| Emersonn: Character -> Team spirit 07:32 - Aug 23 with 2053 views | NthQldITFC |
I think I'm in love with Emersonn already! Great work rate and some real quality moments, calmness and confidence from a kid who's barely played any senior football yet.
But I think the thing that impressed me the most was moments after scoring a goal that obviously meant the absolute world to him, he was off, focussed totally on Hoolio, saying effectively "Mate, that was all about you!"
Of course it was all about both of them, and all about the whole team's work, but it showed very clearly that he's an excellent character, team-mates first, and I think this bodes very very well for his and our season. |  |
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| Emersonn: Character -> Team spirit on 07:51 - Aug 23 | homer_123 |
Would have topped off a perfect day had Maeda scored. |  |
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| Emersonn: Character -> Team spirit on 07:53 - Aug 23 | NthQldITFC |
| Emersonn: Character -> Team spirit on 07:51 - Aug 23 by homer_123 |
Would have topped off a perfect day had Maeda scored. |
Yeah, a diving header looked favourite, but might have been a fraction too far away. Would certainly have been goal of the day. | |
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| Emersonn: Character -> Team spirit on 07:58 - Aug 23 | Len_Brennan |
I had similar thoughts myself & then I realised just how important he is going to be for us this season, which is a lot to put on a young, inexperienced player who is new to the country. He was technically far better, in a Premier League game, than I expected him to be, but his strength, confidence, team play & decision making were an absolute revelation for me. The 3 forwards behind him (especially Enciso) must have been delighted with his work rate, providing them channels to run into, for lay offs.
Now I'm wondering who the new experienced striker we are bringing in is going to be, because:
a) Emersonn has put down a marker to be the starting #9
b) I wonder if the newbie will be able to provide the focal point to our forward play that Emersonn already has shown; Gabriel Jesus would be an incredible signing if there is any truth to that, but I genuinely feel that Emersonn would be a more important centre forward for the team, formation & style of play than GO'N is adopting. |  |
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| Emersonn: Character -> Team spirit on 08:07 - Aug 23 | Libero |
Agree entirely with the OP and just to add to that, the fact that Julio passed him the ball instead of having a go himself was a bit of a statement itself.
Ensico is an incredibly naturally talented player who showed glimpses of incredible potential last time he was here, however I felt his decision making was very poor and he would often delay a pass or take a shot on when he shouldn’t.
So to see him so selflessly lay it on a plate for Emersonn reassured me that in his time away from the club there was been some serious progression. |  | | |
| Emersonn: Character -> Team spirit on 08:15 - Aug 23 | homer_123 |
| Emersonn: Character -> Team spirit on 08:07 - Aug 23 by Libero |
Agree entirely with the OP and just to add to that, the fact that Julio passed him the ball instead of having a go himself was a bit of a statement itself.
Ensico is an incredibly naturally talented player who showed glimpses of incredible potential last time he was here, however I felt his decision making was very poor and he would often delay a pass or take a shot on when he shouldn’t.
So to see him so selflessly lay it on a plate for Emersonn reassured me that in his time away from the club there was been some serious progression. |
Just a pup still at 22. Even the worlds best don't get it right every time. | |
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| Emersonn: Character -> Team spirit on 08:16 - Aug 23 | PioneerBlue |
A very positive start from Emersonn and a number of players. Enciso and Emersonn immediately look like they have that understanding of each others game. Emersonn certainly raw but doing all the things off the ball we need, pressing, supporting defensively, back to goal holding and winning the ball on his own, capped with a striker in the right place to finish chances. | |
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| Emersonn: Character -> Team spirit on 08:20 - Aug 23 | Libero |
| Emersonn: Character -> Team spirit on 08:15 - Aug 23 by homer_123 |
Just a pup still at 22. Even the worlds best don't get it right every time. |
Indeed, a very young player - it was just really pleasing to see the development. I firmly believe Ensico who was here previously would have taken that shot on himself as he was approaching or just inside the box.
