McNeil & Brady
McNeil & Brady
If Brady can regain last seasons form then why is there a choice between him and McNeil, when it has been stated that McNeils natural position is CM
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McNeil is better, younger and is a fantastic winger, whether that is is "natural" position or not. There is no doubt in my mind that is where his future lies and if he carries on the way he is going then what a future it will be.
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Centre midfielder my arse.
Watching him run down the wing and away from goal and still getting a cross in, is a thing of beauty.
We have another Super Mc.
Watching him run down the wing and away from goal and still getting a cross in, is a thing of beauty.
We have another Super Mc.
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Spot on. The kid is 19. Ripping teams apart. Uber confident on the ball. Puts the ball over first time almost every time. Yet there are loads clamouring to change his position!Bin Ont Turf wrote:Centre midfielder my arse.
Watching him run down the wing and away from goal and still getting a cross in, is a thing of beauty.
We have another Super Mc.
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Walters said on the telebox that he is a CM being asked to play on the wingBin Ont Turf wrote:Centre midfielder my arse.
Watching him run down the wing and away from goal and still getting a cross in, is a thing of beauty.
We have another Super Mc.
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McNeil: What a cracking player we have found.. he was exceptional at Bournemouth especially in the first half.
At one point he had yet another run down the left, with three of their’s tracking him, and he still got a good cross in.
I am trying to think of which other left footed player he reminds me of, and I’m not doing very well.. the names I have are Leighton James, Ryan Giggs, Stan Bowles, Bale and most of all Eddie Grey from back then.
- there is someone else who runs, plays and crosses balls like Dwight McNeil does, but the name is escaping me..?
He has a big future.
At one point he had yet another run down the left, with three of their’s tracking him, and he still got a good cross in.
I am trying to think of which other left footed player he reminds me of, and I’m not doing very well.. the names I have are Leighton James, Ryan Giggs, Stan Bowles, Bale and most of all Eddie Grey from back then.
- there is someone else who runs, plays and crosses balls like Dwight McNeil does, but the name is escaping me..?
He has a big future.
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Steve Heighway,Tommy Hutchison..?hampsteadclaret wrote:McNeil: What a cracking player we have found.. he was exceptional at Bournemouth especially in the first half.
At one point he had yet another run down the left, with three of their’s tracking him, and he still got a good cross in.
I am trying to think of which other left footed player he reminds me of, and I’m not doing very well.. the names I have are Leighton James, Ryan Giggs, Stan Bowles, Bale and most of all Eddie Grey from back then.
- there is someone else who runs, plays and crosses balls like Dwight McNeil does, but the name is escaping me..?
He has a big future.
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To be honest Robbie is going to have work very hard to get his place back in the side .
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Couldn't agree more ... Every time he got the ball, you could almost see that the defenders panic, especially Cline. What was very impressive was was the quality of his crosses...fired in low, in swinging, swinging away, floated etc. a goalkeepers nightmare. The commentators on BEIN certainly thought he was fantastic.hampsteadclaret wrote:McNeil: What a cracking player we have found.. he was exceptional at Bournemouth especially in the first half.
At one point he had yet another run down the left, with three of their’s tracking him, and he still got a good cross in.
I am trying to think of which other left footed player he reminds me of, and I’m not doing very well.. the names I have are Leighton James, Ryan Giggs, Stan Bowles, Bale and most of all Eddie Grey from back then.
- there is someone else who runs, plays and crosses balls like Dwight McNeil does, but the name is escaping me..?
He has a big future.
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I know what you mean about him changing positions, but I don't see any clamour. Here is my dream, Taylor Brady and McNeil form a sexy little triangle on the left, now if we can find a right back, we can have him with Jbg and Westwood forming an equally sexy triangle on the right. The 2 WWF wrestlers lead the attack with smaller quicker alternatives available if required (my wife is loving reading this) that's why I want Vidic to be given game time, we would then have the makings to a very good team
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And just to prove I'm dreaming, Defour becomes a creditable alternative for SD
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Les Thomson??Dazzler wrote:Steve Heighway,Tommy Hutchison..?
