Davefevs Posted September 1, 2022 Report Share Posted September 1, 2022 2 hours ago, Rebounder said: I was screaming in my head for him to do that and how wrong I was. I was the opposite, I was shouting “do him” (as in take on Tom Lees). Lees through he was going on his left foot, where he has scored some good goals from…but advantage-Semenyo, he has a thunder-bastard capability in both feet. He stroked that in with his right foot, wasn’t a blast, but was just too quick for Nicholls. Absolute diamond. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebounder Posted September 1, 2022 Report Share Posted September 1, 2022 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Davefevs said: I was the opposite, I was shouting “do him” (as in take on Tom Lees). Lees through he was going on his left foot, where he has scored some good goals from…but advantage-Semenyo, he has a thunder-bastard capability in both feet. He stroked that in with his right foot, wasn’t a blast, but was just too quick for Nicholls. Absolute diamond. First time I've seen him live as I've been away for some time, but I won't make the mistake of thinking he should pass again. Edited September 1, 2022 by Rebounder 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Dante Posted September 1, 2022 Report Share Posted September 1, 2022 6 hours ago, Davefevs said: I was the opposite, I was shouting “do him” (as in take on Tom Lees). Lees through he was going on his left foot, where he has scored some good goals from…but advantage-Semenyo, he has a thunder-bastard capability in both feet. He stroked that in with his right foot, wasn’t a blast, but was just too quick for Nicholls. Absolute diamond. That was the thing for me. Live (Dolman), I thought there was nothing wrong with Nicholl’s positioning - and as the photos show, there wasn’t. Realistically, that’s the one place you don’t put that shot if you’re taking it on from there. I don’t think the keeper is unsighted (there is a player in front but not fully obstructing view) but if you watch the video his hands aren’t up until it’s past him, and it’s totally within “reachable” distance. Insane Power. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marina's Rolls Royce Posted September 1, 2022 Report Share Posted September 1, 2022 9 hours ago, REDOXO said: I wonder if the bloke who started this thread feels like a bit of a knobber right now? My best guess in situations such as these is to admit you're wrong, have a laugh about it and move on even if no one else can. But what would I know? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon bristol Posted September 1, 2022 Report Share Posted September 1, 2022 Love that video, tinnion knew what was coming when the ball got to him on the left, frightening!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarksRobin Posted September 1, 2022 Report Share Posted September 1, 2022 On 28/11/2020 at 15:14, Better Red said: First thing is I am not saying his not worth his place in team at the moment.When I said on here that I just don’t think he will make it as a striker I got pelters. He has had a few good games and I got reminded of my post. But I still stand by my option he won’t make a championship striker. I said he won’t get 10 goals a season and I stand by that call. Wide in a front 3 yes but he still has to score at least 6 a season. If he can’t then for me then we find someone who can. O’Dowda should have been let go for the same reason 2 seasons ago. So if he ain’t a striker then Wells has to play as one of the front 3. If we play with a 2 then for me it’s Martin. Goals win you games and we have to find the right mix of players that in a attacking 3 who get 10 games plus a season. If we don’t then we wont progress to the next level. So for me it’s simple he plays but if he ain’t scoring then we try someone else. For me it’s a bit like Massengo we all want the youngsters to be the answer and we have to give them time but eventually you have to make a honest judgment. Some times it does not work out. Bakinson is now way ahead of him and that was in just 12 months. Time will tale. I know I will get questioned for this post. I am sure I will be reminded of this post if he starts to score goals. Hopefully I will. But honestly ask yourself is he a championship striker? Yes. Yes, he is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsince1994 Posted September 1, 2022 Report Share Posted September 1, 2022 9 hours ago, stephenkibby. said: Can't believe i'm asking is that true? Of coarse not you have wooshed me. Genuinely! One of those "stats can mean anything" moments though 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redysteadygo Posted September 1, 2022 Report Share Posted September 1, 2022 10 hours ago, Port Said Red said: Someone who wasn't a striker would have squared that ball, most of the crowd were screaming at him to do so, but he backed himself. I think the thought he might have squared it did the keeper. I'm sure he slightly adjusted his positioning to cover this as Semenyo turned inside. This left a slightly bigger gap to hit which the keeper couldn't quite cover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TinMan's left peg Posted September 1, 2022 Report Share Posted September 1, 2022 Like Lees I was convinced he was going to go with his left. Semenyo is an absolute nightmare for defenders. You can’t show him either way because he’s got 2 great feet. If you stand off he’ll just power past you. We are now seeing that he’s just too good for this level, it’s going to be a nervy day today…. