Zatman Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 13 hours ago, Beastmix said: Carlton Cole was slagging off Leon Bailey on Talksport earlier saying "I'm not even sure he's good enough to make Leverkusen's starting eleven." The guy on with Danny Kelly now just said pretty much the exact same thing. But, as we all know, if this was Bailey to any of the 'Sky Six' clubs, they'd be heralding him as the best thing since sliced bread... Carlton Cole Bundesliga expert, bet he couldn’t name 5 Leverkusen players 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted August 2, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted August 2, 2021 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest av1 Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 5 minutes ago, Zatman said: Carlton Cole Bundesliga expert, bet he can’t even spell Leverkusen Fixed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awol Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 1 minute ago, PieFacE said: GTFI. What a signing this lad will be. Is he faster than Gabby was at his Forest Gump peak? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steero113 Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 2 minutes ago, Awol said: GTFI. What a signing this lad will be. Is he faster than Gabby was at his Forest Gump peak? He's Jamaican mate, since 2000 they've all been interbred with the Road Runner. Do you not watch world athletics? (He's rapid af). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAZZAM Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 3 minutes ago, Awol said: GTFI. What a signing this lad will be. Is he faster than Gabby was at his Forest Gump peak? Doubt it not many in premier league history as fast as Gabby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sparrow1988 Posted August 2, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 2, 2021 14 minutes ago, Zatman said: Carlton Cole Bundesliga expert, bet he couldn’t name 5 Leverkusen players Only one Bundesliga expert worth listening to in my opinion. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sne Posted August 2, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 2, 2021 I'm fairly sure he's faster with the ball than Gabby was. Guy actually have very good technique to go along with his pace. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enda Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 10 minutes ago, Awol said: GTFI. What a signing this lad will be. Is he faster than Gabby was at his Forest Gump peak? Yeah. By a good bit too. Fastest Gabby ever clocked was 21.6mph, but Leon manages 22.6 (all stats via the Googles). Might not sound like much but it’s about 5%, so over a short sprint (10 yards) he has an extra half-yard even on Gabby. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villabromsgrove Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 I first saw Gabby at Walsall when he was 18 years old, playing for the reserves. He played down the left wing in that match and his pace between the half way line and the corner flag was absolutely sizzling. I couldn't stop smiling all the way home. I've think I've only seen one player with equal pace since and that was Adama Traore. Happy days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas10 Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 Simply no comparison with Gabby and Bailey This guy actually has (a heap of) technical ability. Gabby was poor and very limited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awol Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 13 minutes ago, Enda said: Yeah. By a good bit too. Fastest Gabby ever clocked was 21.6mph, but Leon manages 22.6 (all stats via the Googles). Mother of God… (Thanks) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 Yeah he's fast alright. Quote The 10 fastest players in Bundesliga history 1) Alphonso Davies - 22.69 mph (36.51 km/h) 2) Achraf Hakimi - 22.67 mph (36.49 km/h) 3) Leon Bailey - 22.62 mph (36.4 km/h) You can't be a slouch when you count Usain Bolt among your friends - and nobody can accuse Bailey of being one of them. Bayer Leverkusen's Jamaican winger set the third-fastest speed since records began in the Bundesliga when he reached 22.62 mph on Matchday 33 of 2019/20 against Hertha Berlin. https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/news/10-fastest-players-in-history-davies-haaland-hakimi-bailey-16294 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a m ole Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 Top speed reached is a weak stat for pace, I wouldn’t put too much stock in historical numbers for Gabby either. Bjorn Engels has been clocked at 22.93mph and there’s 0 chance he’s as quick as Gabby was. He is obviously very quick though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beastmix Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 38 minutes ago, Steero113 said: He's Jamaican mate, since 2000 they've all been interbred with the Road Runner. Do you not watch world athletics? (He's rapid af). No doubt has the ACTN3 gene all Jamaican sprinters have. Simply chose football over athletics. Quick as a hiccup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laughable Chimp Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 Trezeguet (Aston Villa): 23.36 mph vs Liverpool (July 5). Leon Bailey - 22.62 mph (36.4 km/h) The numbers don't lie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punkymonkey666 Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 3 minutes ago, a m ole said: Top speed reached is a weak stat for pace, I wouldn’t put too much stock in historical numbers for Gabby either. Bjorn Engels has been clocked at 22.93mph and there’s 0 chance he’s as quick as Gabby was. He is obviously very quick though. Yeah Trez has been clocked at 23.36mph Probably won't be that quick any more... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punkymonkey666 Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 1 minute ago, Laughable Chimp said: Trezeguet (Aston Villa): 23.36 mph vs Liverpool (July 5). Leon Bailey - 22.62 mph (36.4 km/h) The numbers don't lie Dammit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarryOnVilla Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 Top speed really means shit, especially when you need a whole pitch to get to it. it’s more about acceleration, beating your man to a ball, and getting in to position after a quick break kind of things Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 Bizarrely Wesley and Bailey played for the same Slovakian club though not at the same time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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