Robert Snodgrass - loaned for 17-18 season

[tomd2103]

The main reason any player likes to play on the opposite side is cutting inside on the defenders weaker foot and having a sight of goal with your good foot. It's generally a selfish attitude to have as a player (which isn't always a bad thing), but in our set up it could be to the detriment of the team. On the other hand, if he bags a few goals and his shots from the right create a few tap ins for the likes of Kodjia, Hogan or Adomah then it will be beneficial to the team.

To be fair, Young was excellent playing on the left, his inswinging crosses were generally more dangerous than the ones he delivered from the right. Same for Downing when he played on the right under Houllier, after a period of adjustment.

The thing with Young was that although he was predominantly right footed, he could also go to the byline and cross with his left foot.  If a player can't do that and is going to constantly cut back on to their favoured foot then it becomes easier for the full-back.     

[WarszaVillan]

He can  cross with his right. See the Hogan fiasco v Boro

[jwarry]

Just watched the Boro game as was away last week.  Thought he was pretty good and at the heart of much of our better play but he did seem to tire badly as the second half went on which is probably down to his lack of matches this season. I like him though and I think he's going to be invaluable this season

[Mister E]

How did he do on the weekend? Didn't see the game

Well, I seem to be in the minority here but I thought he was pretty average. He failed to beat his man on most occasions and his shooting was pretty wayward. He looked short of fitness (which is understandable).
He was reasonably energetic and - as someone else has said - he has a bit of feistiness about him that will serve us well. He and Elmo seemed to link well.

I want to see the matchwinner in him; hopefully, it'll arrive soon.

[cheltenhamlion]

He should start tonight to get some running into him.

[wittonwarrior]

Can't see anything positive about his play Bilic is spot on

[garyshawsknee]

Hopefully he's lacking match practice and will get up to speed soon, but offered very little today.

[QuintonVilla]

Looks overweight and slow. Ran into his man nearly every time he had the ball.

[olaftab]

After watching him closely today I agree with above posts. We would have been better with 10 men today.

[Matt Collins]

Think you're being a bit harsh. But then this site has become almost relentlessly negative.

Wasn't great though I agree. Hopefully it's match fitness more than anything

[adrenachrome]

Think you're being a bit harsh. But then this site has become almost relentlessly negative.

Wasn't great though I agree. Hopefully it's match fitness more than anything

I think so. He was blowing hard early doors, as they say.

[Richard E]

Yes, I think he's probably just a bit ring rusty at the moment.

[olaftab]

There is a difference between being negative and honest appraisal. Honesty is positive. This site has not become relentlessly negative.

[olaftab]

Yes, I think he's probably just a bit ring rusty at the moment.

He pulled out a few times when I thought he should have been in there ramming in our advantage.

[brian green]

Agree with Aftab.  Please desist with the comments about negativity.  It is objective, informed, criticism that we are all justified in making.