BobLoz3 492 Posted August 24, 2021 2 hours ago, Michael Starr said: They've clearly got the mid to long term plan in mind with every signing. Suggesting that there's an element of acceptance to relegation this season. No… no and no again. Webber and Farke have both said that our aim now is to stay in this league. The mission has changed from being a "top 26 team" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,741 Posted August 24, 2021 Takes him only 10 minutes to score for us on his debut for us.. Messi who? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vazzza 62 Posted August 24, 2021 2 goals and 2 assists in 75mins! Throw him on for Leicester I’d say 👍 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ramrod 258 Posted August 24, 2021 The commentary on him is moussaka to my ears. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobNewman'sblisteringpace 25 Posted August 24, 2021 8 minutes ago, Ramrod said: The commentary on him is moussaka to my ears. He just ouzos class! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1902 1,167 Posted August 24, 2021 Massive room for growth, I think he will just get feta and feta. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGoogler 324 Posted August 24, 2021 1 minute ago, 1902 said: Massive room for growth, I think he will just get feta and feta. Oh take a bow! 👏 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ramrod 258 Posted August 24, 2021 6 minutes ago, 1902 said: Massive room for growth, I think he will just get feta and feta. That's pretty funny as it Athens. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGunnShow 5,940 Posted August 24, 2021 There's going to be quite a raki about him at this rate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hogesar 9,685 Posted August 24, 2021 For a young, pacey winger, he looks exceptionally composed, which is often the hardest part in coaching his type of player. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man 3,822 Posted August 24, 2021 He really hallouminated Carrow Road tonight. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Hairy 3,773 Posted August 24, 2021 Calling it now, he's going to be better than Buendia... 😨 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hogesar 9,685 Posted August 24, 2021 3 minutes ago, Ken Hairy said: Calling it now, he's going to be better than Buendia... 😨 Can you imagine, if after all the stick the usual suspects on here gave the club, that turned out to be true? 😅 Not that it would stop them and their egos. In 3 years time we would sell Tzolis for £100m and the same posters would post the same nonsense. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGoogler 324 Posted August 24, 2021 10 minutes ago, Ken Hairy said: Calling it now, he's going to be better than Buendia... 😨 I think he's going to be the spiritual successor to Buendia, that's for sure. A very, very impressive debut. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mello Yello 2,296 Posted August 25, 2021 "Things can only get feta"....We can all but D'REAM.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Upo 91 Posted August 25, 2021 Great start. That said, quality of opposition was poor. Remember Idah's hat trick? How he was going to replace Teemu in short order? Or Teemu's hat trick against Newcastle in 2019? He was even player of the month in PL. What happened? Paddy David's 10/10 rating is rather symptomatic of ignoring context in favor of hopes and dreams. Let's start him against Leicester and see how he does in PL. I rate a solid turn in that game more than his 4 goals involvements against Bournemouth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ramrod 258 Posted August 25, 2021 Greeced Lightning! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markdmhoward 74 Posted August 25, 2021 24 minutes ago, Upo said: Great start. That said, quality of opposition was poor. Remember Idah's hat trick? How he was going to replace Teemu in short order? Or Teemu's hat trick against Newcastle in 2019? He was even player of the month in PL. What happened? Paddy David's 10/10 rating is rather symptomatic of ignoring context in favor of hopes and dreams. Let's start him against Leicester and see how he does in PL. I rate a solid turn in that game more than his 4 goals involvements against Bournemouth. I think you can only give a rating based on that game and that opposition though. Considering it was his debut and the amount of trouble he caused, plus the end product, I'd say 10/10 was fair in my opinion! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norfolk Dan 308 Posted August 25, 2021 7 minutes ago, Ramrod said: Greeced Lightning! Love that! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mello Yello 2,296 Posted August 25, 2021 Some defence splittin' accurate an' slick Parthenon the pitch last night..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex Moss 2,165 Posted August 25, 2021 1 hour ago, Upo said: Great start. That said, quality of opposition was poor. Remember Idah's hat trick? How he was going to replace Teemu in short order? Or Teemu's hat trick against Newcastle in 2019? He was even player of the month in PL. What happened? Paddy David's 10/10 rating is rather symptomatic of ignoring context in favor of hopes and dreams. Let's start him against Leicester and see how he does in PL. I rate a solid turn in that game more than his 4 goals involvements against Bournemouth. Let’s not do him a disservice on the basis that the opposition was poor (still top end of the Championship though). It’s no different to seeing a sh1t hot drummer in a fairly average pub band - you can instantly tell when someone’s got that X factor or not. Credit to Stuart Webber for flogging a player for £40mil and replacing him with the next potential superstar off the conveyer belt for just £10mil. And adding Josh Sargent for another £10mil. That is very smart business I would say. