Super Scotty Murray Posted September 27, 2017 Posted September 27, 2017 I just wanted to say that I thought Eliasson looked quality when he came on last night. Yes it was against a team down to 10 men with their backs to the wall, but he was quick, had a great first time cross, took a good set piece and had a good shot saved near the end. I would have thought he would be pushing for a start after that, as although O'Dowda always puts a good shift in he still doesn't seem to have great end product. Paterson has to start for me so it is one of O'Dowda/Eliasson/Leko for the other wide position.
Phileas Fogg Posted September 27, 2017 Posted September 27, 2017 I think the idea is that he’ll become a regular starter in time - we’re just breaking him in gently. Might be after Christmas or even next season when he begins to start most of the time though.
WECANDO Posted September 27, 2017 Posted September 27, 2017 Agree with that. He has natural pace and is a tricky guy. The sort of player who excites the fans and will put bums on seats. Hope he starts at home on Saturday against Ipswich.
A Horse With No Name Posted September 27, 2017 Posted September 27, 2017 6 minutes ago, WECANDO said: Agree with that. He has natural pace and is a tricky guy. The sort of player who excites the fans and will put bums on seats. Hope he starts at home on Saturday against Ipswich. Guaranteed he won't start at home on Saturday
grifty Posted September 27, 2017 Posted September 27, 2017 If we could only add the defensive nature of COD to the attacking and crossing ability of Eliasson we'd have a great winger!
Super Scotty Murray Posted September 27, 2017 Author Posted September 27, 2017 Just now, The Horse With No Name said: Guaranteed he won't start at home on Saturday Agreed that he probably wont but the point is that he should be in the reckoning after that display. We have 4 very good players in those positions which is a nice problem to have! Obviously Leko can play up front as well so it might be that we use him there more going forward because he is a liability defensively on the wing.
Port Said Red Posted September 27, 2017 Posted September 27, 2017 Very good quality in both open play and dead ball situations. Very impressed already.
Super Scotty Murray Posted September 27, 2017 Author Posted September 27, 2017 Just now, grifty said: If we could only add the defensive nature of COD to the attacking and crossing ability of Eliasson we'd have a great winger! Absolutely! I think COD is a great asset away from home due to his work rate but at home where teams sit back a bit more he seems to find it hard to have as much of an impact in the final third. I think Leko/Eliasson are better options at home and COD away.
A Horse With No Name Posted September 27, 2017 Posted September 27, 2017 6 minutes ago, super_scotty_murray said: Agreed that he probably wont but the point is that he should be in the reckoning after that display. We have 4 very good players in those positions which is a nice problem to have! Obviously Leko can play up front as well so it might be that we use him there more going forward because he is a liability defensively on the wing. No. he definitely won't. We're away.
City Rocker Posted September 27, 2017 Posted September 27, 2017 Agree he looks a really exciting prospect on the evidence of last night. When have we ever had so many good options out wide?! We City fans have always expected fast exciting football using the wings, but with a few exceptions we've rarely had the quality to deliver it over the years.
spudski Posted September 27, 2017 Posted September 27, 2017 Eliasson has all the attributes to be a good player in this division, but he's in that 'transition' period. Needs to become fully aware of his duties, especially defensively, get drilled and ingrained as to the game plan....plus imo, needs to physically develop for this league. Both Brownhill and COD came here with similar physiques to Eliasson ....both over a period of time have made themselves physically stronger. Both are still learning and progressing. COD for example has a tremendous work rate, turn of speed, amount of skill, but as others have said, his decision making when making that final pass or cross can be questionable. I watched him closely yesterday...and his final pass was often into the 'dangerzone' without actually looking up, when there was a better option to be had elsewhere. That will come with experience and confidence. All good signs with all three mentioned.
Guest Posted September 27, 2017 Posted September 27, 2017 There was a nice little move from him where he was cornered by a defender and managed to keep a seemingly out ball (would've gone our for their GK) in. Looked really good for the time he got. Would like to see him start vs Burton but can always wait until the Palace game
Super Scotty Murray Posted September 27, 2017 Author Posted September 27, 2017 1 minute ago, The Horse With No Name said: No. he definitely won't. We're away. Yeah would be a tough one for his first start. Could be worth considering for home to Burton though on Fri Oct 13th.
Roger Red Hat Posted September 27, 2017 Posted September 27, 2017 3 hours ago, super_scotty_murray said: Agreed that he probably wont but the point is that he should be in the reckoning after that display. We have 4 very good players in those positions which is a nice problem to have! Obviously Leko can play up front as well so it might be that we use him there more going forward because he is a liability defensively on the wing. I'm going to go out on a limb here and say he definitely won't start at home on Saturday. I'm happy to put money on it. And I'm not a betting man.
brady bunch Posted September 27, 2017 Posted September 27, 2017 did well, but needs to work hard on his first touch, it was poor last night (hard as I compare him to Patterson who seens to pluck the ball out of the air and kill it with a single move)
Edge1981 Posted September 27, 2017 Posted September 27, 2017 He’s developing quite nicely. Obviously not the finished article but it’s great that we have options to cover him whilst he is developing.
Major Isewater Posted September 27, 2017 Posted September 27, 2017 1 hour ago, brady bunch said: did well, but needs to work hard on his first touch, it was poor last night (hard as I compare him to Patterson who seens to pluck the ball out of the air and kill it with a single move) There was one sublime cross field ball that he bought down and distributed quickly . Most of our players these days are very good technically. A pleasure to watch .
pongo88 Posted September 27, 2017 Posted September 27, 2017 He’s skilful but needs to work on his crossing of the ball. Too many are cut out by the first defender, but the same could be said of Patterson and O’Dowda. It’s strange that so many professional players just can’t regularly deliver a good cross.
