sidcow Posted August 19, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted August 19, 2017 44 minutes ago, Eastie said: Thrilled for the lad - got his chance and took it - surely even Bruce can see he offers more than gabby . This with bells and whistles and little red ribbons and shimmering green bows on handed over in a beautiful little presentation box on a velvet cushion. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted August 19, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted August 19, 2017 Was incredible today. Shame he didn't have a bit more composure in front of goal but definitely helped bring the midfield into the game. Much rather he play than Hogan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Albrighton Posted August 19, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted August 19, 2017 Didn't see the whole game, delighted to hear that he's performed well. Reckon he'd link up well with Kodija? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 Just watched he highlights and he was even better than I remember. He has absolutely ruined them two centrebacks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntrimBlack Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 Had a wonderful debut.That will not be a surprise to some people. I don't have any great knowledge of the youngsters, but I know that he was considered to be a possibility to step up. And 'clogger' he ain't. He showed some deft touches today; can pick a pass; difficult to get off the ball; strong in the air with a nice touch of aggression. Has to start as often as possible. He was very important to that performance today. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntrimBlack Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 39 minutes ago, M_Afro said: 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. I don't think he should be. He is young, and we should probably save him for the League games. The cup is unimportant compared to promotion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest av1 Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 1 hour ago, Demitri_C said: Hogan and Davis has massive potential. That is the kind of forward hogan needs 1 hour ago, OutByEaster? said: 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. Agree with both of the above. Whilst he did really well as lone striker today, i kept saying to my son that I'd love to see him upfront with Hogan. There were times today he did brilliantly to hold the ball up, but he never had quick enough support around him. And Hogan has looked isolated without a partner. These 2 are made for each other imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 Then where does Hourihane fit in??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 (edited) Great performance. At times in the first half the defence were scared of marking him. His hold up play was wonderful, brought others into play when needed and turned the defence when an opportunity arose. Could've scored and very unlucky not to when hitting the bar. Perfect foil for the likes of Hourihane and probably even Hogan. People slate Heskey , but everyone who played alongside him loved him and praise him highly. If Davis has a career like Heskey's then he'll have done well. Great story coming from non league as well. Tired towards the end and probably should have gone off 10 minutes before. But it's too be expected at his age and career stage. Edited August 19, 2017 by mikeyp102 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 I think we underestimate how much his emergence will help the midfield, AND Hogan! This is the type of player we have missed. Can hold it up for Hogan to run into those slots he usually does. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 5 minutes ago, rodders0223 said: Then where does Hourihane fit in??? In a attacking three. With jedinak and lansbury/whelan protecting 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCU Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 Chuffed for him. Stepped up when it mattered most and did his job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 6 minutes ago, rodders0223 said: Then where does Hourihane fit in??? I would say right behind Hogan/Davis. Davis as the CF, with Hogan and Hourihane just behind staggered, Jedi or Whelan sitting behind them. 4-2-3-1? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest av1 Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 20 minutes ago, rodders0223 said: Then where does Hourihane fit in??? I guess its the wrong thread, but with the players available I'd be tempted to play 3 a the back. As well as giving us more upfront, i think it would tighten up what is looking like a shaky defence. --------------Bree-----Chester------Terry----------- Elmo-------------------------------------------------Taylor ---------------------------Whelan----------------------------- -----------Lansbury------------Hourihane--------- -----------------------Hogan------KD---------------------- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 47 minutes ago, av1 said: Agree with both of the above. Whilst he did really well as lone striker today, i kept saying to my son that I'd love to see him upfront with Hogan. There were times today he did brilliantly to hold the ball up, but he never had quick enough support around him. And Hogan has looked isolated without a partner. These 2 are made for each other imo. Just remembered how worried you were he would have a bad experience. He might actually be the lucky charm, you best start investing in box seats for him or offer him a residency at VP. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest av1 Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 1 minute ago, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said: Just remembered how worried you were he would have a bad experience. He might actually be the lucky charm, you best start investing in box seats for him or offer him a residency at VP. I got him a ST this year. Given we've been crap for years, he has a remarkably good record. I think he's only saw us lose a few times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blandy Posted August 19, 2017 Moderator Share Posted August 19, 2017 He was ace today. I don't think I've seen him play before but that was top notch. With the internets and everything it's easy to form views based on clips, but for a young lad, making his first full start and seeing him live at the match, that was just hugely uplifting. He was a proper handful for the defenders, hit the bar, forced 2 good saves, made one goal and helped the team massively. And tried his heart out. I'm chuffed with him and chuffed for him. That was happy football. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wazzap24 Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 9 minutes ago, blandy said: He was ace today. I don't think I've seen him play before but that was top notch. With the internets and everything it's easy to form views based on clips, but for a young lad, making his first full start and seeing him live at the match, that was just hugely uplifting. He was a proper handful for the defenders, hit the bar, forced 2 good saves, made one goal and helped the team massively. And tried his heart out. I'm chuffed with him and chuffed for him. That was happy football. He'd given their number 28 such a torrid time, he'd taken to trying to square up to him after almost every challenge. He's an awkward specimen, tall and gangly in a way, but seems to have some real upper body strength and a knack of getting the ball under control, even when he looks like it's anything but. I'm not quite with @JAMAICAN-VILLAN, in the sense that I don't think he quite has the natural skill of a Benteke or Carew, but I thought @theboyangel was close to the mark with the Heskey comparison. Some may see that as a negative, but Heskey was some player, he just didn't score the goals. If the kid can add goals to what I saw today, then blimey, he could be a player. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted August 19, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted August 19, 2017 Fantastic full debut. Very promising 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisvilla4 Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 19 years old making his full home debut in a struggling team with the fans restless and he's vying for man of the match against a midfielder who got a hat trick. Wow. Go on son! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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