2021/22 Mason Holgate

[Nymzee]

Second longest serving player is a bit mad.

 

[davek]

Second longest serving player is a bit mad.

Interesting words about Benitez.

You mention consistency is key - have things changed in order to try and gain that?

Obviously, a lot has changed with the fans coming back, so playing at home is a lot different and it's going to help. Then, playing away is obviously a lot harder.

We're very focused and I feel like we've made a couple of great signings in Demarai Gray and Andros Townsend, who are both already having an impact. Solomón Rondón has just come in as well. They're all good players and going to improve us.

But, ultimately, we have to be focused - to not get carried away when things are going well and to never expect to beat anybody before we get out on the pitch. And, at the same time, sticking together and not getting too low when things aren't going for us.

We've shown we can challenge with anyone but it's about performing in every game and getting the points.

How are you finding life under Rafael Benitez?

It's been really good. It's very detailed - that's something I picked up on early doors. We're working on things every single day and getting to know his ways more and more. Everything is so meticulous and planned out with him and I think ultimately that is helping us.

There are no grey areas. We know what he wants from us and what's needed to go out there and perform on a matchday.

What expectations has he put on the group?

Just to be competitive. I think we put our own expectations on ourselves with the quality of the squad we have here.

We know ourselves how good we can be as a team and we know where we should be and want to be.

It's all about the fine details of achieving that and getting the consistency - and we're working on those things.

 

[4737carlin]

I like what he says about the Gaffer, really does sound like he has fitted in well and the players are loving it

 

[BornBlue76]

I like what he says about the Gaffer, really does sound like he has fitted in well and the players are loving it

Holgate had so much early potential.. feel he has been hampered by lack of coaching.. Benitez could help him immensely

 

[4737carlin]

Holgate had so much early potential.. feel he has been hampered by lack of coaching.. Benitez could help him immensely

Totally, he has turned Iwobi into a new revelation, lets hope he can do the same with Mason and Tom.

 

[Nymzee]

Interesting words about Benitez.

You mention consistency is key - have things changed in order to try and gain that?

Obviously, a lot has changed with the fans coming back, so playing at home is a lot different and it's going to help. Then, playing away is obviously a lot harder.

We're very focused and I feel like we've made a couple of great signings in Demarai Gray and Andros Townsend, who are both already having an impact. Solomón Rondón has just come in as well. They're all good players and going to improve us.

But, ultimately, we have to be focused - to not get carried away when things are going well and to never expect to beat anybody before we get out on the pitch. And, at the same time, sticking together and not getting too low when things aren't going for us.

We've shown we can challenge with anyone but it's about performing in every game and getting the points.

How are you finding life under Rafael Benitez?

It's been really good. It's very detailed - that's something I picked up on early doors. We're working on things every single day and getting to know his ways more and more. Everything is so meticulous and planned out with him and I think ultimately that is helping us.

There are no grey areas. We know what he wants from us and what's needed to go out there and perform on a matchday.

What expectations has he put on the group?

Just to be competitive. I think we put our own expectations on ourselves with the quality of the squad we have here.

We know ourselves how good we can be as a team and we know where we should be and want to be.

It's all about the fine details of achieving that and getting the consistency - and we're working on those things.

We get it Dave, you’re a Benitez fanboy now. Or for now.

 

[davek]

We get it Dave, you’re a Benitez fanboy now. Or for now.

I wont be a fan boy, I'll support him until he is unsupportable.

Try it.

 

[Nymzee]

I wont be a fan boy, I'll support him until he is unsupportable.

Try it.

Nah

 

[Terrarian]

Totally, he has turned Iwobi into a new revelation, lets hope he can do the same with Mason and Tom.

stop it lol 4 games in, wait and see how it goes.

 

[Billy Dean]

I wont be a fan boy, I'll support him until he is unsupportable.

Try it.

Hard to see too much wrong with what he's done so far. He's got the cowards running around for a start. Haven't seen that in years.

 

[blulouie]

We get it Dave, you’re a Benitez fanboy now. Or for now.

Leopards...sumit sumit sumit....spots.

 

[messymascot]

Hopefully missing out on a few games will focus him to want to play well when he gets back in. I can see him playing either RB or CB on Tuesday and if he does well he will likely keep his place. I hope he's looked at last season and learned something and we see the player that looked decent 2 years ago not the one that has been badly out of form since he returned last year.

 

[Toffeelover]

Interesting words about Benitez.

You mention consistency is key - have things changed in order to try and gain that?

Obviously, a lot has changed with the fans coming back, so playing at home is a lot different and it's going to help. Then, playing away is obviously a lot harder.

We're very focused and I feel like we've made a couple of great signings in Demarai Gray and Andros Townsend, who are both already having an impact. Solomón Rondón has just come in as well. They're all good players and going to improve us.

But, ultimately, we have to be focused - to not get carried away when things are going well and to never expect to beat anybody before we get out on the pitch. And, at the same time, sticking together and not getting too low when things aren't going for us.

We've shown we can challenge with anyone but it's about performing in every game and getting the points.

How are you finding life under Rafael Benitez?

It's been really good. It's very detailed - that's something I picked up on early doors. We're working on things every single day and getting to know his ways more and more. Everything is so meticulous and planned out with him and I think ultimately that is helping us.

There are no grey areas. We know what he wants from us and what's needed to go out there and perform on a matchday.

What expectations has he put on the group?

Just to be competitive. I think we put our own expectations on ourselves with the quality of the squad we have here.

We know ourselves how good we can be as a team and we know where we should be and want to be.

It's all about the fine details of achieving that and getting the consistency - and we're working on those things.

Dave, what a load of you know what.

 

[maccavennie]

I reckon he'll come back into the centre back slot tonight

 

[Clarky cat]

How the chuff hasn’t this bluffer been dug out yet?!!! Absolutely putrid tonight, but hey he can point and chew gum which makes him a magnet to the captain’s armband.