mattbianco1
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What a player. I can't remember a debut like that before. Tonge used to play above his age but that was incredible. Take a very long bow son. M.O.M for me.
Connor Dimaio
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yorkshirecoast
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Agreed. He looked class. Seemed to have time on the ball despite it being 100 mph at times.
blade too long
we go again
like a young Iniesta
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Played like a seasoned pro. Sensational performance proper footballer.
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Time will tell, but he reminded me of Michael Carrick. Always showed, never panicked, rock solid first touch, always turned away from trouble, never gave the ball away.
I've seen promising debuts, but never one by a player in that midfield anchor role. That's normally reserved for grizzled old professionals.
Kudos, Connor.
I've seen promising debuts, but never one by a player in that midfield anchor role. That's normally reserved for grizzled old professionals.
Kudos, Connor.
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Agree wholeheartedly. He was absolutely outstanding tonight. It takes a natural talent that very few have to create the time he had on the ball. Especially in such a fast paced game against some, shall we say "over enthusuastic" opposition. I thought they were very cynical and our youngsters dealt with it extremely well.
Dimaio should have a very bright future, hopefully with us.
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He was superb. It needs saying again that was a debut start and he didn't put a foot wrong. How old is Connor ?
Looking forward to Clough's comments on all the kids. Loved it when Cloughie told him to slow down and acknowledge the fans when he came off.
Looking forward to Clough's comments on all the kids. Loved it when Cloughie told him to slow down and acknowledge the fans when he came off.
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He was 18 at the end of January.
Today's performance wasn't a surprise to me having watched him in the 18's, certainly praiseworthy though!
yorkshirecoast
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I thought he had future England international written all over him - but then realised he has played for Ireland u19s despite being born in England. Shame - but hopefully he will go onto great things with us.What looked like members of his family were in front of me in the Family Stand - they looked very proud and rightly so.
dublin 10 blade
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Bejesus , typical Brit , paddy bashing again , what's next criticising someone from Chesterfield playing for the Italians .
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Just me? Thought he was a six out of ten. Went missing at times, and was nothing compared to Doyle, who has been immense in recent weeks in the same role.
Connor did Ok/quite well, but nothing more.
Thought Khan was the best of the younguns.
Kennedy did well 7.5/10, not as good as Posh, lost quite a few headers to Revell before Harry went in him.
Connor did Ok/quite well, but nothing more.
Thought Khan was the best of the younguns.
Kennedy did well 7.5/10, not as good as Posh, lost quite a few headers to Revell before Harry went in him.
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And a big shout out for " gav's " Irish twat on the shout box earlier , 
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Haha Pinchy, usually agree with you, but in truth while I think the lad did OK, Doyle has just been ace for the last couple months. Hence, I just thought Connor wasn't as good. Heck, Doyle is probably playing as well now as any time in a Blades shirt, if the lad had come in any other time maybe I'd be more impressed.
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Have we had any other triphthong play for us?
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Hang on, putting your shirt on the right way round gets you a 6
If we ever sign Mario Balotelli he's in trouble on the Deadbat score-o-meter.
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7 for your kit on right way around.
Hence Jordan Stewart got a few 3's for boots on wrong feet (least that is what it looked like)
I think the lad Dimaio did well. He kept it simple, moved it on and showed some neat touches and one or two adventurous balls. For a debut it was very good and looked like he had played for a while. However I cant give him more marks as he is young or never played before. I think 7.5 was fair. He did nothing spectacular in terms of assisting on goals, making chances, stopping goals/tackles etc but was steady to good with a lot of promise.
As others have said thought Khan in his cameo really impressed me.
Hence Jordan Stewart got a few 3's for boots on wrong feet (least that is what it looked like)
I think the lad Dimaio did well. He kept it simple, moved it on and showed some neat touches and one or two adventurous balls. For a debut it was very good and looked like he had played for a while. However I cant give him more marks as he is young or never played before. I think 7.5 was fair. He did nothing spectacular in terms of assisting on goals, making chances, stopping goals/tackles etc but was steady to good with a lot of promise.
As others have said thought Khan in his cameo really impressed me.
OK Michael, time for bed you've got training in the morning
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He reminded me of McDonald in the way that he found space and came and got the ball off the centre halves. By no means the same player as McDonald but equally happy to have the ball and looked comfortable with it. First half anyway. He faded a bit in the second.
Deluded! 18 years of age turning, tackling and spreading balls left and right against a team 3rd in the table on his debut and you describe his performance as "OK". You can't possibly compare him to Doyle he is an experienced professional who has been playing for over 10 years. Not many youngsters come in the team play centre midfield at 18 with the confidence he had.
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mattbianco1
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That doesn't matter mate. He's not been capped by anybody.
Carl Jenkinson played internationally...
England U17
Finland U19
Finland U21
England U21
England
He also played for England before the U/21s
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Yes, just you.
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3/4 times he came to take the ball short from Long when the other options were unavailable. I didn't think he put a foot wrong, although could probably do with a summer getting stronger physically.
dublin 10 blade
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Fuckoff and get your own underage players
, but think your right has to be a full cap , before you can turn your back on your country couple of sweatsocks have done it and are playing for eire now .Connors mum is English and his dad is Irish/Italian he qualifies for all 3.
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