47 | Phil Foden - 2022/23

[Maly]

Strange his form started to dive ever since we signed that waster Grealish who he's been hanging out with

Just fucking lol

 

[wolfie1988]

So you think Phil gave Young problems yesterday? I thought he was really poor. That old rag seemed bang up for it and Phil seemed really fucking hesitant for some reason. Young absolutely pocketed him.

Stop talking bollocks. It's probably best you don't post on a football forum if you don't understand football.

It's nothing to do with being pocketed. Being pocketed would involve Foden trying to beat the man and failing on every occasion. As far as I saw, he didn't try to go passed him once. Its the way we fucking play! Keep the ball. I'd rather he did try it but he's clearly told not to lose it.

I'm of the opinion that Foden's development has stunted in the 9 months or so but that is all to do with the job he's doing for the team and the system we play, but to say he got pocketed, is the biggest load of bollocks and shows zero understanding of the game of football.

 

[Phil1]

It seems most of the cry arsing stems from the fact he didn’t meg Ashley Young every time he got the ball.

 

[Churchlawtonblue]

Didn't have a great game yesterday, but then neither did most of the team. But was still involved in nearly all of the good things we did. That can't be said of the likes of other several players.

 

[Churchlawtonblue]

Foden has 2A according to PL website. One of the pass midweek was deflected by the defender so it did not count.

3 according to the PL stats. Only KDB has more in the PL thise season.

 

[eastmanc]

It seems most of the cry arsing stems from the fact he didn’t meg Ashley Young every time he got the ball.

Every time he got the ball he passed it back to the nearest City player. Where is the player that ripped Liverpool apart less than 18 months ago, let's get that player back because this version of Phil is underwhelming.

 

[Phil1]

Every time he got the ball he passed it back to the nearest City player. Where is the player that ripped Liverpool apart less than 18 months ago, let's get that player back because this version of Phil is underwhelming.

That player has been told by his manager that to stay in the team he has to sacrifice his natural game and become a cog in a well oiled machine.
Unfortunately that leaves him open to a bit of grief whenever we drop points.
We are unlikely to see the 17/18 year old version of Foden again whilst Pep is our manager so I suspect he’s going to be getting a rough time of it for the foreseeable from those who can’t see the woods for the trees.

 

[eastmanc]

That player has been told by his manager that to stay in the team he has to sacrifice his natural game and become a cog in a well oiled machine.
Unfortunately that leaves him open to a bit of grief whenever we drop points.
We are unlikely to see the 17/18 year old version of Foden again whilst Pep is our manager so I suspect he’s going to be getting a rough time of it for the foreseeable from those who can’t see the woods for the trees.

You do agree that the match winning other version is better though. I agree with nearly everything that Pep does and I find it hard to believe that he is stifling Phil natural talent because that really doesn't help Phil or the team in my opinion, which I realise really doesn't matter.

 

[Phil1]

You do agree that the match winning other version is better though. I agree with nearly everything that Pep does and I find it hard to believe that he is stifling Phil natural talent because that really doesn't help Phil or the team in my opinion, which I realise really doesn't matter.

What it’ll do eventually is turn him into a well rounded player who excels at most parts of the game.

Sadly for Phil, in the meantime it means his individual brilliance will have to be curtailed.

 

[eastmanc]

What it’ll do eventually is turn him into a well rounded player who excels at most parts of the game.

Sadly for Phil, in the meantime it means his individual brilliance will have to be curtailed.

Or he might just be having a dip in form.

 

[Phil1]

Or he might just be having a dip in form.

Doesn't really change anything I've said wherever he's having a dip or not.
You'd have to be blind not to see he's been given instructions by Pep and he's following them the best he can even though it means he has to play a lot safer.

 

[mancityscot]

His performances have become very ‘Grealish like’. Keeps the ball well, isn’t losing it much, but equally isn’t doing much with it. 90% of the time playing it safe, cutting back and playing short backwards passes.

It’s a complete change from the foden we saw in his first 2/3 years of first team football. That raw talent and confidence on the ball.

I don’t think he’s entirely to blame, his position is clearly not suiting him, but Phil Foden should not be getting dominated by a 37 year old Ashley young.

 

[blueparrot]

Pep has said numerous times Phil needs to learn to slow down and control the ball and not always rush before he can move to a central position. Maybe this is all part of him learning that control and for now over correcting.
He’s still young still learning he will get the balance right eventually and in time be a great midfielder for us, when Gundogan, KDB , and probably Bernardo are gone.
Thats why I think when Bernardo and Gundogan go we buy a wide attacker and Foden moves inside.

 

[Phil1]

Hahahaha! Fucking hell, Ashley Young has really got into your heads. Apparently he's 37 as well going off the many who feel it's important to add.

 

[blueparrot]

His performances have become very ‘Grealish like’. Keeps the ball well, isn’t losing it much, but equally isn’t doing much with it. 90% of the time playing it safe, cutting back and playing short backwards passes.

It’s a complete change from the foden we saw in his first 2/3 years of first team football. That raw talent and confidence on the ball.

I don’t think he’s entirely to blame, his position is clearly not suiting him, but Phil Foden should not be getting dominated by a 37 year old Ashley young.

Yes what people forget or don’t want to acknowledge Young is a very experienced and good premier league full back , Foden is still a young player learning the game. See you managed a Grealish dig in a Foden discusion, well done.

 

[Phil1]

Yes what people forget or don’t want to acknowledge Young is a very experienced and good premier league full back , Foden is still a young player learning the game. See you managed a Grealish dig in a Foden discusion, well done.

Par for the course with a lot of the gobshite on here.

 

[Blue Maverick]

Yes what people forget or don’t want to acknowledge Young is a very experienced and good premier league full back , Foden is still a young player learning the game. See you managed a Grealish dig in a Foden discusion, well done.

Also he put KDB on his arse and fairly as well!

 

[mosssideblue]

Strange his form started to dive ever since we signed that waster Grealish who he's been hanging out with

Pathetic post

 

[mancityscot]

Yes what people forget or don’t want to acknowledge Young is a very experienced and good premier league full back , Foden is still a young player learning the game. See you managed a Grealish dig in a Foden discusion, well done.

Have a word mate.

Not a dig, just drawing comparisons with the style of play. Neither are suited to the LW position.

 

[Withnail]

His performances have become very ‘Grealish like’. Keeps the ball well, isn’t losing it much, but equally isn’t doing much with it. 90% of the time playing it safe, cutting back and playing short backwards passes.

It’s a complete change from the foden we saw in his first 2/3 years of first team football. That raw talent and confidence on the ball.

I don’t think he’s entirely to blame, his position is clearly not suiting him, but Phil Foden should not be getting dominated by a 37 year old Ashley young.

Frustrating to watch at the moment, incredibly gifted footballer but as you say we are not seeing the Foden of early last season. I think most would agree his best position is in midfield where he can have more of an impact on the game, but I can't see Pep playing him there anytime soon.