Jores Okore

[PeterWithesShin]

c) Has not being rushed back helped him?

[LeeB]

Got caught out with a couple of simple long balls over the top, but other than that impressive stuff, especially considering his lack of experience at this level.

There are two things about Okore I really like: first, he's a proactive defender, he looks for the danger early and looks to come out and deal with it. And second, my sphincter doesn't involuntarily tighten when he gets possession in a tightish space. The lad can play out from the back, no worries.

Meanwhile, Clark is in great form. Fair play to the lad. He and Nathan Baker have really stepped up to the plate this year, despite certain people (ahem *shifts uncomfortably*) thinking they were really crap.

Of course, much of this stems from the fact that we now have two halfway competent full-backs.

Yeah, them people ought be ashamed *whistles, looks to the left*

[LeeB]

c) Has not being rushed back helped him?

Are you really suggesting the manager may have been correct?

[PeterWithesShin]

We'll never know the answer to that, hence the "?".

[SashasGrandad]

Very good today, his mobility is superb and makes everything look comfortable for him.

If he continues to improve and settle in - we will soon be calling his Jesus (son of God!)

There were a couple of times today - when he won the ball - and had the class not to panic and played his way into a better position before making a decent pass.

[LeeB]

We'll never know the answer to that, hence the "?".

You know that's heresy, right?

[Ian.]

c) Has not being rushed back helped him?

Are you really suggesting the manager may have been correct?

Shhhh

[dave shelley]

I don't wish to hijack this thread but, I can't find the appropriate one so perhaps a mod can move.

In the pub last night I looked up and saw that there was a programme on called People Of The Year Awards and the one and only Lord McGrath was presenting an award.  I am glad to report that I haven't seen him looking as well and fit for a long, long time.  I hope it continues.

[LeeB]

Amen

[Toronto Villa]

I don't wish to hijack this thread but, I can't find the appropriate one so perhaps a mod can move.

In the pub last night I looked up and saw that there was a programme on called People Of The Year Awards and the one and only Lord McGrath was presenting an award.  I am glad to report that I haven't seen him looking as well and fit for a long, long time.  I hope it continues.

Two miracles in the same day. A Villa home win and wonderful news about the Lord. It truly is the Christmas season.

[OCD]

c) Has not being rushed back helped him?

Are you really suggesting the manager may have been correct?

Blind squirrels / nuts.

[Dave]

c) Has not being rushed back helped him?

It's certainly possible.

I just don't think that it's likely. Put it this way, had Baker not been injured, I personally think we'd have seen a defence of Clark and Baker for the last couple of matches.

[pauliewalnuts]

I've been impressed with Okore.

And Clark.

[villan from luton]

Not sure about that as Okore has been getting the hump about not getting a game, even against Orient

[Rudy65]

Looks quality. Can really play. Very cool under pressure

Could go on to be up there with Olof and Laursen if he can do it consistently over a few years