Katie Borkins 1 Posted November 10, 2013 I hear all this about him being the bees knees and the cat''s pyjamas and what have you, but last night he did very little for me. He seemed to just amble from box to box at his own pace, much like a latter day Dickson Etuhu. And I thought Etuhu was good when the cameras were around, but that was about it. Reckon Fer played like Damian Francis on a slightly above average day, and he weren''t all that either. Is there more to come from Fer, or is this a bit of an Emperor''s new clothes type situation? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Citizen Journalist Foghorn 0 Posted November 10, 2013 I think he still struggles sometimes to get to the pace of the English game. That said, he has arguably been our best performer so far this season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fergodsake 0 Posted November 10, 2013 He is a mixed bag, some of his tenacity and tackling is superb, teams find him a real handful. His close control can be exceptional as well and he seems to be developing a partnership with Howson.What seems to be lacking is good decision making especially with his passing game. Basically he is a 23 year old who has all the talent and could go either way based on how he develops. On the other hand I really thought he was not at his best yesterday especially in the first half. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jedi 0 Posted November 10, 2013 On sky''s tactical analysis they state the only reason we got the points is because of Fer out gunning noble in the second half. http://www1.skysports.com/football/live/match/287391/analysis Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jedi 0 Posted November 10, 2013 Sorry can someone make the link work please if not already been put on another post. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cantiaci Canary 556 Posted November 10, 2013 He is only 23 and has only played in 10 Premiership games and has, in my eyes, been our best player.He isn''t under performing. He is getting better and better as he adjusts and builds experience and we will end up selling him on for a significant profit when bigger clubs circle in future windows. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ron obvious 1,501 Posted November 10, 2013 Dunno you''ll have to ask his missus. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
birchfest 397 Posted November 10, 2013 It''s the formation from yesterday that restricted him, as pointed out by the bloke doing canary call. With the standard 4-4-2 Fer has to be willing to cover every time Howson drove forwards and the same with Howson, we see the best of Fer with a player in behind taking the defence responsibility and giving him more freedom in the centre to get forward and stuck in if need be. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GJP 79 Posted November 10, 2013 Been our 2nd best player this season. An excellent addition. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Salopian 1 Posted November 10, 2013 So far he has shown glimpses of why Everton were chasing him earlier this year, and foolishly let him get away. I still think that that we got a bargain, that he will improve a lot with experience and that before long the big boys with big pockets will be sniffing around. He has provided signs of what he can be - the brilliant through ball for our third goal in the cup and yesterday''s goal perhaps being the best examples. When we settle down and have an established team, - Turner is the only player to play in all league games, and he is more familiar with the rest of our players and with the premiership, I expect him to become very influential for us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Proper Charlie 0 Posted November 10, 2013 Basically what birchfest has said, purely the formation that restricted him yesterday. He''s certainly no effing etuhu, different class to him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rock The Boat 1,326 Posted November 10, 2013 Not so much underperforming as yet to reach his full potential. There''s a lot more to come from this young man this season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reggie Strayshun 0 Posted November 10, 2013 One adjective that''s not really been used yet, but I feel is appropriate re Fer is "inconsistent". Even within matches he has real purple patches, then otheres where he seems to lose the plot completely.He does seem to have been schooled in the Dutch way, in that he appears comfortable on the ball, and in several tactical scenarios.However this season pans out, and whoever is the coach, I predict he will become a very important player for us when he reaches the required level of consistency. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWC 239 Posted November 10, 2013 In the first half I thought he was the worst player on the pitch - some of his passes and touches were woeful at best. He upped his game for the second half, but I don''t think he''s playing as well as he did in the first few games. Maybe he''s carrying a slight knock or something? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWC 239 Posted November 10, 2013 Sorry - forgot to add - I do think he will be brilliant for us though!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellowbeagle 0 Posted November 10, 2013 Probably the only outfield player who if he gets his act together looks a top 6 player. Even inconsistent our best player imo by some way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites