Lewis Esquire 0 Posted July 29, 2015 I was very impressed by what I saw of Andreu on Tuesday night... Very pacey with a great eye for a shot. He looks like the sort of player, fans are going to enjoy watching.Looks like he''s beefed up a bit too. Andreu and Redmond either side of Jerome/Grabban could be an exciting trio up top. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ 1,218 Posted July 29, 2015 I''ve gotta say was a bit miffed when he first signed but he''s really caught the eye in pre-season.In the Prem you get a lot more time on the ball and I think he could become a absolute gem from what he''s shown so far Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chicken 0 Posted July 29, 2015 Looks like he could give Hoolahan a run for his money too. A little bit more direct as well. Happy to take on a shot from outside the box. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tetteys Jig 830 Posted July 29, 2015 It''ll be interesting to see what we do with the attacking mid/ support striker role. Currently there are Wes and andreu to be a playmaker, or howson, dorrans or vadis to be a 3rd cm or Hooper, RVW, laffs or grabban to be the second striker.Not sure what we will go with eventually but I can see Wes getting the palace game behind Jerome and then we go from there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Move Klose 303 Posted July 29, 2015 He won''t make than 5 premier league appearances this season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monty13 2,229 Posted July 29, 2015 I think Andreu has looked lively, not sure he''ll be a starter much but he certainly doesn''t look a waste of his fee and a decent option considering we are unlikely to bring any more in in that position.I thought it was interesting Wes has been a bit more direct and taking shots in pre-season games from what I have seen. Wonder if Neil has been telling him to have a go when the pass isn''t on, seen a couple of shots from outside the box even! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lessingham Canary 99 Posted July 29, 2015 Andreu has looked good so far, and not had as many minutes as some of the others, he has though given the manager something to think about, he looked as good as anyone in the first half last night could be a great signing yet ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lewis Esquire 0 Posted July 29, 2015 Hasn''t had the minutes? Every pre-season review I''ve read talks about Andreu - are you thinking of Lafferty? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e 0 Posted July 29, 2015 I am really looking forward to him providing the ammo for the Wolf to fire Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lessingham Canary 99 Posted July 29, 2015 Lewis Esquire; 45 minutes last night, 30 minutes at Cambridge, did have longer at Gorleston & Hitchin didn''t feature on Saturday, don''t think that''s overly long.Lafferty is he still with us ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GJP 79 Posted July 30, 2015 [quote user="AJ"] In the Prem you get a lot more time on the ball [/quote]Do you? Outstanding players often look like they have plenty of time. And maybe Prem teams will let you have the ball when you''re a long way from their goal. But you''re never getting more time in areas where you could make something happen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hogesar 9,618 Posted July 30, 2015 [quote user="GJP"][quote user="AJ"] In the Prem you get a lot more time on the ball [/quote]Do you? Outstanding players often look like they have plenty of time. And maybe Prem teams will let you have the ball when you''re a long way from their goal. But you''re never getting more time in areas where you could make something happen.[/quote]Looking at quotes since the season ended, Russel Martin, Alex Neil, and Wes Hoolahan all disagree with you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ 1,218 Posted July 30, 2015 GJP, the Prem largely makes Championship games look like a herd of cattle chasing the ball. The prem is a lot more organised and a lot of teams play from the back. You''ll definitely have more time on the ball.Players like Wes etc. will thrive more in the Prem. Yes, he makes it looks like he has a lot of time on the ball in the Champ, but that''s because he''s good at creating the space for himself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Spector 0 Posted July 30, 2015 I like Wes as much as the next Norwich fan, but I don''t feel he has ever particularly thrived in the Premier League. He has always looked a class act in the Championship, but never as effective at the higher level.Last time we were in the Premier League we were crying out for an upgrade to Wes (Quag/Toivonen etc.). I agree with GJP - while defenders and defensive midfielders will have time on the ball, it is naive to think that opposing teams will let our creatives have lots of time and space. I would suggest the opposite in fact - as most teams will employ at least one midfielder purely to sit in front of the defence and stop us from having time in these areas.From what I have seen of Andreu he will be horribly out of his depth in this league. I can''t see him making more than a handful of substitute appearances. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lessingham Canary 99 Posted July 30, 2015 Its all about opinions Jim Moriarty, and as much as I respect yours (and I do) I also hope both Wes and Andreu prove you wrong, and I think they will. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Spector 0 Posted July 30, 2015 I would love it if they did too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DanTheMan 2 Posted July 30, 2015 Hate to say it but he reminds me of Jacob Butterfield Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
