47 | Phil Foden - 2022/23

[FantasyIreland]

He started his career at LB, maybe he can still do a good job there.

I'm 99.9999999999% sure you are talking shite,again.

 

[Mancini’s Pastilles]

Foden is not and never will be a left back. Its idiotic to suggest it

 

[Kamaro011]

Foden is not and never will be a left back. Its idiotic to suggest it

Yeah sure Pep must be idioting for suggesting that, you know your football more than our manager.

 

[Manc Born & Bred]

Think he needs to remember that he has a partner and kids and that's where he should be rather out elsewhere with others who are clearly bad influences. Maybe someone like Vinnie or Ferny should sit him down and tell him what's required

 

[shaunsrobot]

We seem to be missing a midfield spark. I say throw Foden in the number 10 role and see what happens. He has said that is his preferred role, and it might reinvigorate him.

 

[Norman kneejerk]

We seem to be missing a midfield spark. I say throw Foden in the number 10 role and see what happens. He has said that is his preferred role, and it might reinvigorate him.

Definitely time we found him a regular role, he's not a kid filling in any more. No.10 as you say or I quite like him a bit deeper gets stuck in and has a great passing range , pick outs of runners etc but anywhere inside.

 

[Tevez City]

If the team is behind and need to score

Will you take Grealish off and replace him with Foden

Or take Ake and let Foden play there and help Grealish to create chances ?

I know Ake scored a nice goal last game, but he doesn't have the offensive skills to create chances like Cancelo or any other skillful fullback.

 

[TheWizard]

Definitely time we found him a regular role, he's not a kid filling in any more. No.10 as you say or I quite like him a bit deeper gets stuck in and has a great passing range , pick outs of runners etc but anywhere inside.

He needs to put on about a stone of muscle if he’s going to be playing centrally.

 

[FantasyIreland]

He needs to put on about a stone of muscle if he’s going to be playing centrally.

And learn how to make meaningful challenges.His half arsed token efforts are cringeworthy.......Definitely an area for improvement.

 

[TheWizard]

And learn how to make meaningful challenges.His half arsed token efforts are cringeworthy.......Definitely an area for improvement.

I think a summer in the gym would give him the confidence to back himself in those situations. Have you seen Joe Hodge now? He’s a little tank, and can therefore hold his own in senior football despite his naturally smaller stature.

 

[FantasyIreland]

I think a summer in the gym would give him the confidence to back himself in those situations. Have you seen Joe Hodge now? He’s a little tank, and can therefore hold his own in senior football despite his naturally smaller stature.

Joe Hodge was always far more aggressive in his approach,he was like a Jack Russel in the EDS with his short stocky frame,so if he has added a few pounds now....i can imagine he is quite the little powerhouse.

Foden by comparison is far more skillful,but he just doesn't have that natural leadership or bite,and its holding his game back IMO.

 

[alexmcity]

Stylistically wise, Foden is my favourite player. There's something very special about him. But he has stagnated a bit over the last 18 months, with some exceptions here and there. He has it in him to be a truly magical player. Very much hope he will continue to blossom into a great player and won't settle at his current level, which is good, but not that good really.

 

[tony adcock]

He needs to put on about a stone of muscle if he’s going to be playing centrally.

Aye - just like David Silva had to …….

 

[Dazzle84]

Aye - just like David Silva had to …….

We need to stop comparing people to Silva. He was absolutely unique in terms of touch, vision and spatial awareness. A lot of the time he didn't need strength because people couldn't get near him. Added to that, he was actually incredibly tough and strong

 

[Tugay One Cup]

He doesn't need to bulk up. We're not a Sean Dyche side.

 

[FantasyIreland]

We need to stop comparing people to Silva. He was absolutely unique in terms of touch, vision and spatial awareness. A lot of the time he didn't need strength because people couldn't get near him. Added to that, he was actually incredibly tough and strong

People saw a short guy and presumed he was weak.....lol.

He had incredibly powerful legs and an awesome centre of gravity,he also took no shit.

Comparing him and Foden is chalk and cheese.

 

[Charlesfarsbar]

People need to chill out with the kid ,in time he’s KDBs natural heir

he’s only 22 and progression isn’t linear

 

[FantasyIreland]

People need to chill out with the kid ,in time he’s KDBs natural heir

he’s only 22 and progression isn’t linear

I don't think anyone has been overly harsh/critical?

People are commenting on his current progress and the shortcomings that may,or may not,be holding him back.

He's nearly 23....that should be the age he starts to genuinely make his mark.

 

[Charlesfarsbar]

I don't think anyone has been overly harsh/critical?

People are commenting on his current progress and the shortcomings that may,or may not,be holding him back.

He's nearly 23....that should be the age he starts to genuinely make his mark.

Silva was around 23 when he joined and didn’t really start to shine until the following season , also mainly playing from the wing

all I’m saying is he will have ups and downs as every kid does but give it a few years and he’ll be the best player in our team

only slight worry I have is his rough round the edges personal life which hopefully he grows out of in time

 

[Betterdeedthan red]

If he gets his head down.
Stops smoking e cigs and drinking in nightclubs he will get it back again.
Love the lad don't want anyone to do it more than him.
Once a blue always a blue