Only saw Estevao 2 or 3 times at LW and it was clear to me at least that he is ineffective there. Similar to Palmer.

Thought Neto had a really strong game against West ham. Started on the left, finished on the right as I saw it. I'd be starting him on the left again. Estevao really needs protection this season and would be my replacement for Palmer who starts on the right. Having said that, Maresca doesnt like Palmer destroying teams on the right and prefers him through the middle... where Pedro was quietly excellent. Lovely headache for Maresca to have and will probably find a way to overcomplicate it.

10 hours ago, bluelightening said:

Thought Neto had a really strong game against West ham. Started on the left, finished on the right as I saw it. I'd be starting him on the left again. Estevao really needs protection this season and would be my replacement for Palmer who starts on the right. Having said that, Maresca doesnt like Palmer destroying teams on the right and prefers him through the middle... where Pedro was quietly excellent. Lovely headache for Maresca to have and will probably find a way to overcomplicate it.

I've always said I prefer Neto on the left. He's not hit the high levels consistently enough for him to nail the spot down though.

5 hours ago, Scott Harris said:

I've always said I prefer Neto on the left. He's not hit the high levels consistently enough for him to nail the spot down though.

Pretty much has tbf when the alternative is Gittens and soon Garnacho.

Im hoping this is the season he kicks on for us. Think he's done well in the two games so far, looks as though he's stepped up the intensity to his game.

5 hours ago, Scott Harris said:

I've always said I prefer Neto on the left. He's not hit the high levels consistently enough for him to nail the spot down though.

14 minutes ago, Sconnie Blue said:

Pretty much has tbf when the alternative is Gittens and soon Garnacho.

You must be slightly miffed to be Gittens - just signed as the left winger to be replaced within weeks.

I think Gittens lack of impact could leave him miffed compared to impact of say Estevao. The potential arrival of a new player should spur him on to stake his claim on a starting place or at least a valuable squad member.

Its a long season and we've hardly seen Gittens yet. I think the signing was stupid for the money we spent on him but he's got plenty of time to settle and adjust to the team.

A bit of a worry, when an excitable puppy is the most reliable family member.

Perhaps doing him a disservice - and I do like Neto - but at the moment, it feels like he is our senior main man when Palmer isnt around, and he simply doesnt produce enough to live up to expectation.

Fast and direct - but frustrating and think he has a lack of vision (although to be fair, robbed of an assist yesterday when Palmer missed a sitter).

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too many Pedro's in this team XD

2 minutes ago, Scott Harris said:

First time tonight where I saw signs that he isn't a natural striker. So many time he didn't anticipate the cross. He was constantly on his heels.

I also though that, once again, Maresca's tactics hindered him. Had too much work to do on the half way line, but that's not his game. He's better in attacking areas, dragging defenders out of the way.

Do you mean Neto or Jao?

Just now, Jangz said:

Do you mean Neto or Jao?

Yeah, I edited it just before you replied.

He's OK. He tries hard. Decent squad option for sure. But isn't genuine quality like Olise, Eze, Diaz, Kudus etc. No way should he be an "untouchable", "starts every week" player.

Great little player. Can be frustrating at times but has a great attitude and I’d say the opposition hate playing against him.

Just now, MyWord said:

Great little player. Can be frustrating at times but has a great attitude and I’d say the opposition hate playing against him.

I don't see it. Look at the quality Olise shows and compare it to Neto, the difference is night and day. Neto doesn't create enough and he doesn't score enough, he just runs around a lot.

8 hours ago, just said:

He's OK. He tries hard. Decent squad option for sure. But isn't genuine quality like Olise, Eze, Diaz, Kudus etc. No way should he be an "untouchable", "starts every week" player.

8 hours ago, Scott Harris said:

I don't see it. Look at the quality Olise shows and compare it to Neto, the difference is night and day. Neto doesn't create enough and he doesn't score enough, he just runs around a lot.

This. Since he's been with us, he has put in a few MOTM performances, but if asked his main attribute you would have to say - lot of effort / never stops running. When you play top sides like we did last night, effort isn't enough, you need a bit more than that and Neto sadly falls short.

On 14/09/2025 at 16:24, nonotnowjim said:

A bit of a worry, when an excitable puppy is the most reliable family member.

Perhaps doing him a disservice - and I do like Neto - but at the moment, it feels like he is our senior main man when Palmer isnt around, and he simply doesnt produce enough to live up to expectation.

Fast and direct - but frustrating and think he has a lack of vision (although to be fair, robbed of an assist yesterday when Palmer missed a sitter).

Today's game is more evidence of this.

If Neto was the floor for quality in our wingers, rather than the ceiling, we'd be a much better team.

Diaz was almost anonymous in the first half but it felt like that almost allowed Olise to take the reins, and had enough quality to take advantage of the opportunities he got in the second half.

The kind of player that wins "Club man of the year" awards....

But he commands lower wages than most class wingers you've mentioned above, so we win in the accountancy books...

On 09/08/2024 at 22:06, Bob stark said:

Neto is fine but if we want a left footed attacker, I would have gone all in on Olise. 

If estevao was a few years in to his stay with us, then Neto would be a good back up.

He is not top level, I doubt he ever will be. As @RMH put forward though getting such top players to agree to start at lower wage levels and then maybe get bumped up, is difficult. You have to get them before they truly explode on to the scene, and have to take the time to develop them.

The ownership are happy with this way of things.

One thing that is barely talked about Neto is that he is 25. He is basically at his peak.

On 18/09/2025 at 13:12, Bob stark said:

  On 09/08/2024 at 15:06, Bob stark said:

Neto is fine but if we want a left footed attacker, I would have gone all in on Olise. 

On 09/08/2024 at 15:21, GarnachoCheese said:

Not sure why Olise would have chose us over Bayern.

We should have signed 2012 Lionel Messi instead of Neto FFS

5 minutes ago, GarnachoCheese said:

That is the worst pass I have seen all season and sums him up as a player.

Yet another player that has a lot of the fanbase thinking he is brilliant when he is only capable of playing 1 good game in 5.

28 minutes ago, Scott Harris said:

That is the worst pass I have seen all season and sums him up as a player.

Yet another player that has a lot of the fanbase thinking he is brilliant when he is only capable of playing 1 good game in 5.

That was dreadful, such a simple pass with a bit of pace into his path, but he completely underhit it, stopped Garnachos progress.