• Marcus Edwards...

Posted: **Sat Mar 08, 2025 5:44 pm**

...is the difference maker!

If we had him or a player of his quality after losing Odobert and the rest, then I'm pretty sure we'd be top of the table, with many of those 0-0s being 1-0 or even 2-0 wins in our favour.

His wing play was fantastic today and he seems to have formed a great partnership/understanding with Connor Roberts down our right hand side... Long may it continue.

UTC!

Posted: **Sat Mar 08, 2025 5:45 pm**

Far too good for the Championship.

Posted: **Sat Mar 08, 2025 5:47 pm**

I’ve mentioned on another post that the last 5 goals have all been scored from inside the 6 yds box ,it must be that the quality of crosses has improved.

Posted: **Sat Mar 08, 2025 5:57 pm**

Difference maker at this level.
No doubt.

Posted: **Sat Mar 08, 2025 5:59 pm**

Hopefully he's the PL version of Benson.

Posted: **Sat Mar 08, 2025 6:03 pm**

Will just keep getting better the more he plays

Posted: **Sat Mar 08, 2025 6:05 pm**

CoolClaret wrote: ↑
Sat Mar 08, 2025 5:44 pm
...is the difference maker!

If we had him or a player of his quality after losing Odobert and the rest, then I'm pretty sure we'd be top of the table, with many of those 0-0s being 1-0 or even 2-0 wins in our favour.

His wing play was fantastic today and he seems to have formed a great partnership/understanding with Connor Roberts down our right hand side... Long may it continue.

UTC!

Someone has just give him 5 on the ratings thread

Posted: **Sat Mar 08, 2025 6:11 pm**

I haven't fat checked this but this just appeared on twitter:

Since Edwards started playing we've averaged 3 goals per game in the Championship.

Posted: **Sat Mar 08, 2025 6:12 pm**

Stonehouse wrote: ↑
Sat Mar 08, 2025 5:47 pm
I’ve mentioned on another post that the last 5 goals have all been scored from inside the 6 yds box ,it must be that the quality of crosses has improved.

I've said this most of the season.
The few games where the crossing has been decent we have won easily.
Now players are wanting to get in the box more because they know there is a good chance the ball will pass through

Posted: **Sat Mar 08, 2025 6:14 pm**

Imagine the feeling of relief a full back has after being up against Edwards for 60 minute and seeing his number come up to be substituted

Only to see his replacement is Benson

Posted: **Sat Mar 08, 2025 6:15 pm**

You can tell sometimes that he’s just getting back into full match mode, but he has that added extra - little burst of pace, lightning quick feet, that Championship defenders can’t cope with.

Posted: **Sat Mar 08, 2025 6:21 pm**

wilks_bfc wrote: ↑
Sat Mar 08, 2025 6:14 pm
Imagine the feeling of relief a full back has after being up against Edwards for 60 minute and seeing his number come up to be substituted

Only to see his replacement is Benson

Certainly posed less problems, so was probably relieved, yes.

Posted: **Sat Mar 08, 2025 6:24 pm**

Row x wrote: ↑
Sat Mar 08, 2025 6:21 pm
Certainly posed less problems, so was probably relieved, yes.

Benny still looking a bit fragile but I reckon he had at least 2 straight arms into his face.

Posted: **Sat Mar 08, 2025 6:28 pm**

Stonehouse wrote: ↑
Sat Mar 08, 2025 6:24 pm
Benny still looking a bit fragile but I reckon he had at least 2 straight arms into his face.

Not sure they were straight arms, but certainly brushed his face but only seen them live so might be mistaken.

Posted: **Sat Mar 08, 2025 6:31 pm**

Stonehouse wrote: ↑
Sat Mar 08, 2025 6:24 pm
Benny still looking a bit fragile but I reckon he had at least 2 straight arms into his face.

Need to seen them again but thought he made the most of the first one tbh

Posted: **Sat Mar 08, 2025 6:35 pm**

He looks a level above anyone else on the pitch. He is still getting to full match fitness. Great management by Parker to take him off after an hour.

I still gave him a 9 on the ratings. Fantastic player who I hope stays fit until the end of the season.

Posted: **Sat Mar 08, 2025 6:46 pm**

It is looking like a big signing for us. All of a sudden we are scoring more goals. He doesn't just dribble, he thinks about what he is doing and plays with his head up. A class player that can spot a short pass too. We are lucky that he worked with Parker at Spurs and wanted to play for him. It is a steal to get him at this level.

Posted: **Sat Mar 08, 2025 7:01 pm**

He’s different gravy.

