Jonjo Shelvey

[Shaggy]

He's got the same cocksure swagger that Gerrard had, demanding the ball off older, more experienced players and unwavering belief in his own ability. It's great to see, we have too many passengers who can't/won't take responsibility. He deserves a run in the side now.

[Angryred]

Like someone said earlier, A McAllister reborn?

[cream]

I love the way he constantly demands the ball and tries to make things happen. Once he gets the ball he has only one thought - move it forward and attack. It is refreshing to see a 20 year old with such confidence.

Lot of rough edges in his game but he has the talent to be polished.

He is going to be a very good premiership midfielder for sure. Whether he will develop into a world class one will depend on his mentality.

Agree with this.

[Pablo]

He's got the same cocksure swagger that Gerrard had, demanding the ball off older, more experienced players and unwavering belief in his own ability. It's great to see, we have too many passengers who can't/won't take responsibility. He deserves a run in the side now.

As a certain Twitpic proved

[cled the red]

Dont want to get too excited because of what happened with Spearing last year when we all thought he'd become ace

Really like Shelvey though, absolute bargain for just under £2m

I didn't - thought he was **** then, ****tier now, get rid!!!

[baitman]

many players can be a little over awed when playing with gerrard and end up looking like a rabbit caught in the headlights. shelvey looks like hes getting the confidence to be his own man, and seeing him giving andy carroll a mouthful the other week shows he isnt afraid to boss other players who are not making a contribution. a bright prospect.

[Fosterbloke]

I wonder what he's been working on because he doesn't run with the same gait as he used to. He still wafts around but not as gangly looking.

[Chrono]

To me, he looks like a deep lying player than a guy who plays in the hole.

How did you get that impression?

He looks box-to-box to me. Most of his good work yesterday was attacking and pressing through from the middle.

[Cormack74]

Didn't see last night's game.

I've always rated JJS but wondered whether he has enough in the tank for a full 90 minutes.

Was he still putting in the yards at the end of the match?

[Shaggy]

Didn't see last night's game.

I've always rated JJS but wondered whether he has enough in the tank for a full 90 minutes.

Was he still putting in the yards at the end of the match?

Yep very much so. As has been noted by a few, his stamina, pace and athleticism seems greatly improved.

[The Birdman]

He's got the same cocksure swagger that Gerrard had, demanding the ball off older, more experienced players and unwavering belief in his own ability. It's great to see, we have too many passengers who can't/won't take responsibility. He deserves a run in the side now.

This for me is the main reason why he'll make it, and by make it I mean be a regular squad player starting a minimum of 15 games a season.

In footballing terms he doesn't give a ****, always wants the ball, more than happy to take on the responsibility to shoot himself instead of passing to someone more established.

It's the players with the '**** you' attitude that selfish streak that come through an make an impact and establish themselves

[RedReet]

This for me is the main reason why he'll make it, and by make it I mean be a regular squad player starting a minimum of 15 games a season.

In footballing terms he doesn't give a ****, always wants the ball, more than happy to take on the responsibility to shoot himself instead of passing to someone more established.

It's the players with the '**** you' attitude that selfish streak that come through an make an impact and establish themselves

I said teh exact same thing about Pacheco.

[Alex]

Dont think he can play with Gerrard though.

[The Birdman]

I said teh exact same thing about Pacheco.

He still might, I didn't see Pacheco do it in a first team game though (tbf he didn't get much chance)
Every time I've seen Shelvey play he gives the impression that he thinks he is the best player on the pitch and that everyone has come to see him which I think is brilliant.
Add experience to the attitude, let him settle into a position and he'll be very good.

[The Birdman]

Dont think he can play with Gerrard though.

I don't think we have anyone who can play with Gerrard except Lucas.