Hannibal

expoultryboy · Post by **expoultryboy** » Sat Dec 21, 2024 5:34 pm

I thought he played excellent today . His quick passing , movement with and without the ball , a sublime dummy , and his usual battling back for the ball .Plus they tried to wind him up today and he didn't bite .

jdrobbo · Post by **jdrobbo** » Sat Dec 21, 2024 5:35 pm

I’ve seen a lot of super – negative comments about Hannibal in recent weeks. For me, he is quality. Hannibal is essential to our press and the energy he brings to the team. His ball carrying is excellent, if not occasionally ponderous. His use of the ball today was magnificent. He recovered the ball on a number of occasions, turning us around quickly and was fowled probably more than any other player on the pitch. He’s not everyone’s cup of tea but I do hope that people are slowly starting to see what he can bring to our side. A brilliant performance.

NewClaret · Post by **NewClaret** » Sat Dec 21, 2024 5:37 pm

He was wasteful once or twice in good positions but otherwise excellent.

He’s a top quality player. A real talent at 21!

boatshed bill · Post by **boatshed bill** » Sat Dec 21, 2024 5:37 pm

I think he's great, a real team player too.

RVclaret · Post by **RVclaret** » Sat Dec 21, 2024 5:38 pm

Easily his best game for us today. Interesting it came in the ‘Scott Arfield’ role - left midfield in a 4-4-2 but drifting inside.

Pickles · Post by **Pickles** » Sat Dec 21, 2024 5:42 pm

RVclaret wrote: ↑
Sat Dec 21, 2024 5:38 pm
Easily his best game for us today. Interesting it came in the ‘Scott Arfield’ role - left midfield in a 4-4-2 but drifting inside.

Said to someone earlier in the season that Hannibal reminds me a bit of Arfield! He was able to add goals to his game (a knack of scoring important ones too) so if Hannibal can replicate that then there's some player at this level. Best performance of the season by a mile.

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Sat Dec 21, 2024 5:42 pm

He's still learning.
Today he was very, very good. For me, his best game yet.
But he has to learn to be far more subtle in his 'Barnsey Poo-House' role.

ksrclaret · Post by **ksrclaret** » Sat Dec 21, 2024 5:43 pm

Easily his best showing of the season. Mostly good with the ball and excellent without it. So pleased for him after some of the stick he’s taken.

The role he played today suits him.

Devils_Advocate · Post by **Devils_Advocate** » Sat Dec 21, 2024 5:43 pm

jdrobbo wrote: ↑
Sat Dec 21, 2024 5:35 pm
I’ve seen a lot of super – negative comments about Hannibal in recent weeks. For me, he is quality. Hannibal is essential to our press and the energy he brings to the team. His ball carrying is excellent, if not occasionally ponderous. His use of the ball today was magnificent. He recovered the ball on a number of occasions, turning us around quickly and was fowled probably more than any other player on the pitch. He’s not everyone’s cup of tea but I do hope that people are slowly starting to see what he can bring to our side. A brilliant performance.

Been saying this for some time and I dont think it was a coincidence we looked a lot better in the two games he came back in for and as soon as he was left out of the team we looked a bit toothless again

Elizabeth · Post by **Elizabeth** » Sat Dec 21, 2024 5:44 pm

First time today when he looked like he might be able to play a part this season. Parker may have found a position for him where he doesn't have to be that creative but can still be effective

dougcollins · Post by **dougcollins** » Sat Dec 21, 2024 5:44 pm

Needs to work on his finishing, could easily have had a couple today and finished them off.

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Sat Dec 21, 2024 5:44 pm

Excellent today

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Sat Dec 21, 2024 5:46 pm

Outstanding today

equinox · Post by **equinox** » Sat Dec 21, 2024 5:48 pm

If nothing else he's a positive.

Raw as Hell but keen as mustard, play him and he'll just blossom, love the lad.

hoosier-daddy · Post by **hoosier-daddy** » Sat Dec 21, 2024 5:49 pm

Agreed, he certainly put some miles in.

Hedontplayforyou · Post by **Hedontplayforyou** » Sat Dec 21, 2024 5:49 pm

He was superb . If his shot in the first half had nestled in the corner it would have been the cherry on top for him today.

Stonehouse · Post by **Stonehouse** » Sat Dec 21, 2024 5:54 pm

Could be our new Deary/Barton/ O’Neil but SP needs to play him from the kick off .

Roosterbooster · Post by **Roosterbooster** » Sat Dec 21, 2024 5:57 pm

His best game for us. Deserved a goal. Energised us to the win

ISpeds00 · Post by **ISpeds00** » Sat Dec 21, 2024 6:00 pm

claretspice · Post by **claretspice** » Sat Dec 21, 2024 6:02 pm

RVclaret wrote: ↑
Sat Dec 21, 2024 5:38 pm
Easily his best game for us today. Interesting it came in the ‘Scott Arfield’ role - left midfield in a 4-4-2 but drifting inside.

