Ronnie was more about entertaining with his umpteen stepovers and showboating at 18. He was very exciting and infuriating. When he added better decision making to the talent he took off..Ronaldo was absolutely infuriating. Mason couldn’t be more different. He’s got the Midas touch. Ronaldo got that at 22.
There's everything to suggest that from his upbringing,attitude to life and training. He's always appeared to be level-headed and professional from an early age. It's no surprise that SAF a few years ago said," We've found one."He's so mature but let's hope his mentality takes him even further. He needs to keep his head down and continue working hard.
No way. He was a very poor finisher at the beginning. If I am not mistaken, he had like 5 goals in each of his first two seasons. Obviously, he was extremely talented and such an excellent dribbler, but he was not such a good finisher. Later, he became the best in the world at it (while also the best at finding spaces near the goal).Was Ronaldo this composed at 18 in front of goal? Rooney was close but Mason is even more lethal than him I think, which is truly ridiculous.
this is the first time I’ve ever seen him compared to RVP.His movement and striking of the ball is almost identical to Van Persie it's uncanny.
My dad said the same, and I agree. But he’s doing it earlier.Shades of Ronaldo about this lad
I must have heard that comparison a hundred times now. It's so uncanny. Mason has the advantage of being so two footed. And the power in his shots! You almost want to take a second look at the small frame that generates auch hits with so little backlift.this is the first time I’ve ever seen him compared to RVP.
It’s ridiculous how similar they move around the pitch.
It's ridiculous really.. two footed RVP that's something to look forward to.this is the first time I’ve ever seen him compared to RVP.
It’s ridiculous how similar they move around the pitch.
It’s mad isn’t it! I love it when a commentator makes the comparison, as if it’s a new insight.I must have heard that comparison a hundred times now. It's so uncanny. Mason has the advantage of being so two footed. And the power in his shots! You almost want to take a second look at the small frame that generates auch hits with so little backlift.
Stopping him from getting into finishing positions doesn't influence his finishing ability. That's a different point entirely.Great potential, clearly, but let's give the lad a chance to develop; if he's still banging them in for fun next year, when teams are developing a plan to contain him, then, perhaps, we can ask the question.
Will be a Ravel-esque failure if he doesn’t live up to this.Don't want to put undue pressure on the lad but I'd be surprised if he isn't better than Messi by the time he's done.
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With the step overs in the last game and the finish reminded me of R9.Shades of Ronaldo about this lad
Exactly what I was thinking during the game.His movement and striking of the ball is almost identical to Van Persie it's uncanny.
Whoever goes on to be the better player, the future is looking bright for the 3 Lions.Hard to know who's the bigger talent at this point, Foden or Greenwood.
And if we're really, really lucky, he may even grow to be his equal.Exactly what I was thinking during the game.
I know it's early days, but I do think the potential is there to be as good as Van Persie, and if he steers clear of injuries then he could possibly even emulate him.
I hear what you're saying, but confidence plays a huge part; if he gets marked out of a few games he could start snatching at the fewer chances he gets.Stopping him from getting into finishing positions doesn't influence his finishing ability. That's a different point entirely.
I think he's noticeably different. One of his biggest strengths is his mentality. He has the air of invincibility about him that the great strikers have.I hear what you're saying, but confidence plays a huge part; if he gets marked out of a few games he could start snatching at the fewer chances he gets.
I honestly believe this lad is something special, but I've seen too many players burn brightly for a season only to fade into journeymen (across several clubs) to hang my hat on him being the best finisher in the league at this moment with so many other proven finishers out there.
I think if we are that lucky, Mason will go much beyond RVP. The boy is very impressive. The only other players who were so good/complete at 18 in my memory were Messi and Rooney.And if we're really, really lucky, he may even grow to be his equal.
