Palaversa

[manc_don]

So what were people’s thoughts on him from the weekend? Glimpses of why city paid €7m for him early on?

[Jute]

Looked solid enough for his first game. Think he will need to have a few games to get used to speed of game here. As others said on match thread I think he looks more a defensive holding mid than a box to box player but that’s based on one game only. 

[manc_don]

Had my wisdom teeth out so in my newfound (lack of) wisdom, plumped up for redtv and watched the game back. He bloody impressed me, good bit of aggression but controlled. Can see there’s a player in there and excited to see what else he can do. Think it was OD in the match thread who said it would be good to see him alongside Shinnie, which I agree with, seeing the three of them interchangeable would be a useful thing to have. 

[Jute]

1 hour ago, manc_don said:

Had my wisdom teeth out so in my newfound (lack of) wisdom, plumped up for redtv and watched the game back. He bloody impressed me, good bit of aggression but controlled. Can see there’s a player in there and excited to see what else he can do. Think it was OD in the match thread who said it would be good to see him alongside Shinnie, which I agree with, seeing the three of them interchangeable would be a useful thing to have. 

The things you do while high on drugs.

[wee toon red]

Two year contract extension signed, here until 2027.

[Jute]

Not been convinced by him so far and not sure I would have taken up the option on him. 

[manc_don]

I’m happy enough, two years isn’t an eternity if he turns out to be pish but we could still turn a few if he turns out to be good. Hopefully it’s a confidence thing and being used a bit more that will help his form improve.

[OrlandoDon]

32 minutes ago, manc_don said:

I’m happy enough, two years isn’t an eternity if he turns out to be pish but we could still turn a few if he turns out to be good. Hopefully it’s a confidence thing and being used a bit more that will help his form improve.

Happy with that. Came at a tough time where shinnie is our captain and sivert is the first signing and clearly JTs guy. I’d say if you’re first choice it’s easier to settle and he’s been in and out. But he has talent and I would not be surprised to see him start over shinnie consistently, as much as I like Shinnie. 

[RicoS321]

I think he's worth persevering with. He's got talent, just not there with the application. Don't think he suits playing with Nilsen, but after the red card the other night I thought he generally progressed the ball well with pace.