The Secret Weapon

20toffees · December 17, 2011

Anyone else pleased to see the Secret Weapon get the start today? He drifted inside very well and linked up with Saha. Much better from the start than he is coming off the bench.

Happy Nick · December 17, 2011

He played well, though he did fade which is to be expected. I agree that his link up play with Saha was good.

Azzurri · December 17, 2011

Good first half, poor second.

He looked quite slow actually, but he played some good one touch passes and was trying to be creative.

It's just a shame he faded late on and we didn't see any of his whipped in crosses.

Brennan · December 17, 2011

I think he's got a bright future, depending on how many chances he gets.

bullensview · December 17, 2011

I really like him. He actually tries to get the ball down and play real football. its nice to see. also great confidence with taking corners and free kicks

CahillsCornerFlag · December 18, 2011

He's rapid off the ball, but when he has it at his feet he's really slow. Still, he looked promising. We have some promising youngsters and our midfield could be incredible in the next 2 years. Rodwell, Barkley, Fellaini, Gueye, Drenthe. There's not many better young ones around.

chicoazul · December 18, 2011

Azzurri said:
Good first half, poor second.

He looked quite slow actually, but he played some good one touch passes and was trying to be creative.

It's just a shame he faded late on and we didn't see any of his whipped in crosses.

Pretty much this. He struggles to beat a man, preferring to drive and drive a cross through them.

Promising first half though, gave us more than Bily for example.