He was one of the most frustrating players we had at Arsenal, because he promised so much and has got the ability to drift past players at ease. His decision making and final ball though is up there with the worst of them.
I’m told he often looks fantastic in training, but seems to bottle it when on the actual pitch. We’ll probably move him on for buttons and he’ll go somewhere he feels relaxed and plays every week and he’ll smash it.
I think that's probably the thing with him, buckets of skill, but he just can't cut it at the top level. Probs suited to a team like Norwich or Watford
Pickford not getting the credit he deserved for his display. Young lads really showed up our under performing 'stars' Shaky start but grew into the game, away support was awesome. Not seen it like that at SB since the FA cup game that went to Penno's
Pickford was MOTM wasn’t he? Pleased to hear Simms did well, along with Dobbin when he came on. Branthwaite will be a star imo, said it the first time I saw him after he was forced into the 1st team due to injuries at 18.
Welbeck, Rose, Cleverley, Ben Foster Seems to be where 'not quite' footballers go to fade into obscurity @duggie2000
I was the same with Brantheaite looked so calm and assured when he first came in. Big future. Simms and Dobin at the end gave their defence more to think about than Rondon etc give closing down.
Oh i mentioned that in here last night. Magnificent, unlucky not to come off in the end. Hes on a different level this season, not just his scoring but his all round play has gone up a notch
