2020/21 Anthony Gordon

TheNinja · February 1, 2021

Can't wait to see our bench next game... I reckon big Dunc will sign on as an emergency player.

Bluestar · February 1, 2021

Bullens Rd said:
Not very good. He's like a scouse Bernard, unfortunately. Still, he's plenty of time to improve.

Should be loaned out next season, because he isn't currently capable of offering anything to us either from the start or off the bench. Shouldn't be written off, but needs to do a lot of improving - and a loan spell can do him the world of good.

Last season he had a few games where he showed a lot of promise. You’re writing him off way too early.
I think there is something about him and a loan may really help him develop.

messymascot · February 1, 2021

I think with Bernard staying he had to go out as they both play same position which is already taken by Richarlison. Hopefully we sell Bernard in the summer and Gordon comes back having played 15-20 games in the Championship.

NewRadical · February 1, 2021

He looked good in the League Cup against lower division sides.

I hope his loan goes well and he comes back to us improved by the experience.

BigDunc'sFod · February 1, 2021

messymascot said:
I think with Bernard staying he had to go out as they both play same position which is already taken by Richarlison. Hopefully we sell Bernard in the summer and Gordon comes back having played 15-20 games in the Championship.

This, basically. Hopefully it's as transformative as when Coleman went to Blackpool

TheBigIguana · February 1, 2021

messymascot said:
I think with Bernard staying he had to go out as they both play same position which is already taken by Richarlison. Hopefully we sell Bernard in the summer and Gordon comes back having played 15-20 games in the Championship.

Bernard taking up a squad space and sending a promising younger player on loan is becoming a bit of a tradition.

Jim Hopper · February 1, 2021

Think it’s 6months overdue but better late than never, I’m glad he’ll be able to play every week and improve on his game now.

Dublin blue 75 · February 1, 2021

Looks like he is gone to Preston

Alanbileysfeathercut · February 1, 2021

Surprised how a young 'hungry ' player is let go,albeit on loan.
His wages cant be more than 20k.

andy4efc · February 1, 2021

Alanbileysfeathercut said:
Surprised how a young 'hungry ' player is let go,albeit on loan.
His wages cant be more than 20k.

Game time.he’ll come back in Summer abs have 15 games under his belt. More experienced and more
Physical.

ToffeeTim · February 1, 2021

Good move for the lad, looking forward to seeing him play regularly

Lanolin · February 1, 2021

Right thing to do in his case I think. Hope it works out.

BlueToff · February 1, 2021

TheBigIguana said:
Bernard taking up a squad space and sending a promising younger player on loan is becoming a bit of a tradition.

Preston is a good move for him though, like Branthwaite to Blackburn.

Should King indeed come in, then I think we may still end up seeing Bernard leave if indeed the UAE's window does not shut just yet. We'll see, though think the likelihood is that Bernard leaves in the summer.

Ring master · February 1, 2021

Speaking after putting pen to paper the England U20 international said: “I’m, so excited. Preston is a massive club; I’m delighted to be here. I know it was last minute, but I can’t wait to get going.

“I’ve heard a lot about the club. I’ve been told all about the family feel of this club and that was a massive part of why I chose to come here. I think that’s my main reason for being here, I really want to start games and be involved in men’s football consistently.

I think this is the perfect place for me at this moment with this manager, this team, and hopefully we can get to the play-offs

Whilst manager Alex Neil said he always expected it to be a late one, but was excited to have got his eighth signing of a busy window.

He added: “I think we always knew this was going to be a late deal. We spoke to Everton regarding Anthony and I spoke to Anthony himself as well.

“We needed to make sure we brought another attacking option in and I think Anthony, who has been involved in most of Everton’s games this season, has huge potential and he is different to the other type of lads we have as well.

“Anthony wants to take the ball, he wants to get at people, he wants to try and take them on and be creative in the final third. That type of player is what we have needed.”