Some fabulous link play between the two of them, very very promising. | | | |
| Emersonn: Character -> Team spirit on 08:27 - Aug 23 | homer_123 |
| Emersonn: Character -> Team spirit on 08:20 - Aug 23 by Libero |
Indeed, a very young player - it was just really pleasing to see the development. I firmly believe Ensico who was here previously would have taken that shot on himself as he was approaching or just inside the box.
Some fabulous link play between the two of them, very very promising. |
Agreed Libs.
Couple of times he overplayed and even then, popped his hand up by way of an apology.
Thing is, we want him to be taking the odd risk and beating a player, makes him and us harder to play against if we have the option of passing and moving and taking on a player.
I loved that Fatawu was direct at times yesterday and really looked to take on his man (or two). | |
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| Emersonn: Character -> Team spirit on 08:29 - Aug 23 | homer_123 |
| Emersonn: Character -> Team spirit on 08:16 - Aug 23 by PioneerBlue |
A very positive start from Emersonn and a number of players. Enciso and Emersonn immediately look like they have that understanding of each others game. Emersonn certainly raw but doing all the things off the ball we need, pressing, supporting defensively, back to goal holding and winning the ball on his own, capped with a striker in the right place to finish chances. |
I'd add Maeda to that as well. As frustrating as he is going to be (if anyone has ever watched his time at Celtic - you'll know he should score more), his reading of the game, work rate and ability to a foot in/ body in is fabulous.
The energy of that front four was excellent, the press worked really well at times. Hence the forced mistakes that lead to both goals. | |
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| Emersonn: Character -> Team spirit on 09:39 - Aug 23 | charlie1 |
| Emersonn: Character -> Team spirit on 08:29 - Aug 23 by homer_123 |
I'd add Maeda to that as well. As frustrating as he is going to be (if anyone has ever watched his time at Celtic - you'll know he should score more), his reading of the game, work rate and ability to a foot in/ body in is fabulous.
The energy of that front four was excellent, the press worked really well at times. Hence the forced mistakes that lead to both goals. |
Some really encouraging signs of the various connections that we will need from the front four.
Enciso to Emersonn for the goal.
Emersonn beats two to create the chance for Enciso.
Fatawu flashes in the cross for Enciso flick just past the post.
Fatawu for Maeda header
Enciso beats two, Emersonn heads down for Maeda.
There's a lot of variety. Once they really find their rhythm we'll be very hard to contain. | | | |
| Emersonn: Character -> Team spirit on 09:51 - Aug 23 | Cheltenham_Blue |
If he continues to develop, that is some player we have bought there. Just watching the highlights, that little flick to take it past Le Fee and Meunier, made both of them look very ordinary and one is a Belgian international.
Early days, but really impressed with him [Post edited 23 Aug 9:51]
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| Emersonn: Character -> Team spirit on 10:11 - Aug 23 | Ewan_Oozami |
Emersonn has progressed from being a headless chicken in the friendly against Osasuna to an excellent headed goal versus Rayo Vallecano to a well-taken chance (the ball was nearly behind him so he had to drag it towards goal) against last season's 7th placed Premier League Sunderland. If he keeps progressing like that he'll be some player - if we get anyone better and more experienced than him in before the end of the transfer window, we'll be well set for the season.. |  |
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| Emersonn: Character -> Team spirit on 11:03 - Aug 23 | farkenhell |
| Emersonn: Character -> Team spirit on 08:07 - Aug 23 by Libero |
Agree entirely with the OP and just to add to that, the fact that Julio passed him the ball instead of having a go himself was a bit of a statement itself.
Ensico is an incredibly naturally talented player who showed glimpses of incredible potential last time he was here, however I felt his decision making was very poor and he would often delay a pass or take a shot on when he shouldn’t.
So to see him so selflessly lay it on a plate for Emersonn reassured me that in his time away from the club there was been some serious progression. |
That was a pivotal moment in the game wasn't it? In fact, I was screaming for Ensisco to shoot as he ran through after beating two defenders. Totally didn't see Emmersonn in acres of space. Two seasons ago, I think he would have taken the shot as well. | | | |
| Emersonn: Character -> Team spirit on 11:20 - Aug 23 | BloomBlue |
Initially I thought he scuffed the shot for the goal, but after seeing it from the side view I realised the pass had gone slightly behind him and he had to readjust |  | | |
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