Steero113 Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 (edited) 10 minutes ago, Johnnyp said: I think he should start. The argument that he won’t be match fit doesn’t stand up to scrutiny. He’s probably more match fit than any player on that pitch today. His pre season has been high level competitive football. 10 days or so off. Be strange i feel if he doesn’t start today because really, how can he not be fit ? Yep, Olympic final was 14 days ago and he's been training for 7 of them. He should be fitter than anyone (including Newcastle players). He's not been selected for Brazil's games in the international break either, so he can get a break then. Edited August 21, 2021 by Steero113 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 Dougie of old was back today 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicho Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 Showed today what we miss when isnt there. Good performance from him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattVillaPortsmouth Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 We miss his reading of the game, may not be an out and out DM but he covers and cuts out moves quickly - hope he doesn’t burn out, but liked the midfield today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condimentalist Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 Thought he was pretty shaky first half but much better second. He's a level or two above Nakamba but I'd still love us to sign another DM. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KentVillan Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 Clean sheet, Douglas out. We desperately need a tall DM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow1988 Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 Good to have him back. Was very Good today. I also think the 3 in midfield helps a lot. The team look a lot more in control with a 3. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Willard Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 We are a better footballing team when he plays as the DM. Picks the ball up if the defenders and starts the attack. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 Had a good game but we always beat Newcastle with a breeze at VP. Let's see how he fares against Brentford. Completely different game. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAZZAM Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 Thought Dougie was ok nothing more. People get far to carried away beating Mighty Newcastle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkyvilla Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 I can't remember the last time he played in a functioning 3 man midfield. All of them were good today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farlz Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 Easy for Dougie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 5 minutes ago, KAZZAM said: Thought Dougie was ok nothing more. People get far to carried away beating Mighty Newcastle. This is where I'm at too. Far larger tests to come. Newcastle at home always been a joke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody1000 Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 14 minutes ago, villalad21 said: Had a good game I agree. Good post! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyp Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 Thought he was ok. Still has that 10 yard chip hospital pass in his locker that needs to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-R Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 He did rather good like a throwback to early half of last season. I just think the reason why Luiz went off was the Covid at the club and because he and others were generally tired anyway. No way can you play players all season long, expect Injurys and fatigue to hit,this is where I hope Smith utilises Youth a fair bit more now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Scorpio Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 Much better today. Post lockdown level performance which was pleasing to see. Still think he would benefit from a ball winning midfielder by him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 Thought he was the worst player on the pitch first half. Improved 2nd half though 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaVilla Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 i wonder what we are doing with him contract wise? Only 2 years left on his contract afaik. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanAVFC Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 He's a modern DM. Not big, not black. Just reads the game exceptionally well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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