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Trippier?gtclaret wrote:I know what you mean about him changing positions, but I don't see any clamour. Here is my dream, Taylor Brady and McNeil form a sexy little triangle on the left, now if we can find a right back, we can have him with Jbg and Westwood forming an equally sexy triangle on the right. The 2 WWF wrestlers lead the attack with smaller quicker alternatives available if required (my wife is loving reading this) that's why I want Vidic to be given game time, we would then have the makings to a very good team
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McNeil would be wasted in the centre, he can beat his man (or 2), and whip a good cross in.
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Hardly ever puts over a first time cross. This is one of the reasons he's so effective. Likes to dribble and be direct so sometimes it's unpredictable when the ball is coming in....but he nearly always gets his cross over.cricketfieldclarets wrote:Puts the ball over first time almost every time.
Very impressive and barring the game at Newcastle (where virtually all XI looked leggy) has been either 'good' or better than good in all his games since end of December.
I still think he could play in a central 3 and be very effective there. But I also agree that, right now, he's absolutely flying and some opposing teams are struggling to handle him on the wing.
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Jim Thomson!Dark Cloud wrote:Les Thomson??
I once saw him run down the wing but he was so knackered that all he could do was run it out of play. I doubt he ever did that again!
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Now you are dreaming, but imagine his return along with Brady and Defour being fit, and Vidic given an opportunity to come good as Westwood and Taylor did, I think we would be as good as anyone outside the big six, but it's just a dreamStayingup wrote:Trippier?
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It’s inevitable that McNeil will come inside and play the No10 role, eventually. However, he has at least a couple of years to play as a winger to build up his strength and nous.
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Agree. He did well enough against Georgia recently. I'd not be surprised if he moved on in the summerTribesmen wrote:To be honest Robbie is going to have work very hard to get his place back in the side .
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He played as CM in a pre season friendly against Preston.
was mightily effective and scored a goal.
On that evidence I thought he was a star in the making before I had seen him on the wing
Maybe when he develops physically and becomes more spatially aware he will change but, for now, he is of most use on the wing
was mightily effective and scored a goal.
On that evidence I thought he was a star in the making before I had seen him on the wing
Maybe when he develops physically and becomes more spatially aware he will change but, for now, he is of most use on the wing
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Eventually, as his reputation spreads, teams will have to double up on Mcneil. That may stifle him to some degree. (3 didn't stop him on Saturday!) But, That'll open up things for us. Still a win win for us.
If it's not broke don't try and fix it.
If it's not broke don't try and fix it.
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Some great comparisons from Hampstead and Dazzler, apart from Stan Bowles.
Dwight could be another Beckham, desperate to play CM but so effective as a winger he stays there all his career. If we get another two years out of him I’ll be thrilled but we have to accept he is destined for greater heights.
Brady has done nothing wrong but get injured, when he was in incredible form. A bad injury that would always take some getting over. A full pre-season could see him back up to speed and give SD plenty of options.
Dwight could be another Beckham, desperate to play CM but so effective as a winger he stays there all his career. If we get another two years out of him I’ll be thrilled but we have to accept he is destined for greater heights.
Brady has done nothing wrong but get injured, when he was in incredible form. A bad injury that would always take some getting over. A full pre-season could see him back up to speed and give SD plenty of options.
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Brady not even close.
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He may have meant he puts it over first time as opposed to turning back like so many wide players do, especially when it's not their 'stronger foot'.Jakubs Tash wrote:Hardly ever puts over a first time cross.
I'd keep him out wide though until the summer, because it's not always about playing players in their best position (arguably), but where he's best for the current team.
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Nothing stops a player from the middle drifting wide and providing a cross, or taking a man on, and of course the quality of his crossing is really a function of the fact he's an outstanding ball player in the making.AndyClaret wrote:McNeil would be wasted in the centre, he can beat his man (or 2), and whip a good cross in.
I think he could add an extra dimension to us in the middle next season as a go-between between the midfield 2 and Wood in particular as a main striker (the incident that got Clyne booked on Saturday was a great example of his ability with his back to goal, which probably goes under the radar a little bit), and it's definitely where I see him in the longer term. That said, he's doing a cracking job for us where he is, so if Dyche uses him there next season then that's good enough for me.
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The problem with Brady is getting him game time.
He’s hardly played in 17 months and when he has he’s looked incredibly rusty. Hopefully a run of games in pre- season will being some confidence back.
He’s hardly played in 17 months and when he has he’s looked incredibly rusty. Hopefully a run of games in pre- season will being some confidence back.
