Preseason 2025

[Charly]

Ekitike look good?

[vlahka]

He struggled. But so did most in the first half. Also japan is disgustingly hot and humid this time of year so he probably died inside.

[Scratch]

That's the position that concerns me a little actually - no issues with Kerkez, but more that his engine, speed and two-way running will be so fundamental to how our left side plays that if get's injured / needs a break, there's no one in the team who has those attributes

Robbo has those attributes, and if he's used more sparingly this season, I think he will be rejuvinated.

Assuming he stays. One of him or Tsimikas has to be in the shop window this summer, surely?

[Sus]

Robbo has those attributes, and if he's used more sparingly this season, I think he will be rejuvinated.

Assuming he stays. One of him or Tsimikas has to be in the shop window this summer, surely?

Surely one will go - assume athletico move has died, as I haven’t heard anything in the last few weeks

Would prefer him to stay than Timmy, as you make a good point about being rejuvenated. And I think his top speed is still a lot higher than Timmys!

[RedReet]

With Rio get plenty of praise for his performance how did the other youngster do? I saw Nyoni got a goal, anyone think he’ll be part of the midfield this year and get some minutes here and there?


Seems we’ve got a couple of very good young players with lots of potential. Hopefully they’ll make it with us.

Nyoni played well. Looked very good going forward actually and linked up well with Ngumoha. Not only was it a lovely finish, he almost played Ngumoha through with a back heel on the edge of the box, with the rebound eventually leading to his goal.

Ekitike look good?

Mo was about the only player to stand out first half and maybe Szobo, but Ekitike had a few lovely touches and flashes of skill that shows he's got tons of ability. Like a lot of players, really struggled with the pitch.

Nunez replaced him and missed a decent chance, but overall played quite well again I thought.

[Charly]

Robbos experience would be good, as we dont have many older heads left

Thata said, Im not sure there is a huge amount of difference on the pitch between them at this point. Althoigh Robbo has bèen rum into the ground. Perhaps sittimg on the bench will allow him to conserve his energy fie when Kerkez is unavailable.

Not a fan of the VC not being a first teamer though

[peterbread]

Nyoni played well. Looked very good going forward actually and linked up well with Ngumoha. Not only was it a lovely finish, he almost played Ngumoha through with a back heel on the edge of the box, with the rebound eventually leading to his goal.

Good to hear. Very exciting players.

[swishtz]

Ngumoha reminds me of peak John Barnes

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzrMblq7ztM&t=30s"]John Barnes [Best Skills & Goals] - YouTube[/ame]

[spud_gun]

Lol

[baitman]

Ngumoha reminds me of peak John Barnes

John Barnes [Best Skills & Goals] - YouTube

What a player he was

To say a 16 year old kid reminds you of a peak Barnes

[Scratch]

Not a fan of the VC not being a first teamer though

Is he still VC? I thought I'd read somewhere that Mo was now that man?

[swishtz]

What a player he was

To say a 16 year old kid reminds you of a peak Barnes

*Sigh*, his style + potential not the finished product of course.

[Tatterdemalion]

John Barnes had everything. Pace, power, stride and technique, the touch of an angel or the boot of a monster and he was also pretty unselfish. I think the only thing he didn't get was the admiration of the rest of England, who pretty much wasted him in his England career, basically because the rest of the England team was still playing hit and hope football. LFC had a sublime team in the late 1980s and Barnes was pivotal in it. It was pure joy sometimes. I feel really sorry for people who didn't see him in his pomp. One of the greatest players to play for LFC ever.

I truly hope Ngumoha gets somewhere close, but at this point I think a comparison is void. The kid likes to dribble. I mean, most kids do that!

[rudedog]

Watching that vid, I hadn’t realised how much power he got into his shots with almost no noticeable back lift, incredible technique.

[Charly]

I cant remember the defender... they said that the thing that they found most difficult to play against John Barnes was his strength. Once you got shoulder to shoulder he would just knock you flying. Just an amazing athlete on top of everything else

He was close to a complete footballer
Such a shame he did his ankle. Couldnt run after than. And the **** he got playing for England.