[quote author=Hansern link=topic=47185.msg1412866#msg1412866 date=1318783248]
[quote author=Rosco link=topic=47185.msg1412823#msg1412823 date=1318775264]
[quote author=Hansern link=topic=47185.msg1412708#msg1412708 date=1318746478]
Downing improved as the game went on. Played some excellent crosses for both Kuyt and Henderson. Has had a decent start to his Liverpool career, and will only get better as will his understanding with Enrique.
Did his share of the defensive duties aswell.
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Why is there an assumption that Downing "will only get better" ?
I could do the Premiership proven thing here again, but I'll spare you it, Downing is exactly the player we've seen so far. He's alright and that's all he'll ever be.
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Because he has delivered goals and assists in every season in the Premiership for, what, 7 odd years.
That wont change. He's in a much betterteam, and when things really clicks we'll see the best of him aswell.
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he's also been pretty average for most of those 7 years. downing's almost as far from being a £20m winger as carroll is from a £35m striker, and that's saying something.
[quote author=Rosco link=topic=47185.msg1412823#msg1412823 date=1318775264]
[quote author=Hansern link=topic=47185.msg1412708#msg1412708 date=1318746478]
Downing improved as the game went on. Played some excellent crosses for both Kuyt and Henderson. Has had a decent start to his Liverpool career, and will only get better as will his understanding with Enrique.
Did his share of the defensive duties aswell.
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Why is there an assumption that Downing "will only get better" ?
I could do the Premiership proven thing here again, but I'll spare you it, Downing is exactly the player we've seen so far. He's alright and that's all he'll ever be.
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Because he has delivered goals and assists in every season in the Premiership for, what, 7 odd years.
That wont change. He's in a much betterteam, and when things really clicks we'll see the best of him aswell.
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he's also been pretty average for most of those 7 years. downing's almost as far from being a £20m winger as carroll is from a £35m striker, and that's saying something.