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I stand by what I said. We’ll see if he’s ultimately good enough to be the main man for them competing for major trophies.Name and shame
I stand by what I said. We’ll see if he’s ultimately good enough to be the main man for them competing for major trophies.Name and shame
Tariq Lamptey looked the business in that game, and the 20th century was completely unknown to him. Brighton team was not very strong as their team of the previous U23 season had gone out on loan or were in the first team squad. The standard of the PL2 under 23 league is not very strong.I know opponent's have to be taken into account but in the U23 game Vs Brighton he looked very sharp, so much so at one point I was worrying he was overdoing it and would pull up again.
Isn't that a little harsh on him? He's only just turned 19 so he's younger than most of your other youth players that are ranked above him due to having successful loans. He was just behind CHO for the 2000 generation.Apart from Loftus and Ake we didn't really have any first team quality youth despite winning youth level with the 94-96 group. Kenedy (not academy but youth) got chances that season but was rubbish.
It's only really now serious first team quality players are coming through. For example George McEachran would have been our best youngster behind the two mentioned above in 2015 if his time was then but currently isn't in the top 10.
It's more how highly I rate the current generation as opposed to any knock against George.Isn't that a little harsh on him? He's only just turned 19 so he's younger than most of your other youth players that are ranked above him due to having successful loans. He was just behind CHO for the 2000 generation.
Andreas Christensen?Apart from Loftus and Ake we didn't really have any first team quality youth despite winning youth level with the 94-96 group. Kenedy (not academy but youth) got chances that season but was rubbish.
It's only really now serious first team quality players are coming through. For example George McEachran would have been our best youngster behind the two mentioned above in 2015 if his time was then but currently isn't in the top 10.
In that moment I was thinking more of who was about and potentially available to us in 15/16. AC had a locked two year loan while iirc Ake had a January recall option and Loftus was obviously with us that year.Andreas Christensen?
One game does not make a strikerName and shame
When were all these posts made?Name and shame
This season.When were all these posts made?
Who knew players from one of the most successful academy in the world would be good. Shows how weak previous Chelsea managers have been by not playing them.Indeed! If they carry on the way they are, I don't see why anyone at the club would want to spunk millions unless its a really, really special player.
Was like watching Drogba. Poor first touch, holds the defender off, beats with a feint, bangs into bottom corner.That third goal was class, did the defender like a prime Torres. The fact that he's got that in his locker gives him a lot of promise.
No need for early predictions. Both are very different players.Better than Rashford and I can say that with confidence this early.
Based on 3 games?Better than Rashford and I can say that with confidence this early.
Also 3 behind Sane's and equal to Bernado Silva best ever seasonsRead that he’s like 3 goals away from Rashford’s best ever season and we’re still in September
Apt taglineBetter than Rashford and I can say that with confidence this early.
Sshh its much more fun to use it to ridicule Man Utd playersAlso 3 behind Sane's and equal to Bernado Silva best ever seasons
Based on...?The next Lukaku of Romelu
I'm more impressed with his all round play.I'll be honest I didn't put too much stock into him scoring against Norwich or Sheffield United given we know he can score against Championship opposition because he did it last season for Villa but a hattrick away to Wolves? Impressive
They're both 22, it's the first time they've both been the indisputable main men at the respective clubs (Rashford sort of sharing that with Martial), surely it's fairer to compare them (if we must) by the current season?Tweet
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Yeah the comparison should be between Abraham and Martial seeing as Martial is actually our striker, Rashford’s exclusively a winger when Martial’s fit.They're both 22, it's the first time they've both been the indisputable main men at the respective clubs (Rashford sort of sharing that with Martial), surely it's fairer to compare them (if we must) by the current season?
Rashford: 16 games, 8 goals, 3 assists
Abraham: 17 games, 11 goals, 2 assists
For years the mere thought of Tammy being compared favorably was universally laughed at.Yeah the comparison should be between Abraham and Martial seeing as Martial is actually our striker, Rashford’s exclusively a winger when Martial’s fit.
I kinda don’t get why they’re comparing it to past seasons either when Rashford looks well on course to beat his current highest season anyway.
Rashford: 3 pensThey're both 22, it's the first time they've both been the indisputable main men at the respective clubs (Rashford sort of sharing that with Martial), surely it's fairer to compare them (if we must) by the current season?
Rashford: 16 games, 8 goals, 3 assists
Abraham: 17 games, 11 goals, 2 assists
10 5 in the league with 3? of rashfords 5 penaltiesNever understood the reasoning behind comparing strikers still playing, the fact is Abraham is playing in a team currently 2nd in the table, Rashford is playing in a team 14th in the table, yet there's not a huge amount between them, three goals in all comps.
Rashford: 3 pens
Abraham: 0 pens
I dont like this comparison though. Different types of players.
Chelsea fans pointing out penalties without which Hazard numbers would be on par with average played and Lampard loses close to 60 goals.10 5 in the league with 3? of rashfords 5 penalties
I'll start bringing up Cantona's "non-penalty" numbers in a minute!Chelsea fans pointing out penalties without which Hazard numbers would be on par with average played and Lampard loses close to 60 goals.