2022/23 Demarai Gray

[GoldenToffee]

Grizzle should be fired up to make an impression. Think he can cause trouble off the bench next week against a poor Liverpool defence. He offers much more goal threat than McNeil that's for sure, but McNeil works harder in tracking back. If we stay up, and that's still a huge if for me, we need to make two signings out wide to give us better options.

 

[Bluebonic]

Not sure, horses for courses, thing is Sean got it spot on today, but in another match Gray might be the way to go.
Great option off the bench either way

Exactly, i think Dyche set up for the opposition, for other opponents that set up will change.

 

[HTCHERO]

This comment aged well.

One swallow doesn't make a summer.

 

[Clarky cat]

I’m another who is intrigued where he is going to fit in now, is he tactically disciplined enough to be out wide and tasked with doubling up with his full back? Does this negate his strengths? I imagine he’s going to be used centrally

 

[Goat]

I’m another who is intrigued where he is going to fit in now, is he tactically disciplined enough to be out wide and tasked with doubling up with his full back? Does this negate his strengths? I imagine he’s going to be used centrally

Arsenal had 71% possession yesterday, a player like Gray defo fits into how Dyche wants to play, soak up pressure, counter-attack.

 

[Clarky cat]

Arsenal had 71% possession yesterday, a player like Gray defo fits into how Dyche wants to play, soak up pressure, counter-attack.

True but I could never see him putting in a performance like McNeil or Iwobi both did yesterday, do you switch him in for Doucoure? I’m not so sure about that either

 

[Goat]

True but I could never see him putting in a performance like McNeil or Iwobi both did yesterday, do you switch him in for Doucoure? I’m not so sure about that either

Its 1 game mate, McNeil was good yesterday, but whos to say Gray couldnt be better?

But thats for SD to sort out.

Different games will require slightly different tactics.

 

[OneTrueLegend]

I think gray will get his chance to play, there’s a lot of games left, he has the pace to really help us in the final third, even off the bench he can be useful.

 

[Taifi gorm]

 

[Rob17896]

I’m hopeful for Gray under Dyche. He’s made for quick, direct counter attacks. The goal he scored against Forest direct from Pickford being a good example. Also very effective on the counter in the early days of Benitez.

The half hearted attempt at possession football we tried at times under Lampard didn’t play to his (or really anyone’s) strength because the slow build up just let defences get into shape. Get it to him quickly while players are out of position and he’ll be very effective.

I like him, always carries the threat of an explosive goal. The new style may give him the space to exploit his speed.

 

[barneygumble]

I think Dyche handled Gray perfectly yesterday to be honest.

We came with a plan, and I think if it hadn’t of came to fruition, we’d have needed some pace and that’s what Gray has, in abundance.

Was surprised he didn’t come on, but wouldn’t be shocked to see him start on the bench next week either.

 

[peteblue]

Gray is a great player, wonderful skill, needs to be less greedy but will do really well for us…..

 

[Shibbywiggles]

Gray is one of very few who can hold their head up high from the first half of the season, he clearly gave everything he could in difficult circumstances.

He’ll get a go under Dyche, if not against the big boys then definitely when we’re playing the other 13 or so

 

[james_v02]

I think Gray will get his chance but I don't think Gray should be shoved into McNeil-type role. It's up to the manager/coach to see where he fits.

 

[Sheedy's right knee.]

Its 1 game mate, McNeil was good yesterday, but whos to say Gray couldnt be better?

But thats for SD to sort out.

Different games will require slightly different tactics.

Horses for courses like you say. I think this all depends on who we are playing, Home or away and also how the game is playing out. I thought he might get some minutes on Saturday. I’m sure he will play more than a bit part between now and the end of the season as will the other 3 mentioned.