nickswfc Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Just now, Earlsfieldowl said: It's one game - he can only really start to be judged properly after at least 5. Tougher tests than a suprisingly limp Forest await. This Okay debut. At fault for their goal but pretty solid for rest of the game. 5.5/10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreshOwl Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 (edited) Absolute don, hesitated for the goal, shouldn't have let their guy in Edited September 9, 2017 by FreshOwl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreshOwl Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 (edited) 1 minute ago, nickswfc said: This Okay debut. At fault for their goal but pretty solid for rest of the game. 5.5/10 5.5/10 boy you're crazy and On the wind up apart from the goal he was great Edited September 9, 2017 by FreshOwl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 1 minute ago, meadowview owl said: Cracking, a Wednesday favourite in the making quite clearly Until he has a few bad games, his inexperience and youth shows through in his odd mistakes and the fans turn on him because they have put too much expectation on his shoulders? Give the lad time FFS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southie_Owl Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Too early to make any ridiculous predictions at this stage but if he's not playing for Real Madrid in 2 seasons I'd be very surprised 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nero Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Shows the difference between the dutch league and championship in terms of defending. I thought his passing was fantastic though. He will learn how to defend at a higher level or burn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StudentOwl Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 I suspect Lees and van Aken will be the first choice pairing for the rest of the season, despite what the naysayers may be saying The key is, as has been alluded to, to not get on his back every time he makes a mistake. 30 minutes into his English debut he makes an error, yes, but it's 30 minutes into his English debut ffs, there's bound to be the odd mistake here and there. And we've seen Lees make worse a mistake than that in his time here. We should have patience for him to reach his potential, but we should get used to seeing his name in the teamsheet. Give him a chance and he's shown today that he's got enough in his locker to repay us with good performances Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bouncing Owl Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 That was a very good debut in my opinion. There was a mistake for the goal but he looks a player to me with very good distribution. Very pleased. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scram Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 2 minutes ago, StudentOwl said: I suspect Lees and van Aken will be the first choice pairing for the rest of the season, despite what the naysayers may be saying The key is, as has been alluded to, to not get on his back every time he makes a mistake. 30 minutes into his English debut he makes an error, yes, but it's 30 minutes into his English debut ffs, there's bound to be the odd mistake here and there. And we've seen Lees make worse a mistake than that in his time here. We should have patience for him to reach his potential, but we should get used to seeing his name in the teamsheet. Give him a chance and he's shown today that he's got enough in his locker to repay us with good performances Quite But defenders don't ultimately get judged on the strength of their distribution - it's on the strength of their defending And much, much sterner tests await in that regard That will be the time to judge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch McLovin Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Yep looked brilliant. Did cost us the goal should have stood up and sent him wide but he'll learn from that. Balance passing and attacking of the ball. Great start ! Jooooooost !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbie Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 looks like a good un I always think you look a better team when you have a competent centre half who also looks composed on the ball Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StudentOwl Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Just now, scram said: Quite But defenders don't ultimately get judged on the strength of their distribution - it's on the strength of their defending And much, much sterner tests await in that regard That will be the time to judge Aye, that it will... Forest had some clever movement and pace on the counter, but beyond that they offered very little else. Will be interesting to see what happens when you add central pace or physicality to that sort of attack whether he can put in a similar level of performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Just now, scram said: Quite But defenders don't ultimately get judged on the strength of their distribution - it's on the strength of their defending And much, much sterner tests await in that regard That will be the time to judge Youre a footballing man Scram. In my humble opinion he was being drawn out of position quite often, leaving Lees to cover two players. He didn't get tight enough when needed either, he kept looking to be a yard off his man (where a better standard of player would have turned him or laid off but Forest players didn't seem to be taking advantage of the gaps). Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohhh Milan Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 8 minutes ago, Will69 said: Youre a footballing man Scram. In my humble opinion he was being drawn out of position quite often, leaving Lees to cover two players. He didn't get tight enough when needed either, he kept looking to be a yard off his man (where a better standard of player would have turned him or laid off but Forest players didn't seem to be taking advantage of the gaps). Thoughts? I know we won't change a system now, but i would really like to see him in the middle of a 3-5-2 with loovens and lees either side of him for that experience. Have reach and hunt/wallace as wing backs with bannan lee and jones in the middle and hooper and fletcher up top. The players we have really seem to suit a 3-5-2 system. P.s great win today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trevdi9 Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 (edited) so could i hit 60 yard passes Asteener but then i'm buggered , Seriously though he looks a decent Acquisition , time will tell Edited September 9, 2017 by trevdi9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronio Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Very happy with his debut today. I reckon he will be a key player for us for years to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scram Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 14 minutes ago, Will69 said: Youre a footballing man Scram. In my humble opinion he was being drawn out of position quite often, leaving Lees to cover two players. He didn't get tight enough when needed either, he kept looking to be a yard off his man (where a better standard of player would have turned him or laid off but Forest players didn't seem to be taking advantage of the gaps). Thoughts? If i'm honest i thought we got a bit lazy out of possession - not unnaturally given the circumstances Maybe the lack of a strong screen in front of the defence made him hesitant and maybe lacking confidence in his (and/or team mates) positioning? And of course its a new country, league and intensity of play - all have to be factored in I don't think Forest were capable of exploiting any gaps - they were a shambles Cannot really judge JVA in that game - tougher and sterner tests await - see how he copes then to get a better idea of his capability for this league Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiJ Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 It's one game, isn't it. But I saw plenty of encouraging sides. For one he can pick a f00king pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Costello 77 Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Their goal wasn't the fault of our defending. It was execution of the highest standard. VA had a good game for his first. He's very much defence minded and not afraid to try a pass. He doesn't bring the ball out but looks to have the ability once his confidence grows. I noticed Westwood liked him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legendaryswan Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 I was VERY impressed for a kid playing his 1st game in english football slotted in really well,few more outing and hel be more at home. Some very impressive and telling passes out from the back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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