6 | Nathan Ake - 2023/24

[freshie]

Thin it's fair to say that he's our best defender. A model of consistency, top professional and an absolute gentleman. Love him

 

[BlueMoonRisin’]

Very good player

I think he needed to be stronger with Toney, or at least anticipate what was going to happen better.

That said, it's really nitpicking in relation to how solid he is in general.

I first noticed he was a good player for Bournemouth at a home game. Quite surprised when we signed him as i thought he wasn't quite up to our standard but he is now. Great player who doesn't get the plaudits he deserves.

 

[Gaylord du Bois]

He'll turn 29 this month. Still plenty left in the tank. Looks like he could play on, at this level, for a good few years yet.

 

[Bournemouth Blue]

He’s a really solid and reliable left-sided defender for us, I remember seeing him play for Bournemouth the season before we signed him and I thought he would be an asset, so I was delighted when we signed him. He had a difficult first season because of injury, but for me he seems to keep his head more than any other City defender, and is also a decent attacking midfield threat on the counter, and he does score goals too. Not much to dislike

 

[skillman]

Reliably mint.

 

[Bluewars]

Having a stormin season.

 

[come-on-barney]

Rolls Royce of a player, one of our best signings.

 

[Gaylord du Bois]

Classy and assured, again.

 

[OrigamiNinja]

I thought he was poor in the 1st half. Really indecisive. Much better in the 2nd.

 

[ninjamonkey]

Another game, another flawless Nathan Ake performance.

 

[oakiecokie]

I thought he was poor in the 1st half. Really indecisive. Much better in the 2nd.

WTF !!!!
Stupid post IMO !!!

 

[sh249]

class. excellent defender, and much better on the ball than he’s given credit for.

 

[TonyM]

My favourite LB (possibly ever).

 

[clarion]

dr. Aké

 

[r.soleofsalford]

WTF !!!!
Stupid post IMO !!!

I thought Ake did what Ake does. Had a great game and his defending and winning two tackles being the springboard for our 3rd goal

 

[FJRMCFC]

The hybrid LCB/LB role when we play a back 3 is such a perfect fit for him. Deserves huge credit for turning his City career around since the start of last season

 

[Deleted member 81382]

Been our most consistent defender this season and arguably last season too. Seemingly out of nowhere has become one of our most important players.

 

[normskih]

I thought he was poor in the 1st half. Really indecisive. Much better in the 2nd.

Not sure we were watching the same match. Perhaps you had your back to the telly;)

 

[Alan Harper's Tash]

A genuine bargain at £40m.

 

[nickamon]

He’s really in a purple patch.