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FatCanary 249 Posted August 25, 2021 1 hour ago, Mello Yello said: "Things can only get feta"....We can all but D'REAM.... Underrated comment, this. Superb from Chris Jolly last night. Was a joy to be there to witness it. Anyone know how to not get carried away? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlands Yellow 3,995 Posted August 25, 2021 12 hours ago, hogesar said: Can you imagine, if after all the stick the usual suspects on here gave the club, that turned out to be true? 😅 Not that it would stop them and their egos. In 3 years time we would sell Tzolis for £100m and the same posters would post the same nonsense. Your calling other people’s egos? Fair enough. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hogesar 9,685 Posted August 25, 2021 3 minutes ago, Midlands Yellow said: Your calling other people’s egos? Fair enough. Touched a nerve have I? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlands Yellow 3,995 Posted August 25, 2021 3 minutes ago, hogesar said: Touched a nerve have I? No honestly not, it’s the irony of it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fuzzar 1,702 Posted August 25, 2021 15 minutes ago, Alex Moss said: Let’s not do him a disservice on the basis that the opposition was poor (still top end of the Championship though). It’s no different to seeing a sh1t hot drummer in a fairly average pub band - you can instantly tell when someone’s got that X factor or not. Credit to Stuart Webber for flogging a player for £40mil and replacing him with the next potential superstar off the conveyer belt for just £10mil. And adding Josh Sargent for another £10mil. That is very smart business I would say. I felt the same about this fella. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted August 25, 2021 (edited) On 24/08/2021 at 12:44, hogesar said: Again, Farkes proven he knows what he's doing on this. That you can't see the reasoning but Farke maybe can is hardly surprising. Stock reply from you. Edited August 25, 2021 by keelansgrandad Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Upo 91 Posted August 25, 2021 (edited) 5 hours ago, markdmhoward said: I think you can only give a rating based on that game and that opposition though. Considering it was his debut and the amount of trouble he caused, plus the end product, I'd say 10/10 was fair in my opinion! That's fair though I still disagree. I think his performance warrants a 9 but we should rate his prospects as "10". The problem is that if you get 10 for beating up an out of shape Bournemouth, what happens if he does "just ok" in PL? A one match wonder? That can mess with a young players' mind. The risk with these young guns are hyperinflating expectations which lead to unnecessary disappointments, and you spend a year trying to balance potential with reality like with Idah. 4 hours ago, Alex Moss said: Let’s not do him a disservice on the basis that the opposition was poor (still top end of the Championship though). It’s no different to seeing a sh1t hot drummer in a fairly average pub band - you can instantly tell when someone’s got that X factor or not. Credit to Stuart Webber for flogging a player for £40mil and replacing him with the next potential superstar off the conveyer belt for just £10mil. And adding Josh Sargent for another £10mil. That is very smart business I would say. You have a point, but aren't you worried that blowing this performance out of all proportions could backfire if things don't work out as well against PL tier opponents? I'm sort of seeing a scenario where he'll be "found out" by top tier opposition and suddenly he doesn't look superhuman. We need to give him time. Remember Gilmour was hyped to the Moon after Scotland's game against England and and now we're not sure he even starts for us. I mean he is fantastic going forward but lacks toughness and experience to defend. Expectations must be checked against reality. OK, After raining on this parade I need to confess that it is really hard to not get swept up by the excitement. It was the perfect game to clear the ManC disappointment and Tzolis was key to it. I hope he starts against Leicester. After that match we'll be a lot wiser. Edited August 25, 2021 by Upo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hogesar 9,685 Posted August 25, 2021 4 hours ago, Midlands Yellow said: No honestly not, it’s the irony of it. Ah, but unlike those I refer to, I'm happy to be proven wrong, of which there are plenty of examples between me and other posters who get on just fine. Maybe it's something to do with you... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
birchfest 397 Posted August 25, 2021 Still extremely early days, but when ever we’ve seen hype trains derailed normally you can go back and look at the performances in hindsight and see where a degree of luck has helped them pulled together a good flash in the pan moment before being found out. Whilst I’m not ready to claim he’s this or that, I would suggest having watched him live and then the highlights we have someone with a lot of potential. For me the assist for the Rupp goal actually being the most telling; it was a one touch pass to lay it on a plate for Rupp. You could argue his first goal had a bit of fortune, but Rhea first assist and movement suggested we could see him become a really important player for us. That said, he still comes on in the 60th for me, especially if we are still at 0-0, the buzz it would create in the stadium and giving him a chance to run at tired defenders could be the perfect introduction to league football. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites