Little Shrimp wrote:Gnahoua presses pretty well and in a smart fashion. He's also had the most second most key passes per 90, only behind Phillips. He's got an assist as well, although it was him chesting the ball to Stockton before his solo goal vs Ipswich.
I think we're yet to see any really big moments of individual quality but he's shown some occasional bits of good skill to beat a man. Nothing really in a telling area yet though. However, he's got in behind well down the line and done some decent stretching of the opposition defence.
He's yet to provide any moments of real quality to make a big difference, but he's acquitting himself on the pitch well and I feel is probably carrying out the tasks that SR demands of him.
My assumption was that McPake was hooked at HT due to a knock as it sounded like he was playing well. He's been the most impressive of the wingers so far for me. I'd say McDonald has disappointed a little so far, while Gnahoua has been ok.
McPake has been very impressive this season, aside from him losing the ball for the Rotherham goal he’s not really put a foot wrong considering he’s only 19. Agree about Wes, he’s yet to prove he’s better than Josh or Arthur.
Will be nice to see Wildig, Delaney, Gibbo back to add even more competition for places, and I’m sure the team will gel together nicely within the next few weeks & months. We’ve got to remember we’re playing a new style with over two-thirds of our squad being different from last season - even the players who stayed from last season need time to adjust (apart from Cole seemingly!!). If we can calm down a bit in possession and find the right balls when we get in the final third, we have the potential to do VERY well with this style.
And just a final comment for a certain SVer,
WE ARE 16 DAYS INTO THE SEASON! THERE IS NO NEED TO PANIC!!