2020/21 Ben Godfrey

tommye · October 17, 2020

Watched the game now, lol, understandably a bit nervous when he came on but settled really well 2nd half. Played well for his debut under the circumstances and looks a good buy.
Absolute unit though.

tommye · October 17, 2020

Eggs said:
...I think he’ll cope. Big powerful lad but probably doesn’t have the upper body bulk of Lescott or Distin. I reckon he’s a better runner than those two.

Watch the you tube of him boxing training. Plenty of upper body strength. He's an absolute unit.

TheBigIguana · October 17, 2020

Him coming on was actually a major help because the long ball outlet to Mane was very effective and Godfrey bullied him out of those in a way Coleman couldn't.

Eggs · October 17, 2020

tommye said:
Watch the you tube of him boxing training. Plenty of upper body strength. He's an absolute unit.

...I’ve seen that, Tom, i reckon Duncan Ferguson is no longer ‘cock of USM FF’.

Saint Domingo · October 17, 2020

TheBigIguana said:
Him coming on was actually a major help because the long ball outlet to Mane was very effective and Godfrey bullied him out of those in a way Coleman couldn't.

Yeah the height difference and pace difference was noticeable. Mane disappeared once Godfrey came on.

germanblue · October 17, 2020

I liked what I saw. Will be a boss CB. Reminds me of a Jagielkaesque defender

tommye · October 17, 2020

Eggs said:
...I’ve seen that, Tom, i reckon Duncan Ferguson is no longer ‘cock of USM FF’.

Be a proper dog fight that.
Wouldn't try split them up either. lol

LinekersLegs · October 17, 2020

From guardian mbm
“45 min +1: In the first of four added minutes, the free kick is half cleared, then pearled back goalwards by Thiago. It’s a screamer, but one blocked magnificently by Godfrey, improvising bravely, flinging his chest in the taking-one-for-the-president style. Magnificent play all round!“

Nymzee · October 17, 2020

Loved it when Hendo ran into him and he just dropped him.

Ring master · October 17, 2020

peteblue · October 17, 2020

The lad did very well, he looks another decent buy. This has been a good window.....

stamullenblue · October 17, 2020

Did really well and bonus he can play right back. Very promising start !

Bullens Rd · October 17, 2020

He should be made up with his debut. Really solid against the best front three in the division.

ElGato · October 17, 2020

Came on and was rubbish for twenty seconds.

Allan gave him a bollocking for not being touch tight

Man marked Mané out of the game thereafter

Great debut for him

Zezti · October 17, 2020

Loved the block where the ball cannoned off his chest like it hit a steel wall. He's a CB though and shouldn't be relying on him as a RB while Coleman is out.