33 | Nico O'Reilly - 2025/26

[PragueBlue]

Played very well today. Probably his best game for us.

 

[Alan Harper's Tash]

Played very well today. Probably his best game for us.

He likes playing Bournemouth. His second half introduction at their place in the cup changed the game last season too.

 

[PragueBlue]

He likes playing Bournemouth. His second half introduction at their place in the cup changed the game last season too.

I had forgotten about that but you're right. Strange that we have 2 supposed midfield players at FB who look like excellent FBs!

 

[oldius]

I had forgotten about that but you're right. Strange that we have 2 supposed midfield players at FB who look like excellent FBs!

Indeed. Top coaches can see things in players that others do not.
It also doesn't need to be a permanent position for Nico O, but why shouldn't it be? He can be very involved in all aspects of the game from that position given the way that we play...same with Nunes.

 

[chris85mcfc]

Crazy how consistently well he's played given his age

Probably been one of our best players this season, crazy to think of the level he can get to in another couple of years

 

[MCFCFanTX]

He's already at the stage where I expect a good performance whenever he starts.

 

[skillman]

So glad he’s tied down to a new deal already. Will be a mainstay in our side - his side - for the next 10 years.

 

[Haaland94]

This is the level academy players need to reach. Fantastic footballer.

 

[MCFC1993]

Oozes class, could have had a couple today. I think the narrow forward line will make his attacking input very important.

 

[Dave Ewing's Back 'eader]

I had forgotten about that but you're right. Strange that we have 2 supposed midfield players at FB who look like excellent FBs!

This is what football should be - inside forwards all over the pitch, Just as Rinus Michels played the game.

 

[Cheadle_hulmeBlue]

One of our best players

 

[waspish]

This kid is special I can’t remember him ever putting a foot wrong in any of his starts! The team also looks balanced with him in the side!

 

[Blue Maverick]

This kid is special I can’t remember him ever putting a foot wrong in any of his starts! The team also looks balanced with him in the side!

I was so pleased when he scored, you can tell he’s a midfielder when he’s on the ball which is a huge bonus when playing him at left back. I think he should be playing for England next World Cup.

 

[ninjamonkey]

Missed the easier chance. Another solid performance, Ait-Nouri doesnt have anything Nico lacks

 

[waspish]

I was so pleased when he scored, you can tell he’s a midfielder when he’s on the ball which is a huge bonus when playing him at left back. I think he should be playing for England next World Cup.

His completion is shaw and skelly anyone else

 

[Mattyc55]

Unbelievable for his age. What an impact hes had

 

[The blue phantom]

Outstanding.

 

[JewelZee]

Like I said a couple days ago on here. Not yet the best LB in the Prem but there isn't an LB in the league I would trade him for.

 

[alexmcity]

At this rare, we'll have the best FBs in the league. Both Nunes and O’Reilly gave been great. And I think RAN and Khusanov are very good options as well.

 

[Deepest Blue]

Can just hear the media Hyenas turning his form into a negative by highlighting the fact that we have an expensive LB who can't get in the team (RA-N)