2022/23 Neal Maupay

[diggerdestroyer]

He should have buried that chance, but when you consider his lack of match fitness I thought he played well. We looked much better with a forward.

It was nice to see movement, diagonal runs, defenders being harried and someone actually happy to get involved. A solid debut for us!

yep. whole team had more shape. such a pity we had to do without a forward up till now. valuable points lost already. but he is here now and defo adds shape

 

[Bluestar]

I'm not sure it was a disaster, but I wish we had brought another forward in. Ironically, I think Rondon, around 5 years ago would've worked really well with Maupay.

The fella we seemed to want from Russia would've fit the mold.

I do like what Maupay gives us though. He allows us to press effectively and gives us mobility and hold up we've been missing with either Rondon or Gray/Gordon.

I looked at that lads highlights and he reminded me of Niasse! Gangly and a bit out of control. Everything looked a bit of a surprise to him.

 

[den]

Maupay hasn’t been used much as a winger, but scored in both appearances as a left winger and said in his first interview that he’s comfortable playing across the front.

I reckon that when DCL is back and fit, Maupay is in the rotation among forwards and will likely be a late match substitute. When DCL is out, Maupay starts.

 

[Jebus_lives]

I looked at that lads highlights and he reminded me of Niasse! Gangly and a bit out of control. Everything looked a bit of a surprise to him.

I know nothing about him. Just saw he was big.

 

[Nymzee]

 

[GrandOldTeam]

Thought his ball through to Onana was brill.

Covered more ground than any other player on the pitch.

Lacking match sharpness.

He's not a 'number 9' but he'll be a good signing for us.

 

[maccavennie]

Thought his ball through to Onana was brill.

Covered more ground than any other player on the pitch.

Lacking match sharpness.

He's not a 'number 9' but he'll be a good signing for us.

You called it Danny, over a year ago mate. For scouting talent I've got it as

@Zatara
@Nymzee
@TheBigIguana
@maccavennie
@GrandOldTeam

Your in some very fine company and another one and I can see you replacing me in 4th spot

 

[ah11984]

Surprised he lasted, or was left on for 90…as he looked to be blowing the last 15, will probably do him good.

 

[blueblood]

was impressed with him today. Can imagine he’d be a nightmare for tiring defenders coming on in the last 20-30 mins if we need a goal.

 

[banno]

Movement is a strong point

 

[PKwalnuts]

Workhorse and puts himself about for his stature, he like the French Naisy, Graham stewart type player - excited to see when he gets his rewards with us good luck to him

 

[arch stanton]

Movement is a strong point

He'll be better with a decent distraction player like DCL

 

[roy vernon]

He gave us a focal point today, I was impressed with his hold up play, he's not a big man, but, he seems to be very strong. He showed some intelligent movement too. I think he will do ok here. Pity about the miss, but all strikers miss chances.

 

[Tennessee Blue Mike]

He will be good one. I like this building project.

 

[Toff33Blues99]

He is younger, more mobile Rondon without the aerial 'threat'