Mayor West
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He reminded me so much of Yaya the way he picked up the ball and surged past players with ease
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75 | Nico O'Reilly - 2024/25
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r.soleofsalford
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Said to my son today that he reminds me in some ways of Paul Lake
Did Paul have an affair with your wife.
Agree I think Kovacic has hurt our defence all year.That defense looked more fragile when Kovacic came on, than it was before. Nico was definitely not a problem tonight.
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Give the lad a chance to cover Rodris role, gundo hasn't the legs for every game and kovocic is quite imobile too.
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Interesting as we are winning more often with him in the team than when he is outAgree I think Kovacic has hurt our defence all year.
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Listen to him on the official City podcast, he doesn't want to be a 6.
He did play as a LB growing up so that position isn't new to him. But his natural position is a box to box midfielder.
He did play as a LB growing up so that position isn't new to him. But his natural position is a box to box midfielder.
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I think this is what Pep wants to happen, but Pep implied after the game that Nico has some doubts about being able to play the critical number 6 position.Give the lad a chance to cover Rodris role, gundo hasn't the legs for every game and kovocic is quite imobile too.
I actually think it would work if he had Kova or Bernie lending him a hand. Obviously he has the Yaya-like physical attributes to be a fantastic CDM.
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A thoroughbred. Like watching how Lakey would have played (at left back!) in a Pep team.
Was impressed with Nico since his earlier US preseason tour in the year.
Putting aside Macca’s hatrick goals, I actually thought Nico outshone him yesterday evening considering Nico was played out of position.
Positive & accurate passes & went past people with ease.
Dare I say he had an element of Cole Palmer play in him with some maverick tendencies. That will be him shipped off in the summer then ;-)
dadnlad
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at least he played left back and not inverted CB leaving winger time to control and cross ballTop banana. Out of position (he’s actually an attacking midfielder despite playing in defensive mid in pre-season) at left back and looked quite natural.
His running style with the ball is very good.
Pep’s new left back for a year? Haha
im sure pep will soon train it out of him ;)
OB1
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Did really well.
He needs to think about playing the holding role because Pep clearly would like to train him up for that job and there’s no one better to teach you the role.
He needs to think about playing the holding role because Pep clearly would like to train him up for that job and there’s no one better to teach you the role.
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I really like Nico. His versatility is gonna help us a lot. Top player. Think he need to keep ahold of him. Typical Pep good footballer- played as a striker, 10, 6, 8, full-back. Just a solid all rounder. I would be playing him in midfield to give us those legs and help out Gundo/Kova.
I really like Nico. His versatility is gonna help us a lot. Top player. Think he need to keep ahold of him. Typical Pep good footballer- played as a striker, 10, 6, 8, full-back. Just a solid all rounder. I would be playing him in midfield to give us those legs and help out Gundo/Kova.
I read the other day United, Liverpool and Everton all wanted him as a kid. Think he is a serious talent.
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How long has he been at City? I can't find anything from a quick search.I read the other day United, Liverpool and Everton all wanted him as a kid. Think he is a serious talent.
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I totally agree, really looking forward to seeing more of Nico.I really like Nico. His versatility is gonna help us a lot. Top player. Think he need to keep ahold of him. Typical Pep good footballer- played as a striker, 10, 6, 8, full-back. Just a solid all rounder. I would be playing him in midfield to give us those legs and help out Gundo/Kova.
His technique for his goal was quality.
Joined the academy when he was 8 (so 2013-ish if my math is right) according to the OS: https://www.mancity.com/players/nico-oreillyHow long has he been at City? I can't find anything from a quick search.
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Very impressive indeed. He has the all round technical ability power, and speed to be playing more now without over exposing him. Hope he gets more chances.
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I’d like to see him given a chance ahead of Rico.Physically has all the attributes you want tall, strong, quick. Technically looks excellent. All he needs is to keep his head on football (and family of course) and study, learn, experiment continuously.
I’m sure it won’t happen as Pep presumably either doesn’t recognise the same weaknesses in Rico that I seem to see, and if he does, he doesn’t think from what he’s seen in training and games like Salford, that Nico is necessarily a better option. But I’d like to see us try it.
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