03 Sep 2017 09:51:11
Woodburn.
Yes he scored a great goal last night, in a game against opposition well below what you would find in the premiership. He was also sent on to force a goal, so was given freedom to shoot on sight. Playing in a top 4 or title challenging team requires more discipline.
Whilst I do not want to downplay the lads potential, I do want to stop the heaps of pressure coming his way because he scored an international goal at 17 years old.
Leave the lad to develop, play at younger level and in cup games or gain minutes as a substitute. He will get minutes for Wales as well which will help.
Over time he will hopefully continue on this upward trend and we will see him push into and excel in the first team, but let's be aware of the high number of young players who don't make it because they are put in too soon or put under too much pressure.


1.) 03 Sep 2017
03 Sep 2017 10:56:42
It doesn't matter who your playing, the goal was the goal and was a great occasion for him. Can see what it meant to him too.


2.) 03 Sep 2017
03 Sep 2017 10:57:12
I think people are just happy for the lad.


3.) 03 Sep 2017
03 Sep 2017 11:10:52
Austria are a half decent side.


4.) 03 Sep 2017
03 Sep 2017 11:11:06
Andy disagree with you on your top 4 and discipline point. at his age realistically for the most part he will be coming off the bench and at that age same as Coleman said to him you just have to say go and express yourself. from this you will get good and bad while he learns.

Last night was fantastic though.


5.) 03 Sep 2017
03 Sep 2017 11:29:50
His defensive positioning was pretty impressive for someone being sent out to express themself. That shows a wide understanding of the game, too many quick skillfull kids are a bit headless. So that is a good sign.

One thing that concerns me with young players is the temptation to beef up. They gain too much bulk whilst still experiencing natural growth so they have a whole new body to get used to. The lower back especially takes the strain which is can easily become a recurring issue and is very painful. I hope he gets advised properly to stay in the ideal physical condition for his style of play.


6.) 03 Sep 2017
03 Sep 2017 12:01:24
International football defences are generally better than premier league defences IMO.


7.) 03 Sep 2017
03 Sep 2017 12:30:21
It was a good goal and it can only give him confidence. Really Happy for him.


8.) 03 Sep 2017
03 Sep 2017 12:53:27
An awful lot of people would disagree with that, No easy games in WC qualifiers.

Well done Ben and Wales.


9.) 03 Sep 2017
03 Sep 2017 15:37:35
Mbappe is just one year older. if your good enough your old enough.

Until kane got a chance at spurs he was not seen as good enough. took his chance and the rest is history.


10.) 03 Sep 2017
03 Sep 2017 15:44:45
Also to add how many subs, on debut at 17 win the man of the match after only being on pitch 20 minute.

First time I saw him in flesh last night and he changed the game on his own. very bale esque for wales job.

He was phenomenal. not many players able to impact a game like that.