Colwill, how good can he be?

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I’ve long championed Colwill on here, as too me watching a talented individual who can create something from nothing is what makes football so exciting

That was a perfect performance yesterday, where he ran the show
I’ve always maintained that a good manager would build a team around such a talented player, other people have a different view?

If he watched that performance yesterday, Erol who is clueless would still be talking about the need for Colwill to improve his defensive duties 🤡

How good a player can Colwill actually be?

[the other bob wilson]

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I’ve long championed Colwill on here, as too me watching a talented individual who can create something from nothing is what makes football so exciting

That was a perfect performance yesterday, where he ran the show
I’ve always maintained that a good manager would build a team around such a talented player, other people have a different view?

If he watched that performance yesterday, Erol who is clueless would still be talking about the need for Colwill to improve his defensive duties 🤡

How good a player can Colwill actually be?

Like you, I've always backed Colwill on here, but it's striking how many managers have had doubts about him. In fact, I'd say the only two past managers he's had who seemed to fully trust him were Mick McCarthy and, for a while, Rob Page, both of whom would not win many popularity contests among City or Wales fans. Riza clearly trusts him and, after holding his career back for a year and more, there were some signs that Bulut had recognised that his best position was a number ten/false nine, but there were still the usual provisos with our not missed at all former manager.

I can see what Craig Bellamy means about Colwill sprinting as it doesn't seem to come naturally to him and, to use a term I hate, his "optics" aren't good in terms of his agility and movement - he often looks like he's struggling.

Colwill's not helped when it comes to international football by the fact Wales have so many of what i'll call attacking midfielders to choose from, but, watching him brush aside (was it a foul?) that Plymouth player yesterday in the build up to the third goal, I think his physicality is now becoming the asset it wasn't before and I'd say his performances this season (especially yesterday when there ware end products to his flair) mean that he has to feature in Welsh senior squads now that the under 21 qualifying phase is over.

As for his club team, he has become indispensable.

[Trigger]

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I think he has improved massively this season.

He looks far more capable of actually creating or scoring goals, he isn't always doing too much with the ball and his work rate is far better.

He looks much fitter. Even yesterday at times he looked to be blowing after a run but then was fairly quickly back and able to go again when he was given the ball.

Part of this will be that he's now getting more consistent time on the pitch but I thought even earlier in the season when he was coming off the bench he just looks to have improved overall and was making an impact.

He could become a PL player. I don't think he's near that yet mind.

[Lord Worcester]

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How good is he already!

[caerkid]

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Colwill's not helped when it comes to international football by the fact Wales have so many of what i'll call attacking midfielders to choose from, but, watching him brush aside (was it a foul?) that Plymouth player yesterday in the build up to the third goal, I think his physicality is now becoming the asset it wasn't before and I'd say his performances this season (especially yesterday when there ware end products to his flair) mean that he has to feature in Welsh senior squads now that the under 21 qualifying phase is over.

On a Wales tangent (and just to say he looked brilliant yesterday) but fully agree. He's in an area with players in the Welsh squad who are more experienced ,and possibly talented ,but Wilson, Dan James and Brooks are all significantly physically weaker. Colwill , Amapdu and James should be a solid midfield pack to stand up to teams when needed whilst still being able to create goals.

[The Bloop]

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Giving him a starting place has I think been a massive boost to his confidence. Being labelled and used as an impact sub, can't have done much for his confidence, especially when in many instances he was brought on when we were already losing.

[Eric the Half a Bee]

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I wouldn't replace him with Ramsey when he's fit for 2 games in March 2025.

[bobh]

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Previous managers' comments about Colwill remind me of WBA's manager (Can't recall who it was) about Ernie when he was there - "He can score, but doesn't do much off the ball"

[Rock_Flock_of_Five]

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Previous managers' comments about Colwill remind me of WBA's manager (Can't recall who it was) about Ernie when he was there - "He can score, but doesn't do much off the ball"

I think it was Bryan Robson.
Robson was frustrated by Ernie in possession of the ball, he said Earnshaw didn't look up.

[Eric Cartman]

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Like you, I've always backed Colwill on here, but it's striking how many managers have had doubts about him. In fact, I'd say the only two past managers he's had who seemed to fully trust him were Mick McCarthy and, for a while, Rob Page, both of whom would not win many popularity contests among City or Wales fans. Riza clearly trusts him and, after holding his career back for a year and more, there were some signs that Bulut had recognised that his best position was a number ten/false nine, but there were still the usual provisos with our not missed at all former manager.

I can see what Craig Bellamy means about Colwill sprinting as it doesn't seem to come naturally to him and, to use a term I hate, his "optics" aren't good in terms of his agility and movement - he often looks like he's struggling.

Colwill's not helped when it comes to international football by the fact Wales have so many of what i'll call attacking midfielders to choose from, but, watching him brush aside (was it a foul?) that Plymouth player yesterday in the build up to the third goal, I think his physicality is now becoming the asset it wasn't before and I'd say his performances this season (especially yesterday when there ware end products to his flair) mean that he has to feature in Welsh senior squads now that the under 21 qualifying phase is over.

As for his club team, he has become indispensable.

I think his goal showed his strength as well - The fact that he could execute the touch, turn and finish exceptionally while holding a defender off.

He basically took the piss out of the opposition (in a respectful way) for his 60 minutes yesterday. Best player on the pitch by light years. He will obviously still have shit games and Vs a team with more energy, he might come a cropper but that was seriously impressive.

[Former Labour leader]

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TOBW has used the term 'flat track bullies' for a City team in the distant past. I wonder if Colwill, Tanner,Robertson, are those sort of players. Good when the going is easy, but struggle when things get tough. Hopefully not, as that performance by Colwill was as good as I've seen by City player for years. Robertson and Tanner weren't that far behind.

[WJ99mobile]

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He’s starting to learn to directly pass the ball when under pressure or a better option is available.

He’s getting better but think he’s helped by the players around him at the moment

[NinianKnight]

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Robertson and Tanner weren't that far behind.

That would be another good thread for discussion, how good could Roberstson and Tanner eventually be?

[NinianKnight]

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How good a player can Colwill actually be?

Brilliant question. I am going out on a complete limb and one which has all the potential to blow up in my face.

Rubin Colwill is going to the very top. I don't know exactly which top club he will end up at but it will be one of the top 6 probably Spurs but eventually a super club like Real Madrid, Barcelona etc

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Previous managers' comments about Colwill remind me of WBA's manager (Can't recall who it was) about Ernie when he was there - "He can score, but doesn't do much off the ball"

Robson. He also said that he wasn't a bad sub after earnie came of the bench when WB were losing and scored a hat trick.