Saint Charlie Posted 1 December, 2009 Share Posted 1 December, 2009 Superb tonight. Great passing and some crucial tackles, more of the same please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 1 December, 2009 Share Posted 1 December, 2009 He has transformed into a real little gem, he oviously had the talent. Him and lallana too, seem to have both profited from AP. Wonder what all the slater's are saying now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissyboy31 Posted 1 December, 2009 Share Posted 1 December, 2009 Last season the whole team's confidence was shot and they were scared to play. That has been completely transformed, we are winning games and they want to get on the ball and show what they can do with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Posted 1 December, 2009 Share Posted 1 December, 2009 anybody could see they had talent last season - they just lacked the environment for it to shine in having senior players like Connolly and Jaidi around them, as players in the prime like Harding, Hammond and Lambert in the team makes a real difference to the younger players both Morgan and Adam will make it to the top of the game if given the time and ther right environment to develop properly (outside of injury or anything like that) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belgiansaint Posted 1 December, 2009 Share Posted 1 December, 2009 Perhaps L 1 is his real level right now (in terms of physical ability and experience) and he can move on from there to improve and make his undoubted football talent do the talking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsacar saint Posted 1 December, 2009 Share Posted 1 December, 2009 Best player on the park, some of his ball winning tonight was superb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 1 December, 2009 Share Posted 1 December, 2009 When pard's first came here, he said - ''Morgan has probably got more ability than anyone else in this league, but he needs to impose himself and get to grips with the style of football'' ....well, he's done it. A real gritty midfield display from him today, winning tackles, winning headers and generally in the thick of it. The beauty is that when he's in space, he often plays a perfect pass. We're lucky to have him and at last we have a manger who appreciates him and understands how to use him! (same can be said of lallana) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickG Posted 1 December, 2009 Share Posted 1 December, 2009 Man of the match... ...a in windy rainy midweek game against Wycombe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted 1 December, 2009 Share Posted 1 December, 2009 First-class from Schneiderlin tonight. Hate to say I told you so, but I've always said the kid has talent, he's just struggled to impose himself in a number of matches and that's understandable considering he's a young lad who has come from abroad. However, Pardew and his management team seem to have got the best out of him and long may it continue. The only concern is whether or not he can produce on a regular basis, but full credit to him for tonight's performance. He was head and shoulders above anyone else on the pitch and a worthy MOTM in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footballfan Posted 1 December, 2009 Share Posted 1 December, 2009 hope he can push on from this good performance tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dronskisaint Posted 1 December, 2009 Share Posted 1 December, 2009 Agree totally - his interplay with Lallana was just beautiful to watch on occasions this evening & a more all round performance than I've seen so far. On another matter can anyone explain to me how the stats have us with 4% less posession than WW?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Samuel Posted 1 December, 2009 Share Posted 1 December, 2009 Probably the best i've seen him play, man of the match tonight, some his cross field passes were amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Porter Posted 1 December, 2009 Share Posted 1 December, 2009 He was brilliant today, really improved on last season where he was pretty poor. Made some tackles today that he would never have even gone for last season. He's passing was as good as ever, he's lobbed ball to Lambert in the first half was exquisite, just a shame that Lambert was offside as he controlled it perfectly first time. The midfield where all top notch today, couldn't ask for more from any of them really. James looked decent in the holding role, his range of passing is huge compared to Wotton. Just a shame he's not as physical as Wotton off the ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmel Posted 1 December, 2009 Share Posted 1 December, 2009 James looked decent in the holding role, his range of passing is huge compared to Wotton. So is my dogs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmel Posted 1 December, 2009 Share Posted 1 December, 2009 Superb tonight. Great passing and some crucial tackles, more of the same please! Spot on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Porter Posted 1 December, 2009 Share Posted 1 December, 2009 So is my dogs Wotton's attempt at a through ball towards the end of the game that went straight to a Wycombe defenders feet was a highlight. Like having him come off the bench to shore up the midfield but he should just stick to hoofing it in those situations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ribbo Posted 1 December, 2009 Share Posted 1 December, 2009 He was brilliant today, really improved on last season where he was pretty poor. Made some tackles today that he would never have even gone for last season. He's passing was as good as ever, he's lobbed ball to Lambert in the first half was exquisite, just a shame that Lambert was offside as he controlled it perfectly first time. The midfield where all top notch today, couldn't ask for more from any of them really. James looked decent in the holding role, his range of passing is huge compared to Wotton. Just a shame he's not as physical as Wotton off the ball. James is trying to be physical