Davinson Sanchez

[alekaras]

Surely a foul though, no?? No intention of playing the ball, wasn't in possession to begin with. Wasnt "shielding it" from opponent. Just a blatant barge off the ball?

Sometimes that's not a bad thing. If anything to "announce" yourself.

 

[parklane1]

Sometimes that's not a bad thing. If anything to "announce" yourself.

Indeed, my first coach once told me to make sure you leave your mark on your opponent early in the game.

 

[Bedfordspurs]

Indeed, my first coach once told me to make sure you leave your mark on your opponent early in the game.

Surely in those days it would have been with a burn from a woodbine whilst warming up

 

[parklane1]

Surely in those days it would have been with a burn from a woodbine whilst warming up

No Malcolm only smoked cigars and he was too tight to spare one.

 

[StephenH]

No Malcolm only smoked cigars and he was too tight to spare one.

Mr Allison?

 

[parklane1]

Mr Allison?

Yep, great bloke.

 

[StephenH]

Yep, great bloke.

Unfortunately I only watched him from afar.
Used go to WHL and Selhust Park on alternate Saturdays back in the early 70's - great days following Palace and Spurs!

 

[DevonSpur]

I like the look of both Sanchez and Aurier a lot (no, not in a Blue Oyster Bar way!!) but I hope we are practicing defending free kicks in our defensive third as they both look like they'll give a few away, especially as they both acclimatise to the pace of the league.

 

[metalgear]

Indeed, my first coach once told me to make sure you leave your mark on your opponent early in the game.

This I learned myself.

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[scaramanga]

Indeed, my first coach once told me to make sure you leave your mark on your opponent early in the game.

As a not very fast or talented left back, that was an important lesson for me. If you scare their winger enough early on, then they'll look for you before they think about doing something with the ball.

When you're slower than your opposite number, any edge like that helps.

 

[Gazza]

Surely a foul though, no?? No intention of playing the ball, wasn't in possession to begin with. Wasnt "shielding it" from opponent. Just a blatant barge off the ball?

Premier league generation

 

[Stiff_Swede]

Great display! Calm on the ball, fast, and tough when needed

 

[alekaras]

He looked a bit tentative when he had the ball at his feet, which is to be expected, but defensively he was great. Very encouraging debut!

 

[metalgear]

He looked a bit tentative when he had the ball at his feet, which is to be expected, but defensively he was great. Very encouraging debut!

Very good movement, showed up everywhere, put his foot it when needed. Excellent signing I expect him soon to be one of the best, and we will have the best defence this season again.


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[braineclipse]

Norwgian tellt highlighted some of his shaky moments. Including his poor clearance that could easily have ended in a goal if not for Alderweireld's head being in the way.

Early days, but he clearly has a lot going for him. Will be interesting to see how he settles.

 

[Gazza]

Seems like he has the attributes to absolutely boss it. Made a meal of a few situations but when asked to be a monster he looked more than capable.

He looks like he has agility in abundance. Looked slick in movement and passing was class.

 

[ricky2tricky4city]

And lets not forget, he only turned 21 in june

 

[parklane1]

Early days for him, he was a bit shakey in the first 15 min's but he settled into the game from there.

 

[StephenH]

Early days for him, he was a bit shakey in the first 15 min's but he settled into the game from there.

He didn't look to do too much wrong on TV.
But very early days for the very young man!

 

[parklane1]

He didn't look to do too much wrong on TV.
But very early days for the very young man!

Coming into English football is always a hurdle for players from abroad ( especially at his age), but he looks like he has the ability to manage and he WILL make mistakes while he learns to adjust to the pace and physical side of our game. We have to be patient while he learns.