Didiersix Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 I thought he did really well today. Caused Kompany problems in the air and held the ball up well. As has been said, he was superb at winning free kicks at the end - really clever play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliffy Biro Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Agreed with above, not as technically good as benteke but he seems a bit more streetwise and was very in his play today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KHV Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 (edited) I like this lad. comparing him to benteke is unfair, totally different players. I like the fact as others have stated that we play a bit differently without Benteke as we can get a bit one dimensional if we are being outplayed with benteke. there is a tendancy to look for benteke too often at times which isnt always the right option. Edited September 28, 2013 by KHV 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avfc96 Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 He did his job today and he did it very well. He will never have the technique and the footwork of Benteke but his aerial ability is something that can be a really good assest for us and can be a good option for us if Benteke is subdued. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Yes very pleased with his performance today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turnbull Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Benteke's absence means other teams will have to have a rethink when it comes to coping with our forward line. This lad is a whole different kettle of metal for them to deal with and they know hardly anything about him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrackpotForeigner Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 The assist was definitely his for Weimann's goal. I think he meant it, it was a brilliant touch that took the defenders out of the picture. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted September 28, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted September 28, 2013 Played really well today. Gave it everything he had. Fair play to him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samjp26 Posted September 28, 2013 Author Share Posted September 28, 2013 The assist was definitely his for Weimann's goal. I think he meant it, it was a brilliant touch that took the defenders out of the picture. Best I can find right now, but it does look like he clearly meant it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abdomlahor Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Didn't get the assist in fantasy league. They gave it to Guzan, who was on my bench this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakid007 Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 played well worked hard form team. new to league and is only 24. will get better and gives up different options Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KHV Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Didn't get the assist in fantasy league. They gave it to Guzan, who was on my bench this week. i got a goal and an assist for wiemann today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Czechlad Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Lambert has an eye for talent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chappy Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 My MOTM today, great work with little to feed on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8pints Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 (edited) Here's the goal from a different angle Edited September 29, 2013 by 8pints 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electric Avenue Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Lovely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVTuco Posted September 29, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted September 29, 2013 Glad he played well enough today and hopefully proof that another striker was needed at the end of the window. I know many thought a midfielder was the priority but Benteke was always going to miss matches and someone was needed to carry the burden and lead the line. He'll do just fine this season. I agree with you HH. The only question I have is that why did he bring in Helenius and not a midfielder? He is not the same player as Benteke or Kozak, but still. I guess it could be down to timing, Helenius was available early and other teams were interested in him aswell. Lambert wanted to make sure he got someone good enough to cover for Benteke or his replacement and acquired him. Then Benteke decided to stay and Kozak became available later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butterfingers Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Glad he played well enough today and hopefully proof that another striker was needed at the end of the window. I know many thought a midfielder was the priority but Benteke was always going to miss matches and someone was needed to carry the burden and lead the line. He'll do just fine this season. I agree with you HH. The only question I have is that why did he bring in Helenius and not a midfielder? He is not the same player as Benteke or Kozak, but still. I guess it could be down to timing, Helenius was available early and other teams were interested in him aswell. Lambert wanted to make sure he got someone good enough to cover for Benteke or his replacement and acquired him. Then Benteke decided to stay and Kozak became available later. This is purely guesswork on my part but my interpretation of what happened is firstly Helenius was bought for pennies on the back of a couple of high scoring seasons in the Danish league. The money spent would not have bought in a midfielder who would have hit the ground running at this level. Helenius is one for the future & if it works out, we will have got an absolute bargain. Kozac has said in an interview that he spoke with PL a couple of months before he signed. I think we needed to be sure that Bent was gone before committing to this deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 So Kozak is definitely ahead of Helenius in the pecking order then? I guess as we paid 7 mil from him he is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanO Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 I didn't think he touched it, neither could the linesman otherwise AW might have been pulled back for offside. I still don't think much of him but he did work very hard with the limited ball's up to him and whether or not he go a knock on it was his movement that fooled the defenders for AW to score. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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