Josh Eccles (1 Viewer)

[Nick]

 

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[PVA]

I got mocked when I said he's a good talent and will be an important player for us. You'll never guess who by

 

[Evo1883]

I think Eccles is a solid championship midfielder

Sheaf looked premier league today

 

[Nick]

I was wrong when he was first playing at RB and was ropey as hell. In the 3 seasons or so he's completely changed and is a steady player.

He is much better alongside Sheaf so that helps as well.

 

[stupot07]

Played really well today, probably his best performance in centre mid.

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[Hertsccfc]

I got mocked when I said he's a good talent and will be an important player for us. You'll never guess who by

Remember all the complaints about us offering him the contract? Looking a pretty shrewd decision now.

 

[SBT]

I was wrong when he was first playing at RB and was ropey as hell. In the 3 seasons or so he's completely changed and is a steady player.

He is much better alongside Sheaf so that helps as well.

The abuse you gave him in the Carabao cup game playing in midfield against Bristol two years ago was the stuff of forum legend.

 

[SBT]

Remember all the complaints about us offering him the contract? Looking a pretty shrewd decision now.

Yep - a fantastic deal. He could finish his career having played hundreds of games for us.

 

[Hobo]

Eccles was superb today. But every player was good.
Simms, Wright, Eccles, Palmer, Bidwell and Thomas all had really good games though

 

[Nick]

The abuse you gave him in the Carabao cup game playing in midfield against Bristol two years ago was the stuff of forum legend.

He was awful, it was bad enough being in Burton to find out Robins was playing a second 11 and he was shocking that game.

I'm happy to be wrong though! He has become a really solid player for us.

 

[Hertsccfc]

I think Eccles is a solid championship midfielder

Sheaf looked premier league today

Sheaf was outstanding in parts and some of those bits of skill were above Wolves' level. However Eccles defensive work was pretty exceptional too.

 

[PVA]

I think Eccles is a solid championship midfielder

Sheaf looked premier league today

Yes Eccles was very good but Sheaf was outstanding, you can see what a difference he makes. Great to have him back.

 

[Alkhen]

Sheaf was outstanding in parts and some of those bits of skill were above Wolves' level. However Eccles defensive work was pretty exceptional too.

Yeah Sheaf is clearly Prem quality, if we don't go up I'd be a amazed if someone doesn't take a punt on him. Thankfully he won't come cheap.

Eccles totally fit in against a prem team, that was basically there 1st team midfield as well. He is massively underrated

 

[Hobo]

Sheaf was outstanding in parts and some of those bits of skill were above Wolves' level. However Eccles defensive work was pretty exceptional too.

Eccles spoilt so many Wolves attacks. The unsung dirty work. Some good corners too that had the Wolves defence working hard.

 

[Martin180]

Eccles spoilt so many Wolves attacks. The unsung dirty work. Some good corners too that had the Wolves defence working hard.

McCoist was full of praise for him

 

[Hertsccfc]

Eccles spoilt so many Wolves attacks. The unsung dirty work. Some good corners too that had the Wolves defence working hard.

Yes he does a lot of work that isn't spectacular but is so important to the team. That's part of the reason he is underestimated by some.

 

[larry_david]

Always been a huge fan ,never understood the criticism he gets

Few wallies on here laughing at the 4 year deal. Bet they ain't laughing now

 

[PVA]

Few wallies on here laughing at the 4 year deal. Bet they ain't laughing now

It was compared to the Hilssner deal from memory. Absolutely nuts.

 

[2024/25 League 1 Champs?]

I knocked him earlier in the season, and I still see little losses of focus or concentration, like later on in the game today where he had a wobbly ten or so minutes, but most of the things I was knocking him for he’s improved, and I would hope he will keep improving….

He’s a good championship player, and have to say he didn’t look out of place today either. I’m looking forward to watching him develop over the next few years here, and hopefully we keep hold of Sheaf too to play alongside him

 

[larry_david]

The abuse you gave him in the Carabao cup game playing in midfield against Bristol two years ago was the stuff of forum legend.

I remember that!

 

[Otis]

I don't know why some have seen him as a weak link.

He's very decent. His passing is good, he can tackle, has a decent engine and shows a bit of intelligence in his play too.

I really rate him.

 

[Hertsccfc]

I knocked him earlier in the season, and I still see little losses of focus or concentration, like later on in the game today where he had a wobbly ten or so minutes, but most of the things I was knocking him for he’s improved, and I would hope he will keep improving….

He’s a good championship player, and have to say he didn’t look out of place today either. I’m looking forward to watching him develop over the next few years here, and hopefully we keep hold of Sheaf too to play alongside him

He's been playing like that most of the season and was our best player early on.

 

[2024/25 League 1 Champs?]

He's been playing like that most of the season and was our best player early on.

agree to disagree on that one

 

[Gibbo]

He's better beside Sheaf. He was last season as well

 

[Jamesimus]

Underrated technical skills, can pull a few tricks out of the bag when needed.

Good championship midfielder at the moment and he’s got better in quite a short space of time.

 

[Earlsdon_Skyblue1]

I really don't want to get into this argument after such an amazing day like today, but in my opinion he was well up there in this game and played extremely well. I reject the massive disparity between him and Sheaf.

They are both truly excellent players and we're lucky to have them. Hopefully we can make it this season, but if not, those two as a pair in central midfield next season would be a great frame. We've got a fantastic team, just needs a couple of tweaks and a little more consistency. The train is going in the right direction though, certainly.

 

[Theonlywayisskyblue]

And still only 23

 

[shmmeee]

Was class today. Still can’t take a corner though.

 

[Martin180]

Was class today. Still can’t take a corner though.

Put over a few decent ones first half to be fair

 

[long way home]

He is improving all the time and i think they is so much more to come. I don't see a down side, however i do see areas where he can get better, but for a young player he had lots of experience already which will help him. He is still hasn't found his level yet, with room to grow its all positive. Im glad he plays for us and always appreciated his performances.

 

[rexo87]

Ive said it before in another thread but hes better than Sheaf was at 23 years old

 

[Offhegoes]

That passage of play, with Palmer lobbing just wide...Eccles shot was really good, kept it low and curling into the corner, keeper made a good save.
Always liked him, and improving game-on-game.

 

[Littlewood CCFC]

I'm Eccles biggest fan but he's still a fair bit to learn. During the build up he sprinted at their keeper instead of keeping the shape, it led to us being all over the place when they worked the ball down the left and they had 5 v 4 on the attack. I saw Thomas and Kitching let him know about it!

Other than this rush of blood to the head i thought he had another great game - not quite in the Maddison and Wilson class but one of the finest academy graduates we've had in recent years!

 

[shmmeee]

I'm Eccles biggest fan but he's still a fair bit to learn. During the build up he sprinted at their keeper instead of keeping the shape, it led to us being all over the place when they worked the ball down the left and they had 5 v 4 on the attack. I saw Thomas and Kitching let him know about it!

Other than this rush of blood to the head i thought he had another great game - not quite in the Maddison and Wilson class but one of the finest academy graduates we've had in recent years!

Clearly means a lot to him though which is worth so much around the place.

 

[SleepyGinger]

If we’d signed him this summer for a couple of mil people would look at him very differently