Davefevs Posted May 23, 2023 Report Share Posted May 23, 2023 9 hours ago, Norn Iron said: You can buy a part of the pitch that quickly? Gonna be another Falklands scenario if so! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NcnsBcfc Posted May 23, 2023 Report Share Posted May 23, 2023 13 hours ago, Northern Red said: They've got Norton-Cuffy to come in once Coventry are done in the playoffs, think he played RB in the U19 tournament last year. Is Chukwuemeka from Chelsea going to be a part of the squad when he is finished with Chelsea? Certainly made a difference in their Euro campaign/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted May 23, 2023 Report Share Posted May 23, 2023 (edited) 10 hours ago, slartibartfast said: The comms guy said that he owned midfield . He looked calm and assured, looking for a forward pass and to get the England team going. Not that easy as they didn't need to do that much, and because of the amount of control they had in the game, the pace slowed, which didn't help. Looking forward to see him against the better sides who are happier to come at us a little more. Edited May 23, 2023 by 1960maaan 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted May 23, 2023 Report Share Posted May 23, 2023 Just now, 1960maaan said: He looked calm and assured, looking for a forward pass and to get the England team going. Not that easy as they didn't need to do that much and because of the amount of control the pace slowed, which didn't help. Looking forward to see him against the better sides who are happier to come at us a little more. I think where you could see the difference was the occasions where he would zip a 20/30m pass through the lines, it would completely change the tempo at times. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted May 23, 2023 Report Share Posted May 23, 2023 Good to see Alex pick up a 'hockey assist' i.e. an assist to the assister. Even if that's not a stat most track in Football! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFCAL Posted May 23, 2023 Report Share Posted May 23, 2023 4 minutes ago, NcnsBcfc said: Is Chukwuemeka from Chelsea going to be a part of the squad when he is finished with Chelsea? Certainly made a difference in their Euro campaign/ Believe that he's available after the group stages, same with Lewis Hall of Chelsea. Absolutely ridiculous to pull them from at least half of the tournament when Chelsea have nothing to play for, and they've got about 15 players in each position. Obviously understandable with the players that start week in, week out and have something to play for, like the Coventry boys. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted May 23, 2023 Report Share Posted May 23, 2023 3 minutes ago, Port Said Red said: I think where you could see the difference was the occasions where he would zip a 20/30m pass through the lines, it would completely change the tempo at times. Exactly what I meant about a forward pass, he did it a few times to get us going. Even his short passes just to keep the ball moving and trying to up the tempo , keeping control and just shifting the defence around. He does look the real deal already. . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted May 23, 2023 Report Share Posted May 23, 2023 1 minute ago, 1960maaan said: Exactly what I meant about a forward pass, he did it a few times to get us going. Even his short passes just to keep the ball moving and trying to up the tempo , keeping control and just shifting the defence around. He does look the real deal already.. You can definitely see the difference in his game compared to kids of the same age, who have had so little "proper" football. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted May 23, 2023 Report Share Posted May 23, 2023 2 minutes ago, Port Said Red said: You can definitely see the difference in his game compared to kids of the same age, who have had so little "proper" football. He definitely plays that role that people used to call a "quarterback" sitting deep and dictating tempo, but as much of a creative outlet as players playing further up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted May 23, 2023 Report Share Posted May 23, 2023 32 minutes ago, Tom said: Good to see Alex pick up a 'hockey assist' i.e. an assist to the assister. Even if that's not a stat most track in Football! It’s recorded as a ‘second assist’ in football 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted May 23, 2023 Report Share Posted May 23, 2023 33 minutes ago, Port Said Red said: You can definitely see the difference in his game compared to kids of the same age, who have had so little "proper" football. Was just chatting to someone about “game maturity”….too many of the England team in both last summer’s Euro u19s and last night dribble too much. I’m surprised that they’ve not yet built that maturity to play more pass and move. Scott and Edwards showed their maturity, I thought Gyabi played well too out of the outfield players. I think it is clear that the two “lower league lads” show up well, and possibly why Scarlett hasn’t played week in week out for Pompey. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted May 23, 2023 Report Share Posted May 23, 2023 18 minutes ago, Lrrr said: It’s recorded as a ‘second assist’ in football Good to know, and I imagined it was tracked somewhere. I mean more the masses who focus on just goals and assists :). e.g. a 'second assist' in hockey is counted in the stats as indistinguishable from a regular assist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted May 23, 2023 Report Share Posted May 23, 2023 1 hour ago, Tom said: Good to see Alex pick up a 'hockey assist' i.e. an assist to the assister. Even if that's not a stat most track in Football! Another column for Davefevs' spread sheets? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc01 Posted May 23, 2023 Report Share Posted May 23, 2023 22 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Was just chatting to someone about “game maturity”….too many of the England team in both last summer’s Euro u19s and last night dribble too much. I’m surprised that they’ve not yet built that maturity to play more pass and move. Scott and Edwards showed their maturity, I thought Gyabi played well too out of the outfield players. I think it is clear that the two “lower league lads” show up well, and possibly why Scarlett hasn’t played week in week out for Pompey. I've seen Scarlett a few times now and he can finish, but his decision making is awful. That team would be lifted by Tommy Conway being in it - proper team player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted May 23, 2023 Report Share Posted May 23, 2023 13 hours ago, frenchred said: Bloody awful game, awful pitch and awful support Next game is Thursday. Enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchred Posted May 23, 2023 Report Share Posted May 23, 2023 2 minutes ago, Super said: Next game is Thursday. Enjoy. Same night as EastEnders? