James Ward-Prowse

[sadoldgit]

2 hours ago, Ex Lion Tamer said:

I'm not convinced you need Premier League "legs" in the Championship

To be fair to JWP, he is more than just “legs”.

[Stud mark of doom]

Is it too early to suggest bald head fancy dress (where necessary) at West Ham? 

[Tom57]

I think when West Ham fans talk about JWP's legs being gone they're thinking of this:

 

I don't think it's that bad as Raya is running very quickly even for an outfield player and it must be at the end of the game if he's gone up for a corner, so JWP had probably covered quite a lot of ground by then, whilst Raya would be comparatively fresh from not having to run around for 90 mins.

[Saint Keef]

4 hours ago, Master Bates said:

Sorry if already mentioned but apparently he called Nuno ‘Baldy’ at Notts Forest as bants. And Nuno didn’t like it…. no idea how true, just passing info on from a West Ham mate.

He probably said "I badly want to play" as opposed to "I want to play baldy" and it got totally misinterpreted.  

[Lord Duckhunter]

 

[Zorba]

8 hours ago, sadoldgit said:

To be fair to JWP, he is more than just “legs”.

I agree!

[Matthew Le God]

Is it possible to unsee something?

Edited August 29 by Matthew Le God

[Disco Stu]

19 hours ago, Osvaldorama said:

Anyone know how he did at Burnley last season? 
 

I try and avoid watching them at all costs, so I have genuinely no clue if he did anything 

They're quite positive about him from what I can see. If they deemed him useful last season, it's a good sign.

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JWP gone back to Southampton

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Liked him when he was with us in a struggling team, he look calm, and dedicated

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He is in a different league to anything we have currently in midfield

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Good player. Get the feeling he didn't particularly enjoy his spell here that much

 

[Turkish]

1 hour ago, Zorba said:

I agree!

A 9 pinter

[Saint_clark]

2 hours ago, Zorba said:

I agree!

The perfect daughter in law.

[Saint_clark]

48 minutes ago, Turkish said:

A 9 pinter

Only if 8 of them had rohypnol in. 

[WinglessWonder]

10 hours ago, Zorba said:

I agree!

One of the toughest wanks of the weekend... 

[Lighthouse]

1 minute ago, WinglessWonder said:

One of the toughest wanks of the weekend... 

It’s easier if you scroll down a bit. Or up. Depends on your persuasion.

[It's There]

Welcome back. Great performance today!

[Ambsaint]

800k? What were West Ham thinking selling him to us as a Championship rival. Possibly one of the best signings we'll ever make for where we are. 

[coalman]

8 hours ago, Ambsaint said:

800k? What were West Ham thinking selling him to us as a Championship rival. Possibly one of the best signings we'll ever make for where we are. 

That is crazy value for a 31 year old with 11 England caps.

[Baird of the land]

Made me laugh when just before ht the now commentator brought up his touch map and said he just seems to be playing the ball sideways and back.

[BARCELONASAINT]

JWP is not responsible for us dropping 2 points today but dont let that get in the way of the haters having any reason to knock his game. He was easily one of our better players today, constant movement, quick passing keeping everything going. Yes plenty of sideways passing but also plenty of forward passes and driving forward with the ball.

[Baird of the land]

8 minutes ago, BARCELONASAINT said:

JWP is not responsible for us dropping 2 points today but dont let that get in the way of the haters having any reason to knock his game. He was easily one of our better players today, constant movement, quick passing keeping everything going. Yes plenty of sideways passing but also plenty of forward passes and driving forward with the ball.

I’d describe today’s performance as functional/competent, certainly not a standout performer. Not his fault he doesn’t offer any of the attributes Charles provided, that’s on the club for cheapskating it.

[West end Saints]

Played well today in his first start. Probably our best players.

Shea Charles hasn't always played at that level

[Willo of Whiteley]

44 minutes ago, Baird of the land said:

Made me laugh when just before ht the now commentator brought up his touch map and said he just seems to be playing the ball sideways and back.

🔔🔚

Ward-Prowse could cure cancer, solve world hunger and end all wars and you’d still find something to criticise him for.

He isn’t the reason we drew today, and to even imply it just makes you look more ridiculous.

[Saint Martini]

18 hours ago, Baird of the land said:

Made me laugh when just before ht the now commentator brought up his touch map and said he just seems to be playing the ball sideways and back.

That comment was a load of crock though. 

Yes, there's a lot of ball retention going on but that's the style Tonda wants us to play. The map showed plenty of progressive passing but because he also has a lot of sideway passes (to create passing angles forward) they sort of disappear in the crowd.

[Noodles34]

Amazes me the negativity. JWP is what he is, a very steady, realisable, extremely fit, hard working (never injured) central midfielder. Reminds me very much of Pirlo (clearly not in the same league)  , a quarter back typer of player in that position. Under Jones he played a little further forward in the number 10 role and looked much more positive, which is understandable as that is what the role revolves around. But we have Azaz for that and he’s probably a better choice in this position.   But the position he plays under the style we employ means this is what he’s going to do, sit and move the ball whilst Downes gets a little more stuck in. He takes the set pieces and no doubt will bang in some free kicks at some point. We have not just signed Rodgri, we have signed James Ward Prowse, a very good championship player capable of more than most in this league. Think people got to understand what sort of player he is instead of asking why he isn’t the player he’s not supposed to be. 

[East Kent Saint]

It could be that apart from being an experienced professional he actually does what  the Coach / Manger asks him to do so I'm all in favour of his return on the lines of Mick Channon  who was brilliant at Man City and very good for Saints .

[Disco Stu]

He's been fine. Nothing standout but nothing that concerns me either. He'll improve as he learns his teammate's games.

Edited 1 hour ago by Disco Stu