Spoony Posted December 27, 2023 Share Posted December 27, 2023 3 hours ago, Risso said: We need better back up to Watkins than either Duran or Archer. There's something about Duran, but I'd say he's every bit an unproven youth player, and if we hadn't paid such a ridiculous fee for him he'd be nowhere near the first team. Someone needs to explain to me what this “something” is. He comes on, clatters people, has a strop and can’t hit the target. I see absolutely nothing in him. To have him as our backup instead of Archer makes zero sense. It only makes sense if you want the option to play with more of a target man but he has absolutely nothing in his locker to fulfil that role 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May-Z Posted December 27, 2023 Share Posted December 27, 2023 The cross field pass that smashed Luiz in the chest was certainly something 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted December 27, 2023 Share Posted December 27, 2023 It's going to be next to impossible to sign someone to be back up to a striker that's never injured and could play 7 times a week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan95 Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 (edited) Well done young man. Winning that penalty could be a huge moment in our season. Edited December 30, 2023 by villan95 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhan_Zhuang Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 Fair play, well done lad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 Job done. won the penalty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vreitti Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 Did something worthwhile for once. Let's be happy about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJBOB Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 I like that he’s come in the last few appearances and really brought a lot of energy. Some of it a bit reckless but making things happen. Thats what he needs to do. I hate it when a sub comes in and expects the play to come to them. You have to go out and make it happen which is what Duran did for the penalty. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avfc1982am Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 Extreme with the rolling over which makes it look more obviously a blag, but fair play for winning it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 Won some big defensive headers near the end of the game as well. I love his energy even if reckless sometimes 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 45 minutes ago, avfc1982am said: Extreme with the rolling over which makes it look more obviously a blag, but fair play for winning it. Kick on the sole of the boot is a painful one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicon Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 53 minutes ago, DJBOB said: I like that he’s come in the last few appearances and really brought a lot of energy. Some of it a bit reckless but making things happen. Thats what he needs to do. I hate it when a sub comes in and expects the play to come to them. You have to go out and make it happen which is what Duran did for the penalty. Yeah, I think so too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beasley14 Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 I think there's something about him too, just very raw and reckless with it. He certainly helps add physical presence up front when you want to pin a team back. Was solely responsible for the turn around against Palace earlier in the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jareth Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 Emery is managing this guy just right 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avfc1982am Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 6 minutes ago, Zatman said: Kick on the sole of the boot is a painful one For the person kicking when you end up with studs in your foot. Duran fannied it imo and went over. I'm grateful but no way was he genuinely hurt. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jareth Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 Just now, avfc1982am said: For the person kicking when you end up with studs in your foot. Duran fannied it imo and went over. I'm grateful but no way was he genuinely hurt. You have to admire how fast he reacted to the contact - it was either real or Duran is just awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avfc1982am Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 Just now, Jareth said: You have to admire how fast he reacted to the contact - it was either real or Duran is just awesome If he rolls that well in the snow he could become a human avalanche. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom13 Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 On 27/12/2023 at 09:24, Risso said: We need better back up to Watkins than either Duran or Archer. There's something about Duran, but I'd say he's every bit an unproven youth player, and if we hadn't paid such a ridiculous fee for him he'd be nowhere near the first team. Do you really believe he's only been playing because of his price tag? Madness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tom13 Posted December 30, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted December 30, 2023 I think Archer is decent, but if you count Duran winning the penalty as an assist, they have the same amount of goal contributions in the league this year. Archer's played 1300 minutes, Duran 145. 4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 Thought he did really well, not only winning the pen, but also some vital headers and chased down defenders. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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