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxjak Posted September 1, 2022 Report Share Posted September 1, 2022 8 hours ago, Davefevs said: I was the opposite, I was shouting “do him” (as in take on Tom Lees). Lees through he was going on his left foot, where he has scored some good goals from…but advantage-Semenyo, he has a thunder-bastard capability in both feet. He stroked that in with his right foot, wasn’t a blast, but was just too quick for Nicholls. Absolute diamond. Pleased to see that u have your finger on the pulse of youth culture Dave .........with your Thunder Bastard reference...Ha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted September 1, 2022 Report Share Posted September 1, 2022 (edited) 59 minutes ago, TinMan's left peg said: Like Lees I was convinced he was going to go with his left. Semenyo is an absolute nightmare for defenders. You can’t show him either way because he’s got 2 great feet. If you stand off he’ll just power past you. We are now seeing that he’s just too good for this level, it’s going to be a nervy day today…. Plus, over a short distance he’s ridiculously quick. Stand off him, he runs at you, go tight & he’ll do you for pace, try the physical stuff and it doesn’t work, he’s bloody strong. Nightmare to play against, last season on a couple of occasions he robbed a defender of the ball due to his acceleration over short distances, as a consequence they dropped deep & so he ran at them. By the end they are so intimidated they are reduced to hoofing it anywhere when he gets near. Edited September 1, 2022 by GrahamC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxjak Posted September 1, 2022 Report Share Posted September 1, 2022 52 minutes ago, TinMan's left peg said: Like Lees I was convinced he was going to go with his left. Semenyo is an absolute nightmare for defenders. You can’t show him either way because he’s got 2 great feet. If you stand off he’ll just power past you. We are now seeing that he’s just too good for this level, it’s going to be a nervy day today…. I am really not concerned, as I cannot see Antoine going anywhere at this late stage. I would be more worried about the January window, if he continues to consistently impress? City quite rightly want big money for him, and i believe Prem teams will be closely monitoring him over the next few months to make sure he is doing it week in, week out? If he is....then the large bid's might well come in. Just gotta hope that we are in the top six, to encourage Antoine to stick around? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo Posted September 1, 2022 Report Share Posted September 1, 2022 8 hours ago, Davefevs said: I was the opposite, I was shouting “do him” (as in take on Tom Lees). Lees through he was going on his left foot, where he has scored some good goals from…but advantage-Semenyo, he has a thunder-bastard capability in both feet. He stroked that in with his right foot, wasn’t a blast, but was just too quick for Nicholls. Absolute diamond. I was shouting the same.... Take him on, take him on 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2015 Posted September 1, 2022 Report Share Posted September 1, 2022 Semenyo is a hybrid of Ade Akinbiyi and Leroy Lita. It is freightening to think what he could potentially go on to become if he continues to improve. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team Posted September 1, 2022 Report Share Posted September 1, 2022 Tinnion’s reaction is great on that video! Watching it live real time from the singing section was just incredible. The movement, pace and sheer power was just unbelievable. You really don’t see many goals like that at this level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team Posted September 1, 2022 Report Share Posted September 1, 2022 Just now, 2015 said: Semenyo is a hybrid of Ade Akinbiyi and Leroy Lita. It is freightening to think what he could potentially go on to become if he continues to improve. Akinbiyi is a great reference, I would agree, same speed and power but even younger so perhaps more potential. Tammy is still for me the best we’ve had in decades, finesse and range of finishing but Semenyo is quite something, such an exciting player. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2015 Posted September 1, 2022 Report Share Posted September 1, 2022 2 minutes ago, One Team said: Akinbiyi is a great reference, I would agree, same speed and power but even younger so perhaps more potential. Tammy is still for me the best we’ve had in decades, finesse and range of finishing but Semenyo is quite something, such an exciting player. Tammy was a brilliant hold up player, finisher in and around the box but I rarely recall him picking the ball up from deep, running at defenders and powering shots passed goalkeepers. Different type of striker I suppose but he was brilliant at what he did and still does. Semenyo is of the same type as an Akinbiyi and Lita - Pace, power, dribbling. At this level it's devastating. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheltons Army Posted September 1, 2022 Report Share Posted September 1, 2022 (edited) 10 minutes ago, One Team said: Tinnion’s reaction is great on that video! Watching it live real time from the singing section was just incredible. The movement, pace and sheer power was just unbelievable. You really don’t see many goals like that at this level. Said , after watching him for U23s in his return from Newport , he hits the ball with power you rarely see At that time he was trying (IMHO) the ball too hard and his shots were flying , a bit wild , generally high , but like rockets Said at the time that he hits a ball so naturally , that he needed to not try and hit it too hard , but concentrate in hitting the target , ideally picking his spot / area , and his natural power would bring him goals It looks to me , that’s what he’s done , he certainly hits the