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by **tubby** » Sun Aug 21, 2011 8:55 pm

He's probably as fast as anyone in our squad, but I think we are lacking in a bit of pace generally. Good player though, im happy with how he has settled in so far.

by **ethanr** » Sun Aug 21, 2011 11:29 pm

Roger Red Hat wrote:
ethanr wrote:When we were looking at buying him so many people on here said he was too slow and wasn't a natural winger and could only cross and wouldn't fit in and all this garage...

He's fast as hell. He knows how to move the ball really well. He's really good at taking on fullbacks. He's great at crossing. He works hard tracking back. He's fit right in and been one of our best players in the first 2 games.

He's a natural winger....

Glad to see so many people were wrong about him.

you sir have just gone up in my estimations. yes your on the bottom rung now

nah seriously well said mate, agree 100%

So I guess you like me more than anybody else then...

by **aCe'** » Mon Aug 22, 2011 12:13 am

I dont think anyone down here said he wasnt a natural winger.. The only thing that was said as far as i can tell was that he wasnt worth 20mill... So far, the jury is still out on that but he certainly filled a gap in the side and has so far contributed more than our other 20mill signing Henderson...

Worth 20mill ? Can tip either way... If he keeps performing the way he has in the first 2 games (average overall in both I would say) I think people will start getting on his back because for large periods of both games he went missing... Definitely needs to improve and start making an impact (assists, goals are a fast way to doing so)

Good player, good buy but he still needs to step up his game because most importantly imo, he could very well be the critical factor in offering balance to the side given Kenny's system and selections..

by **Ola Mr Benitez** » Mon Aug 22, 2011 12:20 am

I don't het why people get so hung up on how much people cost. It's not our money, as long as the squad/team improve who cares.

If Downing cost 10 mill would his performances be valued any different?

by **Ola Mr Benitez** » Mon Aug 22, 2011 12:21 am

Has he improved our team? Yes he has! Who cares what he cost, we are getting stronger and will ne higher up the league this year because of it

by **alwayslfc** » Tue Aug 30, 2011 4:32 am

Downing and Enrique on the left flank were so electrifying entertaining to watch in the Bolton game. I have no doubts about our strength on the left with these 2 guys around. I'm a bit concerned about our right flank however. Hendo is not a natural left winger, I'm surprised Kenny didn't sign a Downing like right winger.

by **Kenny Kan** » Tue Aug 30, 2011 4:47 am

Downing has really impressed me.

I would like to see more 'end product' from him, apart from that he's doing fantastically well.

by **maypaxvobiscum** » Tue Aug 30, 2011 5:13 am

when was the last time we had a strong left side of defense AND midfield?

by **stmichael** » Tue Aug 30, 2011 11:55 am

the great thing about hime now is he's always looking to play give and goes all the time which fits in perfectly with kenny's philosophy. a lot of the time when i saw him at boro and villa he was all about getting the ball out of his feet and whipping it in early.

by **Thommo's perm** » Tue Sep 06, 2011 8:24 pm

Just got an assist for england
Ashley Young scored

by **RedSi35** » Tue Sep 06, 2011 8:27 pm

Aye, pick of the england players tonight so far. Confidence is high

by **Greavesie** » Tue Sep 06, 2011 8:35 pm

He certainly looks like he's having a good time out there. The goal came from the right as well, versatility right there!

by **bunglemark2** » Tue Sep 06, 2011 9:35 pm

How the fook did Earnshaw miss ? I would've LOVED to see that go in...

by **jimmy brighton** » Tue Sep 06, 2011 10:18 pm

Good performance from Downing tonight. After the joke of the last world cup I find it hard to watch England these days. His work for the goal was the highlight of the game. Pity about the scumbag up front :angry:

They say you shouldn't hate because it eats you out inside. So normally I just dislike. But that scum-muncher from the other end of the east lancs road, I do. With a passion

by **Thommo's perm** » Wed Sep 07, 2011 8:43 am

jimmy brighton wrote:Good performance from Downing tonight. After the joke of the last world cup I find it hard to watch England these days. His work for the goal was the highlight of the game. Pity about the scumbag up front
They say you shouldn't hate because it eats you out inside. So normally I just dislike. But that scum-muncher from the other end of the east lancs road, I do. With a passion

Ashley Young?

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