Gueye Gana be great

[nomorechang]

 

Fucking hell first Blob makes a return then NmC pops in, this is a very good start to the season, welcome back old friend

Thanks mate.... I spent nearly 5 months in hospital ... nothing really serious, just bloody infections which meant i was attatched to a mid line to put loads of antibiotics into me.. I also had a large cyst on my kidney and a few stones ss well then i hsd 6 weeks in a ward called Aintree to home .. but right now im fine
.
.

I didn't know that. That's fucking excellent news.

[ally2]

I am really blown away how good this lad is.  I know we do go over the top sometimes but..genuine question..is he our best player?

[hill135]

What was his performance like today then lids?

[ally2]

Well it was great obviously

[GLewis]

What was his performance like today then lids?

He's got a magnetic attraction to the ball.

Just pops up everywhere.

Looked to get forward too.

[bornblue88]

hopefully they'll mention his mileage on motd. He, like everyone, tired in the 2nd half but he still had plenty in the locker and he covered so much ground, pressing and intercepting. He was my MOM but I suppose it's good that they gave it to holgate

[Risky]

His energy is brilliant, and to use an american sports phrase he's an absolute ball-hawk.  He seems to always pop up in a position to make a challenge or to cut off a way forward to the opposition.  He also seems to use the ball pretty well too when he gets it.

He also seems to play with a smile on his face too which is good to see.  I can imagine him being a very infectious character to have as a team mate and I really like what we've seen so far.

[Bluedylan]

I thought he was fantastic today. Absolutely everywhere, and used the ball really smartly.

[KoemansNumberTens]

I don't get the shouts that he's not overly good on the ball. He plays some clever short passes, links play, picks it up and runs with it too. He starts a lot of our attacks. He's not gonna get a bagful of assists but he's been good on the ball
Wouldn't sell him for 30m with what I've seen. Honestly (and yes it's early days) think he may turn out to be worldclass. He just wins the ball more than a player should.
Our transfer business as a whole has been fantastic. We wanted more but the 4 we got 42m is brilliant work

[ally2]

Ok well I'll answer it then - I think he is our best player. I mean the best at what he is job is to do. And that's unusual because my favourite players are usually skilful ones a la Arteta, Pienaar, Manny! etc. I guess this could just be a honeymoon period though.

[hill135]

Just looked up the stats:

91 percent pass completion from 67 passes
Two key passes
Two successful take ons
Six tackles
One interception

He gets involved alright.

[Ari]

I noticed one thing today, he lost the ball but did not rage to get it back... he just calmly got the ball back on his own terms.. at least that is my memory from today's game.  He seems to have full control over his temperament which is very good for an aggressive and strong player like he is. 

[Goaljira]

Just looked up the stats:

91 percent pass completion from 67 passes
Two key passes
Two successful take ons
Six tackles
One interception

He gets involved alright.

No way he only had one interception?

[GLewis]

No way he only had one interception?

Might only count if you control the ball yourself.

Can remember at least a handful of occasions where he's got a toe on the ball and caused them to lose the ball.

[School of Science]

I am really blown away how good this lad is.  I know we do go over the top sometimes but..genuine question..is he our best player?

I can see the similarities to Kante, the lad is brilliant, what a find.