Phileas Fogg Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 What do we reckon then? Built on his good display vs Twente for me. Very busy and hard working, tracks back well and creates opportunities for others. Will be a handful for opposition defences with his strength, power and athleticism. Some very intelligent passes and layoffs to other players too. Not an instinctive poacher like Abraham I don't think, nor is he a speedy unpredictable dribbler type like Kodjia. He has some very good strengths in his own right - has the workrate of Agard but with the power and strength of Brooker - with more vision, athleticism and technical nous than both. Very promising signs and seems to have bonded with the team really well. Excited to see more of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolman_Stand Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 WOrked very hard, linked up well but think his first touch may let him down when in front of goal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londoner Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 Won't get the goals of kodjia or Tammy....will create goals for others e.g the first one. Reminded me of Wilbs more than the former listed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC RISK77 Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 Plays right on the last man..all we were looking for first half was dink over the top to try and get him in on goal...we looked more direct than ever under Johnson today...I liked it really liked it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC RISK77 Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 Just now, Londoner said: Won't get the goals of kodjia or Tammy....will create goals for others e.g the first one. Reminded me of Wilbs more than the former listed. Far too early to say he won't score goals like those two Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petehinton Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 Like he's been here for years. Link up play is superb. Not at all raw like Kodjia was when he first joined. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted August 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 1 minute ago, Londoner said: Won't get the goals of kodjia or Tammy....will create goals for others e.g the first one. Reminded me of Wilbs more than the former listed. I can see a bit of Wilbraham in him too, but a bit more mobile and with a more dangerous all round game that made me think of Brooker. I digress, but an injury-free Brooker would've been great in this division I think.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 I think he done well. But I think his biggest attribute. Is his link up and hold play. Very impressed. Agree with LJ other players will benefit from his play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 Can't see him scoring more than 15 goals which means everyone else needs to step up. Also don't see that being a problem. Think half the team had shots today if not more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenred Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 1 minute ago, Phileas Fogg said: I can see a bit of Wilbraham in him too, but a bit more mobile and with a more dangerous all round game that made me think of Brooker. I digress, but an injury-free Brooker would've been great in this division I think.. Agree, we were talking about Brooker today. He would've been a big big threat in this division, such a shame that his injuries buggered his career up, was a great striker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 Will punch holes in defences and open up opportunities for others (a la the first) stronger than Tammy and possibly does more 'defensively' Won't get as many as Tammy but good player and signining by the looks Was thinking - imagine him and Tammy up front together !!! #ReturnoftheCHIEF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 9 minutes ago, Londoner said: Won't get the goals of kodjia or Tammy....will create goals for others e.g the first one. Reminded me of Wilbs more than the former listed. Agree 're wilbs. Disagree re goals though. Looks like he will need 5 chances to score sure, but through his industry he will get many chances a game. Very, very excited about him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 Good all round player. I so like seeing a player who can play off either foot comfortably. Links it well, but also a threat in behind, even without blistering pace. Very good awareness of others too, both back to goal and when he has pulled off defender. A lot to like on early impressions. Said it before but he reminds me of the ex-Arsenal, ex-Everton player, Kevin Campbell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 Strong, direct, aggressive and a very decent debut. Was knackered in the last 10 minutes though, so perhaps the Wilbs comparison is not a million miles out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Brent Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 Definitely get the Brooker comparison. I was impressed. He worked very hard, despite how much he was struggling towards the end. Not very quick but his game is about so much more. Also, great for him to score so early in his city career after such a big fee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Brent Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 4 minutes ago, Red-Robbo said: Strong, direct, aggressive and a very decent debut. Was knackered in the last 10 minutes though, so perhaps the Wilbs comparison is not a million miles out. I'm guessing he's slightly behind in his fitness and not quite ready for 90 minutes just yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Red-Robbo Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 2 minutes ago, David Brent said: I'm guessing he's slightly behind in his fitness and not quite ready for 90 minutes just yet. Certainly the case today. Would've been nice for Bob to have stayed on and given him maybe another 14 minutes to press for a hatrick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leveller Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 24 minutes ago, BobBobSuperBob said: Will punch holes in defences and open up opportunities for others (a la the first) stronger than Tammy and possibly does more 'defensively' Won't get as many as Tammy but good player and signining by the looks Was thinking - imagine him and Tammy up front together !!! #ReturnoftheCHIEF Yep - more Allison or Akinbiyi for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erithacus Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 Looked to link up well with others and didn't go head-down for goal every time - spread play when it was the better option. Good application and seems to want to give the centre halves a rough ride - usually with a well-timed shoulder. If he's left one-on-one and the ball is lofted over the top, he shows a distinct appetite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dastardly and Muttley Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 Was also really pleased with his defensive contribution. Won two clear defensive headers from corners and really helped out there. Shows his team ethic and will to win. Really liked him today, good debut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milan djurichimovic Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 Was like a mix of Enoch Showunmiand and Lionel Messi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LilRascal Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 Reminded me of Heskey & Brooker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calculus Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 Am sure this must have been covered on other theads but if anyone knows the answer I'd be grateful: What the hell is it with the Kodjia style arm bandage? Is Angers a particularly rough place? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmond Million's Bung Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 2 minutes ago, Calculus said: Am sure this must have been covered on other theads but if anyone knows the answer I'd be grateful: What the hell is it with the Kodjia style arm bandage? Is Angers a particularly rough place? Not at all. I think they are just trying to fit in here in the UK by paying homage to Keith Lemon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphindevon Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 He was struggling from 65 minutes onwards, very surprised LJ didn't take him off but at least he's now got 90 minutes under his belt. I don't think we can judge for a month or 2 but a debut goal is all you can ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fat Controller Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 20 minutes ago, Calculus said: Am sure this must have been covered on other theads but if anyone knows the answer I'd be grateful: What the hell is it with the Kodjia style arm ? Is Angers a particularly rough place? Angers players initiation is a particularly vigorous Chinese burn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityexile Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 Very decent first game, liked what I saw. Would like him to have another half a yard of pace, but maybe that is being greedy, and yes not 100% match fit or so it seemed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stroudy Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 9 minutes ago, ralphindevon said: He was struggling from 65 minutes onwards, very surprised LJ didn't take him off but at least he's now got 90 minutes under his belt. I don't think we can judge for a month or 2 but a debut goal is all you can ask. I thought this as well but then thought it was better to keep him on for the minutes for his fitness to improve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearded_red Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 One negative was during the second half when Reid zipped the ball across the six yard box Diedhiou was out near the edge of the box rather than getting himself a tap in. Would be wrong to keep harping back to him, but no doubt our number nine last season would have been there in the danger area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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