Glad that Oxford on Tuesday appears more of a one off for him, rather than him showing signs of Charlie Barker | Deji Elerewe syndrome, where he looks good to begin with, and then gets his inexperience exposed the more he plays.
In terms of our young Centre-Backs @ the club, he seems to have really sneaked his way into the First Team in some ways, as never really recall him being discussed as a serious option for us.
Will definitely lose his place when O'Connell comes back, and we could probably do with another more experienced Centre-Back, meaning that Lucas can go out on loan to a League Two side (Can he now having played for Charlton and Torquay this season?) - But in some ways, I'd keep him around, and sacrifice Sam Lavelle.
Very impressed with him today, especially as he's shown he can play in a back four at this level, and not just as a "number" in a back three.
Glad that Oxford on Tuesday appears more of a one off for him, rather than him showing signs of Charlie Barker | Deji Elerewe syndrome, where he looks good to begin with, and then gets his inexperience exposed the more he plays.
In terms of our young Centre-Backs @ the club, he seems to have really sneaked his way into the First Team in some ways, as never really recall him being discussed as a serious option for us.
Will definitely lose his place when O'Connell comes back, and we could probably do with another more experienced Centre-Back, meaning that Lucas can go out on loan to a League Two side (Can he now having played for Charlton and Torquay this season?) - But in some ways, I'd keep him around, and sacrifice Sam Lavelle.
Very impressed with him today, especially as he's shown he can play in a back four at this level, and not just as a "number" in a back three.
I don’t agree he should definitely lose his place to O’Connell, if Ness is playing well he should stay in the team.
Play him behind a midfield that is compact, hardworking, and committed in the tackle, with a comfortable, senior, left back next to him, rather than behind a wide open, hiding midfield, with a teenage right sided midfielder next to him at left back and he suddenly looks a decent player again.
Still along way to go and alot to learn but there is something about him which makes me think he really could be something special for us ! when he has the ball hes composed and aerially quite dominant and aggressive which is nice to see from a youngster bursting onto the scene
He seems confident and even when we concede you dont see his head drop or him get affected he still gets stuck in
He is a player who doesn't make my heart sink when he is in the side. Yes, a lot to learn but at the level required at this point and will surely improve beyond it from here.
He then signed a 2 year deal a few months later. I imagine clubs had been watching him while he was out on loan knowing he was out of contract in the summer.
He then signed a 2 year deal a few months later. I imagine clubs had been watching him while he was out on loan knowing he was out of contract in the summer.
Cheers, dont recall this happening, so even better to hear we've got him tied to a deal
I thought Ness looked quite composed during the pre season matches. Definitely ahead of Lavelle and Thomas at the moment, and no reason to rush O'Connell back too quickly either.
Lavelle and Thomas dragged off at half time vs Oxford followed by that interview snippet about him kicking the tactics board in half at how slow and disinterested we looked would seem to indicate exactly what Holden thinks of those two players
His shirt to lose now. Would love to see him and O'Connell get a run of games together - think Sess Ness O'Connell and Edun could be something special.
Really like Ness, he just looks like he belongs. Unflustered, strong, quicker than he appears. With him and Mitchell coming through we are really doing well for defenders at the moment.
I also really liked O’Connells cameo as well. His ability on the ball is a level above anything else we have at CB.
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In terms of our young Centre-Backs @ the club, he seems to have really sneaked his way into the First Team in some ways, as never really recall him being discussed as a serious option for us.
Will definitely lose his place when O'Connell comes back, and we could probably do with another more experienced Centre-Back, meaning that Lucas can go out on loan to a League Two side (Can he now having played for Charlton and Torquay this season?) - But in some ways, I'd keep him around, and sacrifice Sam Lavelle.
Very impressed with him today, especially as he's shown he can play in a back four at this level, and not just as a "number" in a back three.
Do not want Inniss or Lavelle first choice.
He owns LCB for me whilst O'Connell is out.
Go figure.
there is something about him which makes me think he really could be something special for us !
when he has the ball hes composed and aerially quite dominant and aggressive which is nice to see from a youngster bursting onto the scene
He seems confident and even when we concede you dont see his head drop or him get affected he still gets stuck in
I also really liked O’Connells cameo as well. His ability on the ball is a level above anything else we have at CB.