ChubStixx Posted August 25, 2007 Report Share Posted August 25, 2007 My man of the match - what an excellent contribution this player made today!When he described himself as a box-to-box player during his first official interview - he certainly wasn't lying. He was everywhere today; quick, strong, fantastic in the air, fantastic in the tackle and virtually first to every loose ball.After arriving at Ashton Gate through the back door, providing he keeps it up, he looks like not only being our signing of the season, but being a very valuable asset indeed!Superb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Robin Posted August 25, 2007 Report Share Posted August 25, 2007 My man of the match - what an excellent contribution this player made today!When he described himself as a box-to-box player during his first official interview - he certainly wasn't lying. He was everywhere today; quick, strong, fantastic in the air, fantastic in the tackle and virtually first to every loose ball.After arriving at Ashton Gate through the back door, providing he keeps it up, he looks like not only being our signing of the season, but being a very valuable asset indeed!Superb.Qaulity addition to the squad,excellent capture long my it continue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecko Posted August 25, 2007 Report Share Posted August 25, 2007 Didnt think he was that good today compared to other performances, but no doubt he has some talent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Peacock Posted August 25, 2007 Report Share Posted August 25, 2007 Didnt think he was that good today compared to other performances, but no doubt he has some talent.Eh?MoM, I agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc_kieran Posted August 25, 2007 Report Share Posted August 25, 2007 One of the best singings in a long time. Doesnt give a lost ball up. He is everywhere around the pitch and i think he is goin to be a key player for city! I think when DN is fit them to will have a great partnership! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecko Posted August 25, 2007 Report Share Posted August 25, 2007 Eh?MoM, I agree.Thought he was much better against QPR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tunley Legend Posted August 25, 2007 Report Share Posted August 25, 2007 I though Elliott, Mini-Me and Orr (apart from the odd stray pass) all played very well today although it is probably unfair to pick out individuals as, in spite of the true quality shown by Trundle, the win was a proper team effort. The only player to me in the back four who looks like he is searching for form is McCallister but he still kept going and put in a full shift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderup Posted August 25, 2007 Report Share Posted August 25, 2007 Can only agree about Elliott. He seems to be the type of player we have been missing for some time. Millwall fans said he had talent but a bad attitude. We are seeing the first and let's hope we don't see the latter.Well played (again) son.My Mom today.U REDS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leepeacock's50phead Posted August 25, 2007 Report Share Posted August 25, 2007 I thought Elliott was fantastic today, and kept going despite the heat.There was only going to be one man of the match after what Trunds did but Elliott was just superb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy ateyo Posted August 25, 2007 Report Share Posted August 25, 2007 Didnt think he was that good today compared to other performances, but no doubt he has some talent.EH??? What game were you watching. He was awesone today, everywhere. I've seen him in 3 games + 1 pre season so far, and i can't think of a midfielder we've had for donkeys years who gets across the midfield like that, what a engine. Also can break up play and provide that initial 30 yd break to take the pressure off. Fair play Gary, must admit I didnt know a lot about him but what a addition he could be, especially when we're under pressure away from home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tin Posted August 25, 2007 Report Share Posted August 25, 2007 If Trundle didn't score those two belters today then it was a toss up between Orr and Elliott for my MOTM. The man was immense yet again. Playing in that sort of heat takes some doing and he kept going hammer and tong for the whole 94 minutes. Christ, I was knackered watching him in those conditions let alone charging around the pitch in it! One moment towards the end of the game today reminded me of Owen Hargreaves against Portugal last summer when he displayed similar desire in the 117th minute to charge 70 yards and come away with the ball. If he keeps this up, he'll have player of the season sewn up by Christmas and IMHO I can't see a way for Skuse to force his way back into the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Posted August 25, 2007 Report Share Posted August 25, 2007 Didnt think he was that good today compared to other performances, but no doubt he has some talent.Eh? (X3)He was brilliant, I am sure he is 4 stone lighter after all that running in the heat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezgimed Posted August 25, 2007 Report Share Posted August 25, 2007 Wow, This guy is immense, if he keeps it up, I cant see Skuse ever getting back into the starting 11.Skuse is good, no doubt, but Elliott is just awsome.Can he keep it up though, Milwall fans think not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puckle_red Posted August 25, 2007 Report Share Posted August 25, 2007 Fantastic player, what we've always needed, somebody you would HATE to play against. And better distritubtion than I thought he had. Best signing in years and my MOTM. Trundles goals were outstanding today, and its that type of thing (making a goal from nothing) that will keep us at this level at the very least. What a waste of money? HA! Bargain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenun