My MOTM, dealt with Lukaku superbly.
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Way too important for us to rest, has to start against Moscow.
As I said, he' our Rio, Pallister, Bruce and Stam all rolled into one at the moment....just needs a partner of the same stature....
Always had faith in him - he was excellent in 2011/12, and that talent didn't just disappear - an it's great that he's now cemented his place as a first choice centre back.
He is becoming a dominant CB ala Vidic.
Was superb today.
Was superb today.
Top class performance
What can I say that hasn't already been said? Just truly amazing.
Think playing against Lukaku, and maybe Benteke, who he's already pocketed, won't get much harder than that, in terms of physical battles, and he certainly passed the test.
Think playing against Lukaku, and maybe Benteke, who he's already pocketed, won't get much harder than that, in terms of physical battles, and he certainly passed the test.
Didn't play against Lithuania. Has had a full week off. Cheers Roy.
Superb again. My MotM. Handled Lukaku brilliantly. Is he now the best center back in the league? Certainly in with a shout.
I think it's quite clear he's the best CB in the league. It's brilliant to see him fulfill his potential. I really hope Jones can stay fit and follow in his footsteps.
Deals with every situation so intelligently, and has the pace and strength to back it up. World class atm.
He's a beast. His talent was never in doubt though.
He was once trashed on these boards and has developed into our best center back.
Amazing again from Smalling, dominated Lukaku all game.
MOTM candidate in 95% of our games. You can't name 5 CB's currently better than him in the top 5 leagues.
He has it all doesn't he? Hes just been majestic all season (bar Arse) and just keeps on delivering MOTM performances week in and week out.
The bast part is, he is only 25. As defenders go, that's a tender age for such a player. Imagine how hes going to be in two or three years if he keeps improving
The bast part is, he is only 25. As defenders go, that's a tender age for such a player. Imagine how hes going to be in two or three years if he keeps improving
Still 25 too.
In a match where we had some very good performers he was my man of the match. His level of play over the last 12 months has been phenomenal.
He is everything I wanted us to buy in the summer! Really stepped up this season, long may it continue.
Just make him captain already. Another good game. Clearly leading the defense, and he'd be a much better representative for our club than Rooney. (Obviously I don't expect this to happen...)
As long as he remains injury free, we could have a top CB for 5-7 more years.
I honestly thought whenever Lukaku got him pinned he had him worried and Jones dealt with Lukaku better. Just a shame Lukaku was feeding of absolute scraps because everyone else was shite.
Monster of a performance. Just colossal.
Iron Mike
A question for the English fans, does Roy play Smalling as CB for the national team? I have no idea whether he is actually first choice (which he should be).
He's the best CB in the league, no question. Beast.
Another Smalling-esque performance. Any defender who has a solid game we should start commenting, "He did a Smalling there!". Has really grown leaps and bound in his performance and confidence under LVG. I had my doubts after his red card against CIty last season and really thought he might not cut it under LVG regime but I am glad he has proved me and many wrong
As many have said. Best in the league.
He's not even having just 'good' games anymore, he's completely smashing it. I honestly had forgotten how it felt to have a dominant presence in defense since Vidic.
His form this season has been world class and he has built on last years form in a big manner.
our player of the year so far.....
cool, strong and becoming a leader
cool, strong and becoming a leader
He must have pockets like Mary Poppins bag to fit so many strikers in there.
Impressive so far. I said it 3 years ago that he's hugely talented and never doubted his quality
What is impressive is that Lukaku is having a good season and had been bullying defenders. Made him a small boy yesterday.
Footballs crazy, start of the season most on here would have had him sold. Always amazes me how little including myself how much we don't know about football....
He's the best CB in the league, I'm quite confident about that. Who else comes close on current form? Not Company, that's for sure. Cahill? Nah. Koscielny? Don't think so.
Been our best defender since late last year. I don't think anybody here wanted him sold this summer. Last year would have been more apt.
Good! Long may it continue.
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