Pau Torres

[Hillbilly]

There'll be a few more self-important clubs wondering why they didn't get him.

[nigel]

His passing out was sublime this evening, but it’s his composure. He doesn’t seem to panic.
Pity he couldn’t have got his shot a couple of inches higher.

[astonvilla82]

There'll be a few more self-important clubs wondering why they didn't get him.

The mighty Birmingham City?

[Risso]

There was a bit in the second half where the ball just seemed to magically appear where he was every time they booted it clear.

[Nelly]

There was a bit in the second half where the ball just seemed to magically appear where he was every time they booted it clear.

Just to add on to this, I couldn't believe our pressure forced them to just hoof it out anywhere as much as they did. And yes, to see Torres pick it up and recycle it and keep that pressure on was nuts. I've never seen us do that so professionally.

[chrisw1]

I was initially pretty sceptical about Torres' ability to adapt to the PL.  Although I knew he'd be quality on the ball, I didn't think he'd be strong enough or quick enough.  But he's been fantastic, not just last night but for most of the season.  What a masterful player he is. I still think we miss Ty at times, but Konsa stepping up and now Carlos showing his strength has allowed us to cope.  Selection is going to get harder and harder.

[AV84]

In a recent interview Torres mentioned he was on an individual workout program to help him build strength without losing any of his mobility. I think Emery had a longterm plan for him and he really wasn't supposed to have played as much as he has this season already. So for him to be thrown in at the deep end from the very first game, and bar a few wobbly moments adapt really quickly to the point where he's now looking like he's been here for years, it shows he really is something special. (And that Emery knows exactly what he's doing, but we all knew that already)

[Tony Daleys Shorts]

There was a bit in the second half where the ball just seemed to magically appear where he was every time they booted it clear.

Irish fella who played for us had that same magical ability to always be where the ball arrived.

It’s rare and it’s beautiful.

[pauliewalnuts]

I love watching him play, the frequency with which he either plays a pinpoint pass to start and attack or strides out of defence with the ball at his feet, such an elegant footballer, absolutely quality.

[DrGonzo]

I suspect that Torres was brought in to challenge with Mings and play the same role Konsa has at RB. With the injury he’s become indispensable in the centre. Has settled well to the pace of the game over here and his range of passing adds a different dimension to our distribution.

[sid1964]

He reminds me of Alan Hansen with his build and passing ability - Hansen was a brilliant centre half for Liverpool

[Risso]

He reminds me of Alan Hansen with his build and passing ability - Hansen was a brilliant centre half for Liverpool

That's a very good comparison.

[London Villan]

I'm glad it was Carlos having physical battles with the Freak, rather than Torres. The lack of pressure on him meant he could play football...

[Smithy]

It still surprises me sometimes how good on the ball he is.  While we were piling on the pressure last night, and the ball was hacked clear, time and again he took the ball down on his thigh with one touch to recycle with a perfect pass with the second touch. Most central defenders are just "heading it back into the mixer" when they are 35 yards from goal like that.

He has the touch and passing ability of a quality midfielder.

[DesBremner]

There was one moment of class (amongst many) that made me and my son both simultaneously gasp in admiration

Cross comes over from a rare man city attacck, Torres is around the penalty spot in our area with man city players around him, calmly controls the ball with his chest, carries it forward and passes into the feet of one of our midfielders and then continues forward to support the next phase of play

Wonderful to see