jmono84 476 Posted 4 September 2020 Report Share Posted 4 September 2020 7 minutes ago, UHDrive said: Like this lad. He doesn't hoof the ball up when running up the touchlines and is good on the ball, makes more runs up the flanks and then cutting inside at centre mid rather than up the line which gives us the advantage in playing triangles. I've noticed he takes a lot of throwings with decent accuracy too. He’s solid defensively and an excellent athlete, if he can work on his final ball/decisions then we’ll have some player on our hands. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jonezy 638 Posted 4 September 2020 Report Share Posted 4 September 2020 He is a good one. Looked horrible on the left though in the last training game after a MoM performance on the right. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ParkerPen 251 Posted 5 September 2020 Report Share Posted 5 September 2020 On 04/09/2020 at 08:44, jmono84 said: He’s solid defensively and an excellent athlete, if he can work on his final ball/decisions then we’ll have some player on our hands. and appears to have an excellent attitude, he's got a lot of credit / goodwill from me for these reasons 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lcfc sheff 1,379 Posted 13 September 2020 Report Share Posted 13 September 2020 Much better second half! 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
UniFox21 7,463 Posted 13 September 2020 Report Share Posted 13 September 2020 Shakey first 30mins, but really grew into the game. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cadno'r Cymoedd 1,693 Posted 13 September 2020 Report Share Posted 13 September 2020 Agree with two previous posts. Looked more than a little ragged early on, but he regained composure by the second half and put in a very good shift after the break. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Max Power 1,250 Posted 13 September 2020 Report Share Posted 13 September 2020 Don’t think Barnes was covering as he should against an opposing wing back which meant he got overloaded at times. Really like him as a player though, think he has the lot and will only improve by playing games. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
surrifox 2,554 Posted 14 September 2020 Report Share Posted 14 September 2020 On 04/09/2020 at 08:44, jmono84 said: He’s solid defensively and an excellent athlete, if he can work on his final ball/decisions then we’ll have some player on our hands. I suspect he is just the sort of prospect that BR would enjoy working with- good athlete , background in lower league, humble and seems keen to learn and improve. I agree he could be a very good player and a valuable asset 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
coolhandfox 3,013 Posted 14 September 2020 Report Share Posted 14 September 2020 Going to be a good PL defender with more experience, and very versatile. No many players can play well at both LB and RB at the top level. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SO1 1,672 Posted 14 September 2020 Report Share Posted 14 September 2020 He's absolute gold for me. Always willing to do what's asked and does it well. That's how you build a club that consistently competes at the top. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lcfc-1992 406 Posted 14 September 2020 Report Share Posted 14 September 2020 That block in the second half when we were 3 up with about five minutes left 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nalis 5,324 Posted 20 September 2020 Report Share Posted 20 September 2020 Getting slated in the Burnley matchday thread for the 2 goals, not many full backs in the premier league who would successfully challenge Wood and Dunne in the air though. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StanSP 28,214 Posted 20 September 2020 Report Share Posted 20 September 2020 2 minutes ago, Nalis said: Getting slated in the Burnley matchday thread for the 2 goals, not many full backs in the premier league who would successfully challenge Wood and Dunne in the air though. Agreed. So many brutes struggle and to be honest it's probably something Burnley have planned for. On a positive note, I love how he gets forward and adds another body in the box for opposition to think about. No one picks him up for his goal. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bourbon Fox 694 Posted 20 September 2020 Report Share Posted 20 September 2020 He just seems to be caught a couple of yards off position, not sure if it's pace or reading of the play Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FoxesWalk 279 Posted 20 September 2020 Report Share Posted 20 September 2020 Just now, Bourbon Fox said: He just seems to be caught a couple of yards off position, not sure if it's pace or reading of the play He was significantly better in the first half, despite his goal IMO. Still, he has stepped up admirably given the level he was playing at before he joined us. Lots to come from him in a blue shirt. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Corky 13,521 Posted 20 September 2020 Report Share Posted 20 September 2020 Still think his best position will be in a three or as a wing back with extra help, but he's played a part in two goals so far this season so despite the defensive difficulties he's still contributing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sharpe's Fox 6,793 Posted 20 September 2020 Report Share Posted 20 September 2020 Great goal but made up for some powder puff defending for both Burnley goals. Still think Castagne will take his place when Ricardo is back. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dr The Singh 4,930 Posted 20 September 2020 Report Share Posted 20 September 2020 Tough night for him today. He will have learned alot, needs to work on his strength and positioning. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dannythefox 433 Posted 20 September 2020 Report Share Posted 20 September 2020 Can’t fault him came from Luton and there’s no way he expected to get this much game time. He looks like he struggles at times which is natural but he gives 100% every time. He’ll be here a long time and he deserves that goal for some great performances. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StriderHiryu 17,558 Posted 20 September 2020 Author Report Share Posted 20 September 2020 JJ is a work in progress, please remember that! Most likely when Ricardo is back, Castagne moves to left back and that's our first choice pairing. For me, JJ is ahead of where Chilwell was if you compare them at the same amount of games played for the club. Of course Chilwell was a bit younger so perhaps that makes it even between them. Point is he's doing well and improving all the time. The way Leicester City is run these days, it's about giving younger players a chance to play consistently and improve. Look how many players are turning into some of the league's best with consistent game time: Soyuncu, Ndidi, Barnes, Tielemans, Maddison. JJ needs patience, but for me there is more than enough potential there to be given a bit of slack. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Manwell Pablo 5,472 Posted 20 September 2020 Report Share Posted 20 September 2020 41 minutes ago, Nalis said: Getting slated in the Burnley matchday thread for the 2 goals, not many full backs in the premier league who would successfully challenge Wood and Dunne in the air though. I get the disdain towards fan criticism, but that’s incredibly kind. Wood was able to bring the ball down and juggle it on his forearm and get a shot off, and he lost Dunne, both were poor. He’s always at a disadvantage physically but he’s not been very clever in the way he’s tried to deal with either situation and that’s what’s cost him more. Most full backs would struggle physically but would have the knowledge to get your body between ball and goal for Woods and would read the run of Dunne far better. He looks quite threatening going forward though, still very young and will learn, plus he is playing on his least natural side. Disappointing to see fans laying into him as we all know this and all know he’s probably not going to start when Ricardo is back. We won, he scored, no need to take lumps out of him. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ric Flair 21,571 Posted 20 September 2020 Report Share Posted 20 September 2020 I like him, got plenty to improve but he will do. Can play anywhere across the back which is a huge asset. Can and will play in a back 3 at times this season, which with Castagne and Ricardo bombing on and his ability to get forward will be a dangerous plan B to have. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chocolate Teapot 3,868 Posted 20 September 2020 Report Share Posted 20 September 2020 Having a 'dodgy' start yet hes got 1 assist and 1 goal in his first 2 games. More to come from him. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bourbon Fox 694 Posted 20 September 2020 Report Share Posted 20 September 2020 11 minutes ago, StriderHiryu said: JJ is a work in progress, please remember that! JJ needs patience, but for me there is more than enough potential there to be given a bit of slack. Oh yeah no doubt I'm just impatient for that £100m transfer fee 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Royston. 1,883 Posted 20 September 2020 Report Share Posted 20 September 2020 He's been the weak link last 2 games but mistakes are ok as long as he learns. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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