though, you saw that by some of the slides he put in and the 50/50's he's learning from Hammond + Wotton, same with Morgan, you can tell he's been working on his ballwinning a lot and fair play to him, LJ and Morgan both showed well tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NN2 Saint Posted 1 December, 2009 Share Posted 1 December, 2009 Getting better and better game by game was superb tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Posted 1 December, 2009 Share Posted 1 December, 2009 He was brilliant today, really improved on last season where he was pretty poor. Made some tackles today that he would never have even gone for last season. He's passing was as good as ever, he's lobbed ball to Lambert in the first half was exquisite, just a shame that Lambert was offside as he controlled it perfectly first time. The midfield where all top notch today, couldn't ask for more from any of them really. James looked decent in the holding role, his range of passing is huge compared to Wotton. Just a shame he's not as physical as Wotton off the ball. No james was shocking tonight as he is every game. Why do you like him? He hasnt got any pace isnt skillful, positional sense is dreadful. He can cross occasionally, but I want him out of the team. He is rubbish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Block 5 Posted 2 December, 2009 Share Posted 2 December, 2009 Morgan was my MOTM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Fan CaM Posted 2 December, 2009 Share Posted 2 December, 2009 Got to agree his tackling was superb tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rasiak-9- Posted 2 December, 2009 Share Posted 2 December, 2009 Glad to see that a player I believe to often be an unsung hero when he's on his game being appreciated. If he can add just two things to his game GOALS and CONSISTENCY He'd be a player that could stay with us right up to Premiership level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaptopSaint Posted 2 December, 2009 Share Posted 2 December, 2009 Glad to see that a player I believe to often be an unsung hero when he's on his game being appreciated. If he can add just two things to his game GOALS and CONSISTENCY He'd be a player that could stay with us right up to Premiership level. No question about his Prem potential. I think he's one of those players who'll get better and better against higher class oppo. Certainly needs to add goals to his portfolio though. Has he scored for us yet? Bit worried about someone like Strachan chucking in cheeky bids for Morgan and Adam in January. Think Pards and Marcus would both say no, but it does have an unsettling effect. And I suspect we need to sneak up this year to keep them both in the summer. Ten wins on the trot would do nicely for starters...! Laptop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 2 December, 2009 Share Posted 2 December, 2009 He is class Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West End Saint Posted 2 December, 2009 Share Posted 2 December, 2009 Have to agree Spiderman was fab his 1st touch vision & passing even under pressure was quality he & Lallana are our most talented players they were taking Wycombe on on there own for parts of the 1st half. I love the way spiderman plays with his head up looking to switch the play from 1 flank to the other he is very comfortable on the ball. I hope we can hang onto both of them in Jan there will be clubs sniffing round them but they are better of staying & playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 2 December, 2009 Share Posted 2 December, 2009 Glad to see that a player I believe to often be an unsung hero when he's on his game being appreciated. If he can add just two things to his game GOALS and CONSISTENCY He'd be a player that could stay with us right up to Premiership level. Agree about goals and consistency.He seems to lose all composure when in front of goal, ie Bristol Rovers and Oldham. Sadly I suspect he will be in the Premiership a couple of seasons before us.I don't expect he will want to play at this level next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 2 December, 2009 Share Posted 2 December, 2009 Remember when he joined us,he was lauded as a "dead ball specialist" ? Although his passing can be outstanding at times,I have seen little evidence of freekicks etc to back up the original claim. Then again that did come from the Lowe era (Part II) and a campaign of misinformation which likened Holmes to Dutch superstars etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jam Posted 2 December, 2009 Share Posted 2 December, 2009 Agree about goals and consistency.He seems to lose all composure when in front of goal, ie Bristol Rovers and Oldham. Sadly I suspect he will be in the Premiership a couple of seasons before us.I don't expect he will want to play at this level next season. Strange isn't it? In the Millwall game he was trying his luck from miles out. Maybe he just needs to get that first goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View From The Top Posted 2 December, 2009 Share Posted 2 December, 2009 He should have broken his duck at Oldham where he missed and absolute sitter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Will Posted 2 December, 2009 Share Posted 2 December, 2009 Is it me or does he seem to have some pace now?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dibden Purlieu Saint Posted 2 December, 2009 Share Posted 2 December, 2009 Cracking player now, he really is starting to remind me of Xabi Alonso. Shame I can't get to as many games as I like. Perhaps he was a parting gift from Mr Lowe... