James McAtee

[Asa's left peg]

He certainly seems to have the same composure on the ball, intelligence and eye for a pass as Dave.

He does look bigger and stronger though, and like you say more of an eye for goal.

Whether he can dictate games like Dave did is another matter, in fairness other than Xavi and Modric I can’t think of a player in the modern era as good as Dave at that.

I guess McAtee is way too young to be dictating games at PL level anyway, but he looks like he has the intelligence, composure and technique required, and he couldn’t really wish for a better coach and set up to help him develop that side of his game.

I’ve not seen loads of him, but from what I have seen, he looks a very exciting prospect.

I think he could possibly play deeper, as could Phil. I also think Jack is learning the system out wide, before playing more central. Gonna be crowded in there!

 

[Centurions]

I think he could possibly play deeper, as could Phil. I also think Jack is learning the system out wide, before playing more central. Gonna be crowded in there!

It's going to be bewildering for the opposition to try and track people when they swap positions constantly :)

 

[dadnlad]

If and when it happens i wonder if the media will all be over it praising the best academy in Europe and all the world?

no but what has happened is city dont give youth a chance in reports, all we need now is more empty seats at the rags then the football is too expensive will start to appear

 

[trevorriley]

he is a very talented player, no reason why he cant step up and i am glad he signed.

the next stage to step up being focussed / listening / dedication / training is the hardest step. If he disciplines himself for 2 - 3 years he is a regular first team player.

 

[samuelyeboah]

with palmer sadly out through injury, what are the chances that he gets some game time tomorrow?

 

[Gaz (FMwkdsoul)]

with palmer sadly out through injury, what are the chances that he gets some game time tomorrow?

Prob not alot with it being hte first game back, Pep will want everyone getting Minutes asap for the run in. Maybe if they kill it early, but Fulham are in decent form.

 

[doobyedoobye]

The lad is an absolute footballer

 

[Josh_D]

The lad is an absolute footballer

Just needs more minutes

 

[Cobra]

Hopefully he’ll get a few more minutes against Brentford if we can get a good lead.

 

[Cheadle_hulmeBlue]

You can just tell he has it. Similar to foden

 

[Cheadle_hulmeBlue]

You can just tell he’s got it. Looks a baller

 

[Agueroooo9320]

You can just tell he has it. Similar to foden

i don't think he is anything like foden at all. foden is a direct player mcatee is like david silva if anything.

 

[Cheadle_hulmeBlue]

i don't think he is anything like foden at all. foden is a direct player mcatee is like david silva if anything.

I didn’t mention about skill or ability. I meant talent wise

 

[BlueAnorak]

Great news.

 

[Agueroooo9320]

I didn’t mention about skill or ability. I meant talent wise

even then i don't fully agree talent wise palmer and mcatee are similar. Foden was/is a prodigy.

 

[salfordbluetrue]

I was and am very disappointed we did not sign a striker in January but this makes up for a lot of it, always reminds me of Paul Scholes in his movement control and technical ability.

 

[sky tot]

David Salford Silva

 

[wolfie1988]

His passes don't bobble or leave the turf at all. Zips everything. Like Dave did

 

[Deleted member 77198]

Looks a good player but the thing I liked the most was when he got cleaned out and he just got straight back up, not an ounce of rolling around and pretending his leg was falling off.

 

[Tim of the Oak]

James will get a lot more minutes if he continues to play like he did yesterday, focusing on keep possession. In his previous cameos, James has tried a bit too hard to impress and bring his your team team dynamism. That was only natural as he looked to impress in very limited minutes. Yesterday, he offered us a lot more control on the ball that Pep likes to see.

James will get his opportunities to make a bigger impact on games as he continues to improve.