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Did very well. I was pleasantly surprised.
Wouldn't be a shock if he ends up playing more centrally (maybe in a midfield three) rather than as a winger...but that's quite a big call based on just 70 minutes of football.
Well done to him though!
Wouldn't be a shock if he ends up playing more centrally (maybe in a midfield three) rather than as a winger...but that's quite a big call based on just 70 minutes of football.
Well done to him though!
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What a night for him. Hope we can give him the chance to develop in terms of game time and support.
Well done to every fan that clapped him off the pitch, well done to who ever started to sing “he is one of our own” he must be absolutely buzzing tonight.
Well done SD, delighted we brought a player through rather than keep Walters for another 6months. Nothing against Walters but bringing a player through makes me very happy.
Well done to every fan that clapped him off the pitch, well done to who ever started to sing “he is one of our own” he must be absolutely buzzing tonight.
Well done SD, delighted we brought a player through rather than keep Walters for another 6months. Nothing against Walters but bringing a player through makes me very happy.
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Played without fear, and with a chuckle in his boots. Good lad.
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I've watched Dwight McNeil come through the youth and under-23 teams and have always been impressed with him. Last season, despite being young enough to play in the youth team he was shifted up to the u23s and did really well.
I had absolutely no fear that he would be up to it tonight because the ability is there, the strength is there and he always looks a confident player. But, having said all that, it was an absolutely terrific debut from him. It was right for him to come off when he did, he looked dead on his feet, but that was a full debut to be proud of.
I had absolutely no fear that he would be up to it tonight because the ability is there, the strength is there and he always looks a confident player. But, having said all that, it was an absolutely terrific debut from him. It was right for him to come off when he did, he looked dead on his feet, but that was a full debut to be proud of.
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Did he play in the youth cup game against norwich? Almost certain it was him. and if it was, on a very poor night he stood out a mile.ClaretTony wrote:I've watched Dwight McNeil come through the youth and under-23 teams and have always been impressed with him. Last season, despite being young enough to play in the youth team he was shifted up to the u23s and did really well.
I had absolutely no fear that he would be up to it tonight because the ability is there, the strength is there and he always looks a confident player. But, having said all that, it was an absolutely terrific debut from him. It was right for him to come off when he did, he looked dead on his feet, but that was a full debut to be proud of.
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Wasn't at the game but he did play in the game.cricketfieldclarets wrote:Did he play in the youth cup game against norwich? Almost certain it was him. and if it was, on a very poor night he stood out a mile.
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I said tonight to my partner in crime that I thought that he had a great game.
He tired which he obviously would have done but a brilliant debut and what a stage to make it on.
He tired which he obviously would have done but a brilliant debut and what a stage to make it on.
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Some of the passes he found were exquisite, I'd play him Sunday for sure.
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Thought he did. Remember him well. stood out. was ultra confident then tooClaretTony wrote:Wasn't at the game but he did play in the game.
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He's only a lad and probably won't be ready for Sunday. Bags of potential though.Vegas Claret wrote:Some of the passes he found were exquisite, I'd play him Sunday for sure.
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A little OTT.JohnDearyMe wrote:Very cultured performance. Reminded me of David Beckham in that he didn't give the impression he would race past a full back but could put a lovely ball in the box
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Good job United didn't think that way about Giggs, Scholes, Nevilles, Butt, Beckham and Rashford ! Showed more tonight than some of our players have shown in a long time.boatshed bill wrote:He's only a lad and probably won't be ready for Sunday. Bags of potential though.
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He certainly did, but I doubt he'll start on Sunday.Vegas Claret wrote:Good job United didn't think that way about Giggs, Scholes, Nevilles, Butt, Beckham and Rashford ! Showed more tonight than some of our players have shown in a long time.
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Agree unfortunately, suspect it will be back to 451boatshed bill wrote:He certainly did, but I doubt he'll start on Sunday.
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One thing we lost when Arfield left is a good deal of competition in the midfield, Scotty was always fit and ready to replace someone.
Hopefully with Vydra close to fitness and with young lad chomping at the bit it will keep other on their toes.
Hopefully with Vydra close to fitness and with young lad chomping at the bit it will keep other on their toes.
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I don’t think it’s a comparison ability wise. More style of play.fidelcastro wrote:A little OTT.
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Fair enough, but I still don't see it.Bordeauxclaret wrote:I don’t think it’s a comparison ability wise. More style of play.
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70 minutes into his career and we already have a Burnley fan who wants him to play centre mid with Tarks.Jakubs Tash wrote:Did very well. I was pleasantly surprised.
