Jim Thwaites

So nice to see a player receiving the ball and immediately turning and looking for forward options! Thwaites definitely has a look of Scholes about him

There has been a lot of negativity over the past few days on the caf regarding finances, injuries etc but our youth system could really pull us out of the mire over the next two to three years. There are a lot of very special kids that will likely get chances to impress soon
 
His weight of pass is really good. Unlike some of our first teamers who just drill the ball in without even looking if there's a player to pass to. He actually takes a look and delivers a decent ball.
 
mavradal said:
From his highlights I get Beckham vibes, too bad that profile doesn't really fit Amorim's current system.
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He has better close control than Beckham I would say. Obviously he'd need to demonstrate the ridiculous stamina and work ethic of Beckham and keep improving his passing,crossing and shooting to truly merit the comparison, but I think he's got more natural ability than Beckham did from what I remember. Mentality and fitness is what set Becks apart. I'm sure there's a place for him in Amorim's system even as a 10, but eventually perhaps at CM as somebody suggested. It's not like he doesn't have nous or work rate and his long passing is good.
 
mavradal said:
From his highlights I get Beckham vibes, too bad that profile doesn't really fit Amorim's current system.
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Surely more like Scholes. He moves nothing like Beckham.

Bold call to already say he won't work under Amorim.
 
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