Leandro Bacuna - Sold

[olaftab]

This young man could become as legendary as Ian Taylor.

[eastie]

This young man could become as legendary as Ian Taylor.

Oh affers , you do make me smile

[BoskoDjembaSalifou]

I like him going forward but I'm not a huge fan of his defensively. We definitely need a new right back, Bacuna can play further up then.

It would be well down on my list of priorities.  Both are likely to improve and getting anyone in ahead of them will only hamper their progress.

Possibly but I'd like to have a RB we know is good and also one who might be good in the future!

[eastie]

I like him going forward but I'm not a huge fan of his defensively. We definitely need a new right back, Bacuna can play further up then.

It would be well down on my list of priorities.  Both are likely to improve and getting anyone in ahead of them will only hamper their progress.

Possibly but I'd like to have a RB we know is good and also one who might be good in the future!

More important areas to sort than right back - it would be well down on my list of priorities.

[olaftab]

This young man could become as legendary as Ian Taylor.

Oh affers , you do make me smile

Monday morning, bright day, full week ahead to sort out worlds problem and a smiling eastie...what could be better?

[pauliewalnuts]

The minute he stopped and cut inside the Norwich player in the box yesterday, I knew he'd score. He is an excellent finisher, and has definitely got technique.

I'd rather he were played in midfield, though.

[PaulWinch again]

That finish was class, he's such a strange player in that he does things of utter quality and then does stuff that's unbelievably bad.

[eastie]

That finish was class, he's such a strange player in that he does things of utter quality and then does stuff that's unbelievably bad.

Still learning the game - he will make mistakes but he's developing nicely.

[ChicagoLion]

I like the fact that when we get a free kick around the box I think Bacuna, for years I just knew we would not score.

I thought he played very well yesterday. The fact that he kept Redmond quiet was important.

[paul_e]

I like the fact that when we get a free kick around the box I think Bacuna, for years I just knew we would not score.

I thought he played very well yesterday. The fact that he kept Redmond quiet was important.

The last bit is important for me, Redmond was the worst player on the pitch, utterly anonymous and no shock when he went off, that's something Bacuna deserves credit for, he's done it to a few good left wingers this year, he's been made to looka  mug a few times as well, but when he gets it right he completely closes down that side of the pitch.

[damon loves JT]

I thought he was excellent. His touch to wrong foot the defender before shooting was really top-drawer stuff. I just wish we could put him in more positions to have a shot on goal.

[eastie]

Would be interested if someone could tell me how many goals this season have come from outside the front three in comparison to last season  - it was very few last season , but this season bacuna, Delph  and even Westwood have scored crackers.

[not3bad]

He's done very well this season, but remember that some of the young players from last year have suffered 'second season syndrome' so some caution and patience is still needed IMO.

[MoetVillan]

His defending admittedly against Norwich, was great yesterday, didnt go lunging in, and pressured and shadowed players constantly.  It would be nice to have stats to back it up, but I counted numerous times when the attacker couldnt get past him, got frustrated and had to pass back to other players.  He had a great game yesterday

[Rudy Can't Fail]

I thought he was excellent. His touch to wrong foot the defender before shooting was really top-drawer stuff. I just wish we could put him in more positions to have a shot on goal.

I just loved the fact he was there. Great run and superb finish. He seems to enjoy himself and has a great attitude, given time he really could be a very important player for us. The fact he's physically strong is another great advantage and for his first season, considering the price we paid, he looks to be another good signing.