05-09-2019, 11:59 AM
Agree with Turkish's specific comments about Silva's attributes. There's definitely a footballer in there. However, it's hard to argue with Jock that he's been consistently poor overall. Felt a bit sorry for him on Saturday. It felt like most of what he tried didn't come off and an awful lot of his touches resulted in us losing possession, even if it was just bad luck, an awkward bounce etc. Crowd not exactly on his back, but a lot of groans every time it happened.
I really wanted him to do well, because there's clearly a skillful player in there and he does look like he has the tenacity and aggression to make it in the English game, despite his size. PNE were all over him every time he got the ball. I'm hoping that it's just a case of him getting used to the speed, aggression and lack of time you get in the Championship and he'll come good with more games.
I really wanted him to do well, because there's clearly a skillful player in there and he does look like he has the tenacity and aggression to make it in the English game, despite his size. PNE were all over him every time he got the ball. I'm hoping that it's just a case of him getting used to the speed, aggression and lack of time you get in the Championship and he'll come good with more games.