2017/18 Dominic Calvert-Lewin

[Osamabindiesel]

One thing I will say- if he isn't scoring goals, he needs to get more involved in the buildup play. He did much better today than against Lyon, but it's something he should keep in mind if he struggling.

 

[nsno-chris]

DCL today was left totally isolated, he was playing against 5 men while our other 9 outfield were trying to stop an onslaught

Left out to dry, and hardly had any support when the ball got played quick.

 

[Kurt.]

This is part of our problem.... making excuses for players instead of just admitting they just aren't good enough.

 

[diggerdestroyer]

This kid try's his best but there is no way he should be leading the line of a supposed top 10 premier league club.

Failed summer transfer policy

 

[diggerdestroyer]

DCL today was left totally isolated, he was playing against 5 men while our other 9 outfield were trying to stop an onslaught

Left out to dry, and hardly had any support when the ball got played quick.

Yep but he is still nowhere near good enough. Not his fault ,he is young. Might turn into a half decent forward more than likely in the championship.But to have him leading the line in the premier league is insane. Insane i say.

 

[Lanolin]

I can't recall ever seeing a striker who looked so unlikely to score. I really feel sorry for the lad because he is just way out of his depth at the moment and it's not fair on him. Put a good shift in today.

 

[onlyme]

Leads the line well but as others have highlighted he's isolated and rarely looks like scoring.

 

[MACCA75]

Leads the line well but as others have highlighted he's isolated and rarely looks like scoring.

Does he lead the line well though? Really?

 

[onlyme]

Does he lead the line well though? Really?

I believe he does, considering his age and the fact he's ridiculously outnumbered, his control is good. If you watch the game at pitch level you appreciate how difficult his job is playing in this current team.

 

[orly]

Zilch, other than under hit and over hit a load of passes, including the miscontrol that lead to Williams nearly getting sent off which meant a total re jig at HT

Utterly clueless aren't you Ian.

It must have absolutely choked you to see Rooney level it in, you seat kicking snake.

DCL on the other hand is honest, tries hard, but nowhere near good enough

 

[Azzurri]

I actually think he worked hard today, held it up well and made a nuisance of himself. Aside from one touch in particular there was nothing fantastic, but he’s one of the three who escape criticism from me today.

 

[Kurt.]

I believe he does, considering his age and the fact he's ridiculously outnumbered, his control is good. If you watch the game at pitch level you appreciate how difficult his job is playing in this current team.

What's his age got to do with it ? Did rooney use age as an excuse ? Michael Owen? And loads more.... age is not an excuse.

 

[Woolly Blue]

Koeman getting booed for substituting DCL shows just how much this lad has won the match going fans over.
Hopefully the internet lads will catch on some time over the next year or two that it's not DCL's fault that he's being asked to do far too much than he should be this season, and they'll get off his back.

 

[Billy Dean]

What's his age got to do with it ? Did rooney use age as an excuse ? Michael Owen? And loads more.... age is not an excuse.

You forgot Pelé who won a World Cup at 17

 

[onlyme]

What's his age got to do with it ? Did rooney use age as an excuse ? Michael Owen? And loads more.... age is not an excuse.

Different type off players, they weren't leading the line as a No 9 has to. Similar to a Centre half in respect of having to take the knocks and learn from experiences..