I like the lad, but let's remember the opposition he's up against!
But thus is good for his confidence if nothing else.
But thus is good for his confidence if nothing else.
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Granted, he hasn't really been challenged on the wing, but it has been a very good performance thus far and he looks so much more comfortable as a RB compared to CB.
People saying he's not a RB yet he's only 19 and started out as a CM not a CB, basically he could be getting Schweini'd here as he looks excellent at RB and did well there the other time he played the role when both out fullbacks got hurt.
Paddy Neville is good at RB.
Interesting that LVG has used him as a right back primarily over the last month.
Maybe he sees this as his future position.
Maybe he sees this as his future position.
His technique is too good to play CB. Comfortable on the ball while running and linking well with team mates. Rafael-esque performance (attacking-wise).
Similar to Jones and Smalling impresseing at right back early on. I still think he is a centre back though
hehe its worth reading some of the absolute nonsense spouted in this thread a couple of months ago. Tards gona tard
I don't remember them ever looking that comfortable on the ball, even against lesser opposition. Plus McNair was originally a midfielder. Can't really make conclusions based on only one game though of course!
For me this is just a little more proof that he could be a decent ball playing CB for us. He can pass well enough. I don't see him as a permanent RB.
This is why Im not going to get carried away. Also O Shea all those years ago.
I do and I remember Jones tearing up the league at right back for a spell
Fair enough
Yep true! But its the potential that's there that pleases me most. The lad is only playing as a defender for about 12/18 months (?). People choosing to ignore that and write him off is laughable.
Dont think he'll be a full back long term either but who knows given the progression we've seen to date.
I take it back, I much prefer going overboard about a player than the usual shite
I've been guilty of it many times
I've been guilty of it many times
McNair = the new Cafu?
Coleman in disguise?
That's right full sorted for the next 15 years. Well done Paddy.
He Dani Alves'd that right flank today.
He was a right terror down that side, great to see.
Great game at RB.
Top quality tonight, didn't think he was that fast!
Surprised at his speed today as he looked quite fast, but in other matches, at CB, he has looked a little sluggish. Excellent on the ball, terrific technique and made Rooney look like a pub player on the same side at times.
MOTM for me. Hope he can continue this good run.
Showed his attacking pedigree tonight. Little to do in defence but my MOTM.
He was absolutely everywhere tonight. Great performance. Really happy for him.
Yeah really convinced me as a right FB. He at least had the guts to get forward and I think he should get a shot there for a few games and see if he can done this well in the PL against good opponents as well.
Can we now end the debate on who's better out of him or Blackett?
Great crosses, passes, pass selection, first touch and good in tight areas under pressure. All round excellent today. MOTM.
This. Will be interesting to see if LVG gives him a chance there, and even more interesting to see how he performs if so.
Smashed it.
Probably grabbed that spot for a while. Here's hoping he takes the opportunity!
My MOTM, promising performance, even against a lower side that was still great.
My MOTM, promising performance, even against a lower side that was still great.
I think he started RB in a reserve game last week(Scored as well). So it something the club have been thinking about.
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Fantastic talent. He played very well at right back against Liverpool reserves the other day as well I thought.
Great performance from Paddy tonight. He was excellent. Seems he picked up from where he left off when he occupied the right back spot against Liverpool for the U21's.
He looked good in this position against Liverpool U21s. He looks so slow at centre back in the Premier League. I wouldn't get to excited yet, it could all be about levels. Let's see how he performs in this position in the league.
Pleased with him again tonight. I can see him really making it with us - I think the last time I thought that about one of young defenders, it was Wes Brown. Stay fit, Paddy!
Yea, it was Cambridge, but please let that be enough to start him over Valencia for a while.
He's got technique too.