Davkaus Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 16 minutes ago, Paulie said: commentator was moaning on about how he needs to be more direct, take more shots, thats all bollocks. I do not want him to ever second guess what he is thinking. Appreciate the moments of brilliance. I think there's some truth in it. He was good today, but for me it was an 8/10 in the first half and more of a 6.5-7 in the second. There was a big difference in the second half where it seemed to me, he was getting a bit frustrated and trying to do it all. Still a solid performance, and still clearly the best player on the pitch though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post TrentVilla Posted October 18, 2020 Moderator Popular Post Share Posted October 18, 2020 I think everyone would agree at times today Jack held onto the ball a little too long but nobody could watch that game and not see what a unique talent he is. Well apart from that Beaky knob. 6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avfc1982am Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 Not even in top gear and we are beating the better teams. 2 of the top 4 already. Leicester marked him tightly tonight and a couple of times he was wasteful but he was still influential. That run though into the box and the one two with ross was just nasty. His persistence in pulling Leicester's defence opened the way for ross to find spaces. He's just class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwi1890 Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 Interesting fact about Jack’s great grandfather Garraty was capped once by England appearing in a game against Wales in 1903. History repeating itself? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan-scott Posted October 18, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted October 18, 2020 What a player. Made things happen. Made a few poor choices, but his quality is a shining light. The second half where he danced through about 5 players and poked it to Barkley for his shot was unbelievable. So good. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AV82 Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 I was wrong to call him poor tonight. My criticism was of his decision making and is a mark of just how good he usually is. That back heel was incredible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 19 minutes ago, TrentVilla said: I think everyone would agree at times today Jack held onto the ball a little too long but nobody could watch that game and not see what a unique talent he is. Well apart from that Beaky knob. I did have a pop as well. However he then had that moment where he almost threaded himself through the needle eye of 4 players and into the goal, that's what he can do. I don't like when he totally ignores Ollie when he is in an open position though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Steve Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 Having reflected after the game, and whilst he probably won't admit to it, Southgate's comments did get to him, and why wouldn't they? After breaking into the squad and being benched for the following games. The other big factor tonight was again the lack of protection from the officials. Praet damn near could have ruptured Jack's ACL with a scissor challenge that didn't even result in a booking. He was constantly fouled by Castagne. It would often take four players to get the ball unglued from his feet. There's not a player I can think of less selfish, throughout the game, he constantly dropped back into space, made space for Barkley and others, not to mention his link up play. Yes, perhaps in the final third, he took one touch too many, and I'm sure Dean and others will discuss that in the post-match analysis. Another great performance. Leicester had no response aside from fouls. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Silvers Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 (edited) slow, slugglish, hogs the ball, doesn't wear mens shinpads, stupid hair................. KISS MY ASS Doesn't track back Edited October 18, 2020 by Phil Silvers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonLax Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 He had some moments of magic as usual but I wonder if he was trying to do too much at times in an attempt to show he’s a must for the England side? A couple of times it seemed like he was trying to walk it through a packed defence and into the net. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aston_Villan4 Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 9 minutes ago, AV82 said: I was wrong to call him poor tonight. My criticism was of his decision making and is a mark of just how good he usually is. That back heel was incredible. It was more of a "not fully playing at his best" kind of day. I wonder how much of it stemmed from frustration with the ref not giving him calls he so easily gets. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMcKenna Posted October 18, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted October 18, 2020 As a few have said, Jack wasn’t quite on the money tonight. Some great dribbles but he should have passed it sooner a few times rather than take it on. However, we still won and imagine how well we will do when he does click. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AV82 Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 Just now, Aston_Villan4 said: It was more of a "not fully playing at his best" kind of day. I wonder how much of it stemmed from frustration with the ref not giving him calls he so easily gets. Spot on.. and yet he still danced through their defence to very nearly assist Barkley! We’re lucky to have him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 The only time I thought he was selfish was the 3 vs 2 counter with Ross to his right and Watkins to his left Normally when he's holding on to the ball or doing something you can see the space and the team mate run that he wants whereas with that play I thought both of the others both did OK with their movement, maybe he wanted them to pull wider and split the defenders more or wanted the defender to step up and they didn't? Either way that was definitely too long 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villarocker Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 28 minutes ago, TrentVilla said: I think everyone would agree at times today Jack held onto the ball a little too long but nobody could watch that game and not see what a unique talent he is. Well apart from that Beaky knob. Spot on Trent. He is just sublime and an absolute joy to watch. We are a lucky bunch to have him as our Captain. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 Thought he made some awful decisions today. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCDAN Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 Getting a hammering on 5 live after the game. Unbelievable how many people buy into the narrative that he’s just a petulant cheater. He’s been conning refs for 3-4 seasons now but these people know better from their arm chairs obviously, such jealousy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 27 minutes ago, villa4europe said: The only time I thought he was selfish was the 3 vs 2 counter with Ross to his right and Watkins to his left Normally when he's holding on to the ball or doing something you can see the space and the team mate run that he wants whereas with that play I thought both of the others both did OK with their movement, maybe he wanted them to pull wider and split the defenders more or wanted the defender to step up and they didn't? Either way that was definitely too long It was really good defending. They cut out the passing lanes and didn't get sucked into the ball. Ollie she Barkley could have ran wider too too be fair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MrBlack Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Keyblade said: It was really good defending. They cut out the passing lanes and didn't get sucked into the ball. Ollie she Barkley could have ran wider too too be fair. Agree, he had a brief window right after his first touch, but the window closed quickly, and from then never reopened. It was one of those he'd have made work on another day, but wasn't quite at his peak. That said, still a brilliant performance, and didnt seem to be carrying the injury from last week. Wonderful stuff Edited October 18, 2020 by MrBlack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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