Thomas Asante (6 Viewers)
- Thread starter bawtryneal
- Start date
Offhegoes
Well-Known Member
I like BTA, but he's never a starter. Hs energy is useful off the bench, winning or losing, but at he's 26 and was a regular starter for WBA before coming here.. Strange that Robins brought him in, as we were set on 4-3-3 that summer. He's neither a 9 or a winger, although can do a job in either position. We need a similar player with that energy, but 19-20 who's eager to play, and happy to influence games from the bench. Bassette is clearly not going to be that player.
If I'm wrong, and BTA is happy with his role, then don't sell.
If I'm wrong, and BTA is happy with his role, then don't sell.
Hobo
Well-Known Member
Bassette like Asante has shown he is not a natural finisher. Bassette's early promise was about being a willing runner and providing nuisance value. At the moment BTA is delivering both of those things better than Bassette.
Captain Dart
Well-Known Member
He started today.
Cally Fedora
Well-Known Member
He’s getting lots of starts. Lampard likes him. He’s often thrown in out of position and always contributes.
Ccfcisparks
Well-Known Member
what did he contribute against Hull
Cally Fedora
Well-Known Member
Worked hard with zero service.
Ccfcisparks
Well-Known Member
So nothing then. Got you.
Hobo
Well-Known Member
Yesterday Asante deserves a lot of credit for his goal, it wasn't just a tap in.
If you watch, when Thomas heads the ball towards goal Asante has his back to the goal. As the ball goes over his head his eyes are tracking it, he is on the turn and following it in. Everyone else is flat on their feet. Asante is in the right place at the right time for the tap in but his movement has got him there.
Torp's goal came about through Asante keeping the ball alive hooking it back to Dasilva who then played Torp in. Asante stopped the ball going out of play.
To me Asante seems more mobile and has more zip about him this season. Which makes me wonder if he was only 85% fit last year. I think Lampard mentioned something about him having a hip problem. We know at times the squad was down the the bare bones post Christmas.
If you watch, when Thomas heads the ball towards goal Asante has his back to the goal. As the ball goes over his head his eyes are tracking it, he is on the turn and following it in. Everyone else is flat on their feet. Asante is in the right place at the right time for the tap in but his movement has got him there.
Torp's goal came about through Asante keeping the ball alive hooking it back to Dasilva who then played Torp in. Asante stopped the ball going out of play.
To me Asante seems more mobile and has more zip about him this season. Which makes me wonder if he was only 85% fit last year. I think Lampard mentioned something about him having a hip problem. We know at times the squad was down the the bare bones post Christmas.
Skyblueabo1111
Well-Known Member
I thought he played really well, yesterday. I wonder how many commenting were at the game and how many on TV. I watched on TV, not enough points for this away game..He was involved in a lot of good things. Don't see him as a natural 9, but definitely worth his place in the squad.
fatso
Well-Known Member
Asante played well yesterday, but unbelievably some clown only gave him 4/10 on the players ratings thread???
It just unbelievable
Frankly_Mr_Shankly
Well-Known Member
I was stood in front of 2 guys yesterday who slated him for the whole game, even when he scored. They were also at Da Silva most of the games, some supporters are just fixated on having someone to chastise.Asante played well yesterday, but unbelievably some clown only gave him 4/10 on the players ratings thread???
It just unbelievable
Ccfcisparks
Well-Known Member
I thought he played well but lets not be ridiculous, it was a tap in.
Him tracknig it with his eyes is a hilarious thing to praise him fo.
clint van damme
Well-Known Member
His inability to release a ball when he's running with it is incredibly frustrating and cost us 1, possibly 2 goals last season when he lost it in key areas.
But his work rate is fantastic and agree he played well yesterday even if there were a couple of examples of the aforementioned failures to release.
He also seems like the sort of fella it would be great going for a pint with so I hope this is the start of a succesful season for him.
But his work rate is fantastic and agree he played well yesterday even if there were a couple of examples of the aforementioned failures to release.
He also seems like the sort of fella it would be great going for a pint with so I hope this is the start of a succesful season for him.
Hobo
Well-Known Member
Asante played well yesterday, but unbelievably some clown only gave him 4/10 on the players ratings thread???
It just unbelievable
I think some fans just get set in their opinions on players. Either ignore or be dismissive of the good stuff they do and jump on their first mistake.
It was like when Asante scored against St Pauli. Several fans by me responded by saying "I could have scored that.". Looking at them I doubt they have ever scored a goal in their life.
Adge
Well-Known Member
Aye-one of his major flaws, Carries the ball really well and then goes down a blind alley which ultimately sees us loose the ball.
Hobo
Well-Known Member
All forwards are coached to follow in, its basics. But a lot don't. If he hadn't followed the header in he wouldn't have scored. It didn't just drop to his feet like a gift. He got himself there and was the first to react - hence why he wasn't off side.
But if you see no merit in that, that's your opinion.
Cally Fedora
Well-Known Member
Depends what you class as a contribution. I get the impression you’d pick holes in anything he did?
Ccfcisparks
Well-Known Member
Not really. I said he played well yesterday.
standupforcity
Well-Known Member
If he hadn't he wouldn't have scored!
Ccfcisparks
Well-Known Member
He also used his legs to run and his brain to think which really impressed me also! He also used his lungs to breathe. If he hadn't have done that he wouldn't have scored.
Warwickhunt
Well-Known Member
If he can get rid of the habit of running with the ball and not laying the ball off before he runs himself down a rabbit hole! We would have a really quality player on our hands
Cally Fedora
Well-Known Member
Agreed. Contributed again then.
Ccfcisparks
Well-Known Member
Well no he contributed yesterday but not last week
Skyblueabo1111
Well-Known Member
It was his overall game, that was very good
Cally Fedora
Well-Known Member
In your opinion.
Hobo
Well-Known Member
Yes I think his failure to release the ball or take the wrong option is fair comment. Let's hope the coaches can work on that.
ccfc1234
Well-Known Member
Not sure how you train footballing IQ
DazzleTommyDazzle
Well-Known Member
He seems to be at his best when he does things instinctively, not so good when he has time to think.
I recall one of the managers in the 70’s (might have been Shankly?) saying that when he was scouting a player he was always looking to see what he did when he had time.
I recall one of the managers in the 70’s (might have been Shankly?) saying that when he was scouting a player he was always looking to see what he did when he had time.
Sky_Blue_Dreamer
Well-Known Member
I agree his reaction to the shot so he was ahead of the defence was what got him the opportunity, so got to give him credit for that.
Cally Fedora
Well-Known Member
I just think he’s a good player to have in the squad. He could feasibly play at a good level anywhere across the front three. Yesterday was a good example with Saka out. You can drop him in and he has an impact on the game.