4 said: Agreed RedDave...Anichebe bossed it last night. The thing about Anichebe is that he didn't really 'play' well, he's just built like a tank and can bully pretty much anyone off the ball. Nothing wrong with that and it's an asset West Brom used well, just loathe to say he was the best footballer on show Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinmans Love Child Posted January 20, 2016 Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 19 minutes ago, South Bristol Red #4 said: Agreed RedDave...Anichebe bossed it last night. He was WBA's best player but I wouldn't go as far as saying he bossed the game, Burns caused WBA as many problems as Anichebe caused us. It was a tight game and either side could have won if they had gone for it, personally I think we wanted to go out to concentrate on staying up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 20, 2016 Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 42 minutes ago, South Bristol Red #4 said: Agreed RedDave...Anichebe bossed it last night. I've never thought much of him before but last night was an eye opener for me. He had good discipline, good positional sense, laid off a couple of nice balls and was a menace. I was thoroughly impressed with him, especially playing in a rather unorthodox role for him (a presumption on my part). Yacob was another who stood out for me too. Not for his technical ability which he didn't have much chance to demonstrate but again a really disciplined, stifling performance from him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnderMB Posted January 20, 2016 Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 For the life of me, I don't know why we don't play Burns more often. All he seems to lack at the moment is solid game time, so I'd happily give him as much first-team football as he wants alongside playing in the U21's. As everyone has already said, he's rough around the edges, but that'll disappear with regular game time at this level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HLR Posted January 20, 2016 Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 Wes was undoubtedly our best player on the pitch last night. At times he seemed unsure whether or not to take on their LB or not, or whether he should be sticking wide / cutting in, but with game time that understanding will come. Can be a very useful player for us if we manage him right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kezman Posted January 20, 2016 Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 Anichebe is stealing a living in the Premier League. Absolute donkey. Can't believe some of the comments I am reading on here! I thought he was awful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted January 20, 2016 Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 2 hours ago, Super said: I must of watched a different game. You must HAVE . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ontariored Posted January 20, 2016 Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 The commentary was on Wes Burns last night suggesting he was hanging onto the ball too long instead of quicker 1-2's. However, he was trying and I thought it was good he gave a go. As for our foul throw-in, you only usually see that in kiddies football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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