Maresca downplayed Colwill and Noni's injuries when they were in the changing room after the game.  Likely a holding statement, but also hope the club pull them from international duty. 

Took his goal well.  Was frustrating in first half, but that's a little unfair as he was the only one brave enough to shoot.  I do like his directness; just needs coaching on decision making.  If he can slow things down a little in his mind he'd pick better options. 

https://www.thechelseachronicle.com/news/bbc-pundit-says-29m-man-was-chelseas-best-player-in-1-1-draw-vs-nottingham-forest/

He was one of the few that had a go. The match day thread was frothing at his perceived selfishness - but I think his willingness to have a shot and try should be applauded, not least when his options were limited by the brain dead donkey galloping in circles or the wrong direction up top. 

Noni Just missed a sitter for England... 

18 hours ago, guddy69 said:

Noni Just missed a sitter for England... 

Let's not let that take away that he was really good when he came on and England very much upped their game. He should have come on earlier. But he was really impressive and England's performance went up a notch when he came on. They were completely static before the changes.

22 hours ago, STATS said:

Let's not let that take away that he was really good when he came on and England very much upped their game. He should have come on earlier. But he was really impressive and England's performance went up a notch when he came on. They were completely static before the changes.

The only one who actually pressured the defence by running at them. Which is his go.

I think Noni starts as usual but I wouldn’t be surprised to see Neto in for Sancho on Sunday 

On 13/10/2024 at 18:55, guddy69 said:

Noni Just missed a sitter for England... 

Which was the sitter, do you mean the far back post one where he managed to get a foot to it? Because if so that absolutely was not a sitter.

4 hours ago, dkw said:

Which was the sitter, do you mean the far back post one where he managed to get a foot to it? Because if so that absolutely was not a sitter.

Didn't you know Noni is the next English player to get pelters because some 'fans' that would rather see the exotic name start ahead of them. 

If Neto was in that position he would have controlled it perfectly and cut it back on the rabona for an easy tap in for his team mate. Noni is greedy in everything he does and shouldn't start!!!!

So selfish he thinks he’s that player already but has a lot to learn!!

Something very routine about how he faces up fullbacks. Whether he cuts in or goes to the byline, it just feels like he is rehearsing an action rather than actually trying to get something from it.

Needs to kick back into form a bit now after a positive start to the year has dropped off.

1 minute ago, Niall1905 said:

Something very routine about how he faces up fullbacks. Whether he cuts in or goes to the byline, it just feels like he is rehearsing an action rather than actually trying to get something from it.

Needs to kick back into form a bit now after a positive start to the year has dropped off.

He’s not that great of a dribbler that’s why. Hardly any close control. 

think he needs to sit out a few and have a think about his game... Been bang average last few weeks. 

Agreed, needs a reality check or something. I hate it when players put their heads down and not help out either. A couple of games on the bench might do him good if he doesn't sort it out before next PL game.

Wasn't his best game today and probably should have been taken off sooner. 

The 'selfish' tag line people are branding him with is beyond lazy though. Far from selfish. 

5 hours ago, Ukraine Bolt said:

Wasn't his best game today and probably should have been taken off sooner. 

The 'selfish' tag line people are branding him with is beyond lazy though. Far from selfish. 

Agree- just before he got taken off he sprinted the full length of the pitch to cover and defend a counter attack..

also maresca wanted us to slow the pace down in the second half hence he slowed a little bit .. let’s c.. but I do agree a couple of games out could Spur him on.

16 hours ago, Ukraine Bolt said:

Wasn't his best game today and probably should have been taken off sooner. 

The 'selfish' tag line people are branding him with is beyond lazy though. Far from selfish. 

He teed up Neto with a great ball after beating his man down the wing. If Neto nods that in, the landscape of the game changes.

3 hours ago, Shweaves said:

He teed up Neto with a great ball after beating his man down the wing. If Neto nods that in, the landscape of the game changes.

Thats the only thing he did all game. My grudge with him is that he has the demeanour like he is as good as Palmer when he is very far from that level. When people talk about effort its not just work rate but also end product, passing the ball quickly, making the right decisions etc. instead he holds the ball and often shoots when is best to pass it to someone else. He was in some great positions yesterday and he wasted them all apart from that cross to Neto.

Posted this in the Newcastle MOTM thread, and it's probably worth repeating here.

Voted for Madueke. Not because he played great, he didn't. But because he deserves just a smidgen of the love and patience so many on here give Jackson whenever he has "a complete mare" of a game.

Noni has had games this season where he has been our best player. People need to remember that. Yes, he has an attitude but boy, so does Jackson!

20 minutes ago, just said:

Posted this in the Newcastle MOTM thread, and it's probably worth repeating here.

Voted for Madueke. Not because he played great, he didn't. But because he deserves just a smidgen of the love and patience so many on here give Jackson whenever he has "a complete mare" of a game.

Noni has had games this season where he has been our best player. People need to remember that. Yes, he has an attitude but boy, so does Jackson!

It goes both ways, some of you could show the same love and patience for Jackson as you show for Madueke. Both are young and learning and both deserve patience.

I think I've shown them both love. 😆 

But I mentioned this even in the preseason games and some of the recent ones. He has the tendency of not knowing when to be selfish and when to be unselfish. But recently he does come across as "its my turn to score" and missing an open pass a lot more than previously.

He needs to learn that not every game will be the same. Some he'll be assisting, some he'll be scoring, some he'll do both. But it's still a thing with him and it's taking him a bit of time to nail it. I guess experience helps and maybe if maresca sidelines him for 1 or 2 starts it could be a mental reminder.

12 hours ago, Gentian said:

Thats the only thing he did all game. My grudge with him is that he has the demeanour like he is as good as Palmer when he is very far from that level. When people talk about effort its not just work rate but also end product, passing the ball quickly, making the right decisions etc. instead he holds the ball and often shoots when is best to pass it to someone else. He was in some great positions yesterday and he wasted them all apart from that cross to Neto.

 

17 hours ago, Gentian said:

Thats the only thing he did all game. My grudge with him is that he has the demeanour like he is as good as Palmer when he is very far from that level. When people talk about effort its not just work rate but also end product, passing the ball quickly, making the right decisions etc. instead he holds the ball and often shoots when is best to pass it to someone else. He was in some great positions yesterday and he wasted them all apart from that cross to Neto.

bo**ocks

Clumsy dribbler ain't he? Unless he kicks it past the defender and beats him on pace, he really isn't the one who will work well in tight areas. Teams are doing well restricting the space he has. Once he does get in the box he's just not making any impact. 

He's been given the most game time out of any winger and hasn't been able to get through this bad patch. I'd drop him for Neto. 

 

Kids done sweet FA in the past few games. Time for Trykky Mykky to get another chance perhaps.

9 minutes ago, Gordon Bennett said:

Kids done sweet FA in the past few games. Time for Trykky Mykky to get another chance perhaps.

He has been less effective the last few weeks. However he still does help track back and recover possession when we are defending. Mudryk is totally unpredictable doing forward, but he also can be a total liability defensively.