Callum Doyle

[Gabriel]

Not such a good day at the office yesterday. Got caught early with a ball played around him and slipped in the run up to the third, though heaven knows why his teammate played the ball back to his right foot in the first place. One very good forward pass that split the lines, which is a skill we sorely miss. Norwich City do look fragile at set pieces and Doyle is not a commanding presence in the box. More generally, one wonders why there’s still no VAR in the Championship.

 

[Cheadle_hulmeBlue]

Over the last few years we probably have.
I'm just talking about the younger players.

Are we better off with Doku, Echeverri and Savio than we would be if we still had Delap THB Lavia Palmer.

I agree. We’ve signed players who aren’t as talented as our academy players. I think that’s a failing on the club to recognise long term potential.

 

[Gabriel]

I agree. We’ve signed players who aren’t as talented as our academy players. I think that’s a failing on the club to recognise long term potential.

I think some in the club can recognise the potential, it’s finding a way whereby they can fulfill that potential at the club. That’s the problem.
Guardiola has oft repeated that he prefers a small squad because he believes players have to be playing regularly to maintain form. The downside to that philosophy, however, is that those players will burn out, sooner than they might otherwise, and even faster when allowed to age together. If we continue with that philosophy, the club will enjoy good harvests, even the occasional bumper one, but it will also have the occasional bad one, maybe two.

 

[Gabriel]

Clean sheet for Norwich City - that’s apparently when you don’t concede, not even from the first shot on target…

Anyway, back at left-back for Doyle and showing good passing to split lines, overlapping at pace, and getting into position quickly to clear at the back post. Also seems to be comfortable enough in his surrounds and abilities to give his teammates a rollicking, which bodes well. Might need more leaders in defence soon.

 

[Xhavenjoe]

Clean sheet for Norwich City - that’s apparently when you don’t concede, not even from the first shot on target

Off to Chelsea so