2019/20 Anthony Gordon

[Saint Domingo]

He’s just a baller. Hope he doesn’t lose that edge he has to take people on.

 

[Disgruntledgoat]

Word up.

Underrated.

 

[sanctioned]

...terrific how he went past defenders and opened up that chance. He’s got goals in his locker, he strikes the ball sweetly, it’s only a matter of time.

Its difficult for Academy forwards to break into the PL because the skill set is so high but Gordon really looks the part.

I think we’ve developed one.

Looks better on the ball than Ross, which is awesome. Quicker too in his movements and thought process. Very exciting

 

[firefighterblue]

Like the look of this lad. Neat and tidy on the ball. Works hard. Went round that defender like he wasn't there tonight. Would have liked him to put his foot through it. Think he will get a lot better

 

[catcherintherye]

...terrific how he went past defenders and opened up that chance. He’s got goals in his locker, he strikes the ball sweetly, it’s only a matter of time.

Its difficult for Academy forwards to break into the PL because the skill set is so high but Gordon really looks the part.

I think we’ve developed one.

I said afyer the derby I saw shades of Mcmanaman in him which have shown more in the more games he's played. He needs to learn to be more selfish/ruthless when he gets a chance, as he actually strikes a good ball, is relatively two footed and has a good eye for goal. You sense that will come with time and exposure though. It was nice the other day to see him demanding the ball when we were struggling, when he could see others hiding.

While he's far from the rounded player, he does things that many people can do or cope with. The way he moves with the ball, either side is quite unique. James Justin was completely bamboozled by him. I played fullback from centreback when I went to mens football and I've had games where awinger bamboozled me like Justin was. You feel he can go past you on either side and means you can't ever get your feet set. Awful feeling.

Anyway he's done well tonight and I've been impressed with him each game he's played really. He's nowhere near as powerful as either Rooney or Barkley were, but he has unique speed and agility with the ball.

 

[zook]

Really like the ease that he took it round their defender at the end, can't wait to see him score from one of them in front of a packed Goodison

 

[roy vernon]

Seems to have a football brain to go with his obvious skill. Also he seems down to earth. Early days yet, but, him and Branthwaite have huge potential.

 

[paulbefc]

Bit of a foul magnet. I used to love that about Pienaar. Was a breath of fresh air when we were ahead in a game, especially away from home.

Clearly very talented. His touch and dribbling are clearly there. Not the quickest though, so I hope he finds a position more centrally.

 

[Eggs]

I said afyer the derby I saw shades of Mcmanaman in him which have shown more in the more games he's played. He needs to learn to be more selfish/ruthless when he gets a chance, as he actually strikes a good ball, is relatively two footed and has a good eye for goal. You sense that will come with time and exposure though. It was nice the other day to see him demanding the ball when we were struggling, when he could see others hiding.

While he's far from the rounded player, he does things that many people can do or cope with. The way he moves with the ball, either side is quite unique. James Justin was completely bamboozled by him. I played fullback from centreback when I went to mens football and I've had games where awinger bamboozled me like Justin was. You feel he can go past you on either side and means you can't ever get your feet set. Awful feeling.

Anyway he's done well tonight and I've been impressed with him each game he's played really. He's nowhere near as powerful as either Rooney or Barkley were, but he has unique speed and agility with the ball.

...I like the comparison with McManaman. He’s not muscular like Rooney but he’s still a fine size and shape. An elusive and effective mover, he also strikes a football very well which we haven’t yet seen to great effect.

 

[Paulie]

Somebody drilled the ball into him under pressure with two players around him and he just touched it on the turn and just opened options up for himself, he looks fantastic. He can make that left hand side his own next season.

 

[sw blue]

Somebody drilled the ball into him under pressure with two players around him and he just touched it on the turn and just opened options up for himself, he looks fantastic. He can make that left hand side his own next season.

I see him long term as the attacking player in a midfield three. Not so much as a 10, because he has the ability to break through the lines and draw players in. For now though, the left side will have less pressure.

