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by **Kenny Kan** » Mon Feb 04, 2013 2:53 pm

maguskwt » Mon Feb 04, 2013 12:25 pm wrote:I actually agree with thommo on downing's performance against city. For someone who has above average natural talent, he doesn't take any chance at all. He has yet to grow a set of balls. At times his playing style is quite good to look at. He runs with the ball only when there are acres of space around him. And then he crosses decently... but to know one in particular. There is no intent at all. And he often avoids physical contest with opposition players. Henderson on the other hand didn't have a smooth game. But he was throwing himself about, winning possession and defending from the front. It gave gerrard suarez and sturridge freedom to attack. Henderson gave a more fruitful contribution to the team. Downing wasn't useless but he was a non-factor...

He doesn't have "above average ability" at all. He's no different to Milner or Kuyt even, except that both have WAY more determination than him.

Like I said though, he had a good game yesterday. I know (myself included) that once a player annoys the f.uck out of you for so long, you can never see any good he does - see Thommo's posts for that.

by **Pig Catcher** » Mon Feb 04, 2013 6:50 pm

What exactly do you mean by “good game”? He provided good cover for the right back but didn’t do nearly enough in terms of trying to create or score goals. It was yet another 5/6 out of ten performance.

by **ycsatbjywtbiastkamb** » Mon Feb 04, 2013 7:04 pm

i thought downing did well, i know he`s not exactly john barnes or peter thompson but on the other hand he`s not one of those frustrating wide players that lose the ball every single time they recieve it either.
he doesnt go down blind alleys or get boxed in and he keeps moves alive.

by **Thommo's perm** » Mon Feb 04, 2013 7:18 pm

Kenny Kan » Mon Feb 04, 2013 1:53 pm wrote:
maguskwt » Mon Feb 04, 2013 12:25 pm wrote:I actually agree with thommo on downing's performance against city. For someone who has above average natural talent, he doesn't take any chance at all. He has yet to grow a set of balls. At times his playing style is quite good to look at. He runs with the ball only when there are acres of space around him. And then he crosses decently... but to know one in particular. There is no intent at all. And he often avoids physical contest with opposition players. Henderson on the other hand didn't have a smooth game. But he was throwing himself about, winning possession and defending from the front. It gave gerrard suarez and sturridge freedom to attack. Henderson gave a more fruitful contribution to the team. Downing wasn't useless but he was a non-factor...

He doesn't have "above average ability" at all. He's no different to Milner or Kuyt even, except that both have WAY more determination than him.

Like I said though, he had a good game yesterday. I know (myself included) that once a player annoys the f.uck out of you for so long, you can never see any good he does - see Thommo's posts for that.

Youre wrong
I do see good things he does, but they are rare and inconsistent, which is my problem with him. If he had passion and heart he would do these good things more often.
Then I would be wrong...

by **ycsatbjywtbiastkamb** » Sun Feb 17, 2013 7:21 pm

i know there were some magnificent performances today (most notably from suarez and sturridge) but i want to mention this fella`s contribution.
he had a fine game this afternoon too and what`s more he`s been playing well for months.
he has shown a fair bit of character to turn around his liverpool career because he wasnt a crowd favourite by any means but now he is one of our most consistent performers.
i hope he doesnt leave at the end of the season.

by **JC_81** » Sun Feb 17, 2013 8:08 pm

He's been playing really well along with hendo past few months. Credit to him.

I have to say Rodgers deserves credit here too as he's managed to get hendo, downing and Enrique looking like the players we thought we were getting.

I still think downing might be replaced in the summer but even if he does Rodgers has added value to him.

by **only me** » Sun Feb 17, 2013 8:12 pm

john craig » Sun Feb 17, 2013 7:08 pm wrote:He's been playing really well along with hendo past few months. Credit to him.

I have to say Rodgers deserves credit here too as he's managed to get hendo, downing and Enrique looking like the players we thought we were getting.

I still think downing might be replaced in the summer but even if he does Rodgers has added value to him.

Yep Downing is having a good spell of football ,has ton of talent and can reach much higher. Should be shooting at goal at least 4-5 times a game has a killer kick.

by **kazza** » Sun Feb 17, 2013 8:20 pm

ycsatbjywtbiastkamb » Sun Feb 17, 2013 6:21 pm wrote:i know there were some magnificent performances today (most notably from suarez and sturridge) but i want to mention this fella`s contribution.
he had a fine game this afternoon too and what`s more he`s been playing well for months.
he has shown a fair bit of character to turn around his liverpool career because he wasnt a crowd favourite by any means but now he is one of our most consistent performers.
i hope he doesnt leave at the end of the season.

by **devaney** » Sun Feb 17, 2013 11:11 pm

Fk me BR has found another decent new player !! Just hope our Stewie continues to leave Downing 2012 in the pub !! Credit where credits due he is a fkg revelation compared to last years model !!

by **Thommo's perm** » Sun Feb 17, 2013 11:24 pm

Whatever

by **woof woof !** » Mon Feb 18, 2013 11:57 am

devaney » Sun Feb 17, 2013 10:11 pm wrote: Credit where credits due he is a fkg revelation compared to last years model !!

I've never been slow to slate Downing but have to agree with the above.

I still think he's playing well within himself but his recent performances have been a definite improvement on his previous offerings.

by **Thommo's perm** » Mon Feb 18, 2013 12:22 pm

I would say hes probably playing at about 25-30% of his capability.
Thats what annoys me, not that he hasnt got talent but he never gives 100%
:no

by **woof woof !** » Mon Feb 18, 2013 6:23 pm

Thommo's perm » Mon Feb 18, 2013 11:22 am wrote:I would say hes probably playing at about 25-30% of his capability.
Thats what annoys me, not that he hasnt got talent but he never gives 100%

he's probably playing at about 25-30% of his capability

Fking hell Thommo, lets not get carried away ! We've always said he's got skill but going by your stats if he gave 100% he'd be world class !

by **Thommo's perm** » Mon Feb 18, 2013 7:58 pm

woof woof ! » Mon Feb 18, 2013 5:23 pm wrote:
Thommo's perm » Mon Feb 18, 2013 11:22 am wrote:I would say hes probably playing at about 25-30% of his capability.
Thats what annoys me, not that he hasnt got talent but he never gives 100%

he's probably playing at about 25-30% of his capability

Fking hell Thommo, lets not get carried away ! We've always said he's got skill but going by your stats if he gave 100% he'd be world class !

He could become Master of the Universe!
:alien:

by **Octsky** » Mon Mar 11, 2013 3:09 am

good goal against spurs, through the legs of the defender.
but wounldnt it be easier to square to surri who was open?

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