Posted: **Sat Mar 08, 2025 7:43 pm**

Vegas Claret wrote: ↑
Sat Mar 08, 2025 6:11 pm
I haven't fat checked this but this just appeared on twitter:

Since Edwards started playing we've averaged 3 goals per game in the Championship.

I’d fact check that.

Well not true.

Posted: **Sat Mar 08, 2025 7:45 pm**

A fantastic player and an absolutely tremendous signing.

Posted: **Sat Mar 08, 2025 7:59 pm**

Socrates wrote: ↑
Sat Mar 08, 2025 7:43 pm
I’d fact check that.

Well not true.

It isn’t true.

It is 3.33 goals per game *

* Since Edwards ‘STARTED’ games. He only played 20 minutes at PNE and still had a stone wall penalty denied.

Posted: **Sat Mar 08, 2025 7:59 pm**

Vegas Claret wrote: ↑
Sat Mar 08, 2025 6:11 pm
I haven't fat checked this but this just appeared on twitter:

Since Edwards started playing we've averaged 3 goals per game in the Championship.

Since he was in the starting line up that’s true.

Posted: **Sat Mar 08, 2025 8:19 pm**

When he has the ball in the penalty area he just has that extra skill to turn a good chance into a bl00dy good chance. One of his passes in the first half today was stunning!

Posted: **Sat Mar 08, 2025 8:24 pm**

There’s a star man
Playing on the right
His name is Marcus Edwards
And he’s ******* dynamite

Posted: **Sat Mar 08, 2025 8:26 pm**

Love this

Posted: **Sat Mar 08, 2025 8:30 pm**

He’s premier league quality simple as that.

Get him the ball in space and he will provide quality service

Posted: **Sat Mar 08, 2025 8:46 pm**

What he’s done as much as anything is free Anthony. We’ve now got two very effective wide men and it’s a problem for any side. Anthony’s getting slightly less attention from the opposition and he’s on his preferred side.

Anthony can’t have far off doubled his assists in the handful of games Edwards has played.

Posted: **Sat Mar 08, 2025 9:09 pm**

#cheatcode

As I said a couple of weeks ago. Admittedly he wasn't at his best at Cardiff but some of the rubbish posted about his performance since has been laughable ( a victim of Parker essentially)

Posted: **Sat Mar 08, 2025 10:02 pm**

Stonehouse wrote: ↑
Sat Mar 08, 2025 6:24 pm
Benny still looking a bit fragile but I reckon he had at least 2 straight arms into his face.

Think he made a meal of them both tbh, wish he'd just get on with playing football. No need to be play acting at 3 nil up.

Posted: **Sat Mar 08, 2025 10:13 pm**

Edwards is just too good for this level. A pleasure to watch and finally someone to get the fans on the edge of their seat.

Posted: **Sat Mar 08, 2025 10:22 pm**

Said it before but he is the best transfer window signing and our rivals know it too

Posted: **Sat Mar 08, 2025 10:37 pm**

Edwards is the most exciting signing I can remember a Championship side ever making. He is a mid table Premier League player.

I thought he was poor today until the red card - then he got more space, came into the game and starting causing chaos. What surprised me, and them, was how often he went to his weaker right foot on the touchline.

He was also gesticulating a lot to teammates and it was obvious they don't yet know each others runs. That implies there is a lot more to come.

Edwards, Anthony, Brownhill, Laurent and CJER suffer from the blessing (and curse) of being English. That means they will have 2 weeks on the training ground (with Flemming and Pires too) to learn each others moves while the rest swan off on internationals. I’m sure they will get a few days off but that is sure to be a benefit.

With luck, much more to come.

Posted: **Sat Mar 08, 2025 11:27 pm**

jrgbfc wrote: ↑
Sat Mar 08, 2025 10:02 pm
Think he made a meal of them both tbh, wish he'd just get on with playing football. No need to be play acting at 3 nil up.

Both were fouls that the ref missed especially the second.

Posted: **Sun Mar 09, 2025 7:16 am**

Jakubs Tash wrote: ↑
Sat Mar 08, 2025 10:13 pm
Edwards is just too good for this level. A pleasure to watch and finally someone to get the fans on the edge of their seat.

This, he seems to come alive when anywhere in or near the box, must be a nightmare to defend against

Posted: **Sun Mar 09, 2025 7:16 am**

Jakubs Tash wrote: ↑
Sat Mar 08, 2025 10:13 pm
Edwards is just too good for this level. A pleasure to watch and finally someone to get the fans on the edge of their seat.

