Will Alves - loaned to Cardiff City

[Tazfox]

Looks like a lively winger. Something we could do with. Funnily enough 

[coolhandfox]

Been Cardiff most dangerous player in extra time.

[Noahfence]

He’s very clearly got something about him. Considering he’s barely played AND had to come back from a horrific injury he moves so well. 

Fingers crossed for him! 

[Verumex]

Stoke v Cardiff FA Cup

 

Subbed on at 80 mins, + 9 minutes injury time + 30 minutes extra time

 

RW for 34 mins, LW for last 15.

 

Off the ball movement seemed great, he was always finding space or dragging a defender wide. Weak in the air, most defenders were taller than him and he struggled to win headers.

 

On the Right Wing he seemed to struggle to dribble past defenders and often had to pull the ball back, but didn't lose possession often. On the Left Wing he was a lot more successful in beating his man, worked the ball into the box a few times, and got a shot on target, unfortunately right into the keeper's arms. He didn't seem to show much creativity on the ball, but showed a good work rate when taking on defenders. 

 

I don't know if he was more confident on the left, he got used to the pace of the game by the time he switched, or if he was against slower defenders, or a combination of the above. He was a big threat in the last 15 minutes. 

 

Wasn't too impressed with his defensive movements and pressing, but that could be due to manager instructions to stay forward when possible. He did not get involved in defending set pieces either, likely due to his height. 

 

The score stayed 3-3 for the entire time he was on the pitch.

 

I wouldn't say that he had an impact on the game, but he certainly wasn't invisible either. 

[Noahfence]

4 minutes ago, Verumex said:

Stoke v Cardiff FA Cup

 

Subbed on at 80 mins, + 9 minutes injury time + 30 minutes extra time

 

RW for 34 mins, LW for last 15.

 

Off the ball movement seemed great, he was always finding space or dragging a defender wide. Weak in the air, most defenders were taller than him and he struggled to win headers.

 

On the Right Wing he seemed to struggle to dribble past defenders and often had to pull the ball back, but didn't lose possession often. On the Left Wing he was a lot more successful in beating his man, worked the ball into the box a few times, and got a shot on target, unfortunately right into the keeper's arms. He didn't seem to show much creativity on the ball, but showed a good work rate when taking on defenders. 

 

I don't know if he was more confident on the left, he got used to the pace of the game by the time he switched, or if he was against slower defenders, or a combination of the above. He was a big threat in the last 15 minutes. 

 

Wasn't too impressed with his defensive movements and pressing, but that could be due to manager instructions to stay forward when possible. He did not get involved in defending set pieces either, likely due to his height. 

 

The score stayed 3-3 for the entire time he was on the pitch.

 

I wouldn't say that he had an impact on the game, but he certainly wasn't invisible either. 

Cardiff fans are raving about him

[Verumex]

4 minutes ago, Noahfence said:

Cardiff fans are raving about him

They should. For a young player, probably still a bit nervous, in his first appearance for his club, at a critical moment in their cup run, he did great. 

 

I tried to be objective, covering both positive and negative as I saw it. I'm not trying to be a downer. 

 

He's got plenty of room to improve, and if that's his floor, I look forward to seeing where his ceiling is. 

Edited 8 February by Verumex
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[Noahfence]

Just now, Verumex said:

They should. For a young player, probably still a bit nervous, in his first appearance for his club, at a critical moment in their cup run, he did great. 

 

I tried to be objective, covering both positive and negative as I saw it. I'm not trying to be a downer. 

 

He's got plenty of room to improve, and if that's his floor, I look forward to seeing where his ceiling is. 

Oh no no I agree with your assessment! Didn’t mean to come across blunt or anything haha. 

[Ric Flair]

55 minutes ago, Verumex said:

Stoke v Cardiff FA Cup

 

Subbed on at 80 mins, + 9 minutes injury time + 30 minutes extra time

 

RW for 34 mins, LW for last 15.

 

Off the ball movement seemed great, he was always finding space or dragging a defender wide. Weak in the air, most defenders were taller than him and he struggled to win headers.

 

On the Right Wing he seemed to struggle to dribble past defenders and often had to pull the ball back, but didn't lose possession often. On the Left Wing he was a lot more successful in beating his man, worked the ball into the box a few times, and got a shot on target, unfortunately right into the keeper's arms. He didn't seem to show much creativity on the ball, but showed a good work rate when taking on defenders. 

 

I don't know if he was more confident on the left, he got used to the pace of the game by the time he switched, or if he was against slower defenders, or a combination of the above. He was a big threat in the last 15 minutes. 

 

Wasn't too impressed with his defensive movements and pressing, but that could be due to manager instructions to stay forward when possible. He did not get involved in defending set pieces either, likely due to his height. 

 

The score stayed 3-3 for the entire time he was on the pitch.

 

I wouldn't say that he had an impact on the game, but he certainly wasn't invisible either. 

Have you ChatGPT'd this? 

 

 

[Nolucklcfc]

When did he last sign a new deal with us? 

[Ric Flair]

2 minutes ago, Nolucklcfc said:

When did he last sign a new deal with us? 

Last summer, 4 year deal.

[Nolucklcfc]

5 minutes ago, Ric Flair said:

Last summer, 4 year deal.

Ah cheers 

[Verumex]

32 minutes ago, Ric Flair said:

Have you ChatGPT'd this? 

 

 

Nope, just very bored 

[Ric Flair]

4 minutes ago, Verumex said:

Nope, just very bored 

Hahahaaa impressive.

 

He definitely looked far more dangerous at LW, which has always been his best position in my opinion. I know he's considered a #10 but he gets more space out wide and cutting in. I think if he can develop in to being a very good Championship level left winger then in time he might move centrally but a promising debut from him!

