2021/22 Alex Iwobi

[Zezti]

From the first rumor that we were in for him, I was against it, and I still think he's been a very bad transfer that hasn't changed. But he's put in so much effort for us when the club really needed it while so many others lets us down. We should all remember and appreciate that.

 

[james_v02]

I can't believe I get to see Iwobi shine the past few months.
I think his poor showing at African Cup sort of woke him up.

The effort he puts in defensively and he played in an unfamiliar position - all for the team. I think his best position is still CM (but closer to the wingers).

 

[Furey1878]

Please only ever play him in the middle now. He's put in a shift at wing back but he is so much better in the middle.

Top effort from him, definitely player of the season from Lampard joining onwards.

 

[brownmola]

We don't stay up without Iwobi...think about that. We can talk about Pickford for sure, goals from key goals from Myko, Holgate, Richy, Keane, and DCL, but I am certain we are down with Iwobi.

 

[TheBigIguana]

From the first rumor that we were in for him, I was against it, and I still think he's been a very bad transfer that hasn't changed. But he's put in so much effort for us when the club really needed it while so many others lets us down. We should all remember and appreciate that.

It's still not anything close to a smart signing. I just wonder how it all goes if he's never turned into a winger.

 

[Osamabindiesel]

His demeanor has changed completely on the defensive side of the ball. It’s like someone whacked him with a shovel and reminded him he is built like a battle tank and shouldn’t be losing 50/50’s. This will be the turning point in his career if there is one. I can see him turning into a very productive player if this team actually becomes respectable.

 

[LinekersLegs]

Listening to the BlueRoom podcast and they are talking about getting an Iwobi tattoo.

Not because they think he is the greatest player ever but just in appreciation in his application and desire since Lampard came - his willingness to just do whatever it takes to help the club has been laudable.

 

[kjbert]

At times under Lampard he’s looked like Victor Moses playing under Conte.

But yes. Put him in midfield if our plan is to continue to play high tempo. It’s incredibly difficult to play at that tempo for 75-90 minutes. He’s one of a few guys that can do it.

 

[ilikecheese]

His ability to receive a ball under pressure and not panic looking for the easy way out is his difference maker. He stays calm and has a simple trick or two to get past that pressure.

Well that and his willingness to run his socks off for the team.

Frank and his staff have unlocked what looked like a terrible player.

 

[TimHowardsBeardJuice]

Carlo crapped on him when he said he was best as a 10. Was rather childish about it too. Not his finest moment.

 

[TimHowardsBeardJuice]

FWIW do you think Moshiri is walking around in his smoking jacket on his study right now saying “I was right you know”

 

[kjbert]

Carlo crapped on him when he said he was best as a 10. Was rather childish about it too. Not his finest moment.

How many guys do we have that can take the ball with their back facing the goal, turn and run at the opposition? Two? And he’s one of them.

 

[TheBigIguana]

How many guys do we have that can take the ball with their back facing the goal, turn and run at the opposition? Two? And he’s one of them.

There's a chance given a whole season playing centrally he's able to progress the ball at an high level. He was in range the few times he did so this season.

 

[kjbert]

There's a chance given a whole season playing centrally he's able to progress the ball at an high level. He was in range the few times he did so this season.

The finishing product still isn’t there and it may never be there. But if he can just progress the ball from the middle third to the final third, that’s a big deal for a team that has no creative alternative at the moment. No Digne. No James. No Icelandic Man.

 

[TheBigIguana]

The finishing product still isn’t there and it may never be there. But if he can just progress the ball from the middle third to the final third, that’s a big deal for a team that has no creative alternative at the moment. No Digne. No James. No Icelandic Man.

If he's playing as a legit midfielder you need 10 G+As and he's doing great. I think he can handle that.