KevinRichardsonsMoustache Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 He's certainly growing in confidence - bizarrely, thinking about it, he's been at the club longer than most of the other foreign midfielders so maybe he sees himself as a mentor. Would have liked to see him as a DM instead of Veretout playing that deep in midfield last night. Lack of (trusted) personnel at CB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Stronger physically than Westwood and is a proper DM, has a good range of passing and reads the game well - could be good to see him and Gana play together in some games where the other team poses a more physical threat. They played together on Saturday at Palace. He was really good, they worked well together. Lot's of physicality and energy, obviously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WooJung Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 If he keeps those silly mistakes he used to make last season out of his game I think he is much better than Westwood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Proof needed that some players need time to settle in this country and to the pace of the football over here. He's looking much better 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villarule123 Posted August 26, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted August 26, 2015 He was the best defender on the pitch, and the 2nd best player on the pitch last night IMO. Oozed class, was calm and put Baker to shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AValon Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Looking more like the World Cup player with every game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest av1 Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Looking like a different player to what we seen last year. I haven't been his biggest fan but this season he looks fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Chuffed he is finally looking the part Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobzy Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 I'm watching a different player to other people. Twice in last 2 minutes he's failed to make a simple challenge in the middle of the park. First time Defoe flashes a shot wide, second time Sunderland equalise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omariqy Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Our best player today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penguin Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 (edited) He was excellent and then, like clockwork, he makes a mistake which leads to a goal. Maddening. Edited August 29, 2015 by penguin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted August 29, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted August 29, 2015 Very good today. Great to see him string some good performances together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poitier Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 My motm today, thought there was a push on him in the build up to their equaliser. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fab Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Great first half, looked a little shaky and off the pace in the second. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Pangloss Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 (edited) First half was top drawer, second half wasn't particularly good. The tactical change Sunderland made meant he was under a lot more pressure. Edited August 29, 2015 by Dr_Pangloss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niall Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Looked tired after about 60mins but not surprising really, hasn't had much time to rest after the Copa. Still think he's been our best player in August. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSV Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 great performance. I knew hed be alot better this season. Has a great all round game and his passes are alot better now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobzy Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 First half was top drawer, second half wasn't particularly good. The tactical change Sunderland made meant he was under a lot more pressure. Fair, I was listening to first half so didn't watch it. Watched the second and he looked his usual self - tidy enough but prone to stupid errors. Toivonen completely overran him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunnski Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Great bar the first 15 minutes after half time where he looked like a pub player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Fantastic first half but I think he struggled once they made a change in their midfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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