Jon Flanagan

[DannyMan2006]

From our Youth/Reserve striker Adam Morgan:

Morgo10 Adam Morgan
flano flano flano flano flano when they attack hes always back flano flano flano flano x
52 minutes ago

[Lecter]

Really!!! Ha ha that must be well wierd especially if he's known him since a baby

His dad is part owner in Cafe Sports with Carra I believe

[RedSince1964]

What an absolutely fantastic debut. I've seen a fair bit of him at the two lower levels and that's the best I've seen him play. Use of the ball tremendous, some crunching tackles, seemed to be aware of danger and got forward a bit too. kin brilliant Flanno la!

Spot on Shaggy, i can't really add to that other than saying " we should have the right back sorted out between Flanagan and Kelly next season going on what i seen so far

[Baracus]

His dad is part owner in Cafe Sports with Carra I believe

Oh no, you've just gone and done it.

It was Carra who picked flanagan. Player power again

[kris90210]

Pleased for the lad, very solid debut.

Obviously we need to be careful not to rely on him too much at the moment, but if we can ease him in slowly then early signs looks promising.

Sort of reminded me of Finnan tonight. And if we can find another Finnan from our Academy then that'll do for me.

Mate, I thought that as well! Finnan's best quality was that he was solid as a rock. Hardly ever seemed to make a mistake. Very difficult to beat, and contributed well to the attack with his intelligent runs and accurate crossing.

Obviously, way, way too soon, but who knows... maybe the future will see him as right back, with Kelly moved into a central role.

[little dave hedgehog]

the thing about finnan was that he was the best wrong footed crosser in the league. we would get to the corner and go either way. the defender never knew which foot to cover.

[Mostar]

Very good game by the kid.

Calm, cool, composed and very comfortable with the ball in his feet.

No hoofing, just touch and pass.

Hell of a start for the first team.

He made us proud..

[Roboklopp]

I was thinking the same..Plug

gOt a mate that looks much more like Plug/Crouch. Hit with the ladies mind.

[Darkon]

great debut by Flannagan, hope he can capitalize on it. It will defo have lifted his confidence being flawless in the game and helping hold the nil against a strong attacking side.

And it's nice to have a player in the team that makes you think of an Irish pub, you are almost expected to drink a pint with him in the team.

[Exiled_red]

Carragher was superb with him tonight but it is too much for Arn to realise this

Top performance from Carrragher especially considering he was looking after his mates son

I think sometimes on this site there are too many times when people will refuse to admit where they were wrong, or at the very least give credit where credit is due.

Arn is quite happy to point out when people are acting that way towards him or towards views he holds, so he should be man enough to stand up and say that tonight Carra was first class.

As much as people want Carra out on his ear, the way he commanded the backline tonight is why he will be greatly missed when he hangs up his boots.

Carragher was superb in his 'baby sitting' duties, that helped Flanagan out no end

[The Birdman]

He played really well but it was an easy night for him.
I've read people saying it compares with Rob Jones' which is rubbish as RJ marked Giggs out of the game whereas JF didn't actually have anyone up against him for any of the game.
It wasn't what he did but how he did it, composed, technically good and definitely hid his nerves well.
Long way off being at Johnson's and Kelly's level but if he keeps progressing at the same rate it won't be long until he is as good.
He is the perfect example of a young player who next season needs to play, we need to make a decision on him and as long as we have cover he should go out on a season long loan to someone in the PL

[ronanm]

His dad is part owner in Cafe Sports with Carra I believe

Think they said it was his uncle on SS1 last night.

[RichC]

Carragher was superb with him tonight but it is too much for Arn to realise this

Top performance from Carrragher especially considering he was looking after his mates son

Flanagan had a cracking game last night but he was marshalled superbly by Carra last night, was a real leader on the pitch for us and helped him and the rest of the team hugely.

[Lecter]

Think they said it was his uncle on SS1 last night.

Could be his uncle, I know there is definitely a connection because his partner (Paul Flanagan) owns the Flanagan Group and I thought I saw an interview with him and he said his lad was playing in the reserves/youth team

There is a definite family resemblance anyway



But you could be right

[Imy]

He played really well but it was an easy night for him.
I've read people saying it compares with Rob Jones' which is rubbish as RJ marked Giggs out of the game whereas JF didn't actually have anyone up against him for any of the game.
It wasn't what he did but how he did it, composed, technically good and definitely hid his nerves well.
Long way off being at Johnson's and Kelly's level but if he keeps progressing at the same rate it won't be long until he is as good.
He is the perfect example of a young player who next season needs to play, we need to make a decision on him and as long as we have cover he should go out on a season long loan to someone in the PL

Next season i'd like to see him as the main backup for Johnson and Kelly to be one of the 4 centre backs vying for a starting place.