Still don't think he's quite ready. Needs plenty more minutes otherwise he'll never learn though, we'll just have to go with it. Good thing Garner is a competant RB though cover player because he'll be needed.
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Martin Alvito
Player Valuation: £50m
Didn't quite get it done at either end today. Still young enough to round into Prem form. DCL was poor until he suddenly wasn't, etc.
I would put it this way: if in a month's time he's the weakest link among the starters, I will be ecstatic.
Ashley Young started more games last season than Patterson has started in his career.
davek
Player Valuation: £150m
TBF, I'd have Ashley Young at RB.
I can’t speak for Garner, but I’ve watched Patterson a fair amount and he did it for Rangers and Scotland, he’s probably over-thinking it when he gets into a good attacking position. As I said before hopefully once he gets his 1st assist his confidence will grow, and it’ll take the pressure off and he’ll start to deliver good quality balls into the box consistently. Garner has the quality too, but not having watched him a lot before he joined Everton, so I maybe wrong here, but he was mostly played as a deep sitting midfielder, and on occasion, right back for England, so he’s probably not finding himself in wide attacking areas so often. I thought they looked decent today down the right, defensively, and given time I think they will prove to be a threat going forward.
davids
Player Valuation: £60m
Honestly can't agree,Garner at RB and Danjuma on the right. Patterson has time on his side but for me he's a long way from the finished product.
davek
Player Valuation: £150m
I fear he's going to be one of those players who looks the part but aren't very good.
davids
Player Valuation: £60m
Don't think anyone is doubting he can defend. But in today's game that isn't enough.
I don’t think he’s too far away,
I don’t think Patterson played badly today, certainly not defensively. But I have to admit that he’s not played as well as I’d hoped offensively. There are times when he shows flashes of his capabilities going forward, but his final ball has been poor more often than not. I hope that he can get a few assists early on in the season to improve his confidence
davids
Player Valuation: £60m
Think we all agree that a few assists would help. Think his main problem going forward is his lack of guile, in a straight foot race he'll do okay but when faced by a fullback who stands up to him he appears clueless. As I said time is on his side but in a season when every point will be vital we need someone with true creativity on the right. Sadly that's not him.
I’ll disagree with you on this point, even today there were a couple of occasions he waltzed bye 2-3 Sporting players, only to play a poor ball. He can go past players using skill, technique and pace.
davids
Player Valuation: £60m
Think we were watching different games. But I truly hope you are right and I'm wrong as I doubt we'll sign anyone before the window closes.
I don’t think right back is anywhere near the biggest concern, Patterson, Coleman and Garner (if needs be, although personally I prefer him in midfield), seems like enough cover.
coleman=quality
Player Valuation: £15m
Yes I was concerned with young today if that’s anything to go by again both full back positions look poor.
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