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 2 December, 2009 Share Posted 2 December, 2009 Yeah agreed, the boy has really blossomed and has brought extra dimensions to his game, or has just been given the needed lift from AP. As for james, i like him, he delivers a good cross, can pass a ball and is not bad in the tackle, ok, he is not particularly quick but it p*sses me off people getting on his back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 2 December, 2009 Share Posted 2 December, 2009 Cracking player now, he really is starting to remind me of Xabi Alonso. Shame I can't get to as many games as I like. Perhaps he was a parting gift from Mr Lowe... I was very impressed by him last night, and it takes a lot to impress me. He was hardly a gift though, didn't we pay £1m for him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Porter Posted 2 December, 2009 Share Posted 2 December, 2009 No james was shocking tonight as he is every game. Why do you like him? He hasnt got any pace isnt skillful, positional sense is dreadful. He can cross occasionally, but I want him out of the team. He is rubbish. Maybe you should spend a little bit of time actually watching Lloyd James play football, didn't really do much wrong yesterday. Doesn't have the same physical presence as Wotton but he's better with nearly every other aspect of his game. There's also no way we could switch so fluidly between 4-5-1 and 4-4-2 with Wotton in place of James. He should really have got an assist almost as soon as he switched to the right, how Waigo missed from a yard out is beyond me the ball in from James was perfect. He seemed to know when to go long and when to play an easy ball short, would much rather have him in holding midfield than Wotton. Wether James is the long term solution who knows, on yesterdays viewing I don't see why he shouldn't keep his place for the Walsall game on Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Porter Posted 2 December, 2009 Share Posted 2 December, 2009 As for james, i like him, he delivers a good cross, can pass a ball and is not bad in the tackle, ok, he is not particularly quick but it p*sses me off people getting on his back. He's just the new scapegoat for alot of our fans. Some people at St Marys feel the need to be moaning about someone even when we're winning and playing good stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 2 December, 2009 Share Posted 2 December, 2009 James was very good last night. My criticism of him has always been when he plays full-back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dellgirl Posted 2 December, 2009 Share Posted 2 December, 2009 Morgan will be a great player, I seem to remember being a lone voice in the wilderness,so am thrilled that detractors can now see what some of us knew a long time ago that this boy is special....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 2 December, 2009 Share Posted 2 December, 2009 (edited) The sharpness of thought and touch of lallana-schneiderlin-mellis together would be amazing. From what I've seen they are all on the same wavelength. James had a decent if unspectacular and untroubled game yesterday. But there's no way he is as good as Mellis, even in terms of closing down. Drop James, start Mellis, play Hammond in the holding role and have faith that schneider will do his fair share of dirty work as he is now proving - and the rest will follow. Edited 2 December, 2009 by shurlock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRichmond Posted 2 December, 2009 Share Posted 2 December, 2009 He has transformed into a real little gem, he oviously had the talent. Him and lallana too, seem to have both profited from AP. Wonder what all the slater's are saying now. They would both have impressed any Scouts pencilling in the January "want" list:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jam Posted 2 December, 2009 Share Posted 2 December, 2009 The sharpness of thought and touch of lallana-schneiderlin-mellis together would be amazing. From what I've seen they are all on the same wavelength. James had a decent if unspectacular and untroubled game yesterday. But there's no way he is as good as Mellis, even in terms of closing down. Drop James, start Mellis, play Hammond in the holding role and have faith that schneider will do his fair share of dirty work as he is now proving - and the rest will follow. Opposition goals? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 2 December, 2009 Share Posted 2 December, 2009 Opposition goals? Boom boom - telegraphed that one didn't I. No reason why that three can't hold its own against any midfield while carrying lots of attacking threat. Hammond with his grit to get stuck in; Mellis with his energy and stamina to close down and hustle and Schneiderlin to hopefully continue what he's been doing. Don't see how James/Wotton would necessarily improve things defensively with Hammond playing slightly deeper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Porter Posted 2 December, 2009 Share Posted 2 December, 2009 Hammond is the only one of our central midfielders who can score a goal, we'd lose alot of our attacking threat playing him deeper in the holding role. He's been one of our best players recently. Nothing against Mellis but we shouldn't be shifting our best central midfielder around to stuck him in. Ideally Pardew will bring in an experienced holding midfielder to play behind Hammond/Schneiderling and James can be used as a bit of a utility player and given some time to develop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northant Saint Posted 2 December, 2009 Share Posted 2 December, 2009 I watched him against Northampton and I thought he was the best player on the pitch. Very intelligent play and wasn't afraid to get in amoungst the play and use his strength. A valuable asset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky Redstripe Posted 2 December, 2009 Share Posted 2 December, 2009 But I don't understand why he and Papa were substituted. Strange to me as they, along with Lallana, were the most likely to cause further problems to Wycombe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fowllyd Posted 2 December, 2009 Share Posted 2 December, 2009 Maybe you should spend a little bit of time actually watching Lloyd James play football, didn't really do much wrong yesterday. Doesn't have the same physical presence as Wotton but he's better with nearly every other aspect of his game. There's also no way we could switch so fluidly between 4-5-1 and 4-4-2 with Wotton in place of James. He should really have got an assist almost