HalfTimePost Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 Winning 7-0 and shithousing a League 1 level team whilst they're down. I'm going to love Duran I think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villatillidie95 Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 Duran will be one of the better strikers in the competition tbh. Kozak was top scorer in the europa league the season prior to purchasing him I think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abdulaziz1 Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 Something strange with this guy, hois shots and crosses…etc are very good. Sometimes his first touch is ok but at times you feel the ball as a burden to him. There were two moments (one against Burnley) and now when he could’ve give it to Kellyman he made it hard for himself. Yet again because he moves strangely so can’t really say if he’s failing to keep the ball or is that he just looks not to. He has great attributes, one of the most encouraging things with Emery is that he knows what he wants from his players, Ings is more talented than Watkins, Archer than Duran. But he wants attributes that doesn’t only come with talent (well much room for Duran to improve). It’s not that Emery wants cloggers (such as some of our previous managers) but he wants the right balance. Anyway I think Duran has shown amazing attributes, I saw some people saying he looks like Benteke. Not really as Benteke use to keep the ball perfectly, Duran still look a bit panicked especially when he runs with it. He’s more of a Watkins I’d say (with a better finishing). I’m not sure what to write more, but if he can sort this thing I guess he might be starting for us earlier than we think, but that’s a big ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 I think trentvilla is spot on with his comments. That little teaser of offering his hand and then pulling it away.....says a lot more, than it may imply on the surface. You have to have belief in yourself to do that, That little bit of devilment, says a lot. This boy could be our version of Evan Ferguson.....its all there to develop. I have a hunch, we will be seeing a lot more of Jhon Duran this season, probably more than we think. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinker Posted September 3, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted September 3, 2023 He had a shot from outside the area, it missed, the power and speed of it was sensational Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam2003 Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 On 31/08/2023 at 19:08, Tomaszk said: So raw. And exciting. At the same age... Christian Benteke had fewer than 20 professional appearances Juan Pablo Angel had played 25 games in the Columbian league Ollie Watkins was playing non-league football Harry Kane was on loan at Millwall Sadio Mane had 0 top-flight games under his belt Does that mean he'll be as good as any of them? No. Does it mean he's very very good for his age. Yes. Pin this post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwivillan Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 On 01/09/2023 at 20:56, HalfTimePost said: Winning 7-0 and shithousing a League 1 level team whilst they're down. I'm going to love Duran I think He kicked the shit out of Kamara twice and the ref didn't give a foul. This is brilliant from Duran and even yer man thought it was funny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VILLAMARV Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 I don't think we're in a position as a club to spend near £20m on a player we need to loan out a bit to get better. He's played for Colombia. He's ready. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdman Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 I mentioned in the match thread the other day but Duran seems the kind of guy who won't score normal goals. He's got that Bertie X factor about him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May-Z Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 Faustino Asprilla regen but with a bit more power and a bit less guile. Same doesnt-look-in-control-but-actually-beats-players dribbling style and ultimately very good at football...all with strength and decent finishing as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWARLEY2 Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 Never knew that he was found by us by luck. We were scouting the goalie at Fire that went to Chelsea but spotted Duran then. Actually brought his dad over in November of last year to give him the full tour and a presentation of what we would do for his son. Shows the amount of time we spend on these transfers . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 Duran playing like a child. Teammates gonna hate you if you keep ignoring them and taking hopeless shots instead. He's young, sure they will tell him. Far from the biggest issue today sadly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 He's way off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HalfTimePost Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 I like his shithousing though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farlz Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 He really could have done with a loan. He's miles away from being a capable backup here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callum Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 blokes a psychopath Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chindie Posted September 3, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted September 3, 2023 Relying on him as backup is a massive mistake. He isn't there in his game yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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maqroll Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 I've no problem with him attempting heroics when the game is all but lost. I also don't mind his spikey stuff. We've historically lacked players with that mentality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grantholtgolazo Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 He may end up being excellent but I’m still confused why we set ourselves up to rely on him to this extent, should be a third choice striker option at best for now. The idea that he would come on today, against this type of opposition, and get anything-seems far fetched Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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