Sam Bell

[JoeAman08]

21 hours ago, W-S-M Seagull said:

Serious reservations? That's a bit strong. 

He's already a starter for a club that finished mid table last season. 

You don't think that at 21 he won't improve and will just stay the same? 

Bell is a proper natural finisher. 

Yes I think he is pretty close to a finished product. I can’t see where his game will get better. If he isn’t tricky and skilful now beating a fullback it is likely he won’t in a few years. Not sure he has the build to get physically stronger. He lacks aggression imo something that you usually don’t develop. I jus
 

Then, can his movement get better? I think he is pretty good at it from the left side. His finishing and composure is good. So unlikely to get much better.

 

For me, I can’t envision him being a great option against teams that sit deeper and look to counter us. That will always limit him imo. People compare him and Mehmeti which is fair. Mehmeti not as good as Bell in those transitions but think he can do it. Whereas I know Mehmeti can break down a fullback and get a cross or shot in. However poor those are, I think those can be worked on more easily than Bell’s weaknesses. So I’d persevere more with Mehmeti. At the minute however, you could share the minutes. Bell away from home and Mehmeti at home. 
 

Don’t expect many to agree with me on this but what I see with both players. Not that Bell can’t contribute just that I am not going to get carried away with him. He is no Reid, Bryan, Kelly, Scott, Semenyo or Conway. 

[Davefevs]

I get where you’re coming from @JoeAman08.

Big 12-18 months for Sam to develop the other parts of his game.  He’s young enough to do it, but we will have to see if he makes that continued progress.  FWIW he’s done better than I expected he would so far.