as soon as he switched to the right, how Waigo missed from a yard out is beyond me the ball in from James was perfect. He seemed to know when to go long and when to play an easy ball short, would much rather have him in holding midfield than Wotton. Wether James is the long term solution who knows, on yesterdays viewing I don't see why he shouldn't keep his place for the Walsall game on Saturday. I'm with you on that - I thought James had a pretty good game last night. In addition to his more defensive duties, he played a couple of neat backheels down the line, and put in a lovely low cross which Lallana really should have buried (I guess that's the should-have-been assist you mention). A post like this one No james was shocking tonight as he is every game. Why do you like him? He hasnt got any pace isnt skillful, positional sense is dreadful. He can cross occasionally, but I want him out of the team. He is rubbish. sounds just like the bilge that was spouted all match (or at least until he left with ten minutes still to play) by some bloke behind me in the Kingsland. Anything James did less than perfectly was greeted with yells of derision, anything James did well (and there was plenty last night) was ignored. The best indication of this bloke's knowledge of the game, though, came when he complained (very) loudly that a Wycombe player was offside when receiving the ball from a throw-in. Top marks there then. Just to get back on topic - Schneiderlin was class last night. The first time I saw him play (Brum in Carling Cup last season) he reminded me of Steve Williams - and praise doesn't come much higher than that. Last night he did it again. I hope he keeps right on doing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 2 December, 2009 Share Posted 2 December, 2009 In the couple of games I've seen him this season, I've not been impressed, however we tend to forget his age, and the fact he joined when we were FUBAR. He undoubtedly has talent, but perhaps lacks some consistancy. The benefit however opf having a player like Morgan, is that with our ambitions to obtain successive promotions (if that happens), he's a player that will fit in no matter what league we're in. In League 1, there's a lot of hussle and bustle, and Morgan does get stuck in and does what's required of him, but as we go up (if we go up) through the leagues, he also has that quality you need from playing good flowing football. I think with these differing playing styles, he could well be a first team fixture for years to come, as long as we keep the vultures away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 2 December, 2009 Share Posted 2 December, 2009 A post like this one sounds just like the bilge that was spouted all match (or at least until he left with ten minutes still to play) by some bloke behind me in the Kingsland. Anything James did less than perfectly was greeted with yells of derision, anything James did well (and there was plenty last night) was ignored. The best indication of this bloke's knowledge of the game, though, came when he complained (very) loudly that a Wycombe player was offside when receiving the ball from a throw-in. Top marks there then. I thought that when i read said post from said poster. Some people eh ?? I know this is a forum and everyone for their own opinions but some people should just not bother contributing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Posted 3 December, 2009 Share Posted 3 December, 2009 Maybe you should spend a little bit of time actually watching Lloyd James play football, didn't really do much wrong yesterday. Doesn't have the same physical presence as Wotton but he's better with nearly every other aspect of his game. There's also no way we could switch so fluidly between 4-5-1 and 4-4-2 with Wotton in place of James. He should really have got an assist almost as soon as he switched to the right, how Waigo missed from a yard out is beyond me the ball in from James was perfect. He seemed to know when to go long and when to play an easy ball short, would much rather have him in holding midfield than Wotton. Wether James is the long term solution who knows, on yesterdays viewing I don't see why he shouldn't keep his place for the Walsall game on Saturday. I just don't think he is any good, sorry. I have watched James and I think he is very poor. That's my opinion. I think Morgan is class and that papa played well other than the offsides. I would have James out of team and think he is a player like telfer and j wright that gets picked for no reason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 3 December, 2009 Share Posted 3 December, 2009 I just don't think he is any good, sorry. I have watched James and I think he is very poor. That's my opinion. I think Morgan is class and that papa played well other than the offsides. I would have James out of team and think he is a player like telfer and j wright that gets picked for no reason Unfortunately i don't agree with you, i do agree that his pace leaves him slightly exposed at RB but this is something that can be worked on, and even negated by improving timing of tackle and experience. As a player however i think he could also be a good prospect, he is technically a decent player, and could even make the defensive midfield spot his own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arizona Posted 3 December, 2009 Share Posted 3 December, 2009 Agree that Schneiderlin looked good. Some great cross field passes and he even got stuck into the tackle. My main criticism of his game would be his lack of shooting and therefore goals. Both him and Hammond have the ability to sit back and play the ball, but whilst DH has the confidence to go forward and have a crack, Morgan doesn't. Quick stat: Morgan has had 18 shots this season with 8 of them on target. That's compared to Lallana having 61 shots with 39 on target. Not slating him, he has come on leaps and bound since last year, but I'd really like to see him have a decent crack more often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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