The summer would have been beautiful
Before we loaned out tons of players, he could have run the rule over them
Ibe vs Markovic
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Before we loaned out tons of players, he could have run the rule over them
Yep, I've been guilty of it too but almost never young players.
I've seen some glimpses of Origi that indicate that he isn't as crappy as most think but I'm still on the fence regarding him. But one thing I've learned is that he isn't a centre forward. Not yet anyway.
Markovic is a great young player.
Not the best performance imo but look at how fast he turns defence into attack by himself.
Can you imagine how useful it would be having a player like that in our squad?
He attacks, he tracks back. With the right coaching you've got a top class player there.
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Markovic has got far less chance than Ibe...so cannot really compare.
He has shown some real moments of magic....that shot that hit the crossbar last season was quite wonderful. His performance on loan this season has been breathtaking as well....but startinng to get worried about his frequent injuries lately.
There is a mega player hidden in there....
He has shown some real moments of magic....that shot that hit the crossbar last season was quite wonderful. His performance on loan this season has been breathtaking as well....but startinng to get worried about his frequent injuries lately.
There is a mega player hidden in there....
Straight after Rafa would have been ideal. The team already knew how to press back then.
At his best, at this stage, Lazar has the most flair, imagination and impudent wit as an attacking player, not that he showed it here. I've always been a big fan of Ibe so I'm absolutely thrilled to see him getting back to form. Both have got plenty of potential still to realise. Personally I like Markovic on the left, and obviously Ibe now seems settled on the right, so they're not really in competition with each other anyway.
I know exactly what you mean, and all of your examples are spot on - its the one position where players (such as Pennant) can flatter to deceive and then hide ....... but then again.....
Peter Thompson, Ian Callaghan, Steve Heighway, John Barnes, Best, Giggs, Ronaldo, Bale, Robben, Duff, etc all had massive parts to play in making successful teams unplayable (and very entertaining)
Maybe its all down to better scouting?
No there isn't.
Are you saying the first is because of the second?
Markovic clearly wasn't good enough yet for the Premiership.
Ibe was being wrote off by some on here a month ago like he was a washed up Shola Ameobi type player.
It was a total eyesore looking at some of the comments.
He's a terrific prospect.
The things he tries at times are often frustrating but that's going to happen to a player of his style but he'll stay trying and trying no matter what.
Which is half the battle with precocious talents these days.
We're lucky to have him.
It was a total eyesore looking at some of the comments.
He's a terrific prospect.
The things he tries at times are often frustrating but that's going to happen to a player of his style but he'll stay trying and trying no matter what.
Which is half the battle with precocious talents these days.
We're lucky to have him.
Yeah Ibe's approach and dedication to the game is a real positive....a totally grounded lad.
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