47 | Phil Foden - 2023/24

[Alan Harper's Tash]

I must be alone in findings him a very unlikable character, not sure why but I’m sure he’s a wrongun

It’s the fake Ronaldo in him. Some are driven to win, whatever the costs. He seems one of them.

Whereas Haaland is driven beyond reason, yet manages to be a stand up guy.

 

[FantasyIreland]

Southgate doesn't deserve him.

 

[super_city_si]

His goal tonight was sublime for me, commentator initially described it as a "deflection" LOL, he moved his feet so he could finish that off (sorry Kyle).

It was a fantastic finish. That was all touch.

 

[super_city_si]

i guarantee next month he doesn't start again for England.

Southgate is a joke/

bang on. He’ll only play Phil in the friendlies. As soon as it matters its back to defensive mode. Dont lose is the priority.

 

[dennishasdoneit]

It was a fantastic finish. That was all touch.

It was Exquisite. He knew exactly what tone of touch was required
And he did it.

 

[Man_City_Loyal]

bang on. He’ll only play Phil in the friendlies. As soon as it matters its back to defensive mode. Dont lose is the priority.

Yep, if I was a lot of these young players I'd drop out of the squad knowing this.

 

[robbieh]

The problem Phil now has is this.

We all agree he's wasted as a winger. Saka is a winger. So he'll start on the right. Obviously Kane in the centre.

Bellingham seems to be the player who will play in front of the 2 holding midfielders.

That leaves the left. Grealish, Foden and Rashford. Obviously Phil is the best footballer of the 3 but is he best suited to play there in this England team. Kane's link up play with Son at Spurs suggests Rashford's pace might be more effective there.
On the plus side if Saka gets injured Phil plays. If Bellingham gets injured Phil plays. You could even make a case for him playing a false 9 if Kane got injured although that's probably a step too far for Gareth.

 

[Colin Bells Boots]

The problem Phil now has is this.

We all agree he's wasted as a winger. Saka is a winger. So he'll start on the right. Obviously Kane in the centre.

Bellingham seems to be the player who will play in front of the 2 holding midfielders.

That leaves the left. Grealish, Foden and Rashford. Obviously Phil is the best footballer of the 3 but is he best suited to play there in this England team. Kane's link up play with Son at Spurs suggests Rashford's pace might be more effective there.
On the plus side if Saka gets injured Phil plays. If Bellingham gets injured Phil plays. You could even make a case for him playing a false 9 if Kane got injured although that's probably a step too far for Gareth.

Most positive changes are a step too far for Southgate.

 

[r.soleofsalford]

I must be alone in finding him a very unlikable character, not sure why but I’m sure he’s a wrongun

No you’re not. I think his arrogance is going to cost him in the end.

 

[BlueMooner87]

It’s the fake Ronaldo in him. Some are driven to win, whatever the costs. He seems one of them.

Whereas Haaland is driven beyond reason, yet manages to be a stand up guy.

Yep, I see it as the difference between confidence and arrogance.

 

[blueparrot]

We all know Englands best midfield is Rice, Bellingham, Foden. As long as Southgate picks 2 DM s Foden won't play. Maybe after the Euros they replace him with a more progressive coach then Foden gets his chance.

 

[Norman kneejerk]

No you’re not. I think his arrogance is going to cost him in the end.

I agree he's not like a typical city young lad with a lot of humility and ready smile like say Rico.

 

[Alan Harper's Tash]

We all know Englands best midfield is Rice, Bellingham, Foden. As long as Southgate picks 2 DM s Foden won't play. Maybe after the Euros they replace him with a more progressive coach then Foden gets his chance.

It might be, but we’ve not seen if it would balance. Bellingham and Foden are high 8s. Would they do their defensive work enough?

It might work, but it might not.

 

[stonerblue]

His goal tonight was sublime for me, commentator initially described it as a "deflection" LOL, he moved his feet so he could finish that off (sorry Kyle).

Until McCoist pulled him up and said it was brilliant finishing

 

[dennishasdoneit]

Until McCoist pulled him up and said it was brilliant finishing

Credit to Mcoist,in the blink of an eye he analysed what happened and said how well Foden did.." just look at that, he knows exactly...EXACTLY what he was doing"

Mcoist,being a lethal , 6 yard box, marksman of old ..would have been proud of that finish himself.the drift into space,unmarked,the awareness to keep onside...and deal with a shot hit with some force in his direction and calmly but deliberately steer the ball a different path into the net.

Brilliant.

 

[stonerblue]

Credit to Mcoist,in the blink of an eye he analysed what happened and said how well Foden did.." just look at that, he knows exactly...EXACTLY what he was doing"

Mcoist,being a lethal , 6 yard box, marksman of old ..would have been proud of that finish himself.the drift into space,unmarked,the awareness to keep onside...and deal with a shot hit with some force in his direction and calmly but deliberately steer the ball a different path into the net.

Brilliant.

Like McCoist as a commentator because he loves his football and tends to focus on positives. Raved about Fodens play on a few occasions last night.

 

[madloaf]

Like McCoist as a commentator because he loves his football and tends to focus on positives. Raved about Fodens play on a few occasions last night.

Mccoist, he's generally fair I think, although before last night he's been a bit off this season.

Foden looks full of confidence, and for the rest of the league that should be fucking terrifying

 

[ManCityGR!]

 

[Alan Harper's Tash]

Pep in can’t be arsed answering shit, irrelevant question shocker.

 

[Don Karleone]