11 | Jeremy Doku - 2023/24

[sir baconface]

For only a second performance, and WHU’s goal apart, this was brilliant. Exciting too.

No disrespect to Jack but he’s got real competition here. For tuna telly (spell check WTF but I like it!) for Jack, the hard miles implementing Pep’s tactical requirements will keep him in pole position for the time being. That said, Jez’s speed and ability to penetrate both inside and outside will give him plenty to think about.

 

[sir baconface]

The hysterical shit written in the match day threads is why i hardly bother reading it anymore. It's much more enjoyable watching the game than worrying what clueless armchair numpties think.

You’re missing out, mate. I like to take a look at half time when we’re losing or struggling.The entertainment value is right up there.

 

[SouthernPlastic]

He lost possession with a shit touch in their half. It led to the goal but it's very harsh to be saying it was his fault. We had plenty of cover and should have dealt with it.

Exactly this, wingers will lose possession and it’s up to our defenders to be positioned correctly in anticipation of it.

 

[applejuice]

Exactly this, wingers will lose possession and it’s up to our defenders to be positioned correctly in anticipation of it.

I was surprised that Ake did not start today. TBH. He clearly gave more confidence to the wingers ahead of him, no matter Raz or Jack.

No disrespect to Josko but I see him more like a pure center back. Not enough support for the wingers, defensively or offensively. Ake at least offers enough cover and good width, and occasionally offers something forward. I wonder if we can see both of them start and Ake wide.

 

[applejuice]

Doku's mindset is really impressive for such a young age. It is really a good deal for us!

 

[manimanc]

So chuffed for the kid to have scored, hopefully that'll help him settle in nicely. He got those quick feet, I like the look of Doku bigtime.

 

[lol yank]

Doku's mindset is really impressive for such a young age. It is really a good deal for us!

Was coming here to say exactly this. Seems to just get it. Peps comments after the match were telling.

 

[Manchester_lalala]

Every time he gets the ball you know there’s a good chance he’s beating the full back. We’ve had our fair share of wingers over the years, but this lad is unreal at skinning players.

West Ham fan on the tube was wondering who the fuck he was, scared him shitless every time he got on the ball.

 

[CPPSC]

Considering it was posted at 4:02 and he scored at 4:04 (?) this might have aged quicker than any message on bluemoon which in itself is remarkable considering it's a place where we're all wrong almost all of the time.

He's in good company at least.

Hehe managed to have a dig at him at 4.05 but seems to have all been deleted!

 

[pee dubya]

We've never had any winger so direct as him in this performance since I think Martin Petrov. Even Sane and Sterling were much more reluctant to use their abilities. Sane always needed more space and Sterling always seemed to dribble as a last resort.

I love the speed with which he receives the ball and the drives with it, it doesn't give the opposite fullback time to set up and the defence to get organised, creates absolute chaos.

Early days but very exciting.