For the last few hours I thought it was Brooks who had scored!

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Cheets said:
Think it would probably have gone in anyway.
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I initially thought that but the replay on the stadium video looked like it might have missed.

Think if Brookes had tried to score…the goalie might have saved it….so it ended up being a great pass.

Think Brookes deserves a mention today….for the 15 minutes after coming on he was electric.
That’s the Brookes we know and love….he just went for it with massive energy and determination as though he was playing for a contract.

Well done Andre…you made a big difference after coming on.
 
Sheffsteel said:
I initially thought that but the replay on the stadium video looked like it might have missed.

Think if Brookes had tried to score…the goalie might have saved it….so it ended up being a great pass.

Think Brookes deserves a mention today….for the 15 minutes after coming on he was electric.
That’s the Brookes we know and love….he just went for it with massive energy and determination as though he was playing for a contract.

Well done Andre…you made a big difference after coming on.
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Brookes was in no way Electric- good god our standards
 
Sheffsteel said:
I initially thought that but the replay on the stadium video looked like it might have missed.

Think if Brookes had tried to score…the goalie might have saved it….so it ended up being a great pass.

Think Brookes deserves a mention today….for the 15 minutes after coming on he was electric.
That’s the Brookes we know and love….he just went for it with massive energy and determination as though he was playing for a contract.

Well done Andre…you made a big difference after coming on.
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And played on the left hand side, using his stronger foot. Hopefully that should be the norm from now on. He looked much more comfortable and driven.
 
Heading for the post according to the replay. Might have spun in but unlikely.
 
There were other occasions when I got the wrong scorer. v Bournemouth at home in February 2020, after the match I was asking my son "Why are they interviewing Lundstram? He played just for a few minutes". He replied "that is because he scored the winner!" I had thought for a while it was McBurnie who scored the winner! In the 1970s watching from the BLUT v Carlisle in October 1970 and v Bristol City in January 1975 I hadnt realised that it was Dearden who got the final touch until I read the Green Un match reports in the evening. I thought Woody (v Carlisle) and TC (v Bristol C) scored with cross shots. All at the Kop End. Cant remember if I got the scorer wrong when the goal was scored in the Lane End.
 

Sheffsteel said:
I initially thought that but the replay on the stadium video looked like it might have missed.

Think if Brookes had tried to score…the goalie might have saved it….so it ended up being a great pass.

Think Brookes deserves a mention today….for the 15 minutes after coming on he was electric.
That’s the Brookes we know and love….he just went for it with massive energy and determination as though he was playing for a contract.

Well done Andre…you made a big difference after coming on.
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Brooks definitely had a better game than last time out, when he came on he pressed well and got stuck in & looked fired up, wouldnt say he was electric either.

Some players seem better as impact subs than when they start, and it seems hes turning out that way. Been utter gash since breaking into 1st team sqaud when starting a game, but most of time when used as a sub, hes not been that bad and adds energy.
 
Sheffsteel said:
I initially thought that but the replay on the stadium video looked like it might have missed.

Think if Brookes had tried to score…the goalie might have saved it….so it ended up being a great pass.

Think Brookes deserves a mention today….for the 15 minutes after coming on he was electric.
That’s the Brookes we know and love….he just went for it with massive energy and determination as though he was playing for a contract.

Well done Andre…you made a big difference after coming on.
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I really rate the lad
He’s a Blade
Went to my old school
Bags of skill
Has improved his physicality
Very high ceiling.

Things he needs to improve on
Self belief - He’s far better than he thinks he is.
Match fitness - comes with playing regularly.
Tek em on - could feint to go back but turn and go rather than actually go back.
Work rate - linked to match fitness so, has to think about how hard MGW worked for the team.
 
Silent Blade said:
There were other occasions when I got the wrong scorer. v Bournemouth at home in February 2020, after the match I was asking my son "Why are they interviewing Lundstram? He played just for a few minutes". He replied "that is because he scored the winner!" I had thought for a while it was McBurnie who scored the winner! In the 1970s watching from the BLUT v Carlisle in October 1970 and v Bristol City in January 1975 I hadnt realised that it was Dearden who got the final touch until I read the Green Un match reports in the evening. I thought Woody (v Carlisle) and TC (v Bristol C) scored with cross shots. All at the Kop End. Cant remember if I got the scorer wrong when the goal was scored in the Lane End.
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Silent gets some facts wrong. Shock news!
Bookmark it. Keep this because it’s as rare as rocking horse shizzle.
 