This, he seems to come alive when anywhere in or near the box, must be a nightmare to defend against

Posted: **Sun Mar 09, 2025 7:52 am**

Brilliant signing. Credit to the club and Parker for getting him here. The kind of profile this style of play needs. The trick now is keeping him fit for the entire run in!

Posted: **Sun Mar 09, 2025 7:58 am**

Do we have a permanent option if promoted?

Posted: **Sun Mar 09, 2025 8:03 am**

claretlegend wrote: ↑
Sun Mar 09, 2025 7:58 am
Do we have a permanent option if promoted?

Yes, an absolute steal !

Posted: **Sun Mar 09, 2025 9:25 am**

Class act. Low centre of gravity, glides past players, can pick out a lovely cross. He’s different gravy

Posted: **Sun Mar 09, 2025 9:31 am**

I'd say enjoy watching him for the very brief spell he's a Claret ..top player .

Posted: **Sun Mar 09, 2025 9:31 am**

Steve-Harpers-perm wrote: ↑
Sat Mar 08, 2025 11:27 pm
Both were fouls that the ref missed especially the second.

I don't expect Benson to win any physical battles but he could do with toughening up a bit.

Posted: **Sun Mar 09, 2025 9:34 am**

He is a class act at getting to the byline, and even then running along the bye line towards the goal, then delivering low crosses that are almost impossible to defend

Posted: **Sun Mar 09, 2025 9:57 am**

gandhisflipflop wrote: ↑
Sat Mar 08, 2025 8:24 pm
There’s a star man
Playing on the right
His name is Marcus Edwards
And he’s ******* dynamite

Got to sing this - and stick Connor Roberts in too. What a lift it would give both of them

Posted: **Sun Mar 09, 2025 12:02 pm**

Vim Fuego wrote: ↑
Sat Mar 08, 2025 6:46 pm
It is looking like a big signing for us. All of a sudden we are scoring more goals. He doesn't just dribble, he thinks about what he is doing and plays with his head up. A class player that can spot a short pass too. We are lucky that he worked with Parker at Spurs and wanted to play for him. It is a steal to get him at this level.

Manchester United next season...

Posted: **Sun Mar 09, 2025 1:12 pm**

gandhisflipflop wrote: ↑
Sat Mar 08, 2025 8:24 pm
There’s a star man
Playing on the right
His name is Marcus Edwards
And he’s ******* dynamite

Excellent ...

I am singing it already

Posted: **Sun Mar 09, 2025 2:32 pm**

wilks_bfc wrote: ↑
Sat Mar 08, 2025 6:31 pm
Need to seen them again but thought he made the most of the first one tbh

I was laughing so hard at the second one I had tears!!! It was like a cartoon character that's been hit over the head with a shovel.

Posted: **Sun Mar 09, 2025 3:50 pm**

Vim Fuego wrote: ↑
Sat Mar 08, 2025 6:46 pm
It is looking like a big signing for us. All of a sudden we are scoring more goals. He doesn't just dribble, he thinks about what he is doing and plays with his head up.

Your point about 'playing with his head up' is spot on. If you watch the Clarets Uncut from yesterday's game there is an excellent example.of this in the first half when he has the ball comfortably at his feet, and the defender probably where he wants him. Watch his eyes looking in all directions for that momentary lapse of concentration from the opposition or a run from a teammate. Classy player.

Posted: **Sun Mar 09, 2025 3:57 pm**

Silkyskills1 wrote: ↑
Sun Mar 09, 2025 3:50 pm
Your point about 'playing with his head up' is spot on. If you watch the Clarets Uncut from yesterday's game there is an excellent example.of this in the first half when he has the ball comfortably at his feet, and the defender probably where he wants him. Watch his eyes looking in all directions for that momentary lapse of concentration from the opposition or a run from a teammate. Classy player.
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Yeah. Koleosho should take a look re playing with his head up.

Posted: **Sun Mar 09, 2025 8:56 pm**

Starman could continue without overcomplicating....

There’s a star man
Playing on the right
His name is Marcus Edwards
And he’s ******* dynamite

There's a star man
Playing on the right
His name is Connor Roberts
and he likes to stir up shite

Sing it

Scottie Parker's Clarets
Scottie Parker's Clarets
Scottie Parkers Clarets

Laa La La La La
La La La La
La La La La
La La La La
La La La La
(and so on and on)

Posted: **Sun Mar 09, 2025 9:58 pm**

He runs into the box with purpose, and because of his quick feet defenders back off and don’t challenge. The amount of times we’re getting to the by-line now and cutting it back, whereas previously were we’re checking back too early, means we’re causing a lot more problems.

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