I thought he played alright to be honest, not great or anything but alright. It was telling in the 2nd half when he'd gone off that we never put 3 passes together.
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Mentally not strong enough, he’ll be loaned out till he’s 30 in the hope that one day he’ll make it
I thought it was a massive missed opportunity for the lad. He's binded his time, given an opportunity and he should be demanding the ball with the likes of Bernard and Lookman around him. He didn't, he just drifted through the first half and didn't take his chance and I fear it will be a while before he gets another one
The coaching is failing in our academy. These players are not men. They are still playing like teenage boys well into their 20s. No heart, no self belief, no guts to take responsibility. Just stroll about and expect someone else to do it for them
Unsworth is a specialist in failure.
I thought the same. He did some one twos and was involved in some nice moves we created in that first half. Would have definitely kept him on over that clown Niasse.
I thought he was very passive when he was on, didn't press with intent and didn't try anything too adventurous when he was on the ball. Early but my feeling is he won't be good enough long term.
You can teach skill but nobody can put guts or grit into a player if it isn't already there.
I have always believed that you cannot put devil into a player... or ever really take it out.
Barnfred 55
Player Valuation: £80m
I hope we sell him for £500k and he goes on to be world class.
Most of our young players have it in them to become decent premier standard players if they develop to their potential. This lad has the class and ability to be so much better.
I don't think he'll develop here though because fans won't give him a chance. He'll be better off somewhere like Italy where the game is more suited to his style.
Barnfred 55
Player Valuation: £80m
I actually don't think the English game is suited to his style. It's a shame because he has terrific quality.
We won't develop him. Fans demand instant success from our young players and we won't get it from him. If I was him I'd be looking for a move (a permanent one) to one of the European leagues where I truly believe he will excel. He probably regrets signing that contract in the summer now.
I feel sorry for Silva. He's on a hiding to nothing for trying to give the lad a chance.
The foreign leagues are a really good shout. He would definitely benefit from a less intense, more laid back style of play were he has more time on the ball and space to exploit.
Look at the likes of Suso and Luis Alberto from the RS, Not good enough there, move to Italy and they're both playing at top teams. I would say both were better than Dowell but who's to say it wouldn't happen.
There’s plenty of quality footballers who languish in the lower leagues, I think he’ll be one. He may be part of a championship team that gets promoted.
All the skill in the world doesn’t get you over the line, it’s been a big question mark hanging over his head for the last 3-4 years and it still hasn’t been answered. Midfield will be strengthened over the next windows and he’ll slip away
sageyefc
Player Valuation: £90m
That clown that actually did something
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