Daisuk
Luka Modric
I don't have a clue, obviously, but for everything I have read and heard about Phillips, doesn't sound like he is going to cut it for us. But who knows!
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Jamie Donley
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I don't have a clue, obviously, but for everything I have read and heard about Phillips, doesn't sound like he is going to cut it for us. But who knows!
Muttley
Steve Hodge
What doubts have you picked up on Phillips?
I've actually not seen anything that isn't natural for a lad his age. I'm hoping he's more suited to the PL than the current league he's playing in. Stoke aren't exactly known for their Brazilian football either. He's averaging 6.8 over 20 or more games this season. I'd say that's actually quite solid. He's at a team that is struggling in 18th in the Championship.
Daisuk
Luka Modric
I'm not entirely sure, The Extra Inch perhaps? Heard him described as essentially the same type as Dragusin, great box defender, but not particularly quick and not a great passer of the ball.
Chrissivad
Vedran Corluka
Stoke are struggling, but they are struggling to score goals. That's what's costing them.
They are still trusting Phillips to start league games for them, and have the best defensive record of the teams around them.
They are still trusting Phillips to start league games for them, and have the best defensive record of the teams around them.
Muttley
Steve Hodge
I was looking at this as part of our chat - https://www.whoscored.com/players/430775/show/ashley-phillips
Strengths - blocking the ball (strong)
Weaknesses - concentration (very weak) and tackling (weak)
Style of play
Likes to play short passes
Clears the ball out of defence often
Does not dive into tackles
It sort of resembles that player I watched for our U21s. There is definitely a young Rio about him in the way he plays.
This one was written before - https://footballtalentscout.net/hom...e-future-of-english-football-by-archie-berry/
It is a little more complimentary. Talks about his pace as well.
I don't see him as anything like Dragusin actually.
Be interesting to hear others thoughts. Perhaps others have watched him live.
Danishfurniturelover
the prettiest spice girl
Imagine if we could find someone stupid enough to pay 20m for Maddison and get his 9m wages a year off the books. Bring on Donley and be no worse off.
Get rid of Son and Bissouma as well and add the fees towards the transfer budget.
Daisuk
Luka Modric
Nice! I hope you're right. I never watch our young guys so just go for whatever I hear here and there.
SteveAWOL
Paul Stewart
Leyton Orient starlet Jamie Donley named EA Sports FC EFL Young Player of the Month
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Kandi1977
Vic Buckingham
You forgot Odobert and that kid who scored the 2nd goal against elfsborg in the EL. So many talented players at the club now!
markysimmo
Johnny nice-tits
Since Xmas has been absolutely outstanding for the O's
My pal and his dad have ST's and they cannot believe how good he is
My pal and his dad have ST's and they cannot believe how good he is
Chrissivad
Vedran Corluka
Hadn't forgot about him, but (I think) all the outfield players I names are under 20. Odobert is already 20.
Gutter Boy
Tim Sherwood
Nah, just play him and move Maddison on.
Danishfurniturelover
the prettiest spice girl
Can't see anyone paying his wages. We are stuck with the dart throwing ponce.
braineclipse
Terry Dyson
Great to see him both getting a lot of game time and doing so well. Will be interesting to see what happens with him come the summer.
Muttley
Steve Hodge
Because I only ever see the MOTD moments, I have no clue how Donley's all round game is actually. I see he plays in the centre of a 3 in a 4-2-3-1. That would normally mean a decent chunk of work both defensively and offensively.
Can anyone see any chinks in his armoury in the other parts of his game?
Can anyone see any chinks in his armoury in the other parts of his game?
K.D.D.D.D.Soc
Tom Huddlestone
Bit one paced when I've seen him at youth level.
Not seen much of him but did see the Wrexham game.
He wasn't very involved in build up and, playing in the hole, was often bypassed by direct balls from deep designed to expose the slow Wrexham defence.
It's difficult to say how reflective of his general performances that is - this game was away to one of the divisions top teams.
He did seem to struggle to impose himself in general play and lost the ball a few times with some adventurous/positive passing, but then popped up with the goal and a couple of other good shots. Reminded me a little of Dele in how peripheral yet effective he was (albeit in a different role). Big shades of Dele at Palace with the goal too.
Want to see how he fares against weaker opposition. Will post here if there's anything to add!