btw there's no way that pel is given in the PL, not that way around anyway
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btw there's no way that pel is given in the PL, not that way around anyway
Good save Kepa.
Zin leaving his man completely unmarked as usual, Kepa saves
He found his calling late in life....his youth coaches really deserve a slap for not seeing this.Quote:
Originally Posted by McNamara That Ghost...
Yeah his finishing is brilliant, honestly.Quote:
Originally Posted by 21_GOONER_SALUTE
So apparently Dowman can play at the start of the season (the rules seem to be that he would have to be 15 by the time squad registration deadline on August 31st and turn 16 at some point during the season)
I have to say, yes it would be nice to have more left sided options. But this lad is good enough to be in the squad and contribute to the team now
Well, my stream was pretty unstable today so I missed half of the first half(our 2 goals) and a patches of the 2nd half.
A pretty tough test and in all I think we did well. Things I spotted:
1. Our defenders and defending is looking a bit rusty, so I think we should be prepared to concede quite a few goals in our opening fixtures.
2. Zubimendi was a bit more relaxed and like others have pointed out he'll be a reliable outlet to switch play and dictate attacks from quite deep....a bit like Xhaka tried to do often but clearly Zubi is more skillful. This should be good for speedy players and those who theoretically flourish with through balls i.e a Martinelli, but lets see. Anyway my money is on Gyokores hopefully taking advantage of this.
3. I still think there is a place for Havertz in the team once Gyokores starts, but it'll be the Odegaard role...the thing is with Nwaneri, possibly Eze and this young maverick Dowman...its like we've got too many options for that role.
4. Same could be said for Saka's backup as all the options that can deputise for Odegaard can do so for Saka too, plus Madueke.
5. As for the left, we started the first half quite well with Merino and Trossard combining pretty nicely. I don't know what we'll do, but for now I still feel Trossard is heads and above all his competition for that role.
6. As for Dowman, just watch the highlights....a true star in the making. I just hope he bulks up a bit and is lucky with injuries....if those two things go well for him, Nwaneri, Odegaard and even Saka have got to be looking over their shoulders. Also the kid needs to stay humble but honestly Lord knows that if I was that talented at that age, it would be impossible just like people are finding out with Yamal. Pretty special kid and definitely the highlight of the day.
People having been waxing lyrical about Dowman for some time but until you see a player that young play against premier league opposition you can’t really tell whether the hype is justified. Given the physicality of Newcastle (and that piece of shit Joelinton slapping him in the face) he really showed prodigious talent
He’s not eligible for champions league until the new year, which is probably just as well given this is his GCSE year :lol:
It's a shame he can't play in Europe yet as it would probably suit him more than the EPL, especially as it's less physical. IIRC a lot of Wilshere's great early performances actually came in Europe too.
Young English players do get overhyped but this kid looks like an elite talent, generational talent if he continues to develop. At times he was walking around the Newcastle players like a Prime "Messi", honestly unbelievable to see, but I am so happy we have talent on our hands like this.Quote:
Originally Posted by HCZ_Reborn
He is definitely ready to contribute now but I guess we will ease him in. I think by this time next year he will be starting games similar to how MLS & Nwaneri were introduced.