Taylor Harwood-Bellis - move to Southampton completed.

[WNRH]

I don’t think he’s good enough but it was a joke decision to play him at RB and Garcia who can’t wait to fuck off in his normal position. Felt for him.

 

[Cobra]

He was ok today but I think he needs a loan. It’s still worth remembering he’s playing for the City first team at 18 - Ruben Dias didn’t make his debut for the Benfica first team until well after his 20th birthday. (I’m not saying he’ll ever be as good as Dias, just using it as an example)

 

[jordtheblue]

I think we can all be forgiven for being a bit blinkered by Foden's rise but we need to remember that this kid is only 18 and he still has time to develop. It's way to early to right him off as not being good enough.

 

[OrigamiNinja]

Every single pass he made bar one was backwards to Garcia. Hate to say it but he had zero ambition, he must be miles away from being at the level required for the first team.
Big shame as tonight was a great opportunity to show how good he could be

To be fair to the lad, this is exactly how Walker plays and some on here think Walker is the best RB in the world. At least THB has an excuse that he isnt a RB.

 

[Cheadle_hulmeBlue]

Every single pass he made bar one was backwards to Garcia. Hate to say it but he had zero ambition, he must be miles away from being at the level required for the first team.
Big shame as tonight was a great opportunity to show how good he could be

he attempted quite a few switches to the far side of the pitch.

I think your opinion is ridiculously harsh. One game (hes barely played for the first team) and out of position and your writing him off... in a game where no one, other then Phil played well.

he’s played previously and has shown he can pass forward as well, against Preston being a perfect example. He has lots of potential, but our fans need some patience and not to expect top class performances every game from 18 year olds.

lots of posters criticised Phil when he started playing as well and some still do when he’s out of form.

I find it bizarre how posters can so easily just write off 17/18 year olds based on the odd game or half

 

[Bad Santa]

Are people really writing the kid off already? The kids a centre half who has been played at right back tonight, not sure what many really expect to be honest. I think it’s better to judge him when he’s played in his natural position. I think as a centre back he maybe needs a decent loan move to further his development to really see him week in week out and deal with the physicality of senior football.

 

[bobbyowenquiff]

he attempted quite a few switches to the far side of the pitch.

I think your opinion is ridiculously harsh. One game (hes barely played for the first team) and out of position and your writing him off... in a game where no one, other then Phil played well.

he’s played previously and has shown he can pass forward as well, against Preston being a perfect example. He has lots of potential, but our fans need some patience and not to expect top class performances every game from 18 year olds.

lots of posters criticised Phil when he started playing as well and some still do when he’s out of form.

I find it bizarre how posters can so easily just write off 17/18 year olds based on the odd game of half

I thought Taylor played well at Preston as well and I think he is a better prospect than Garcia. But tonight he seemed to lack confidence and so did Tommy Doyle. To make the grade you have to stand out, even as a teenager. Both Nedum and Micah looked much better at the same age and it was easier to get a game in the first team in those days. You have to grab your chance when it comes.

 

[waspish]

I thought he was hung out to dry a bit tonight. Barely played any top flight football and asked to play out of position.

I’d have played him at centre back

Should played Garcia out there seeing pep sees him as a better player.

 

[Feed the Elk]

he attempted quite a few switches to the far side of the pitch.

I think your opinion is ridiculously harsh. One game (hes barely played for the first team) and out of position and your writing him off... in a game where no one, other then Phil played well.

he’s played previously and has shown he can pass forward as well, against Preston being a perfect example. He has lots of potential, but our fans need some patience and not to expect top class performances every game from 18 year olds.

lots of posters criticised Phil when he started playing as well and some still do when he’s out of form.

I find it bizarre how posters can so easily just write off 17/18 year olds based on the odd game or half

We were playing Cheltenham Town

 

[mccity]

he attempted quite a few switches to the far side of the pitch.

I think your opinion is ridiculously harsh. One game (hes barely played for the first team) and out of position and your writing him off... in a game where no one, other then Phil played well.

he’s played previously and has shown he can pass forward as well, against Preston being a perfect example. He has lots of potential, but our fans need some patience and not to expect top class performances every game from 18 year olds.

lots of posters criticised Phil when he started playing as well and some still do when he’s out of form.

I find it bizarre how posters can so easily just write off 17/18 year olds based on the odd game or half

Yeah too many posters make a habit of making big declarations about players's futures here. Maybe they turn out correct but there's a certain eagerness to make these posts that's disappointing.

Can't just say a player wasn't great, they have to say he'll never make it.