2020/21 Tom Davies

[Toffeelover]

Has started to show his real talent, which way back we recognised but seemed to have got last in the last couple of seasons, so perhaps our criticism is unwarranted. Carlo clearly likes him.

 

[maccavennie]

Has he opened his arse pocket up to let Thiago breathe yet?

Not yet and he's just done a full English breakfast fart as well.

 

[stevie blott]

Tom has looked the real player many of could see. He was always ready to make a bad mistake but he has grown up and has started to believe in his own ability. An imposing last few games, really hope he carries this on now. Well done Tom !!

 

[tungetango]

The Everton Da's need to repent.

@Mrtallywacker may have some insight in how to

 

[bilyaletdinov_]

on form he’s currently our best midfielder, that is testament to his hard work and self belief - nothing better than seeing a blue doing well for our club

 

[zook]

Quietly solid. Never a 6 like Allan, who is everywhere exploding opponents like a good 6 should, but serviceable in the role.

Not sure you do want that from a 6 though. With your deepest midfielder you want someone who’ll screen the back 4 rather than someone who’ll charge forward pressing and leaving big gaps in behind... one of the downsides of us playing Allan there is that he wants to go out and press (which leaves gaps) so he’s not really allowed to play his own game, but Davies as the 6 and Allan & Doucoure just in front who can press all day can be a very, very good midfield 3.

 

[davids]

Just shows the fine lines in football, brilliant ball to set Richarlison free which leads to the penalty. Ball intercepted and they go on to score and it's back to whipping boy.

 

[Verbal Kint]

I'm not going to get carried away as 3 months ago ill admit i thought he was bound for Preston by the seasons end, but i think he could well be the greatest midfielder in the world.

 

[Dutch Toffee]

Sometimes questioned his ability to make it here, never doubted his commitment though. Great to see him taking massive steps as of late. He'll never let this club down.

 

[blueloon]

I think it's helping him massively having a consistent position as well, can't help playing here there and everywhere. He's took this new deep position well, long may it continue.

He played for England U20s/21 in a deeper position and did very well in a quiet , consistent way , while more ” expressive” midfielders grabbed the headlines. In the games that he doesn’t start I think he’ll remain the one Carlo brings off the bench to shore up midfield and hold a winning position, as opposed to the one sent on to win the game with an outrageous goal / assist.

 

[helpimonfire]

I have called him useless in the past but I now hold my hands up and have to say he has been great of late.

Sorry about that Tom

Keep up the great work

 

[the sniderman]

i am heartened to see so many fathers come in and repent. buddies u are free to enjoy mr davies now well done on showing up the slimeballs still hiding in their ratholes upset that a young arty scouse boy has made their opinions on football look like the rabies it is.

 

[Paul Rideout]

I think it's great that we don't have to rush Allan back because he's really stepped it up. I don't know if him and Allan can play in the same team (can Allan play in a more advanced role?), but its great that if/when Allan comes back we know he will be fully fit.

He's really stepped it up in the last few weeks.

 

[Martin Alvito]

Not sure you do want that from a 6 though. With your deepest midfielder you want someone who’ll screen the back 4 rather than someone who’ll charge forward pressing and leaving big gaps in behind... one of the downsides of us playing Allan there is that he wants to go out and press (which leaves gaps) so he’s not really allowed to play his own game, but Davies as the 6 and Allan & Doucoure just in front who can press all day can be a very, very good midfield 3.

The net effect of screening the back four properly is that it seems as if the defender appears by magic wherever the ball is and delivers a crushing, but legal ball-winning tackle. Then he passes it off and moves to a position where he can redistribute the ball if needed.

The issue with playing Allan further forward is that you'd prefer more creativity up there. Unfortunately, it seems like this is going to be a squad that defends all day in the middle of the park and gets its creativity from the flanks. If we can get a proper RB in, I think we can get away with essentially playing three defensive mids.

Davies doesn't have the nastiness of the best 6's and never will. If he can improve his first touch and distribution, that's enough for the position. All we strictly speaking need is someone that can be the heartbeat so the ball doesn't have to reset all the time at the CBs or, God help us, the goalkeeper in possession.

 

[the sniderman]

The net effect of screening the back four properly is that it seems as if the defender appears by magic wherever the ball is and delivers a crushing, but legal ball-winning tackle. Then he passes it off and moves to a position where he can redistribute the ball if needed.

The issue with playing Allan further forward is that you'd prefer more creativity up there. Unfortunately, it seems like this is going to be a squad that defends all day in the middle of the park and gets its creativity from the flanks. If we can get a proper RB in, I think we can get away with essentially playing three defensive mids.

Davies doesn't have the nastiness of the best 6's and never will. If he can improve his first touch and distribution, that's enough for the position. All we strictly speaking need is someone that can be the heartbeat so the ball doesn't have to reset all the time at the CBs or, God help us, the goalkeeper in possession.

martin u appear to be chatting undiluted ass sweat my friend please cease.