Wouldn't be a shock if he ends up playing more centrally (maybe in a midfield three) rather than as a winger...but that's quite a big call based on just 70 minutes of football.
Well done to him though!
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Very much like Trevor Steven as anyone in the way he moves around a pitch and I was once told by someone in football that Steven reminded him of Johann Cruyff. It doesn't make McNeil as good as Steven any more so than it made Steven as good as Cruyff.
I don't see the Beckham/McNeil link but I think the point being made was style of play.
I don't see the Beckham/McNeil link but I think the point being made was style of play.
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Really impressed by young McNeil. Last time a player impressed me so much on their debut performance was Trippier.
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After his mistake in the first few mins was great to see Hendrick go over and encourage him. Excellent game from the lad.
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A huge positive from last night. Hopefully he can get in and around the match day squad in the Premier League, particularly in light of our injury situation in the wide positions. His delivery was consistently excellent.
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Noticed he took a few very assured touches against Aberdeen. Was good to see that confidence on show again last night.
Let’s hope he continues along this road. His set piece deliveries could be a very big plus for us.
Let’s hope he continues along this road. His set piece deliveries could be a very big plus for us.
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He's got to be making the bench regularly now, along with Vydra. It'll certainly give us more options from the bench. 2 players who I'm sure could change a game in our favour.
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Really chuffed for the lad, what an excellent debut. Just voted for him as MOM. Now to the chap in the JHU Row F seat fifty or sixty something, your very loud input as to how bad McNeil was and your comments were not shared by the vast majority of Claret fans thank goodness you are not one of the season ticket holders who normally sit in that area. UTC
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Really impressed with the lad, and was great to see him get a standing ovation when he left the ground, and the one of our own chant at the end as he walked off.
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vinrogue wrote:Really chuffed for the lad, what an excellent debut. Just voted for him as MOM. Now to the chap in the JHU Row F seat fifty or sixty something, your very loud input as to how bad McNeil was and your comments were not shared by the vast majority of Claret fans thank goodness you are not one of the season ticket holders who normally sit in that area. UTC
Block 3 ?
There was one dick sat there who slated him whole game and even said "bloody rubbish McNeil" as he was about to be subbed, he then moved on to telling people how Vydra is the expensive expensive version of Ian Moore. Every club has a share of whoppers but we seem to have a larger share than most.
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Wayne Rooney, Michael Owen................gandhisflipflop wrote:Not played cm in years. Prefer FM these days.
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Offered more in 90 minutes than JBG has all season, good on the kid, excellent performance.
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Hi Burnleyareback2
"Well done to every fan that clapped him off the pitch, well done to who ever started to sing “he is one of our own” he must be absolutely buzzing tonight."
Well said! I thiught about that last night (I wasn't at TM but followed the game on BBC and UTC). Yes, credit to all the fans you clapped him off the pitch. I think we're all desperate to see one of our lads playing in the first team.
But we need to be patient and not moan when he makes mistakes because he will make them. Fans (in general not just ours) can help young players but they can also harm them.
"Well done to every fan that clapped him off the pitch, well done to who ever started to sing “he is one of our own” he must be absolutely buzzing tonight."
Well said! I thiught about that last night (I wasn't at TM but followed the game on BBC and UTC). Yes, credit to all the fans you clapped him off the pitch. I think we're all desperate to see one of our lads playing in the first team.
But we need to be patient and not moan when he makes mistakes because he will make them. Fans (in general not just ours) can help young players but they can also harm them.
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I thought it was great that lads on our Bench all stood up and applauded as he came off. Must be a real confidence booster on top of that performance
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I would have had something to say to that clownclaretonthecoast1882 wrote:Block 3 ?
There was one dick sat there who slated him whole game and even said "bloody rubbish McNeil" as he was about to be subbed, he then moved on to telling people how Vydra is the expensive expensive version of Ian Moore. Every club has a share of whoppers but we seem to have a larger share than most.
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Tarkowski is a centre half, Siddo. This lad is a midfielder. Just saying he looks to have the attributes to play centrally. Good to see you have said how well he did though.....Siddo wrote:70 minutes into his career and we already have a Burnley fan who wants him to play centre mid with Tarks.
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That was a bit of an eye-opener for him, wanted a split second too long, lost possession and it's nearly a goal for them a few seconds later. That's first team football for you. Didn't let it bother him though, seems happy to try stuff too rather than just not make a mistake.simonclaret wrote:After his mistake in the first few mins was great to see Hendrick go over and encourage him. Excellent game from the lad.
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Thought he was fantastic last night
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He didn't last 90 minutes. Anyway, more to the point, beware JBG it looks like you could be next to be pilloried.KRBFC wrote:Offered more in 90 minutes than JBG has all season, good on the kid, excellent performance.
