TRO Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 1 hour ago, Delphinho123 said: Looks doubtful McGinn and Luiz will both play against Wolves. If not, I’d like to see Coutinho pushed up behind Watkins and Bailey play wide in the 4. My opinion has never changed on Coutinho. He’s the best player at the club. It’s whether or not he wants to push himself - that’s the only thing holding him back. I thought he did a bit of useful tracking back in the late stages.....good to see. I think he has been a bit dissapointed with himself, in the past.....maybe getting fit, and working with Unai, will see a change. Folk were writing off Almiron, not long ago, with Jack piling in......things change in football. Phil needs a chance with Unai. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 Have been critical if he still has it but did well today. We have to hope it continues but good start Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted January 1, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted January 1, 2023 It wouldnt exactly be a shock to find out this man still offers something. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicon Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 2 minutes ago, Nigel said: It wouldnt exactly be a shock to find out this man still offers something. Or that Emery would be the manager to get the best out of him 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinebro Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 42 minutes ago, Zatman said: Have been critical if he still has it but did well today. We have to hope it continues but good start Did well today but tbf we were 2-0 up and in total control by the time he came on. He just can't press like that for 90 mins which is why he cannot start games. And his age coupled with high wages we need to get him and others off the wage bill so Emery can start to build for the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlwaysAVFC Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 (edited) While a brief cameo with a few flashes of good play is hardly the sign of good things to come, I really don't get all the hate and criticism Coutinho has got in about the last year. Some of his play when when he first came was sublime. He then went pretty shit/inaffective but you really have to consider how awful we were as a team for a long time under Gerrard. He isn't a player who is going to carry a team and yes you can't rely on his pressing/defensive game but I've never written off the potential impact he still has. There was glimpses of his hunger more than anything just prior to the World Cup and Emery when he could see the world cup slipping away and got a chance. I can't see where he starts though in the team that has played the last couple of games. I suppose Buendia or a push Bailey. I still think he cand have a very important part to play. Edited January 1, 2023 by AlwaysAVFC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Steve Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 Quality always shines through. He's going to prove a lot of people wrong in the weeks ahead. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoony Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 36 minutes ago, AlwaysAVFC said: While a brief cameo with a few flashes of good play is hardly the sign of good things to come, I really don't get all the hate and criticism Coutinho has got in about the last year. Some of his play when when he first came was sublime. He then went pretty shit/inaffective but you really have to consider how awful we were as a team for a long time under Gerrard. He isn't a player who is going to carry a team and yes you can't rely on his pressing/defensive game but I've never written the potential impact he still has. There was glimpses of his hunger more than anything just prior to the World Cup and Emery when he could see the world cup slipping away and got a chance. I can't see where he starts though in the team that has played the last couple of games. I suppose Buendia or a push Bailey. I still think he cand have a very important part to play. I think he comes with unfair expectations due to his past status and he also gets a black mark next to his name for being pals with the man we all despise, who also brought him in. It isn’t fair at all and he deserves a crack. He isn’t that old and he clearly has talent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brumstopdogs Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Steve Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 That run in the 87th minute, breaking from the corner with real pace and determination to not only win the ball, but pick out Ollie was stupendous. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 Also thought Doug going over to hug him when he scored was a nice moment. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brumstopdogs Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 Early days of course but him and McGinn look like they are in better shape already. I'm really hopeful Emery can get the performances out of Coutinho that we hoped for when we signed him... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 Should be playing ahead of Buendia for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaVilla Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 10 minutes ago, Brumstopdogs said: the turn inside that he did at 30 seconds in this vid is one of his moves that really stood out for me. I said to my missus as soon as he did it, the guy is running in to a 2 man spurs culdesac from a cleared ball, and then just turns inside and sells them both down the river, it looks so simple, but it just shows that when he's firing his football IQ is just on a different level. I really hope he does well under Emery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Thug Posted January 1, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 1, 2023 We’re a squad. We need excellent players throughout. He’s here, and clearly has quality. I don’t know why some are so eager to push him out. Give the guy a chance. Lets see what he can do where the match instruction isn’t to wait for moment of magic to happen. We’re finally pro-active about creating opportunities for moments of magic. He will thrive soon. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted January 1, 2023 Moderator Share Posted January 1, 2023 Looked bright today. Is it unfair to start him against Stevenage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinebro Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 10 minutes ago, OutByEaster? said: Looked bright today. Is it unfair to start him against Stevenage? I would play the best team against Stevenage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted January 1, 2023 Moderator Share Posted January 1, 2023 11 minutes ago, Pinebro said: I would play the best team against Stevenage With our schedule I think it'll be a welcome opportunity to rest a few. I think Coutinho and Ings could have a field day. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyp Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 53 minutes ago, Delphinho123 said: Should be playing ahead of Buendia for me. Emi was excellent today 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 1 minute ago, Johnnyp said: Emi was excellent today He was comfortably our worst player in the first half and arguably the worst player on the pitch. He was far from ‘excellent’. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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