 

[Paulie]

I see him long term as the attacking player in a midfield three. Not so much as a 10, because he has the ability to break through the lines and draw players in. For now though, the left side will have less pressure.

Yeah he could be that player. We'll see what Ancelotti wants long term. He's in the best hands with Carlo though.

 

[Eggs]

I see him long term as the attacking player in a midfield three. Not so much as a 10, because he has the ability to break through the lines and draw players in. For now though, the left side will have less pressure.

...Ancelotti seemed quite keen to move him to a more central position after he came on last night.

 

[catcherintherye]

...I like the comparison with McManaman. He’s not muscular like Rooney but he’s still a fine size and shape. An elusive and effective mover, he also strikes a football very well which we haven’t yet seen to great effect.

I think thats the big positive I see with him. In the reserves you wouldn't say his pace and dribbling was his only, or at times even his main attribute. The last set of games he was playing as a 9 and looked very happy running in behind and finishing chances. I always remember him breaking into the box late for the 18's and scoring what I'd consider "scruffy" goals and we know he has the ability to curl balls into the top corner and strike the ball well. These were in many ways the more distinctive features than his dribbling ability and I think he could score quite a few goals for us once he starts to take shots on.

My gut feeling is, he's a little shy and feeling his way in. Rooney burst onto the scene and was always Wayne Rooney, similar with Ross a bit but other young players it takes a bit of time. In the derby he really stuck to his task defensively and didn't deviate much from that. Against Norwich I saw one move, when we were 1-0 up, where he went past 2 or 3, and you were egging him on to turn and run at the defence, but we were 1-0 up with about 5 minutes to go, and he just checked out and played a simple pass. On the one hand it shows a good game awareness, and maturity, but on the flip of it probably a lack of confidence which will come to him as he plays more. I do wonder if that extends into the lack of shots at this stage.

Quite quickly the mangement I'm sure will tell him he's a difference maker, and where opportunities to go at defenders or get shots away present themselves that he should do that. I remember Ferguson with Ryan Giggs was never interested in him being an orthodox regulation footballer as he saw the unique skills he had, and encouraged him to be direct. I'd say that outlook would work well for Gordon.

 

[Eggs]

I think thats the big positive I see with him. In the reserves you wouldn't say his pace and dribbling was his only, or at times even his main attribute. The last set of games he was playing as a 9 and looked very happy running in behind and finishing chances. I always remember him breaking into the box late for the 18's and scoring what I'd consider "scruffy" goals and we know he has the ability to curl balls into the top corner and strike the ball well. These were in many ways the more distinctive features than his dribbling ability and I think he could score quite a few goals for us once he starts to take shots on.

My gut feeling is, he's a little shy and feeling his way in. Rooney burst onto the scene and was always Wayne Rooney, similar with Ross a bit but other young players it takes a bit of time. In the derby he really stuck to his task defensively and didn't deviate much from that. Against Norwich I saw one move, when we were 1-0 up, where he went past 2 or 3, and you were egging him on to turn and run at the defence, but we were 1-0 up with about 5 minutes to go, and he just checked out and played a simple pass. On the one hand it shows a good game awareness, and maturity, but on the flip of it probably a lack of confidence which will come to him as he plays more. I do wonder if that extends into the lack of shots at this stage.

Quite quickly the mangement I'm sure will tell him he's a difference maker, and where opportunities to go at defenders or get shots away present themselves that he should do that. I remember Ferguson with Ryan Giggs was never interested in him being an orthodox regulation footballer as he saw the unique skills he had, and encouraged him to be direct. I'd say that outlook would work well for Gordon.

...he’s not as maverick as those you mention, he seems to listen very attentively to what his instructions are and then apply them on the park. it’s why the manager trusts him so much. Saying that, the more he plays the more expansive he’ll get.

We all knew his talent but you never truly know if a youngster can make the transition to the PL but it looks like we have one. It’s a rarity to bring through a quality attacker.