Posted August 25, 2007 Report Share Posted August 25, 2007 Eh? (X3)He was brilliant, I am sure he is 4 stone lighter after all that running in the heat!Elliott seems to have telescopic legs and was often winning possession today with headlong tackles where he hardly broke stride. He could be our best central-midfield prospect since the legendary Gary Shelton. There's one for the teenagers; ask your dad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Peacock Posted August 25, 2007 Report Share Posted August 25, 2007 Elliott seems to have telescopic legs and was often winning possession today with headlong tackles where he hardly broke stride. He could be our best central-midfield prospect since the legendary Gary Shelton. There's one for the teenagers; ask your dad.I don't remember Shelton using his strength the way Elliot does. It is really good to see one of our midfielders using his muscle to push opposition players off the ball, look up and play a pinpoint pass. Something Skuse will never do in a million billion years! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenun Posted August 25, 2007 Report Share Posted August 25, 2007 I don't remember Shelton using his strength the way Elliot does. It is really good to see one of our midfielders using his muscle to push opposition players off the ball, look up and play a pinpoint pass. Something Skuse will never do in a million billion years!Gary Shelton ran through (figurative) brick walls whilst playing for City and also scored some useful goals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Peacock Posted August 25, 2007 Report Share Posted August 25, 2007 Gary Shelton ran through (figurative) brick walls whilst playing for City and also scored some useful goals.He did, many times, and it is difficult to compare players across a 20 year gap, but Elliot seems a stronger player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenun Posted August 25, 2007 Report Share Posted August 25, 2007 He did, many times, and it is difficult to compare players across a 20 year gap, but Elliot seems a stronger player.Exactly Drew and what amazed me was that Elliott's performance was 'breathless'. How did he keep up that pace? Fantastic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinapig Posted August 25, 2007 Report Share Posted August 25, 2007 Thought he was staggering today in those conditions. Can't recall a fitter player at AG in years. When poor little Lee made a break forward he was dragging himself back at walking pace with Marvin zooming past him and more often than not winning the ball back. Cult hero in the making methinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted August 25, 2007 Report Share Posted August 25, 2007 Totally agree, a superb performance, he's a proper team man, too.If Elliott does turn out to be another Shelton, he'll be some player for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exiledinwatford Posted August 25, 2007 Report Share Posted August 25, 2007 He's been fantastic in all of our games - what a great example to Cole Skuse. That's how to cover the pitch - what a great signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheshire_red Posted August 25, 2007 Report Share Posted August 25, 2007 Take a gander at The Player Ratings HERE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MATT BCFC Posted August 25, 2007 Report Share Posted August 25, 2007 Hes so fit and energetic. Was boiling today yet was still going all game. Would be interesting to how much ground he covers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolcitysweden Posted August 25, 2007 Report Share Posted August 25, 2007 Elliott seems to have telescopic legs and was often winning possession today with headlong tackles where he hardly broke stride. He could be our best central-midfield prospect since the legendary Gary Shelton. There's one for the teenagers; ask your dad.Wasen't Shelton quite thin? Reminds me more of Bobby Hutchinsson bodywise. But Elliott is far fitter for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_BCFC Posted August 25, 2007 Report Share Posted August 25, 2007 Not as good or influential as his game against QPR but certainly another good performance and looks a worthwhile addition.MOM was Carey/Fontaine or Trundle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NATCHER Posted August 25, 2007 Report Share Posted August 25, 2007 Shelton........Hutchinson...If Elliott keeps this up you know whose next......??????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
we8gas Posted August 25, 2007 Report Share Posted August 25, 2007 Fantatsic player. He was my MOTM again today. Didn't really rate now anything about the guy before but he is a quality signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cardy Posted August 25, 2007 Report Share Posted August 25, 2007 Marv was superb today. I would say that was the best midfield performance I have seen by a City player in 10 years. He was everywhere and seems to have everything in his locker. Excellent engine, good passer and great tackler. He also appears to be as strong as an ox. If he carries on like today he is going to be some player for us. WOW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bh_red Posted August 25, 2007 Report Share Posted August 25, 2007 Elliott seems to have telescopic legs and was often winning possession today with headlong tackles where he hardly broke stride. He could be our best central-midfield prospect since the legendary Gary Shelton. There's one for the teenagers; ask your dad.too the words right out of my mouth, exactly what a couple of us were saying, we haven't been blessed with a top quality defensive minded box to box man for well years, has the potenital to be the best midfielder since sheltonthe name Martin Kuhl did come up though.........we then moved swiftly on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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