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinapig Posted May 23, 2023 Report Share Posted May 23, 2023 30 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Was just chatting to someone about “game maturity”….too many of the England team in both last summer’s Euro u19s and last night dribble too much. I’m surprised that they’ve not yet built that maturity to play more pass and move. Yep, some of them have an air of "look at me, I'm a Premier League player". Except of course they aren't really if they spend their time e.g. on loan in League 1 or at best perpetually on the bench for their club. However talented they are they are going to have to rein in their ego if they are to succeed in the club game. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bard Posted May 23, 2023 Report Share Posted May 23, 2023 50 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Was just chatting to someone about “game maturity”….too many of the England team in both last summer’s Euro u19s and last night dribble too much. I’m surprised that they’ve not yet built that maturity to play more pass and move. Scott and Edwards showed their maturity, I thought Gyabi played well too out of the outfield players. I think it is clear that the two “lower league lads” show up well, and possibly why Scarlett hasn’t played week in week out for Pompey. Jebbison is miles better than Scarlett. Bizarre decision to favour him unless it was just to give him a start with Jebbison being 1st choice ongoing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted May 23, 2023 Report Share Posted May 23, 2023 1 hour ago, downendcity said: Another column for Davefevs' spread sheets? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted May 23, 2023 Report Share Posted May 23, 2023 2 hours ago, Davefevs said: Damn - missed it. As soon as I posted I just knew you'd already have it covered and would doubtless tell me so! Then again I haven't yet attended my summer school class on interpreting Excel spreadsheets. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redysteadygo Posted May 23, 2023 Report Share Posted May 23, 2023 5 hours ago, bcfc01 said: I've seen Scarlett a few times now and he can finish, but his decision making is awful. That team would be lifted by Tommy Conway being in it - proper team player. Played for Scotland hasn't he or can they swap about at that age? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc01 Posted May 23, 2023 Report Share Posted May 23, 2023 6 minutes ago, redysteadygo said: Played for Scotland hasn't he or can they swap about at that age? He could play for England despite his caps for Scotland U21s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malago Posted May 23, 2023 Report Share Posted May 23, 2023 4 hours ago, The Bard said: Jebbison is miles better than Scarlett. Bizarre decision to favour him unless it was just to give him a start with Jebbison being 1st choice ongoing. I agree, but that was a shocking miss at the very end of the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Open End Numb Legs Posted May 23, 2023 Report Share Posted May 23, 2023 6 hours ago, Tom said: He definitely plays that role that people used to call a "quarterback" sitting deep and dictating tempo, but as much of a creative outlet as players playing further up. As mentioned last night it was a bit odd to see him blocking the keeper at corners or lining up with forwards for free kicks into the box when there were 3 other players stood over the dead ball. Would have expected him to be over the ball, seems there is a pecking order. One thing I did enjoy was with it not being a City game I could kind of ignore the match and track his movement. Not that there was a lot of excitement to distract me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted May 23, 2023 Report Share Posted May 23, 2023 6 hours ago, bcfc01 said: I've seen Scarlett a few times now and he can finish, but his decision making is awful. That team would be lifted by Tommy Conway being in it - proper team player. Shame Conway isn’t their age group then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc01 Posted May 23, 2023 Report Share Posted May 23, 2023 6 minutes ago, Lrrr said: Shame Conway isn’t their age group then Not sure. 21 in August isn't he.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted May 23, 2023 Report Share Posted May 23, 2023 27 minutes ago, bcfc01 said: Not sure. 21 in August isn't he.? Its based on age group rather than actual age, Conway was age group above Scott so if he wanted to represent England he'd have to get into our U21's side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc01 Posted May 23, 2023 Report Share Posted May 23, 2023 3 hours ago, Lrrr said: Its based on age group rather than actual age, Conway was age group above Scott so if he wanted to represent England he'd have to get into our U21's side. Fat chance. Wrong club. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted May 23, 2023 Report Share Posted May 23, 2023 (edited) 7 hours ago, bcfc01 said: He could play for England despite his caps for Scotland U21s. Scotland missed a trick there. 5 mins in a friendly would have tied it up FYI. Fort those who have VPN and other thingies the tournament is being shown by FS2 In the USA. Edited May 23, 2023 by REDOXO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malago Posted May 23, 2023 Report Share Posted May 23, 2023 15 minutes ago, REDOXO said: Scotland missed a trick there. 5 mins in a friendly would have tied it up FYI. Fort those who have VPN and other thingies the tournament is being shown by FS2 In the USA. I believe you’re only tied to a particular country once you’ve appeared in a competitive full international. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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