I also made the Arfield comparison. I thought he played that role terrifically today and he showed both a real team ethic but also game intelligence to hold his width on the left for the most part to open up the pitch for others, but when he did come inside he showed his ability to play neat 1 touch football.

He's not a creative '10' in the mould of a Gudmundsson, but on days like today when there's a little bit of space you exploit, he's a very good player.

Claretitus · Post by **Claretitus** » Sat Dec 21, 2024 6:05 pm

MOM by a country mile today. Top class.

Poulton-le-Claret · Post by **Poulton-le-Claret** » Sat Dec 21, 2024 6:16 pm

Hope he starts against Sheff Utd. Pure energy and just looks like a player who wants it.

Leisure · Post by **Leisure** » Sat Dec 21, 2024 6:17 pm

Claretitus wrote: ↑
Sat Dec 21, 2024 6:05 pm
MOM by a country mile today. Top class.

Nah he was good but Cullen by a country mile.

123EasyasBFC · Post by **123EasyasBFC** » Sat Dec 21, 2024 6:17 pm

Hannibal and brownhill made us tick today

Stockbrokerbelt · Post by **Stockbrokerbelt** » Sat Dec 21, 2024 6:22 pm

Some bad challenges on him as well went unpunished.

Alan Young · Post by **Alan Young** » Sat Dec 21, 2024 6:25 pm

His best performance by far and involved in both goals with some neat play.

Still far too wasteful in possession and often chose the wrong option. Cullen was flawless, Laurent and Brownhill excellent but they don’t get anywhere near the credit they deserve compared to Hannibal.

Vino blanco · Post by **Vino blanco** » Sat Dec 21, 2024 6:27 pm

Without doubt his best game for us so far. His energy, intensity and willingness to press are infectious in the team and raise our game. He just needs to improve his final ball and he will become a key player in the team.

Hedontplayforyou · Post by **Hedontplayforyou** » Sat Dec 21, 2024 6:29 pm

Cullen was probably the closest to Hannibal in terms of performance level today but the whole team was good today for sure.

Hannibal draws a lot of fouls due to his ball carrying and good footwork. When he develops his decision making he will reach another level.

wilks_bfc · Post by **wilks_bfc** » Sat Dec 21, 2024 6:32 pm

Alan Young wrote: ↑
Sat Dec 21, 2024 6:25 pm
His best performance by far and involved in both goals with some neat play.

Still far too wasteful in possession and often chose the wrong option. Cullen was flawless, Laurent and Brownhill excellent but they don’t get anywhere near the credit they deserve compared to Hannibal.

Think the reason they don’t get the credit today is that they are pretty much consistently performing around 8/10 every game

Hannibal hadn’t had “that” game where he and a full performance before today so it stood out more

Cirrus_Minor · Post by **Cirrus_Minor** » Sat Dec 21, 2024 6:52 pm

Played really well. Showed some great dribbling skills, won possession, deceptively quick and that double flick was out of this world.

DCWat · Post by **DCWat** » Sat Dec 21, 2024 7:10 pm

I thought it was something of a negative selection, to start with Hannibal, but I was wrong. He was superb today - best display he’s put in for us.

He doesn’t always make the right decision and can be wasteful on occasion, but he’s a young lad and there’s lots more to come from him.

Stayingup · Post by **Stayingup** » Sat Dec 21, 2024 7:14 pm

Good game. He abd Laurent are a must against types of teams like Watford. Sheffield will be rhe same. Git it right today did Parker.

quoonbeatz · Post by **quoonbeatz** » Sat Dec 21, 2024 7:36 pm

Concentrating on playing football instead of getting involved in the non-football tripe makes a hell of a difference to his game. Easily his best performance for us and probably any of his other clubs.

NL Claret · Post by **NL Claret** » Sat Dec 21, 2024 9:01 pm

Interesting that his decision making is questioned, he made 2 great decisions that led to both goals. He’s not perfect, no young players are.

Thought him and Humphreys worked well together down the left.

Really pleased for Hannibal, gets unnecessary criticism on here from those who think he’s just a hothead who wants to get involved. Excellent performance today, the Watford ex player on comms praised him on how he finds space. He also provides energy, breaks play up and important part of a press. Last week at Norwich the commentators made a comment about how much time the home team spent in their own half after we had scored. Part of that was down to Hannibal, doesn’t give them time on the ball and quick and willing to close down areas of space.

Also have to laugh at whiners on here who criticised the team selection of the 4 midfielders , thought some of the passing and patterns were the best we’ve had all season.

