Fiery Zac 1,066 Posted January 18, 2020 (edited) Looks class. Vision, touch, range and only denied a debut goal by one of the best saves I’ve ever seen. Great start and hopefully a catalyst to the season Edited January 18, 2020 by Fiery Zac 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kick it off 1,948 Posted January 18, 2020 Absolutely, thought he was magnificent first half - he seemed 3 steps ahead of any other player on the pitch. Faded a bit second half but that's to be expected I think, being parachuted into a side after not much football and only a week of training. Really wish we could have him permanently!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chumino 57 Posted January 18, 2020 He does look really good. Fast one touch and seemed to fit right in. Unlucky not to bag one today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ramrod 258 Posted January 18, 2020 It was: 'Duda's, Duda's day! ' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fiery Zac 1,066 Posted January 18, 2020 If only we’d got him in the summer 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chumino 57 Posted January 18, 2020 5 minutes ago, Fiery Zac said: If only we’d got him in the summer We can only imagine but yes. Bit early but on today's evidence he could well be one we really needed to sign. Unfortunately he isn't going to ply his trade in champs so I guess hell give it all for us as a shop window. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nono 19 Posted January 18, 2020 He looked OK. Don't get too excited. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
All the Germans 1,075 Posted January 18, 2020 3 minutes ago, Nono said: He looked OK. Don't get too excited. He isn't the saviour who will single handedly deliver us, but he was certainly better than OK. I thought he was very good. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted January 18, 2020 Lovely touch, always finds a player and seemed to make time for himself, shame that he didnt get a goal. Excellent first performance and on this showing looks likes anther great piece of work by the scouts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Surfer 1,547 Posted January 18, 2020 Well we got the win, that and Duda's performance gives us something to build on now. He could quite easily have bagged a brace today, now that would have been some debut! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellowhammer 86 Posted January 18, 2020 Looked class strong and confident just all a bit too late I fear Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flying Dutchman 744 Posted January 18, 2020 45 minutes ago, Fiery Zac said: If only we’d got him in the summer He was unavailable in the summer unfortunately, would have been lovely if he was. However, if anything we have benefitted from a situation nobody saw coming. Duda was a regular in the Hertha side last season, nobody could have seen him falling out of favour this season. So try not to look at it as we missed out half a season, so much as benefitting from an unexpected turn of events. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kick it off 1,948 Posted January 18, 2020 10 minutes ago, Yellowhammer said: Looked class strong and confident just all a bit too late I fear Not Duda related but on the debut theme - Haland scored a hat trick for Dortmund today on his debut, as he inspired a 5-3 win coming back from 3-1 down!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted January 18, 2020 Hertha Berlin must be a damn good side if he cant get in the team Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,196 Posted January 18, 2020 Thought he looked good an upgrade on what we have now. Not sure McLean is suited to the deeper role so would rather see Trybull in there. Duda is not a ball winner and I think that was our failing 2nd half. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thirsty Lizard 3,155 Posted January 18, 2020 3 hours ago, kick it off said: Not Duda related but on the debut theme - Haland scored a hat trick for Dortmund today on his debut, as he inspired a 5-3 win coming back from 3-1 down!! There is a Norwich City related 'twist' to it though if reports that Dortmund are considering Farke as their next manager are to be believed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIL 1010 4,722 Posted January 18, 2020 A class debut and my MOM even though he was substituted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HertsCanary93 222 Posted January 18, 2020 He looks very promising. While he certainly faded somewhat as the game went on, that was probably due to being thrown in after only a handful of games this season at Hertha. It is a huge shame we couldn't get him or someone similar in the summer. We've been desperate for someone to battle with Steipermann for that role in Farke's system. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nono 19 Posted January 18, 2020 25 minutes ago, TIL 1010 said: A class debut and my MOM even though he was substituted. Erm... Buendia? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mason 47 1,373 Posted January 18, 2020 A match-fit Duda gets at least one, probably 2 today and finishes the game for us. Very promising. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobLoz3 492 Posted January 18, 2020 (edited) Very encouraging indeed. Nice to see him come straight in too, I hadn't thought that would happen. Very quick feet and mind. Can see the quality and I hope he just gets better Edited January 18, 2020 by BobLoz3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Since 1980 27 Posted January 18, 2020 40 minutes ago, Thirsty Lizard said: There is a Norwich City related 'twist' to it though if reports that Dortmund are considering Farke as their next manager are to be believed. They can consider all they like. Lots of considering leads to nothing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thirsty Lizard 3,155 Posted January 18, 2020 26 minutes ago, Since 1980 said: They can consider all they like. Lots of considering leads to nothing. Of course - I did say 'if' and 'are to be believed'. If Dortmund carry on winning under their current manager then presumably there won't be any vacancy anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ROBFLECK 132 Posted January 18, 2020 Good signing! I was very impressed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenny Foggo 1,116 Posted January 18, 2020 Decent debut hope he can keep it up / improve.. early days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
East Rider 548 Posted January 18, 2020 When I saw he was starting I thought he must be good considering he has just arrived. and he was excellent indeed. A commanding performance and on another day would have scored one or two. Very pleased for him Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ron obvious 1,501 Posted January 18, 2020 1 minute ago, East Rider said: When I saw he was starting I thought he must be good considering he has just arrived. and he was excellent indeed. A commanding performance and on another day would have scored one or two. Very pleased for him Even more pleased for us Just hope he doesn't do a Naismith. But I'm genuinely confident he''ll improve rather than nosedive. Reasons to be cheerful! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nuff Said 5,089 Posted January 18, 2020 38 minutes ago, ron obvious said: Even more pleased for us Just hope he doesn't do a Naismith. But I'm genuinely confident he''ll improve rather than nosedive. Reasons to be cheerful! I was about to make the same point about Naismith’s debut, but it feels a bit hard on Duda who looks like he should grow with game time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlands Yellow 3,939 Posted January 19, 2020 Need to go on a Watford style run then. They looked dog **** a month ago but now give any team a match. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex Moss 2,165 Posted January 19, 2020 I think what was pleasing the most about his excellent debut performance was that he arguably wasn’t even at 100%. Imagine what he’ll be like once he’s up to speed... scary! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites