Was hoping for a bit better with that low shot from the edge of the box, went for placement. Probably running knackered but lacked composure too for that late lob, rushed it. Can't be too critical, worked hard, some deft touches around midfield at times. Is evolving and would love to see if he can put away more in front of goal, definitely has it in him.
I too have been critical of him (I think because his reputation preceded him and I expected more the finished article) Thought he was our best player after Jack on NYD.The lob - if they go in look world class if they don't then they look awful - just like the "dink" penalties where if they fail the taker looks a right twatI think 2nd half of the season could be really good for Douglas
Quote from: Hookeysmith on January 02, 2020, 01:17:25 PMI too have been critical of him (I think because his reputation preceded him and I expected more the finished article) Thought he was our best player after Jack on NYD.The lob - if they go in look world class if they don't then they look awful - just like the "dink" penalties where if they fail the taker looks a right twatI think 2nd half of the season could be really good for DouglasWhat is the reputation out of interest?He made about 25 appearences for a team that was relegated from La Liga last season (some off the bench). Hadn't been capped at senior level by Brazil.If it was just because Pep was going mad about him, he does that about all his players. He was saying earlier this season Phil Foden was one of the best English players around yet hardly starts him in the premier league.Doug is not that much more experienced than the guys who've played over 100 games in championship we signed like Konsa.
Quote from: SoccerHQ on January 02, 2020, 08:05:15 PMQuote from: Hookeysmith on January 02, 2020, 01:17:25 PMI too have been critical of him (I think because his reputation preceded him and I expected more the finished article) Thought he was our best player after Jack on NYD.The lob - if they go in look world class if they don't then they look awful - just like the "dink" penalties where if they fail the taker looks a right twatI think 2nd half of the season could be really good for DouglasWhat is the reputation out of interest?He made about 25 appearences for a team that was relegated from La Liga last season (some off the bench). Hadn't been capped at senior level by Brazil.If it was just because Pep was going mad about him, he does that about all his players. He was saying earlier this season Phil Foden was one of the best English players around yet hardly starts him in the premier league.Doug is not that much more experienced than the guys who've played over 100 games in championship we signed like Konsa.Pundits worldwide have been praising him highly and that's where it came from. That main guy I Spain was trying to compare him to dunga from what I remember (or was it Gilberto silva?) Pep compares him to fernandinho and he was very highly rated by scouts. Personally I had never heard of him but I dont follow Spanish football so had never seen him play
Watching the goal again it is a brilliant pass by Douglas.