Reply With QuoteHe’s been fantastic. It was nice that a few other players starred yesterday, showing we have got quality all over the pitch. No one had a bad game.
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Came on with 15 minutes to go against Norwich - were losing 1-0, won 2-1.
Came on with 20 minutes to go - were losing 3-0, lost 3-2 but Ashford scored.
Has started every game since, winning 3 in an unbeaten run of 6.
Think he's doing ok!
He’s been fantastic. It was nice that a few other players starred yesterday, showing we have got quality all over the pitch. No one had a bad game.
Another great performance and we now have 2-3 experienced players who are behind him in the pecking orderOriginally Posted by Eric the Half a Bee
Thankfully he didn’t end up going out on loan, which was the plan up to a couple of weeks ago
We have some quality youngsters coming through, I’d rather see them in the squad than a few of the senior players who have consistently failed to deliver
Have a look at how he takes a look up as he receives the ball before he squares it for El Ghazi's goal, really intelligent player. I don't want to bang on about him, but he is really bright. It doesn't sound like much, but so many players don't get that picture in their head before the play a ball, or have to look up before they make that vital pass. I love stuff like that.
I have seen a brief glimpse of the goal and it looks though El Ghazi is a acknowledging the pass after he scores.
Great finish from El Ghazi.
He passed to Robinson, who set up El Ghazi
He’s really stepped it up since Watford away. An important player for us.
He just keeps on attacking.
That is a great point. Imagine you are one of those 'experienced players' seeing a acadmey graduate start before you? That must be one hell of a kick up the backside and might explain how even El Ghazi is strating to turn in a performance
El Ghazi looks fit, finally, more than anything else. He has to start next week over Willock (unless Tanner is fit)
Always tracks back when needed, too.
I remember when my knees allowed that...
I’ve just written in my blog piece that one of the reasons we had a poor goal scoring record before Christmas was that too many of our players would take wrong options when in a potential goal scoring positions. Since Ashford came on in the closing minutes of the game at Oxford, we’ve scored fifteen times in eight and a bit games, that’s no coincidence- Ashford instinctively makes the right decision when close to goal. Omer Riza said after the game that the chance he missed by blazing over the bar was uncharacteristic of him which is just what I was thinking as it landed in row Z - after Robinson, I want chances like that to fall to Ashford.
The miss could be countered with his ability to get his body in good positions, ok, he tensed up and skied the ball, but his anticipation was spot on. I'm really enjoying him, he makes good decisions. If he continues, then l'm sure that there will be clubs higher up who will be watching him. Let's hope he can progress and develop into an even better player. It's great to see.
His tracking back has been very noticeable since Watford.
There were comments from the U21 wales coach he needed extra talking to followed by Riza about him going out on loan. Something happened. He’s been superb.
But in fairness the keeper was already going down so he had to hit it high to get it in the net. (Just not the fecking high)
I believe he was acknowledging Robinson who played in El Ghazi with the perfect pass
With the way the defender dived in. It was begging for him to cut inside onto his left foot, then again it's easy to see when you're watching it on the tele
Fair shout. Positioning is a funny one, and as fans we don't always appreciate it. The best i've seen in a city shirt at it was craig bellamy.
Yes I have seen it on the highlights now.
He was acknowledging Robinson not Ashford
NTHIS !!!!!
100% he needs to start now. He’s looking good last two games. I knew he would come good, the guys quality.
Hes's a 1st team player. When you develop a kid like this, it's like signing a new player. We need to do it more often, he Colwill and Bagan are the only ones since Ralls. I'm hoping Colwill jnr joins them next season.
I don’t believe that’s the case. It’s not instinct where Ashford is concerned. He’s an intelligent player with a rapid speed of thought. He picks his head up, looks at what’s around him, quickly weighs up his options and often makes the right decision as a result. That’s what sets him apart from many other players his age and it’s what’s likely to make him valuable going forward.
Ashford is a player with genuine football intelligence, unlike the other fella, who is all instinct.
Why can't I write like this ........ Agree entirely 🤙
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