target far more often than he did when he was still raw Thunder feet Edited September 1, 2022 by Sheltons Army 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted September 1, 2022 Report Share Posted September 1, 2022 8 hours ago, Davefevs said: I was the opposite, I was shouting “do him” (as in take on Tom Lees). Lees through he was going on his left foot, where he has scored some good goals from…but advantage-Semenyo, he has a thunder-bastard capability in both feet. He stroked that in with his right foot, wasn’t a blast, but was just too quick for Nicholls. Absolute diamond. Not sure about that bit Dave, he put his foot through it to the extent he threw himself off his feet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted September 1, 2022 Report Share Posted September 1, 2022 1 hour ago, TinMan's left peg said: Like Lees I was convinced he was going to go with his left. Semenyo is an absolute nightmare for defenders. You can’t show him either way because he’s got 2 great feet. If you stand off he’ll just power past you. We are now seeing that he’s just too good for this level, it’s going to be a nervy day today…. Nige has said that he’s not expecting any bids as he’s not aware of any serious interest in AS or any of our starlets so far and that it would unusual for the summer window for late bids with no time for recruiting any other players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted September 1, 2022 Report Share Posted September 1, 2022 When AS got the ball wide left I, and everyone near me were yelling ‘go for it’ and ‘take him on’ and what a strike! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted September 1, 2022 Report Share Posted September 1, 2022 3 hours ago, Silvio Dante said: That was the thing for me. Live (Dolman), I thought there was nothing wrong with Nicholl’s positioning - and as the photos show, there wasn’t. Realistically, that’s the one place you don’t put that shot if you’re taking it on from there. I don’t think the keeper is unsighted (there is a player in front but not fully obstructing view) but if you watch the video his hands aren’t up until it’s past him, and it’s totally within “reachable” distance. Insane Power. 51 minutes ago, Port Said Red said: Not sure about that bit Dave, he put his foot through it to the extent he threw himself off his feet. If you watch it again, it’s actually a side foot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TV Tom Posted September 1, 2022 Report Share Posted September 1, 2022 2 hours ago, Davefevs said: If you watch it again, it’s actually a side foot! AS got previous with that type of the goal, the two he got at Fulham were special Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soultrader Posted September 1, 2022 Report Share Posted September 1, 2022 3 hours ago, Tomo said: I was shouting the same.... Take him on, take him on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted September 1, 2022 Report Share Posted September 1, 2022 The thing is, as the season goes on, opposition players `find out` raw talent and learn how to counter it. Good luck with doing that with Antoine, you can `find him out` all you like, stopping him doing it is another thing entirely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphindevon Posted September 1, 2022 Report Share Posted September 1, 2022 I was thinking yesterday about being like Akinbiyi but on reflection I think he’s going to be a far better player. Just every time I see him he goes up I’m my estimation and when I first saw him I thought very highly of him. Thought he should have had the match ball yesterday, played 80 minutes this season and has scored 3 goals 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bard Posted September 1, 2022 Report Share Posted September 1, 2022 10 hours ago, GrahamC said: Plus, over a short distance he’s ridiculously quick. Stand off him, he runs at you, go tight & he’ll do you for pace, try the physical stuff and it doesn’t work, he’s bloody strong. Nightmare to play against, last season on a couple of occasions he robbed a defender of the ball due to his acceleration over short distances, as a consequence they dropped deep & so he ran at them. By the end they are so intimidated they are reduced to hoofing it anywhere when he gets near. Yep. Not identical but similar to the Vardy effect when Leicester won the league. defenders were terrified of him. His presence caused panic before he even did anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUTOR Posted September 1, 2022 Report Share Posted September 1, 2022 11 hours ago, Robbored said: When AS got the ball wide left I, and everyone near me were yelling ‘go for it’ and ‘take him on’ and what a strike! You could feel a lift of excitement that spread through the stadium when he picked up the ball. Whenever he has it near the box and a slither of space the ball really could end up in the goal at any given point. Thrilling player 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offside Posted September 1, 2022 Report Share Posted September 1, 2022 7 minutes ago, Bouncearoundtheground said: You could feel a lift of excitement that spread through the stadium when he picked up the ball. Whenever he has it near the box and a slither of space the ball really could end up in the goal at any given point. Thrilling player Absolutely. It’s brilliant to have a player who can score goals like that and strike fear into defences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redtucks Posted September 1, 2022 Report Share Posted September 1, 2022 On 29/08/2022 at 14:34, RedHienz said: Keep playing on semantics kid. .......or Semenyo antics, or even Seymemyo antics!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.