Daniel Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 used his weight well and held up the ball brilliantly. Won a few free kicks and one of our goals came from a free kick he won. For me, he keeps his place in the team. Not too fussed with the missed chances as that will come, but he's young and you can't expect everything from the kid, but today should be a massive boost to him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 5 minutes ago, Jareth said: that's a crap assessment It's an opinion. i've seen nothing yet to suggest that Davis will be a prolific goal scorer (which is his role) but he has a good work ethic and tries hard - he reminds me of a young heskey or a claridge (hence the clogger remark) but no, let's all big up a young player after one good performance and then hyperbolically slate him when his form dips... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 Hogan and Davis has massive potential. That is the kind of forward hogan needs 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jareth Posted August 19, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted August 19, 2017 Just now, theboyangel said: It's an opinion. i've seen nothing yet to suggest that Davis will be a prolific goal scorer (which is his role) but he has a good work ethic and tries hard - he reminds me of a young heskey or a claridge (hence the clogger remark) but no, let's all big up a young player after one good performance and then hyperbolically slate him when his form dips... It was his first start no? (or nearly first start?) Also, there is a type of fan who will turn on a young player - and I aint it. He had MASSIVE PRESENCE, and some skill - good lad. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 8 minutes ago, Daniel said: used his weight well and held up the ball brilliantly. Won a few free kicks and one of our goals came from a free kick he won. For me, he keeps his place in the team. Not too fussed with the missed chances as that will come, but he's young and you can't expect everything from the kid, but today should be a massive boost to him. Yep it was a bit of a nothing ball down the line when we were under a spell of pressure. He got across, used his body well yet again and made a nothing ball into an outlet. Made life hell for that backline. I was impressed today, just hope he builds on it because eventually he will be judged on his goal outlet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferguson1 Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 Shame he didn't score, but should be really pleased with his performance today. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastie Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 Thrilled for the lad - got his chance and took it - surely even Bruce can see he offers more than gabby . 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dounavilla Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 Deserved a goal. Cracking debut. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Pangloss Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 28 minutes ago, theboyangel said: Has to back up this performance with his next appearance. personally I think he's a bit of a clogger but if he can match today's effort consistently the good luck to him. His footwork in his assist for the first goal suggests otherwise. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wazzap24 Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 16 minutes ago, theboyangel said: It's an opinion. i've seen nothing yet to suggest that Davis will be a prolific goal scorer (which is his role) but he has a good work ethic and tries hard - he reminds me of a young heskey or a claridge (hence the clogger remark) but no, let's all big up a young player after one good performance and then hyperbolically slate him when his form dips... I can see the young Heskey comparison, good call! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJT123 Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 Whenever I've seen him, I've never really been that impressed. Today he was something else though. Can't believe he didn't score, mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted August 19, 2017 Moderator Share Posted August 19, 2017 He's not got the sort of anticipation that great poachers have, and he hasn't got the burst of pace that the very best strikers have - but his ability to hold the ball and bring people into play is absolutely superb. It was good today to see him also turn his man and make things happen a few times - but quite frankly, just that bread and butter bit, just fighting for it, holding it and bringing Hourihane and Lansbury into the game, if he can do just that, he's worth a place in the starting line up. He was excellent at it today. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danishlad Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 Fantastic performance- brought everyone into the game. 10 out of 10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taktical Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 He does that thing where he holds the ball up, the defenders can't get it off him and end up fouling him. Doesn't seem very mobile he was often in the right place at the right time anyway, ready to hassle their defenders and make his presence felt. In fact his first chance came because of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 Posted on twitter how thrilled he was with fans cheering his name but 3 points more important. I like this kid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_Afro Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 Really good today. Exactly the type of forward we need to bring the best out of our midfield. Not sure we will be able to rely on him every week just yet but on today's performance he should be in again on Tuesday. Loved watching him bully their centre half. Showed some really good awareness too. Very hopeful for the future. Well done son. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted August 19, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted August 19, 2017 Was the best player on the pitch against Brighton end of last season. We seem to have a player. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted August 19, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted August 19, 2017 46 minutes ago, theboyangel said: He reminds me of a young heskey or a claridge There can be no higher praise 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastie Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 2 minutes ago, sidcow said: There can be no higher praise Peter crouch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Pangloss Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 Looked fairly 'mobile' to me, don't know where people are getting this lack of mobility idea from. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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