Peck

[Addison]

Report: Poland 1-1 England ELS

A hard-fought point for the Young Lions in their final game of the November window

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Played 74 minutes this afternoon in Poland, 1-1 draw

 

[Balham]

Agreed it’s not a big amount, I’m guessing he was out of contract and refused to sign a new one so it’s compensation we paid as opposed to a transfer fee. Still very cheap so Arsenal can’t have been that bothered about going to a tribunal. Apparently he was Wilders last signing before he left first time around.

Arsenal wanted him to stay but he (rightly) thought that he had a far better chance of first team football by moving. Takes some nerve to make that call at 16, particularly as there are other sides in London (eg QPR, Watford) who could have given him an easier option.

 

[Bladeloyal]

Very good young footballer is sydie he's got the edge

 

[LondonBlade89]

Think it’s been overshadowed by everything else that went off in that game but I thought Peck was good in his first full game in for Arblaster after the injury. Anel’s red obviously completely changed the game, but I thought he positively contributed in the first half and worked incredibly hard in the second.

The one big credit to Peck for me is that while he has been inconsistent as you’d expect from a younger player, he’s never not trying things and looking to be progressive with the ball. We’ve had many bang average CMs over the years and he’s definitely not one. There’s a very good player in there and I think he’ll be all the better for playing more games.

 

[SGBlade]

Think it’s been overshadowed by everything else that went off in that game but I thought Peck was good in his first full game in for Arblaster after the injury. Anel’s red obviously completely changed the game, but I thought he positively contributed in the first half and worked incredibly hard in the second.

The one big credit to Peck for me is that while he has been inconsistent as you’d expect from a younger player, he’s never not trying things and looking to be progressive with the ball. We’ve had many bang average CMs over the years and he’s definitely not one. There’s a very good player in there and I think he’ll be all the better for playing more games.

I really like Peck but thought he was a bit lost today, even at 11 vs 11. Seemed a yard off the pace mentally and positionally. Good learning experience and I’m sure he’ll improve, but he was a weak point yesterday and Souza had to do a fair bit of extra legwork.

Peck certainly wasn’t alone in having a bad day though - Souttar, Burrows, Gilchrist, O’Hare all had off days to certain degrees.

 

[Woodwaaard]

I thought that Peck played very well yesterday
Particularly when we were down to 10

 

[3Cheers4Ramirez]

Very good again, barely put a foot wrong again, that's about 4 games in a row

Already maturing significantly, it shows in his decision making and ball retention

 

[true99blade]

First half wasn’t great from anybody, but he definitely grew into it. Not a great performance at all but certainly a huge one where he and others had to dig deep.

 

[Iceybabey]

He played good but there's work to be done. Left it all out there though

 

[AWetFlannel]

Very good again, barely put a foot wrong again, that's about 4 games in a row

Already maturing significantly, it shows in his decision making and ball retention

I thought he was awful but kept going rather than shrinking, fair play to the lad.

 

[CaptainMorgans]

I thought he was awful but kept going rather than shrinking, fair play to the lad.

I'm somewhere in between you and Hamandcheese .

Against the top sides, I think he sometimes struggles to impose himself and I did think Sunderland dominated that area of the park.
Jobe Bellingham is a lot further ahead in his development and Souza looked really tired (& possibly injured) which didn't help.

There's loads more to come from Peck though, he's so talented and to be playing at the level he is after so few games is remarkable.

The one thing you can't fault him on is his heart and desire. The kid never stops going and his head never drops.
Even when things aren't going for him, he keeps looking for the ball.
These traits will ensure he makes it.

 

[robbiez666]

Yeah, lad needs a rest. Very slow on the ball. Ran forward at one point and just nowhere near quick enough deciding what to do.

I'd maybe look at playing Davies and Vini next game and bringing him off the bench.

He's a young lad learning his trade. Can't start every game.

 

[dc_blade]

Could've used the ball a bit better today and doesn't get us up the pitch as well as Blaster but he never hides and came into his own when we started to dominate after the subs.

 

[Tony_Kaufman]

Last season for the development team Peck could be very inconsistent. Great one game, poor the next. He's always been great off the ball but quite poor with it. So far this season it's been the same. Great one game, poor the next and not so good with the ball. He was poor tonight and made some awful passes, often mispassing the simplest passes to unmarked players whilst under no pressure. He's a work in progress but he needs a lot of work. There's certainly potential there but he needs to work on his passing, as it was his weakness in the development team. Tracking back, tackling, effort. No questions there.

 

[Bergen Blade]

I'm somewhere in between you and Hamandcheese .

