JoshTheOwl Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Wickham has the touch and vision that is way ahead of anything we have.. Our players will need to be on their toes because he will do things that just pass our players by. Yup, just like Barkley earlier on in the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironman Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Wow,I'm impressed.absokute quality thought he was superb. Sammon was bossing the game for them in the first half but wickham came on and was a different class. Seemed to have everything pace,touch, speed,good in the air,great vision. Lita and wickham is gonna be a seriously good partnership Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SallyCinnamon Posted February 9, 2013 Author Share Posted February 9, 2013 Maybe this can be the biggest benefit for us and Madine... Him watching and working with someone like Wickham. Hopefully Madine takes note and it can help bring the best out of him also ... Perhaps, but I believe the biggest benefit for Madine now is to go out and get some game time. He's 22 years old and needs to be playing football, not sat on the bench, because I really doubt he's going to feature for us now we have Wickham, Antonio and Lita as striking options. Go to a League One club get some confidence back, score some goals and come back in the summer with a clean slate ready to step up to this level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayzman Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Some ridiculous arguing on here. Just had a great second half performance to grab a point in a game that should have been out of site. Lee was unlucky, any one of the outfield ten could have come off, we were that shibo first half. No passes were making it, no tackles were made. Helan had his worst half ive seen, none of the defenders could cope with derby movement, didnt see anyone in centre midfield and I don't remember an attack worthy of the name. Wickham made a massive contribution, showed premiership class, £8m worth of teenage talent. But to use that to slag Madine off is shortsighted. If we get Bale on loan, and he shows his premiership class, does that make Antonio rubbish? Course not. I like Madine, and although he's had rubbish service all year, he does need to watch wickham and how he stays on his feet, and works with his back to goal. He can learn shed loads from the guy. Madine is a great finisher, but needs to work on the rest of his game. I do think he and Lita will have a good partnership when Sunderland call the big lad back, especially if he learns quickly. So rejoice in the fighting spirit and look forward to turning palace over next home match. WAWAW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
townend_owl Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Thought he was absolutely superb when he came on, changed the game. I was slightly critical of his signing yesterday but on that performance I can see why Sunderland dished out that sort of money for him. Incredibly strong for a 19 year old, the ball just stuck to him, don't think he actually gave it away once despite having two players around him every time. Quick feet aswell and very intelligent with the ball. Madine could learn alot from him, everything Madine should aspire to be, they are similar builds and have a similar style of play, but Madine is nowhere near Wickham in terms of ability. But what impressed me most was his desire and effort to get the ball, he didn't stop running. One moment stood out when he cleared the ball in the penalty box and he was the one chasing down his own clearance! Very impressive display and hope he can keep it up. Take note Madine. Pretty much everything I would have said about his display today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Williams Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Some ridiculous arguing on here. Just had a great second half performance to grab a point in a game that should have been out of site. Lee was unlucky, any one of the outfield ten could have come off, we were that shibo first half. No passes were making it, no tackles were made. Helan had his worst half ive seen, none of the defenders could cope with derby movement, didnt see anyone in centre midfield and I don't remember an attack worthy of the name. Wickham made a massive contribution, showed premiership class, £8m worth of teenage talent. But to use that to slag Madine off is shortsighted. If we get Bale on loan, and he shows his premiership class, does that make Antonio rubbish? Course not. I like Madine, and although he's had rubbish service all year, he does need to watch wickham and how he stays on his feet, and works with his back to goal. He can learn shed loads from the guy. Madine is a great finisher, but needs to work on the rest of his game. I do think he and Lita will have a good partnership when Sunderland call the big lad back, especially if he learns quickly. So rejoice in the fighting spirit and look forward to turning palace over next home match. WAWAW Unfortunatly Madine will prob be doing his stretch in the knick by then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pat blondeau Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Wickham was class today. Strength and touch are quality. That lad has a good future Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vontemp Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Obviously a class above every one of our players, thought he was excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Williams Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Also had to be told to stop tracking back and just stay up front, like I said not match fit he was blowing out of his arse by the end, still head and shoulders abouve the rest of our players, wait till he has trained with us and gets fully match fit. He is going to be a reight player weather for us or the Mackems, Hopefully for us the rest of the season. Eight Million pound player on loan, two and a half years ago we couldnt afford Eight and a half pence players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lincowl Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Don't agree. His workrate and general enthusiasm has a positive effect on the whole team. The new JOC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kagoshimaowl Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Simple really chaps. Leave Helan out away from home and Lee at home. Sorted!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robswfc Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Don't agree. His workrate and general enthusiasm has a positive effect on the whole team. I would drop other players before Lee. Sorry, but this is the Championship, not under 12s Sunday League Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueblood Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Fantastic player, I was looking forward to seeing him play and he didn't disappoint. If he played like that after only meeting the rest of the squad this morning, then I can't wait to see him when he's settled in. He's everything Madine should be aiming to be, his first touch, strength, vision and workrate were different class. Oh and he's only 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrosbyKitchens Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Head and shoulders above anyone to pull that famous blue and white shirt on for a while. For his 1st game debut looked class. Well done lad we said this about rodri Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GreenGoose Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Send him back he is waank. (Trying reverse psychology because I was positive with the scapegoat [slothroyd] at first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinburghowl Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 One of the best home debuts I've seen in a long long time. His quality on the ball and enthusiasm was excellent and he will get better with match fitness too. Well done Connor and I can't wait to see more this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluesteel Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Sally makes a play to get some reps back. Good move. Anyone should know that wickham would've vastly improved us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatzooma Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Fantastic footballer...Him and Lita could absolutely rear it apart. Just need to not play too deep and push up and hit teams/pressure teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueblood Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Send him back he is waank. This is exactly what some bloke shouted on the Kop after Wickham misplaced a pass when he'd just come on. He did say it in jest tho, well I hope he did cos everyone around him laughed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
since59owe Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Definitely a class above! Needs to gel, but he only been here days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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