Red_Nine Posted September 27, 2017 Posted September 27, 2017 17 minutes ago, pongo88 said: He’s skilful but needs to work on his crossing of the ball. Too many are cut out by the first defender, but the same could be said of Patterson and O’Dowda. It’s strange that so many professional players just can’t regularly deliver a good cross. I'm gonna have to disagree (not saying he hasn't hit the first man 1 or two times) but from what I've seen in his brief appreances is the boy can't half whip the ball in
Meh Posted September 27, 2017 Posted September 27, 2017 One for the future - his delivery was on par with COD i.e. needs to improve but he has tricks and speed so exciting to watch him develop. I would like also to see Diedhiou away and Leko at home alongside Taylor away and Reid at home - like the idea of rotating and keeping them all fit and fighting
wendyredredrobin Posted September 27, 2017 Posted September 27, 2017 Prefer Leko to cod or eliason at the moment, but they will all have chances to shine. Also its good to be able to swap them over as subs if one is not having a great game or just need a fresh pair of legs.
1bristolcity Posted September 27, 2017 Posted September 27, 2017 6 hours ago, super_scotty_murray said: Agreed that he probably wont but the point is that he should be in the reckoning after that display. We have 4 very good players in those positions which is a nice problem to have! Obviously Leko can play up front as well so it might be that we use him there more going forward because he is a liability defensively on the wing. Super...we are away..bless x
Nuno Gomes Posted September 27, 2017 Posted September 27, 2017 I didn’t see anything more than we got from COD. He looks too lightweight for the Championship.
Phileas Fogg Posted September 27, 2017 Posted September 27, 2017 14 minutes ago, wendyredredrobin said: Prefer Leko to cod or eliason at the moment, but they will all have chances to shine. Also its good to be able to swap them over as subs if one is not having a great game or just need a fresh pair of legs. It’s horses for courses a bit.. we’ve got 4 wingers/wide midfielders with different attributes and strengths. In a nutshell.. Paterson - creative, goals O’Dowda - athletic, responsible defensively Leko - genius dribbler, pace Eliasson - Pace, crossing All of those attributes will be more effective against different types of opposition. Whilst Pisano is out I can see us picking O’Dowda more often as we wouldn’t want Wright or Vyner to be too exposed.
wendyredredrobin Posted September 27, 2017 Posted September 27, 2017 Ah yes, Bailey Wright is a good defender but looks completely bewildered in advanced positions.
ZiderEyed Posted September 27, 2017 Posted September 27, 2017 He was absolutely electric. Every cross he put in was very, very good. Looks a player.
coxyboy Posted September 27, 2017 Posted September 27, 2017 5 hours ago, Phileas Fogg said: @coxyboy ?? It means ur talking bollocks and have no idea they are breaking him in gently
Grey Fox Posted September 27, 2017 Posted September 27, 2017 Think all four of the wide players will get game time dependent on injuries, tiredness and the qualities of the opposition. The great news is they are all really good
Phileas Fogg Posted September 27, 2017 Posted September 27, 2017 31 minutes ago, coxyboy said: It means ur talking bollocks and have no idea they are breaking him in gently LJ said that was the plan at the recent QnA. Eliasson, at that point, wasn’t where we wanted him to be defensively so wasn’t ready to start games. So no, I’m not ‘talking bollocks’ - it came straight from the most reliable source possible!
stephenkibby. Posted September 27, 2017 Posted September 27, 2017 4 hours ago, pongo88 said: He’s skilful but needs to work on his crossing of the ball. Too many are cut out by the first defender, but the same could be said of Patterson and O’Dowda. It’s strange that so many professional players just can’t regularly deliver a good cross. It's the modern bloody ball init!! If it's crossed while running at speed it ends up going out for a throw in.
Garland-sweden Posted September 28, 2017 Posted September 28, 2017 He is a very good player and he will be better. Think he is faster in mind than COD and Odowda, he has the ball make his defender and then a pass or shot. A real winger who is hard to defend for the opposite team. Noticed that he took the corners. We have a good team with options, Eliasson is one. Bryan and him worked well, same way of thinking. His way of playing is very offensiv, 8 out of 10 he dribbles his defender. He was the best passer in the Swedish leauge. Championship is better but Im sure he will do fine in City. He is not big but he is quick. Interesting to follow him Swede as I am. Eliasson has a swedish father and a brazilian mother.
INCRED Posted September 28, 2017 Posted September 28, 2017 Knows how to cross a ball also, plenty of pace on free kicks and corners and takes the keeper out of the equation
Major Isewater Posted September 28, 2017 Posted September 28, 2017 31 minutes ago, Garland-sweden said: He is a very good player and he will be better. Think he is faster in mind than COD and Odowda, he has the ball make his defender and then a pass or shot. A real winger who is hard to defend for the opposite team. Noticed that he took the corners. We have a good team with options, Eliasson is one. Bryan and him worked well, same way of thinking. His way of playing is very offensiv, 8 out of 10 he dribbles his defender. He was the best passer in the Swedish leauge. Championship is better but Im sure he will do fine in City. He is not big but he is quick. Interesting to follow him Swede as I am. Eliasson has a swedish father and a brazilian mother. COD and O'Dowda ? I give you Tony and Anthony Rougier .
Garland-sweden Posted September 28, 2017 Posted September 28, 2017 5 minutes ago, Major Isewater said: COD and O'Dowda ? I give you Tony and Anthony Rougier . He he, I mean Paterson and COD. Right thinking wrong anyway, he he. Know that COYR is anyway.
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