2022/23 Dominic Calvert-Lewin

[Rob17896]

The stuff being said about him a few months ago

Be honest, it was not looking good but he seems as fit and quick as he has ever been. Making an immense difference.

 

[BigDuncTributeBand]

What a difference with a fit DCL up front. He’s looking strong and fit, long may it continue!!

 

[Daytripper]

The difference today was , we played the ball in behind more, we let them have possession and when had the ball we moved it quick, giving them far less time to get back in position and look at the difference it made. It suited DCL.

It annoyed me with the aimless crosses and long balls , he’s also been isolated so frustration grows. Today was different , we played it more into feet , we switched the play quicker and more players joined in attack .

That first goal, with the spin off the defender and then the assist was excellent, the team need to keep this up , move it quicker, play in behind. The difference was night and day.

Well played Dom. Brilliant

 

[JimmyJeffers]

I love Dom. one of the few decent things left about this Club.

 

[Kirkles]

Brilliant forward play. The whole team plays with more confidence when he's on the pitch, a real presence.

 

[Gwladys St. Glory]

Good to see him using the backheel to greater effect than to try and lay it off..nice move, Dom.

 

[SJB]

Looked sharp and hungry again but most importantly he doesn't look like he's playing with the fear of injury recurrences like he seemed to do on previous returns. His recovery and rehabilitation was frustrating but looks like it was worth waiting for now.

 

[banno]

He is not a natural goal scorer but he has made a difference since he came back via his work ethic

 

[knowing your history]

First half he was exceptional

You don't need a centre forward to score all the goals. But you need a capable centre forward for the team to function like an actual football team.

Of course defending a 2 or 3 goal lead is much easier than one but it was 1-0 for a good half hour and compare the difference to when 1-0 up v likes of Leeds and Brentford. Back then you had Maupay doing his traffic cone impression and Gray being willing but not really having the knowledge to take up the required positions when ball was punted up to half way line.

Seemed every single time it went forward DCL knew where to be, held it up expertly and either turned or had brilliant support in Iwobi and McNeill who then carried the ball up to the ball superbly.

Think I'm still in shock at seeing an actual functional front three today. Probably the first time that's happened since back end of last minute given most games this season have been won on scrappy goals and/or backs to the wall.

Of course the one other time team won comfortably was 3-0 v Palace with DCL having a rare first half season start that day.

Really need to be scouting europe now to find someone relatively cheap with his profile in prep for next year.

 

[street end]

Brilliant today, he also defended really well at set pieces etc

 

[Dublin blue 75]

Brilliant today, he also defended really well at set pieces etc

Yes, selfless. Up and down the pitch when needed.

 

[4737carlin]

He is not a natural goal scorer but he has made a difference since he came back via his work ethic

8 goals last three games!

 

[cooperman]

The strategy to get him properly fit was the right call.

We're a different team with him in the side.

 

[mistuhp]

Played fantastic this game. Absolute shame he didn't get his goal.

Edited to add: Those turns he's making are new since he's come back, and make him an absolutely devastating presence. Back when he was scoring in 2020-ish, he really didn't turn with the ball at all, but how he's making unbelievably quick turns in both directions. Set piece defending has also always been a strength of his, so that certainly is helpful to see he's kept up that mentality.

 

[Saint Domingo]

Ultimately if him and Mina had been fit for the last two seasons we’re not in two relegation battles. Just no substitute for having your best players fit and available regularly.