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joey13 wrote:I would have had something to say to that clown
I have never seen i him in that area before and was unsure if the child next to him was with him or the person other side of the kid, regretfully a shut up you knob was as much as was said to him.
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This Messageboard could be a fair indication of the amount of Whoppers our fanbase sadly includes. There’s more Whoppers here than at your average a Burger King.claretonthecoast1882 wrote:Block 3 ?
There was one dick sat there who slated him whole game and even said "bloody rubbish McNeil" as he was about to be subbed, he then moved on to telling people how Vydra is the expensive expensive version of Ian Moore. Every club has a share of whoppers but we seem to have a larger share than most.
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Hard to avoid getting carried away when you see a kid make a first start that is that good. Sure, he was caught a bit early on (and helped afterwards by Hendrick both giving him a high five, and going out of his way to make sure he got a touch of the ball again right afterwards), but even that was in trying to get the ball down and play. To see pin-point crosses, skimming, whipped set plays, cross field balls and beautifully weighted reverse passes all within the next half hour was pretty unexpected and a pleasure to watch.
He'll have tougher assignments - whilst last nght's encounter was played at a brisk tempo, Olympiakos themselves didn't close us down like a Premier League team would, so he had a bit more time - and we need to avoid getting carried away. I'd be amazed if he starts on Sunday because apart from the fact last night will have taken far more out of him than anyone else on the pitch, Sunday will be a very different game and he's still got loads to learn - particularly defensively, where he looked a bit lightweight when tracking back towards his own goal. he'll fill out and get stronger, too.
But whilst trying to keep expectations realistic, he's obviously got serious talent. Can't remember a player at Burnley in years who moves around the first with the sort of languid, upright grace he clearly has. It tends to be a hallmark of class. Fingers crossed he can maintain his development.
He'll have tougher assignments - whilst last nght's encounter was played at a brisk tempo, Olympiakos themselves didn't close us down like a Premier League team would, so he had a bit more time - and we need to avoid getting carried away. I'd be amazed if he starts on Sunday because apart from the fact last night will have taken far more out of him than anyone else on the pitch, Sunday will be a very different game and he's still got loads to learn - particularly defensively, where he looked a bit lightweight when tracking back towards his own goal. he'll fill out and get stronger, too.
But whilst trying to keep expectations realistic, he's obviously got serious talent. Can't remember a player at Burnley in years who moves around the first with the sort of languid, upright grace he clearly has. It tends to be a hallmark of class. Fingers crossed he can maintain his development.
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Yes block 3 and yes the chap I meant did say "bloody rubbish McNeil" as he was being subbed.claretonthecoast1882 wrote:Block 3 ?
There was one dick sat there who slated him whole game and even said "bloody rubbish McNeil" as he was about to be subbed, he then moved on to telling people how Vydra is the expensive expensive version of Ian Moore. Every club has a share of whoppers but we seem to have a larger share than most.
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can't have been serious, surely?vinrogue wrote:Yes block 3 and yes the chap I meant did say "bloody rubbish McNeil" as he was being subbed.
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I also noticed that Sean Dyche congratulated him as he came off and shook his hand - something that SD does not normally do with subbed players.Jimjan wrote:I thought it was great that lads on our Bench all stood up and applauded as he came off. Must be a real confidence booster on top of that performance
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Didn't you recently say on another thread that personal abuse isn't allowed?KRBFC wrote:Bore off you boring cum stain
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I thought he looked like he was ready to tart being introduced to me. Think a definite candidate for the bench; to bring on when the games are going our way to start. I'd give him a few runs out in the cup competitions (assuming there are a few this year). Think he could be pushing for starts by the end of the season - or even this if we want to throw a curve-ball into the line up occasionally. Really enjoyed seeing one of our kids stand out last night in a very good team display. Thought he looked comfortable both supporting on the wing and in the centre.
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You are engaging though. Just saying.
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Steve-Harpers-perm wrote:You do though or you wouldn’t type a paragraph reply! Such anger in you today.
Go easy on him, he is struggling to deal with not being able to travel to the San Siro to watch Burnley, this despite him saying he never bothers with away games. The good news is he starts college next week so will be busy in the day.
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ClaretMoffitt wrote:can't have been serious, surely?
Yep was pretty much non stop the whole time he was on the pitch, then Vydra was next.
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Strange place to put Barry’s ashes. Still, it didn’t seem to affect his performance,Lord Beamish wrote:Played without fear, and with a chuckle in his boots. Good lad.
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I thought he did really, really well. Definitely a lot of potential to work with there.