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I've seen some stuff on here regarding playing Centre backs in midfield, but to want a retired 37 year old centre back playing up front is just bizarregtclaret wrote:Now you are dreaming, but imagine his return along with Brady and Defour being fit, and Vidic given an opportunity to come good as Westwood and Taylor did, I think we would be as good as anyone outside the big six, but it's just a dream
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But that's just it isn't it. Brady's come back midway through a season (so without a proper pre-season), had a couple of niggles, lost his route into the side to the emergence of McNeil, served a suspension and then sat on the bench.Bordeauxclaret wrote:The problem with Brady is getting him game time.
He’s hardly played in 17 months and when he has he’s looked incredibly rusty. Hopefully a run of games in pre- season will being some confidence back.
It's hardly surprising he's looked rusty and out of rhythm and given he's far from the first player to do a cruciate and then need a few months to get properly back up and running, I'd suggest it's premature to judge Brady before next season and it seems foolish to write him off.
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That was my point yes.
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all we can do is Imagine Defour being fit because he never is!gtclaret wrote:Now you are dreaming, but imagine his return along with Brady and Defour being fit, and Vidic given an opportunity to come good as Westwood and Taylor did, I think we would be as good as anyone outside the big six, but it's just a dream
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He couldn't play in a midfield two as his defensive game is way off at the moment.
Just let him play with freedom down the left. Watching him play is worth the admission fee alone.
Just let him play with freedom down the left. Watching him play is worth the admission fee alone.
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was very excited when we bought Brady, a proper winger I thought at last, sadly has not worked out with all the injuries. He did come back in and was woeful for the one game, at fault for goal IMO and also sent off, which has turned out to be a blessing in disguise. As others have said will really struggle to outs McNeil now and can see him being given game time from the bench plus back up should McNeil get injured or face a ban, this should on present showing be his only way back.
However SD always shows loyalty and wouldn't be surprised to see roles reversed but would be disappointed given what an effect our teenage sensation has been on both the way we play and the confidence/results in 2019.
Can also see plenty of richer teams sniffing around and possible from Germany also given there sudden interest in young British/PL players. Love to know if we have a sell on clause now and hope it is very high because can see him really doing the business over the next 2 seasons for us and would be a huge loss. At the moment would be our biggest loss on the playing side from my point of view looking to the next few seasons.
However SD always shows loyalty and wouldn't be surprised to see roles reversed but would be disappointed given what an effect our teenage sensation has been on both the way we play and the confidence/results in 2019.
Can also see plenty of richer teams sniffing around and possible from Germany also given there sudden interest in young British/PL players. Love to know if we have a sell on clause now and hope it is very high because can see him really doing the business over the next 2 seasons for us and would be a huge loss. At the moment would be our biggest loss on the playing side from my point of view looking to the next few seasons.
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Unfortunately about as likely as Trippier coming, I also fear losing Tarky, and the squad being weaker than it currently isSpike wrote:all we can do is Imagine Defour being fit because he never is!
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Some mad comparisons here! He's an excellent prospect but does he remind me if Giggs, Sane or Bale for instance? No. Giggs apparently came out of the womb world-class, at a younger age than McNeil he had ability on the ball like it was on a string. Bale took a little longer to develop but he had a raw pace and athleticism that McNeil doesn't have. At this point he's as likely to have a career like Jermaine pennant as he is Ryan Giggs. Which by the way ain't bad all told. I hope he becomes the player we all hope he could be but it's really early
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An out an out winger putting crosses in the box equals chances /goals.
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Steve McManaman ?hampsteadclaret wrote:MacNeil:..I am trying to think of which other left footed player he reminds me of, and I’m not doing very well.. the names I have are Leighton James, Ryan Giggs, Stan Bowles, Bale and most of all Eddie Grey from back then.
- there is someone else who runs, plays and crosses balls like Dwight McNeil does, but the name is escaping me..?
I am not comparing MacNeil to anyone,I'm just trying to help Hampstead on this.Willsclarets wrote:Some mad comparisons here! He's an excellent prospect but does he remind me if Giggs, Sane or Bale for instance? No. Giggs apparently came out of the womb world-class, at a younger age than McNeil he had ability on the ball like it was on a string. Bale took a little longer to develop but he had a raw pace and athleticism that McNeil doesn't have. At this point he's as likely to have a career like Jermaine pennant as he is Ryan Giggs. Which by the way ain't bad all told. I hope he becomes the player we all hope he could be but it's really early
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He would need to be reborn.Tribesmen wrote:To be honest Robbie is going to have work very hard to get his place back in the side .
