NYCOWL Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 He's got the perfect mentor in Loovens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new zealand owl Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 Well on those highlights it looked like a superb display of distribution. Strangely if you look at some of our play from 15-16 for example FF's disallowed goal against Brighton and a few goals against Brentford at home (I think, among others) I seem to remember we were very direct at times and Van Aken could be an example of Carlos reverting back to early,direct through balls from the back. The problem is with this option you tend to need pace up front or on the wings! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Coorong Owl Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 Best game I've seen a full back play at Wednesday in awhile. Well at least now lees has no excuses but to pass it sideways now. Less passing isn't precisely reliable to say the least. Could be the best 4 mill we've spent in awhile. Well seen after the next 3 games I suppose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morepork Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 (edited) 39 minutes ago, northeastowl said: It says something that he actually outshines Tom Lees. Yes, I'm gonna say that's probably a good thing for Tom as he strikes me as a player that just wants to go about his business in the background. Van Aken looks confident and assured, you can see glimpses of continental swagger that I'm sure will develop nicely under CC and Loovens. Still early days for him him and we should resist the temptation to get too excited but the fact CC has played him so soon speaks volumes. Edited September 17, 2017 by Morepork Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kagoshimaowl Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 I honestly think this boy is gonna be a star. Will play in the Premier, with or without us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gresh Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 Class performances so far and hasn't been overawed. At his age will only get better and looks a good buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest timrud Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 He was worth the wait Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Coyt Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 Very comfortable in possession, can pick a pass out and aint afraid to make a challenge. Very impressed. Reminds of a Dutch Danny Maddix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamiejohn Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 The best thing is he looks more suited to premier league football hopefully with us or if not a huge profit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helmut_rooster Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 15 hours ago, Bodhidharma said: Yeah he was superb. He really improves the team. To have a defender who can create like that is a rare thing at this level. It sure is anyone remember grant what's his name Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wilyfox Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 Kwolitee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOwl Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 Doesn't it make a nice change when players have good technical ability rather than just being battering rams when playing at centre back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markowski77 Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 Great to see him carrying the ball out of defence, enables the rest of the team to push forward and creates a headache for the opposition, the goal yesterday was evident, JVA brought the ball out of defence, their player didn't know whether to stay with the man he was marking or go to the ball, ended up trying to go to the ball, creating space in behind. Great to see a defender do this releave so much pressure, I think we have a little diamond in our team. Early days in in the season but I'm becoming quietly confident and optimistic on our season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest We Shall Overcome Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 'What a Player' Thank God the Chairman listened to one of his advisors, and not Carvalhal,who wanted to sign 'Charlie Mulgrew from Blackburn' and play him at Centre Half on the advise of some of our Scottish Contingent.Maybe the Chairman has finally woken up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
areNOTwhatTHEYseem Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 15 minutes ago, ZIMMY said: 'What a Player' Thank God the Chairman listened to one of his advisors, and not Carvalhal,who wanted to sign 'Charlie Mulgrew from Blackburn' and play him at Centre Half on the advise of some of our Scottish Contingent.Maybe the Chairman has finally woken up. Eh? “I spoke with the manager and the conversation was really good. He was very positive and told me what he thinks of me as a player and what he expects. The manager has a good image of me. It was important he wanted me and I have to show what I can do.” Sounds like Carlos wanted van Aken to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluesteel Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 Let's see how he copes with attackers pressing/marking him in possession. Teams will try and cut him off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick the Owl Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 If he bulks up a little bit he could be an absolute beast, perfect all-round Centre back...he's definitely got all the right qualities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orlando_Trustful Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 11 hours ago, Kagoshimaowl said: I honestly think this boy is gonna be a star. Will play in the Premier, with or without us. Without a doubt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Costello 77 Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 Looks great. I'd like to see how he reacts to dropping a clanger/bad loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChinaOwl Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 Just now, Costello 77 said: Looks great. I'd like to see how he reacts to dropping a clanger/bad loss. I'd prefer not to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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