 

I'll be watching their games when I can, probably opt for that over ours at the min an'all 😂😂😂

[StanSP]

58 minutes ago, Ric Flair said:

Have you ChatGPT'd this? 

 

 

Will Alves made his Cardiff City debut in today's FA Cup Fourth Round match against Stoke City, which ended in a 3-3 draw after extra time. He was substituted in at the 82nd minute, replacing Anwar El Ghazi.

During extra time, Alves had a notable opportunity to score. He took on the Stoke defenders inside the penalty area, but his shot went wide after a deflection.

The match proceeded to a penalty shootout, where Cardiff City emerged victorious 4-2, advancing to the fifth round of the FA Cup.

Overall, Alves' performance was promising, showcasing his potential in a high-stakes match.

 

[honeybradger]

Hopefully he continues and builds on this form for the rest of the season. This club desperately needs a confident and in form Will Alves.

[Viva]

2 hours ago, Mark said:

I can’t imagine any other club who have Reid, Ayew and McAteer as their options on the wing would loan out Alves without even giving him a chance

A Championship loan is the right move for Alves. He’s been overhyped so far on here. We need to see what he’s capable of at a lower level. I hope he get’s enough minutes at Cardiff. 
Monga seems potentially on a different level, so probably will get his chance first if we can keep hold of him. 

[kenny]

20 minutes ago, StanSP said:

Will Alves made his Cardiff City debut in today's FA Cup Fourth Round match against Stoke City, which ended in a 3-3 draw after extra time. He was substituted in at the 82nd minute, replacing Anwar El Ghazi.

During extra time, Alves had a notable opportunity to score. He took on the Stoke defenders inside the penalty area, but his shot went wide after a deflection.

The match proceeded to a penalty shootout, where Cardiff City emerged victorious 4-2, advancing to the fifth round of the FA Cup.

Overall, Alves' performance was promising, showcasing his potential in a high-stakes match.

 

I can't but feel you have underutilised the tools available.

 

Beneath a tempestuous sky and amidst a cauldron of raw emotion, Will Alves ignited the stage with his dazzling debut for Cardiff City in an FA Cup Fourth Round clash against Stoke City—a match that defied expectation and culminated in an electrifying 3-3 deadlock after extra time.

 

Summoned onto the pitch in the 82nd minute to replace Anwar El Ghazi, Alves arrived like a comet blazing through the night, his presence transforming the game into a spectacle of pulsating energy. As extra time unfolded, he carved his way into the heart of Stoke’s defenses with a mesmerizing display of audacity. In a moment that could have rewritten history, Alves unleashed a thunderbolt of a shot inside the penalty area—only to see fate intervene as a deflection sent it agonizingly wide.

 

When the drama reached its crescendo, the match spiraled into a nerve-wracking penalty shootout. Here, Cardiff City emerged triumphant with a resounding 4-2 victory, their progress to the FA Cup Fifth Round sealed with an indomitable spirit. In that incandescent performance, Alves did more than just play; he heralded the arrival of a new era, his promise and potential shining as brightly as the floodlights on that unforgettable night.

[honeybradger]

19 minutes ago, Viva said:

Monga seems potentially on a different level, so probably will get his chance first if we can keep hold of him. 

Alves got his first team debut for us at 16. He was our last Academy generation's Monga/Evans but he had a bad injury that set him back.

 

It's not clear who has the higher ceiling between the two if Alves gets his career back on track.

[EastAnglianFox]

3 hours ago, Ric Flair said:

Have you ChatGPT'd this? 

 

 

Got some nerve you lad 😂

 

After some of the write up’s you’ve posted on here about potential European talent.

 

Id assumed you’d been using it for years 😂

 

 

Edited 8 February by EastAnglianFox

[Verumex]

42 minutes ago, StanSP said:

Will Alves made his Cardiff City debut in today's FA Cup Fourth Round match against Stoke City, which ended in a 3-3 draw after extra time. He was substituted in at the 82nd minute, replacing Anwar El Ghazi.

During extra time, Alves had a notable opportunity to score. He took on the Stoke defenders inside the penalty area, but his shot went wide after a deflection.

The match proceeded to a penalty shootout, where Cardiff City emerged victorious 4-2, advancing to the fifth round of the FA Cup.

Overall, Alves' performance was promising, showcasing his potential in a high-stakes match.

 

Damn, I got the minute he was subbed wrong...

[Verumex]

12 minutes ago, EastAnglianFox said:

Got some nerve you, after some of the write ups I’ve read over the years on here about potential European talent.

 

Id assumed you’d been using it for years 😂

brb, getting DeepSeek to write a 5000 word essay on Tete...

[Viva]

1 hour ago, honeybradger said:

Alves got his first team debut for us at 16. He was our last Academy generation's Monga/Evans but he had a bad injury that set him back.

 

It's not clear who has the higher ceiling between the two if Alves gets his career back on track.

Monga seems to be attracting interest from the big clubs around Europe. Alves didn't have that level of hype at 15.

[westernpark]

He’s not an outstanding talent. But someone who could have a very good career for us in the second division. Ben Nelson is the top talent.

[Jabfox]

Any clips of him on X from todays game. Someone usually makes one and he ends up reposting it! 

[coolhandfox]

1 hour ago, westernpark said:

He’s not an outstanding talent. But someone who could have a very good career for us in the second division. Ben Nelson is the top talent.

I think it's premature.

 

He's played 90 minutes of professional football at 19.

 

He's had a nasty injury which lost him the best part of 12 months of his career.

 

Let's see.