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McNeil is the most exciting player I’ve seen in a long time in a Burnley shirt. He will be attracting interest from many top clubs already and if he carries on developing at such a rapid rate he will end up at The very top. His ability to beat a man and his confidence on the ball is head and shoulders above anyone else in our side, he brings a different dimension to us, strikes fear into the opposition and carries a genuine goal threat. Compare this to Robbie Brady if you can
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Pretty much. I basically meant he crosses it first time every time (almost) as in - the first time its on. Not for the sake of it. But when its an option.FactualFrank wrote:He may have meant he puts it over first time as opposed to turning back like so many wide players do, especially when it's not their 'stronger foot'.
I'd keep him out wide though until the summer, because it's not always about playing players in their best position (arguably), but where he's best for the current team.
That said, he also does get plenty of good first time crosses in too!
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Funny when he got into the side I just wanted him to run at players and yes he lost the ball a good few times , but and I mean but he was having a go and he would get better and has done .
The next question is how long can we keep him for ?
The next question is how long can we keep him for ?
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McNeill is by far the best prospect we have had at the club for a very long time.
If we can keep him we should be looking to build the team around him.
I think he will go on to play for England and in a couple of seasons will be talked about in the same class as Rashford, he's that good.
If we can keep him we should be looking to build the team around him.
I think he will go on to play for England and in a couple of seasons will be talked about in the same class as Rashford, he's that good.
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First start he put in more crosses in the first 20 minutes than Lennon had all year. Then seemed to be told to sit in a bit and teams seemed to catch up with him. Then he tore Alexander Arnold AND Clyne new posterior openings when let loose. Both capped for England btw.
Doesn't have enough pace for CM. Would be like watching Hoddle, which was great in 1984..
Leave him where he is
Doesn't have enough pace for CM. Would be like watching Hoddle, which was great in 1984..
Leave him where he is
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The thing for me about McNeil is that he is constantly asking the opposition questions. Prior to him coming into the side we had a lot of play in front of them and long diagonals .... and that was about it.
McNeil is not afraid to drive at teams with the ball and he is not afraid to get the ball in the box - which sometimes means losing possession. The flip side to that is Westwood’s goal on Saturday where the cross wasn’t great but Bournemouth defended it terribly and it results in a goal.
The biggest issue for me is him keeping that positivity and not being afraid to lose the ball. The crowd at the Turf can be unforgiving with their moans and groans at times and we have to accept that the nature of a player trying things means he will lose the ball from time to time.
McNeil is not afraid to drive at teams with the ball and he is not afraid to get the ball in the box - which sometimes means losing possession. The flip side to that is Westwood’s goal on Saturday where the cross wasn’t great but Bournemouth defended it terribly and it results in a goal.
The biggest issue for me is him keeping that positivity and not being afraid to lose the ball. The crowd at the Turf can be unforgiving with their moans and groans at times and we have to accept that the nature of a player trying things means he will lose the ball from time to time.
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We’re out of the habit of bringing young lads through, as Fans. We need to bear Jay Rodriguez in mind when we think of young Dwight. Progress is often saw-toothed.Socrates wrote:
The biggest issue for me is him keeping that positivity and not being afraid to lose the ball. The crowd at the Turf can be unforgiving with their moans and groans at times and we have to accept that the nature of a player trying things means he will lose the ball from time to time.
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McNeil is absolutely class, and I think trying to shove him inside would be a really poor move, personally.
The lad is a winger in every sense. He can beat a man, is deceptively quick (looks slow, and yet constantly seems to break free of his right back) and has a fantastic cross on him. The one downside to him being stuck on the left is that he only tends to get the chance to shoot once or twice at most a game - which considering how unreal his shooting is, is a shame.
The lad is a winger in every sense. He can beat a man, is deceptively quick (looks slow, and yet constantly seems to break free of his right back) and has a fantastic cross on him. The one downside to him being stuck on the left is that he only tends to get the chance to shoot once or twice at most a game - which considering how unreal his shooting is, is a shame.