useless Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 I thought he played really well, we didn't create much in the way of chances for him, but he still worked hard for the team and didn't really do anything wrong. If Watkins played that I would be congratualting him on an hard working performance, for somone as young as Duran to play that well is a promising sign. A shame he couldn't score that early chance, but was a good save from their keeper. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brummybloke Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 I can bet he was frustrated with the lack of crossing especially in the first half. The amount of times he was looking for a ball whipped in only for cash to check back and play it backwards. I understand emery wants high percentage chances rather than crosses where it could go either way but if digne had been on from the start, I think he would have had more joy. I did like his tactical booking late on, he's learning, it was an important foul that stopped them on a quick break. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
switters Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 put a good shift in, and particularly 2nd half helped up the intensity a bit, felt like he was keen to make most of his chance to start. Still clearly a bit raw and doesn't always seem on same wavelength as teammates, but that'll come Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted November 30, 2023 Author VT Supporter Share Posted November 30, 2023 Incredible athlete. Still quite some ways to go in terms of coaching and maturity. To be expected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 Still only nineteen and played less than five games worth of football for us in all competitions, but already looking very good, and he's going to get better and better. If an academy graduate came into the team and looked as good already it would be an incredibly promising sign. Four goals in the amount of game time he's had is pretty good going as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted November 30, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted November 30, 2023 I thought he was poor to be honest. Lots of hustle and bustle, can’t fault the effort. But that’s really all it was Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villaglint Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 1 hour ago, PieFacE said: Incredible athlete. Still quite some ways to go in terms of coaching and maturity. To be expected. Agreed he’s got all the ability and tools you’d want. There is a question on the mentality to be a top level player but he’s 19 so that’s to be expected. Question is if Watkins get injured can Duran do a job for 10/15 games. I’m not sure on that at all. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotoMkali Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 2 hours ago, brummybloke said: I can bet he was frustrated with the lack of crossing especially in the first half. The amount of times he was looking for a ball whipped in only for cash to check back and play it backwards. I understand emery wants high percentage chances rather than crosses where it could go either way but if digne had been on from the start, I think he would have had more joy. I did like his tactical booking late on, he's learning, it was an important foul that stopped them on a quick break. I really dislike the fact that when we did cross none of them were high. Duran is one of the best jumpers in football. And all the crosses were hitting the first CB. At least give him the chance to get his head on it. He was also fouled for morenos goal and we'd have had a penalty instead. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJBOB Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 A pretty good CF display from him. Dangerous threat on through balls, good effort closing down, and should’ve had a goal in the first half. Tons of potential and hope he gets the start away at Mostar and gets the ball in the air a few times against him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Scorpio Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 He has so much potential. He is a level above even most other footballers for pure athletic ability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grantholtgolazo Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 his pace really stood out to me today, had a few bursts where he seemed to find another gear. has so much raw potential, just a matter of patient development and taking his chances when they come. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 4 hours ago, MotoMkali said: I really dislike the fact that when we did cross none of them were high. Duran is one of the best jumpers in football. And all the crosses were hitting the first CB. At least give him the chance to get his head on it. He was also fouled for morenos goal and we'd have had a penalty instead. Is he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KevinRichardsonsMoustache Posted December 1, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted December 1, 2023 6 hours ago, MotoMkali said: one of the best jumpers in football. And with our home shirt, he can be one of the best sweaters, too 4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 It's mad that he's 19. I wonder what level all our other starting players were at when they were 19. Incredible potential Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 He’s a beast for 19, no doubt. Honestly think he could do with a loan in the championship. I know a lot will disagree. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 17 minutes ago, Delphinho123 said: He’s a beast for 19, no doubt. Honestly think he could do with a loan in the championship. I know a lot will disagree. id rather keep him in house working with our coaching team minutes vs coaching argument im not sure 90 mins for preston every week would be as good as 5 days a week with unai looking after him and him being lucky to get 90 mins a month he does need more PL sub appearances though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dillon66 Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 I get the fact that he's raw, athletic and there's a lot of potential there, but at the moment for the PL, he's no more than an impact sub. I'm sure he'll develop into a fine player but in the here and now, if anything happens to Watkins we'd be in a spot of bother. A decent back-up is sorely needed - I know they don't grow on trees but thats the job of Monchi and his team.....I'm sure its something they recognise and are already working on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmygreaves Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 4 minutes ago, Dillon66 said: I get the fact that he's raw, athletic and there's a lot of potential there, but at the moment for the PL, he's no more than an impact sub. I'm sure he'll develop into a fine player but in the here and now, if anything happens to Watkins we'd be in a spot of bother. A decent back-up is sorely needed - I know they don't grow on trees but thats the job of Monchi and his team.....I'm sure its something they recognise and are already working on. Don't disagree but we also have Diaby, Zaniolo and, at a push, Bailey who could step up if needed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwi1890 Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 Thought he worked hard obviously still raw a switched off to what seem to be a tap in when he was caught flat footed for Dinge’s cross but a lot of positives to take out of his progression. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted December 1, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted December 1, 2023 1 hour ago, Delphinho123 said: He’s a beast for 19, no doubt. Honestly think he could do with a loan in the championship. I know a lot will disagree. Not me. He needs some game time. Lots of physicality and effort, but not much quality yet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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