Isaac Hayden: on loan at QPR

Looks a player. First time I've seen him live and was impressed.

Clam, good touch, passes it well and his positioning is good too. When we go up he'll be absolutely fine.

What a load of molluscs

Really coming out of his shell.

There's grit in this pearl.

I hated that

Just seen it, ffs, ah whelk.

He's able to play football which I like

I must admit, if we absolutely have to play a DM I'd far rather it be someone who can play a bit of football than a meathead like Tiote. So obviously I'm happy we signed him.

Looks like a young Chris Hughton. Very impressive so far.

More reserved in his role today than the last couple. Definitely think he's more than a DM; he loves a solid challenge, aye, but impressed with some of his bursts and passing.

Our best player yesterday, imo. He's something we've been looking for since Tiote went to shit. Really like how mobile and composed he is, you'd have thought he'd have had a chance at Arsenal. Really solid signing this one.

More reserved in his role today than the last couple. Definitely think he's more than a DM; he loves a solid challenge, aye, but impressed with some of his bursts and passing.

Alongside Colback he looks , and has to be, more 'progressive', alongside Shelvey he is going to have to sweep-up and cover more. Thankfully he's flexible, intelligent, has a bit of grit and self-belief, and reads the game really well. He's a proper modern (for that read traditional) central midfielder. Can do it all, but prioritises the good of the team and does what's needed.

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From 39:55 onwards.

Thanks for that.

Somehow I wasn't too surprised by the 'not so bright' nomination.

Speaks very well

Quick delete all trace of the interview. We just got Jonjo looking like he is getting back to form, those comments will send him back six months again.

He sounded bright, but unfortunately not bright enough to duck that question about the thickest team mate.

He sounded bright, but unfortunately not bright enough to duck that question about the thickest team mate.

Everyone will take it brutally seriously. Can see Hayden being sold and Shelvey quit playing football.

Based on last night.  This guy is our best signing of the summer and represents great value. 

I'm not sure I remember him giving the ball away?  He wins a lot in the air, solid in the tackle, plays off both feet and just always looks so assured in possession.  He obviously took offence to Jonjo pinging diagonals.  So he pulled off an even better one to Ritchie, then another a minute later off his left foot. 

Everyone played well and there were so many good performances from the attacking players.  But if not for Shelvey basically being a 10/10.  He would have been my MOTM.

Based on last night.  This guy is our best signing of the summer and represents great value. 

 

I'm not sure I remember him giving the ball away?  He wins a lot in the air, solid in the tackle, plays off both feet and just always looks so assured in possession.  He obviously took offence to Jonjo pinging diagonals.  So he pulled off an even better one to Ritchie, then another a minute later off his left foot. 

 

Everyone played well and there were so many good performances from the attacking players.  But if not for Shelvey basically being a 10/10.  He would have been my MOTM.

Great to hear, he's very quickly become an essential player in midfield for us and one we were severely lacking. His ability to put his foot in and be aggressive but also be athletic and good on the ball sets him apart from the majority of players in this league. Works really well with Shelvey and we got him for a relative pittance, could turn out to be a great signing.

Yep.  You can tell he came through Arsenal's system.  He really does look comfortable on the ball and is happy to receive a pass in tight areas.  Usually just gets it out his feet, makes a quick turn and then moves the ball on quickly. 

Getting better by the game. I expect this to be the case with every player with them being coached by Rafa.

We've gone from giving the ball to someone and just watch and hope that the player can do something on his own, to actually working as a fluid and organised unit and letting the ball do the job with lots of movement and quick play from one side to another or between opposition lines. So much more effective as a football team. I fucking love it.