2023/24 Nathan Patterson

[Saint Domingo]

As much as Baines or Coleman had mate, prob a bit more mate, he has a decent set of pipes on him and can get up and down the line. Offensively, he can skin, get inside, beat a man down the line and actually has a whip of a cross on him with decent technique - we haven't really seen this side of him here yet. Its that decision of when to go, when to conserve, where is the danger, where could it break down, where is the left full - the sticking and twisting.

Hes been more working on the defensive side of his game and needs to - its that balance of sticking and twisting, an awareness of the line and the concentration and decision making on overloads - overall at this stage i just think he needs game and experience to hone and develop - i worry about being him on the shelf here and when we go reaching for him in Aug - he's undercooked and badly needs games, also think he could do with some strengthening work off the field. Also dont want to be dropping another 20 mill on another right full, if we can avoid it.

Coleman was rapid in his youth. He had that strange sort of pace as well where he got quicker the closer he got to the ball, would take many defenders by surprise when he was attacking and drew loads of fouls.

Patterson is quicker than Coleman now though which is the important thing and quicker than Young. If he can develop their positional play then he’ll be a very good fullback.

Fans too often just see how they handle a winger down the line but Coleman especially is brilliant at back post defending. If Patterson can master this and also not going to ground so quickly int he box he’ll be in the first team every week.

 

[davek]

DRI is Dribbling mate
PAC is Pace

Please don't play the stupid card as its obvious you are not. Dogmatic, Yes. Stupid, No.

So how does that serve this forum? Put some comparisons with FBs in the PL or it;s just an isolated snap shot of Patterson.

 

[Pootsy]

So how does that serve this forum? Put some comparisons with FBs in the PL or it;s just an isolated snap shot of Patterson.

It was simply a way of quantifying Pattersons Pace as you asked the question.

 

[davek]

It was simply a way of quantifying Pattersons Pace as you asked the question.

But it doesn't as I don't know what others in the PL are capable of.

What does 77 mean BTW?

 

[Zezti]

Cursed thread.

 

[Eggs]

Thought he played well when he came on. He’s just 22, he’ll get his shot.

…he’s had plenty of opportunities and should’ve grasped one by this point. I do think he did enough to earn a starting place ahead of Young at Burnley, although Coleman will surely play if fit.

 

[Pootsy]

But it doesn't as I don't know what others in the PL are capable of.

What does 77 mean BTW?

Its a mark out of 99.

Looking at the Myko's given stats, his pace is given as 76 so he is considered very slightly slower than Patterson. So to answer your question, Yes he is quick but not as quick as Kyle Walker.

 

[Groucho]

Terrible how he tried to injure the Chelsea player’s hand using his neck.

 

[davek]

Hope this helps @davek . Its from Electronic Arts so it must be true.

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He is quick but his smaller frame seems to make him look like hes sluggish. And Kyle Walker is Turbo-Rapid. Not many he can't catch.

Ok, by way of comparison...

 

[Pootsy]

Terrible how he tried to injure the Chelsea player’s hand using his neck.

Any news on any retribution for that?

 

[Eggs]

Terrible how he tried to injure the Chelsea player’s hand using his neck.

….weird reaction, I can only think something was said.

 

[Pootsy]

Ok, by way of comparison...

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Ok, by way of comparison...

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Patterson is way behind Walker in his stats. But then thats why he plays for Man City and Patterson is currently our 3rd choice RB. However, as I said earlier, our Defensive coach has worked wonders for Myko, hopefully they can do the same with Nathan.

 

[SJB]

Any news on any retribution for that?

It was looked at by match officials and Jackson will face no further action from it.

 

[Groucho]

This thread really makes me dislike Irish people. It’s a shame.

As usual I’ll wheel out the ‘this isn’t the 1950’s anymore, we’re neither Protestant nor Catholic affiliated, and we are not affiliated in any way with either Celtic or Rangers’ line.

This isn’t a religious thread, don’t make it one.

 

[Pootsy]

It was looked at by match officials and Jackson will face no further action from it.

Disgraceful! Surprised we weren't docked points.