Boydesque · Post by **Boydesque** » Sat Dec 21, 2024 9:41 pm

Guy 3 down from me slates Hannibal all the time
He was the difference today
Play koleosho there from the start and we ve drawn that 00 again
The shitthouser was superb today he makes us tick

watsonsclarets · Post by **watsonsclarets** » Sat Dec 21, 2024 9:52 pm

Hannibal showed he can play on the half and is good at finding space going out to in and if we give him the ball he has vision other don’t.

Without a doubt Brownhill playing and staying higher up today helped us too and Cullen wow he was as good as I have ever seen him so positive on the ball.

We been crying out for a technical wide player who can link drop and play, we found him not knocking anybody all 11 out a shift in today and what an enjoyable performance.

Hannibal, has always had the touch energy and desire now he has a position where he has a bit of freedom to express himself.

We played a lot more though today instead of around and it worked

TopCat · Post by **TopCat** » Sat Dec 21, 2024 10:29 pm

Leisure wrote: ↑
Sat Dec 21, 2024 6:17 pm
Nah he was good but Cullen by a country mile.

Totally agree

Darnhill Claret · Post by **Darnhill Claret** » Sat Dec 21, 2024 10:32 pm

All about balance and today the balance was good.

Bow · Post by **Bow** » Sat Dec 21, 2024 10:34 pm

A real ball of energy today. Seemed to pop up everywhere.

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Sat Dec 21, 2024 11:03 pm

Darnhill Claret wrote: ↑
Sat Dec 21, 2024 10:32 pm
All about balance and today the balance was good.

I've weighed it up and I think you are right

Jakubs Tash · Post by **Jakubs Tash** » Sat Dec 21, 2024 11:07 pm

Excellent today. Much better than Koleosho out wide. Instant control, good awareness (beautiful set for the winning goal) energy, pace, direct running. Very good.

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Sun Dec 22, 2024 1:05 am

Super game. Super attitude.
He should be given an assistant for the 2nd goal, as it was his nifty work which got the ball down the line!

wilks_bfc · Post by **wilks_bfc** » Sun Dec 22, 2024 8:29 am

IanMcL wrote: ↑
Sun Dec 22, 2024 1:05 am
Super game. Super attitude.
He should be given an assistant for the 2nd goal, as it was his nifty work which got the ball down the line!

He did get the assist for the second goal

He’s the one that laid it off to Brownhill

colne-claret · Post by **colne-claret** » Sun Dec 22, 2024 8:39 am

Pickles wrote: ↑
Sat Dec 21, 2024 5:42 pm
Said to someone earlier in the season that Hannibal reminds me a bit of Arfield! He was able to add goals to his game (a knack of scoring important ones too) so if Hannibal can replicate that then there's some player at this level. Best performance of the season by a mile.

I agree with this, once he adds goals to his game he is going to be top class.

ArmchairDetective · Post by **ArmchairDetective** » Sun Dec 22, 2024 8:52 am

Easy to forget he's only 21. Bright future.

taio · Post by **taio** » Sun Dec 22, 2024 8:58 am

He was very good yesterday. Just behind Brownhill and Cullen's outstanding performances. Our midfield, including Hannibal, dominated the game.

jedi_master · Post by **jedi_master** » Sun Dec 22, 2024 9:08 am

He was fantastic yesterday. He hasn’t impressed me this season, but that performance showed what he offers. I really liked him in that position, offered us a lot back to front and I can absolutely see the suggestion of him looking ‘Arfield-ish’ in that sort of role.

Hipper · Post by **Hipper** » Sun Dec 22, 2024 9:54 am

From TV or Clarets+ I've seen all our matches and am one of those who has often criticised Hannibal, mostly for his stupid behaviour but also his lack of contribution to our team. I did of course realise that there must be more to him then that but I wasn't seeing it.

Against Watford he kept a lid on the stupid stuff and we saw what he can offer. He did seem to be targeted by Porteous but did not rise to the bait. I thought defensively he was a bit reactive rather then anticipating things but on the ball he looked quite slick at times. His involvement in both goals was very good and there was some good play generally.

I'm not getting carried away with that but if he keeps and improves on yesterday's standard I'll be well pleased with him.

Ric_C · Post by **Ric_C** » Sun Dec 22, 2024 10:02 am

In the first half, the first thing I noticed was how much more solid we looked as a unit. Koleosho struggles when we are in a defensive shape, however Hannibal was excellent in both pressing and blocking off passing lanes. Did a few flicks that didn't come off, but also a few more which were premier league class. I'd like so see him given a run in that position, especially with the tricky games coming up.

JohnMcGreal · Post by **JohnMcGreal** » Sun Dec 22, 2024 11:21 am

Easily his best game yesterday. Decision making still a bit erratic in places, but he had an excellent game overall.