TMB 14,167 Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 Just wondering what everyone's thoughts are on how he played today. He was passing the ball around again and seems very composed in doing so. He did lose it a couple of times but busted his arse chasing it down and won it back again which was great to see. He was shooting more than usual and I have a feeling he was told to do that. Came close with some of his shots but it wasn't his day today. The people around me were on his back today and I feel like this level of criticism isn't deserved. He's 18, he's still learning, his game time has been limited, but he's done pretty well for us overall. This kid could've went to any number of clubs but decided to play for Rangers, even in the Championship. Personally, I do hope we comes back next season. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creampuff 22,628 Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 He's not a bad player. He actually looks the sort of player that will look average for a few years and then have one of those breakout seasons where all of a sudden he's unplayable. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cumnockbear 2,446 Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 He's 19 mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clemdog 39,389 Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 Played a mile better than Halliday, but obviously got 10x the grief. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKingObv 10,600 Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 Had some decent moments today Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverAndEver 70,943 Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 Guy behind me seems to think his name is Salim. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mw2071 0 Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 Thought he was one of our better players. Struggled to break down their defence as the whole team did. Looked more confident when shooting today. Think the fact he's so casual makes him easy to criticise. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BridgeIsBlue 66,498 Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 People are genuinely blind if they can't see that there is a player in him,we're famous for giving out dogs abuse when it comes to younger players if they don't immediately start playing out of their skin for us. Who knows where he could end up in years to come. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hilts 12,819 Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 In my opinion, from what I've seen the lad definitely has potential, but he definitely isn't suited to the Scottish game. He's far too lightweight and struggles play his natural game because of the hammer throwers. A loan to the English Championship/League 1 I reckon is his next move. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogzy 31,195 Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 Was one of the best games I have seen him play. Looked up for it, got involved a lot and didn't hide. Even took a few cracks at goal for a change. I don't see him going on to be a world beater, but I think he will do well in football, he has bags of potential and seems to play some great passes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyinroyalblue 16,478 Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 He had a good game today but seemed to get a lot of stick because of one misplaced back heel near the end. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the goal machine 7,765 Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 I thought he did well. But then again I've always thought the criticism he's received is too OTT. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeWallace5 222 Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 No 19 year old that I've ever watched has the swagger he has, honestly think he will be a brilliant player for arsenal. Well done today wee man. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeWallace5 222 Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 5 minutes ago, ben51 said: Played a mile better than Halliday, but obviously got 10x the grief. Bit hallidays a pure big Rangers man Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lloyd72 Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 If he was scottish people would be comparing him to Iniesta, he's a great possession player and suits our system well. Takes some bottle to play for rangers consistently at 19, especially coming from a club like Arsenal with a reputation as one of the best young midfielders in europe. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BridgeIsBlue 66,498 Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 Just now, IanBlack8 said: Bit hallidays a pure big Rangers man Aye Ian Black was miles better. Tit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverAndEver 70,943 Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 3 minutes ago, IanBlack8 said: Bit hallidays a pure big Rangers man Ian Black's a wank. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HG5 10,946 Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 7 minutes ago, THE_MIGHTY_BEARS said: Just wondering what everyone's thoughts are on how he played today. He was passing the ball around again and seems very composed in doing so. He did lose it a couple of times but busted his arse chasing it down and won it back again which was great to see. He was shooting more than usual and I have a feeling he was told to do that. Came close with some of his shots but it wasn't his day today. The people around me were on his back today and I feel like this level of criticism isn't deserved. He's 18, he's still learning, his game time has been limited, but he's done pretty well for us overall. This kid could've went to any number of clubs but decided to play for Rangers, even in the Championship. Personally, I do hope we comes back next season. Thought he did pretty well last week & was no worse than the rest today. Not helped by Halliday being 'so so' & nothing much going right for Holt - both too worried about their own games to give him much support. Still needs to have a 'taking the game by the scruff of the neck' moment, but did get a bit more 'dig' into his shooting on a couple of occasions (less said about his last effort, the better!). Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonofbear 398 Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 He's a good player and no doubt in a couple of years he will be a great player. We've got him too early and the benefit will all be Arsenals. Would like to see next seasons loans a bit more experienced. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeWallace5 222 Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 Ian Blacks a wank Tit Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dietspam 733 Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 yeah played well today Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laudrup1984 25,100 Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 I thought he did well today, certainly bettered Halliday and Holt IMO. He has a swagger about him that I like and has the ability to go left or right, can turn on a sixpence, isn't afraid to keep the ball and has a great awareness of what's around him for one so young. I think he'll absolutely have a successful career, how high that may be though remains to be seen. Personally, I've never quite understood the criticism he gets, and he does seem to receive some unfair treatment. If Holt, Halliday, Tav, Waghorn, McKay, Wallace etc make a mistake (which is fine IMO), they're unlucky, good effort, keep it up, nice try etc but if it's Zelalem, or Clark, or Law for example there is somewhat of an overreaction, almost hypocritical stance IMO and you can feel, and hear the frustration, moans and groans within a minority of the support. Of course it's all about opinions but for a young lad, on loan for what i'd imagine hasn't broken the bank, I think he's brought value to the club for which we and he has benefited from. He has so much to learn but I think he's done fine. I'd take him back next season if the option was available. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmcf 33,944 Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 I don't get the criticism he gets tbh. He came on last week , a youngster , and the big occasion didn't faze him , cant think once where he gave the ball away . Today , he was my best player. Sometimes get the feeling he's too ahead of everyone else. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterD 7,430 Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 Done ok. Possibly looked better because the others were crap. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMB 14,167 Posted April 23, 2016 Author Share Posted April 23, 2016 Some might have missed his recent interview about staying next season: He said: “Firstly I'm going to go back to pre-season with Arsenal and see how I do there. If it doesn't work out there then this is another option." "I haven't spoken to the gaffer here yet about it but I'm sure that conversation will come up." “This is what I wanted in football to play in these types of games and big derbies be it Arsenal v Tottenham or Rangers v Celtic,” he added Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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