Blademan89 said:
Brooks definitely had a better game than last time out, when he came on he pressed well and got stuck in & looked fired up, wouldnt say he was electric either.

Some players seem better as impact subs than when they start, and it seems hes turning out that way. Been utter gash since breaking into 1st team sqaud when starting a game, but most of time when used as a sub, hes not been that bad and adds energy.
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Utter gash is extreme. He’s had good games, he’s had average games, he’s had poor games.
 
Blademan89 said:
Brooks definitely had a better game than last time out, when he came on he pressed well and got stuck in & looked fired up, wouldnt say he was electric either.

Some players seem better as impact subs than when they start, and it seems hes turning out that way. Been utter gash since breaking into 1st team sqaud when starting a game, but most of time when used as a sub, hes not been that bad and adds energy.
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Your memory’s faulty. He hasn’t been “utter gash” since breaking into the squad.

It’s worth remembering that he made his league debut in the Premier League against Liverpool when Wilder came back. He played really well before tiring.

He then played in a run of games. Bear in mind that he was a young lad coming into a badly struggling side that was way out of its depth in that company. His form was up and down, as you might expect. But he did pretty well considering. In particular, he was excellent at Villa Park - the Sky commentary team were very complimentary - and had a really good game in the home match against West Ham. Deadbeat’s reports on these performances are easily located if you need more detail.

The key thing to remember is that he wasn’t being played out wide on the right. He was playing left side in an attacking midfield role. He worked hard and tackled back. He looked a good prospect.

Keen Blade has been banging the drum for ages (and as recently as this morning!) about the problems with the fashion for “inverted wingers” and he states very well the case against. I agree with him and I have “liked” a lot of his posts on the subject.

I like Brooks for all sorts of reasons. A local lad coming through the ranks is something that has an obvious appeal. But I’m not starry-eyed about him. There are lots of things he needs to work at to make himself a better player. His attitude has been questioned. He sometimes seems to lack confidence. But he’s potentially a very good player for us.

And he needs to be used in a position that plays to his strengths. That’s a position on the left, not hugging the right touchline.
 
North Shields Blade said:
Your memory’s faulty. He hasn’t been “utter gash” since breaking into the squad.

It’s worth remembering that he made his league debut in the Premier League against Liverpool when Wilder came back. He played really well before tiring.

He then played in a run of games. Bear in mind that he was a young lad coming into a badly struggling side that was way out of its depth in that company. His form was up and down, as you might expect. But he did pretty well considering. In particular, he was excellent at Villa Park - the Sky commentary team were very complimentary - and had a really good game in the home match against West Ham. Deadbeat’s reports on these performances are easily located if you need more detail.

The key thing to remember is that he wasn’t being played out wide on the right. He was playing left side in an attacking midfield role. He worked hard and tackled back. He looked a good prospect.

Keen Blade has been banging the drum for ages (and as recently as this morning!) about the problems with the fashion for “inverted wingers” and he states very well the case against. I agree with him and I have “liked” a lot of his posts on the subject.

I like Brooks for all sorts of reasons. A local lad coming through the ranks is something that has an obvious appeal. But I’m not starry-eyed about him. There are lots of things he needs to work at to make himself a better player. His attitude has been questioned. He sometimes seems to lack confidence. But he’s potentially a very good player for us.

And he needs to be used in a position that plays to his strengths. That’s a position on the left, not hugging the right touchline.
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💯

I believe it’s a confidence thing with Brooks. He’s got oodles of talent but needs a bit of swagger and arrogance about him from deep held self belief. He’s a humble lad by the looks of things and I’m desperate for him to shine for the very reasons you highlight.
I love having one of our own come through the ranks and doing the business.
 
Greasy Chap Butty said:
Important thing is Cal was pushing into the box to make sure. Bit concerned by where Ty was going after watching the replay.
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What an engine O'Hare has instigates the move follows up to get the touch!
Wouldn't have gone in if he wasn't alive to the situation
 
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