2017/18 Mason Holgate

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Mason Holgate - 2017/18 Player Performance Thread
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Please use this thread for all discussion relating to Mason Holgate's 2017/18 match performances.​

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Forum MOTM Awards:

 

[tim gabbott]

@Groucho

 

[ste d' indica]

Ace. Always wanted to be a master of my own Masonic lodge.

 

[riddick]

Think the lad needs to bulk up a bit but he is a pretty good defender. Good instincts, good positioning.


NOT a RB by ANY means, at all, ever.

 

[CahillsCornerFlag]

Working on the offensive side of his game to try and become a right back, fair play Mason. I'd rather see you there than Cuco.

http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/spor...s/mason-holgate-im-developing-skills-13453719

 

[john jako]

Working on the offensive side of his game to try and become a right back, fair play Mason. I'd rather see you there than Cuco.

http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/spor...s/mason-holgate-im-developing-skills-13453719

Might have to become a right back if he doesn't fill out. However smaller centre backs have joy in a back three so could still do a job there if doesn't grow.

 

[messymascot]

Now that we have Keane as one of the centre backs I think this lad would be worth a go alongside him. I understand it was a risk playing him in as CB in a 4 alongside the 3 centre backs we had last season but surely it's got to br worth a try. Koeman is obviously uncomfortable with Jagielka and Williams in a 4. He may not be quite filled out enough but I'm sure his pace would get him out of trouble.

 

[Barnfred 55]

Now that we have Keane as one of the centre backs I think this lad would be worth a go alongside him. I understand it was a risk playing him in as CB in a 4 alongside the 3 centre backs we had last season but surely it's got to br worth a try. Koeman is obviously uncomfortable with Jagielka and Williams in a 4. He may not be quite filled out enough but I'm sure his pace would get him out of trouble.

We need to be defensively strong for the next 4 games. I think the last 3 games have shown that we don't have the personnel at FBs to play 3 at the back effectively, especially with Seamus injured. Kenny doesn't appear to be in Koeman's short term plans and the idea of Cuco starting against any of the top teams terrifies me. I would go with Holgate at RB for the coming games. He doesn't give us enough going forward, but I think sorting out the defensive side is more important for now. In fairness, he's never let us down defensively whenever he's played that position.

I've got a feeling Ronnie will go with Cuco though. Still, rather that than upset the balance with a back 3 again.

 

[tadpole]

Excellent first 45 : he's back with a bang !

 

[BlueLlama]

Played really well defensively and linked up brilliantly with DCL for the goal. Happy days.

 

[Osamabindiesel]

That offensive work seems to be working out! He looks a bit braver going forward. He's always been decent with the ball at his feet. Needs to work on his crossing in the near future, but he has been excellent

 

[vintage-toffees]

Terrific 1st half

 

[Bruce Wayne]

Fantastic game he's having here.

 

[ijjysmith]

MOTM right up until he ballsed up royally.

Still learning.

 

[john jako]

Love you mason lad. Garbage header but apart from that you were brilliant son.

Much love. YOLO