Popular Post Skruff Posted December 26, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 26, 2020 1 hour ago, Vive_La_Villa said: Can people stop saying he is was a bad signing yet? They were busy saying it even before he'd kicked the ball for us, so I doubt it. 1 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdman Posted December 26, 2020 Share Posted December 26, 2020 47 minutes ago, Skruff said: They were busy saying it even before he'd kicked the ball for us, so I doubt it. Sorry to say there are some real weapons on here. A minority I might add, but fair few very vocal about how bad they thought Traore was after a few limited appearances. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skruff Posted December 26, 2020 Share Posted December 26, 2020 1 minute ago, birdman said: Sorry to say there are some real weapons on here. A minority I might add, but fair few very vocal about how bad they thought Traore was after a few limited appearances. Hopefully this season will teach us all to be a bit more humble and have some patience as fans. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdman Posted December 26, 2020 Share Posted December 26, 2020 4 minutes ago, Skruff said: Hopefully this season will teach us all to be a bit more humble and have some patience as fans. Indeed and its maybe that previous torrid seasons have made some fans overly paranoid and hyper critical. I think we've all felt like that at times but you have to overcome it with some logical rational thinking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest av1 Posted December 26, 2020 Share Posted December 26, 2020 I don't watch any European football so was a bit underwhelmed by this signing given some of the reaction to it on here. I couldn't be happier, looks an absolute cut above, classy classy player.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomav84 Posted December 26, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted December 26, 2020 30 minutes ago, Skruff said: Hopefully this season will teach us all to be a bit more humble and have some patience as fans. The improvements to Luiz and trez didn't teach people to have patience so I highly doubt it Good on him. My palace mate messaged me pleased as punch when we took him off. Was causing problems 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted December 26, 2020 Moderator Share Posted December 26, 2020 7 minutes ago, tomav84 said: The improvements to Luiz and trez didn't teach people to have patience so I highly doubt it Good on him. My palace mate messaged me pleased as punch when we took him off. Was causing problems Exactly... I and others even made this point in the summer and still people wouldn't listen. We've seen so many players improve now under Smith that it isn't coincidence, it is the result of work on the training ground. It doesn't mean it will happen with every player but we've seen it with enough now to give any player some time and not make silly snap judgements. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avfc1982am Posted December 26, 2020 Share Posted December 26, 2020 With all the speculation and reports. Looking at his first couple of displays I wondered if he'd be up for PL football. He's answered that question pretty early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BleedClaretAndBlue Posted December 26, 2020 Share Posted December 26, 2020 Last 2 games he has been brilliant. Looks the player he was at Ajax Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vreitti Posted December 26, 2020 Share Posted December 26, 2020 (edited) I wouldn't say I wrote him off, but I'll admit, thought he looked absolutely hopeless in the first few appearances. These last few games though, what an improvement. Edited December 26, 2020 by vreitti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-R Posted December 27, 2020 Share Posted December 27, 2020 I think hes going to keep getting better, the past few games hes coming out of his shell and hes certainly looked like the player weve paid for, keep it up Bertrand. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keener window-cleaner Posted December 27, 2020 Share Posted December 27, 2020 I'm really looking forward to seeing how he plays against the best teams in the league. Even if it just is against the mid/lower-table teams that he performs he is useful to us, but very interesting to se how high his ceiling can be and how he handles for example Chelski next. If he is fit, in form and with high confidence I bet he can perform against anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwivillan Posted December 27, 2020 Share Posted December 27, 2020 Watched the extended highlights. Brilliant run and finish for goal and unlucky not to score 2nd but... What the hell was that kick that led to Zaha almost scoring first minute??? Smashed it towards our goal into back of Palace player in our half. WTH!?! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulberto21 Posted December 27, 2020 Share Posted December 27, 2020 57 minutes ago, Keener window-cleaner said: I'm really looking forward to seeing how he plays against the best teams in the league. Even if it just is against the mid/lower-table teams that he performs he is useful to us, but very interesting to se how high his ceiling can be and how he handles for example Chelski next. If he is fit, in form and with high confidence I bet he can perform against anyone. He's going to rip chilwell to shreds whilst looking Uber cool and relaxed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhan_Zhuang Posted December 27, 2020 Share Posted December 27, 2020 A few posters had written Traore off before kicking a ball for us and they should be ashamed. Interestingly they don't seem to post I his thread anymore.... Many said give him some time, myself included. He's looked brilliant the last few games and should have scored two goals against Palace. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abdulaziz1 Posted December 27, 2020 Share Posted December 27, 2020 Some players could be very good if used properly, but at the same time they could fade with less confidence or if they weren't adapt right. It was clear that Traore had something to offer, the question was will it be enough for him to add to them? whether he'd be able to use his capability and actually start contributing in our goals? The answer came early on. Actually he showed glimpses against Brighton, some might've said he was bad but he had an assist and been tricky. Problem with Trez was his contol, shooting and dribbling. El Ghazi is good in shooting, could dribble better, but less workrate. Traore is better at all, apart from Trez workrate possibly. El Ghazi is more direct. Anyway, really delighted with his performances. could've scored another nice goal too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotoMkali Posted December 27, 2020 Share Posted December 27, 2020 2 minutes ago, abdulaziz1 said: Some players could be very good if used properly, but at the same time they could fade with less confidence or if they weren't adapt right. It was clear that Traore had something to offer, the question was will it be enough for him to add to them? whether he'd be able to use his capability and actually start contributing in our goals? The answer came early on. Actually he showed glimpses against Brighton, some might've said he was bad but he had an assist and been tricky. Problem with Trez was his contol, shooting and dribbling. El Ghazi is good in shooting, could dribble better, but less workrate. Traore is better at all, apart from Trez workrate possibly. El Ghazi is more direct. Anyway, really delighted with his performances. could've scored another nice goal too. I think it is more to do with the fact he is a natural right winger/left footer so he can cut in whereas if el ghazi or trez are on the right when they beat their man they go down the outside and have to cross rather than having the threat of a shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abdulaziz1 Posted December 27, 2020 Share Posted December 27, 2020 Just now, MotoMkali said: I think it is more to do with the fact he is a natural right winger/left footer so he can cut in whereas if el ghazi or trez are on the right when they beat their man they go down the outside and have to cross rather than having the threat of a shot. It's the ability to be honest. You can't compare their control of the ball. We've seen many occasions were both of them were on the left side. Especially for Trez dribbling isn't one of his attributes at all. Even at one point last season (when he scored the goals that kept us), he completed the Everton game without a proper pass (or something like that, which was horrible stat). But he's the best out of them in terms of positioning. If we had Traore dribbling and technique, Trez work rate and positioning, El Ghazi shooting and directness we'd have a great player. But I'm still happy with them as an option. All could play some part in the squad. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nepal_villan Posted December 27, 2020 Share Posted December 27, 2020 5 hours ago, Zhan_Zhuang said: A few posters had written Traore off before kicking a ball for us and they should be ashamed. Interestingly they don't seem to post I his thread anymore.... I definitely was one of the most critical voices of the initial signing and I'm still here Great to see the form he has been on in the last 2 matches - long may it continue. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted December 27, 2020 Share Posted December 27, 2020 I knew he'd come good because @villalad21was so adamant he was a terrible signing. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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