2017/18 Mason Holgate

AdamEFC · August 21, 2017

Good performance, header aside. Hope he learns from the mistake and starts from now on whether it be at RB or RWB until Colemans return.

rochdaleblue · August 21, 2017

He didn't deserve that error to tarnish what otherwise was an excellent performance. I don't think I've seen Sane that quiet in ages.

Daveysgingerlovechild · August 21, 2017

Echo the above, a fabulous defensive display. Extremely composed bar the header.

everton2004 · August 21, 2017

One error.....which unfortunately led to the equaliser. But other than that, he was superb. Should start the next match.

Bullet · August 21, 2017

Excellent display against expensive attacking talent aside from one costly mistake.
It's a shame his crossing's so poor as this'll see Cuco take his place at home to the weaker teams.

Eggsyblueskin · August 21, 2017

Excellent tonight.

Osamabindiesel · August 21, 2017

Bullet said:
Excellent display against expensive attacking talent aside from one costly mistake.
It's a shame his crossing's so poor as this'll see Cuco take his place at home to the weaker teams.

I'm very okay with that, but Holgate didn't really hurt his RB claim today. He played some good football and showed some confidence going forward. He works on that part of his game and he can be quite the player.

stretford blue · August 21, 2017

One error in another wise great performance but that's what happens at the top level .all part of the learning curve

jackyboy · August 21, 2017

Very quick lad. Well played, Mason.

Ring master · August 21, 2017

Did well bar the header that give them there goal,but that shot from sterling could have ended anywhere,not certain but didnt he do something similar v someone last season,or am i just thinking that

rochdaleblue · August 21, 2017

It's such a shame he can't play in a 2 at centre half. He has the pace we so desperately lack (Keane apart) centrally at the back.

Bellz · August 21, 2017

Great job tonight, aside from the poor clearance he was fantastic.

Barnfred 55 · August 22, 2017

Really good to see him getting plenty of support on here after his error tonight.

He's a good defender. Personally I see no reason why there can't be some games where he does play centrally in a back 4. We don't play Palace, Stoke and Albion every week. There are many games we will dominate and should be able to play a high line. We can do that with Keane and Holgate.

Anyway had a very good game tonight. I'm sure the experienced guys will be telling him that and won't let the goal get to him.

Billy Dean · August 22, 2017

Barnfred 55 said:
Really good to see him getting plenty of support on here after his error tonight.

He's a good defender. Personally I see no reason why there can't be some games where he does play centrally in a back 4. We don't play Palace, Stoke and Albion every week. There are many games we will dominate and should be able to play a high line. We can do that with Keane and Holgate.

Anyway had a very good game tonight. I'm sure the experienced guys will be telling him that and won't let the goal get to him.

Agree fully. Absolutely could handle being a CB in a 4