Morepork Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Belfast Owl 2 said: Loved his half volley from 30 yards. Was willing him to have a dig. Imagine the scenes if it went in. I was willing that f@cker in too. Clearly not enough collective mind power between us.... Pleased he had a crack at it though. Edited January 25, 2020 by Morepork Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ante's Bubbly Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 He reminded me of a short haired Graham Hyde. Like a little tasmanian devil at times, but maybe needs games for a first team somewhere out on loan? A bit more experience and confidence and he could be a decent player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hunt Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 32 minutes ago, cowl said: It's the level of the first team he's not quite up to yet. 20 minutes ago, Ferkorf said: I said hes way off first team level. As in the starting 11... But I guess you knew that and are just being arsey because you dont like my opinion .... no not getting it sorry Monk has picked him in the first team squad and had the confidence to put him on to replace a established player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowl Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 2 minutes ago, hugeowl said: no not getting it sorry Monk has picked him in the first team squad and had the confidence to put him on to replace a established player So every player that has ever been picked for the first team is at the level of performance required for the first team merely by virtue of the fact they've been picked? Were all the kids Luhukay started picking last season at first team level? We've barely seen them since. In fact, I believe Hunt's appearance tonight is the first of that batch since Luhukay left with the exception of Thorniley (who's 23 after all). He's 19. It's not like by saying he's not ready yet that it's being said he'll never be ready. We brought him on because we had to due to an injury and the fact that all three central mids that started the last league game weren't even on the bench tonight. Otherwise he wouldn't all of a sudden have been making an appearance. I believe the coaching staff do rate him highly, and obviously I hope he'll continue to progress, but as things stand right now he's not at the level. If you want to ignore the way Eze waltzed past him to allow QPR's first shot on target, for example, then I'm just glad you're not picking the team. I don't doubt, by the way, that the coaching staff certainly will be pointing this lapse out to him. Could have been very costly. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ever the pessimist Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 Thought mascot was coming on. Did ok though. When the young lad came on v wba last year as they brought Barry on it was heartbreaking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agentwalker Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 The kid looks about 12 but played ok, didn't hide and wanted the ball. Hit the gym and he'll be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beauchief Owl Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 7 hours ago, Ever the pessimist said: Thought mascot was coming on. Did ok though. When the young lad came on v wba last year as they brought Barry on it was heartbreaking. That wasn't Hunt, it was Kirby who is currently on loan with Macclesfield in L2 and getting a lot of game time there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airborne_rat_of_s6 Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 9 hours ago, Belfast Owl 2 said: Loved his half volley from 30 yards. Was willing him to have a dig. Imagine the scenes if it went in. Similar spaffest we had on here when a certain young RB had a cracking debut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOHNHARKES Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 Thought he played well grew into the game. Always good to see. Let's hope he develops into a good player for us. He is Wednesday through and through! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prowl Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 7 hours ago, cowl said: So every player that has ever been picked for the first team is at the level of performance required for the first team merely by virtue of the fact they've been picked? Were all the kids Luhukay started picking last season at first team level? We've barely seen them since. In fact, I believe Hunt's appearance tonight is the first of that batch since Luhukay left with the exception of Thorniley (who's 23 after all). He's 19. It's not like by saying he's not ready yet that it's being said he'll never be ready. We brought him on because we had to due to an injury and the fact that all three central mids that started the last league game weren't even on the bench tonight. Otherwise he wouldn't all of a sudden have been making an appearance. I believe the coaching staff do rate him highly, and obviously I hope he'll continue to progress, but as things stand right now he's not at the level. If you want to ignore the way Eze waltzed past him to allow QPR's first shot on target, for example, then I'm just glad you're not picking the team. I don't doubt, by the way, that the coaching staff certainly will be pointing this lapse out to him. Could have been very costly. Like all the kids coming through he will need nursing. Bring him along slowly. A sub appearance here and there, start him in the odd one, then give him a run of 2 or 3. Don't over tax him, keep him bubbling , wanting more. Do it the right way and he will be a good player, burn him out and he won't. As fans we always want our own lads to break through but we need to be patient and supportive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ever the pessimist Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 26 minutes ago, Beauchief Owl said: That wasn't Hunt, it was Kirby who is currently on loan with Macclesfield in L2 and getting a lot of game time there. Yes. I was just drawing a parallel between young players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OWLERTON GHOST Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 (edited) 30 minutes ago, Beauchief Owl said: That wasn't Hunt, it was Kirby who is playing for Macclesfield in L2 and getting a lot of game time there. Is he getting paid though? Edited January 25, 2020 by OWLERTON GHOST 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OurDan Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 8 hours ago, hugeowl said: no not getting it sorry Monk has picked him in the first team squad and had the confidence to put him on to replace an injured player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hunt Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 7 hours ago, cowl said: So every player that has ever been picked for the first team is at the level of performance required for the first team merely by virtue of the fact they've been picked? Were all the kids Luhukay started picking last season at first team level? We've barely seen them since. In fact, I believe Hunt's appearance tonight is the first of that batch since Luhukay left with the exception of Thorniley (who's 23 after all). He's 19. It's not like by saying he's not ready yet that it's being said he'll never be ready. We brought him on because we had to due to an injury and the fact that all three central mids that started the last league game weren't even on the bench tonight. Otherwise he wouldn't all of a sudden have been making an appearance. I believe the coaching staff do rate him highly, and obviously I hope he'll continue to progress, but as things stand right now he's not at the level. If you want to ignore the way Eze waltzed past him to allow QPR's first shot on target, for example, then I'm just glad you're not picking the team. I don't doubt, by the way, that the coaching staff certainly will be pointing this lapse out to him. Could have been very costly. So basically you are saying that Monk got it wrong even having him in the squad? Because if he didn’t think he was up to the job why was he there at all ? and as for the cheap shot about Eze supposedly waltzing past him ! he has done that a lot this season to so called Championship regulars so are they all poor players? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S36 OWL Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 10 hours ago, Emerson Thome said: Thought we were bringing Sinead O'Connor on for Hutch for a minute. But a couple of nice touches and got stuck in as well. Well played that man. Made a nervous start, but settled into the game quickly and did very well. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Scarlett Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 "The lad done all right "....... Be a great experience for him and I wish him well in his future career with us. Well done. Good things come in small packages sometimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andypandy Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 Young lad, making only his 2nd appearance for the first team, he did well overall, the club need to keep on with his development as part of the squad or loan, but a good prospect ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Errol Flashman Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 Pleased for the lad. Also pleased the manager is easing them in and having a look at them in the right way. Thought he did ok and didn't look overawed. Like a lot of lads he needs to fill out a bit. Well done to the him. Just a bloke. Being dragged along in a world that moves too quick for it's own good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnishOwl Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 He really looked small and underage when he came on, but was not afraid to want the ball and do things. I'd say a very good appearance because of that. He just needs some more muscle, although it could be that his frame just isn't one that will grow so he'll just have to be quicker, more agile and smarter to compensate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gurujuan Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 If we can start introducing him into games when we are dictating play, a bit like City do with Foden. At the moment though, we aren’t often in that position Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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