Against the top sides, I think he sometimes struggles to impose himself and I did think Sunderland dominated that area of the park.
Jobe Bellingham is a lot further ahead in his development though and Souza looked really tired (& possibly injured) tonight which didn't help.

There's loads more to come from Peck though, he's so talented and to be playing at the level he is after so few games is remarkable.

The one thing you can't fault him on is his heart and desire. The kid never stops going and his head never drops.
Even when things aren't going for him, he keeps looking for the ball.
These traits will ensure he makes it.

He's more used to playing in a central three, where he's had more freedom to go forward and try creative things. In a two we've seen that this can give exceptional performances, but also some where his mistakes are noticed. I think he's been told to be a bit more conservative and he should be given time to adapt his game. I think he's a huge talent and hopefully he'll keep improving.

 

[ATL Recs]

Very good again, barely put a foot wrong again, that's about 4 games in a row

Already maturing significantly, it shows in his decision making and ball retention

He was completely lost in the first half struggling
Much improved in the second

 

[Pedro's Winger]

Poor first half (not alone in that) but much improved second half.
Still looks like we're going to miss Blaster against the better teams unfortunately.

 

[3Cheers4Ramirez]

I'm trying to think what I might have missed but his 90% pass completion seems to back up what I thought - another responsible, mature performance

Souza as a comparison was 87%, and apparently lost possession 16 times to Peck's 8 (but quite a subjective stat I'd imagine). Bellingham also 16 times

He's cut out a lot of the risky stuff and over committing in dangerous areas. A fast improvement that suggests an ability to learn

It shouldn't have been necessary for him to play this much this soon but he's already up to the task, not letting the side down at all and will only get better. He's at least keeping Shackleton out, which isn't insignificant. By the end of the season, I predict he'll be a huge asset

 

[Antonb]

He never hides and try's really hard. But lacks the composure of say arblaster. I think we need another midfielder and a striker in january

 

[bibbity bobbity boo]

Loved how he celebrated like we'd won the Champions League at the final whistle.

 

[3Cheers4Ramirez]

Agree we still need another CM. Can't take chances in that area. Peck is still inexperienced and Davies is an injury risk

Think we're nailed on to go up if we loan a good CM and a BBD

 

[AWetFlannel]

I'm trying to think what I might have missed but his 90% pass completion seems to back up what I thought - another responsible, mature performance

Souza as a comparison was 87%, and apparently lost possession 16 times to Peck's 8 (but quite a subjective stat I'd imagine). Bellingham also 16 times

He's cut out a lot of the risky stuff and over committing in dangerous areas. A fast improvement that suggests an ability to learn

It shouldn't have been necessary for him to play this much this soon but he's already up to the task, not letting the side down at all and will only get better. He's at least keeping Shackleton out, which isn't insignificant. By the end of the season, I predict he'll be a huge asset

We certainly all agree he's a massive talent and has a bright future. It should all be kept in context - he's an academy kid being played ahead of schedule.

That I think he was poor today shows that we're already judging him like a senior starter. He's earnt the right given his performances.

 

[CaptainMorgans]

Agree we still need another CM. Can't take chances in that area. Peck is still inexperienced and Davies is an injury risk

Think we're nailed on to go up if we loan a good CM and a BBD

Be interested to know your thoughts on options.
I would think Tyler Morton will be available?

 

[LudlamBlade]

The chest bump and scream with One towards the end was lovely to watch, there's a great spirit between these academy lads and you really get the sense they're all encouraging each other and pushing each other forward

 

[raimond]

Tried his heart out but gave the ball away a hell of a lot....but all is forgiven for how he celebrated One winning the corner at the end. Absolute nutjob, love him

 

[HOT CURRIE 10]

He was very average first half and gave the ball away 3 times (not the only one),much improved 2nd half,kept it short,neat and tidy.

 

[loyalblade95]

Up and down from Peck tonight especially the first hour, think Davies coming on took the pressure off of Peck and he had a better game because of it.

 

[3Cheers4Ramirez]

Be interested to know your thoughts on options.
I would think Tyler Morton will be available?

Morton seems a good and obvious shout, I also think Cairney would offer a lot of what Arblaster does, in a deeper role now later on in his career, and could also fancy the move because he's from Leeds I believe. Could replace OHare at #10 as well

 

[10-0 win]

Peck ok runs his socks off. Adapting to championship speed

 

[bakeblade]

Poor first half (not alone in that) but much improved second half.
Still looks like we're going to miss Blaster against the better teams unfortunately.

Pecks performances are linked to the standard of the opposition. Poor and average teams he looks very good, but struggles against the better teams. Perfectly understandable due to his stage of development.
He improved second half due to there being more space on the pitch.