Well I said that once he had got off the mark for the season more would follow. He is getting better game-by-game. At some point he is going to have an utterly dominant game like the one against Reading last season where he more or less destroys the opposition by himself though compared with last season we are a more integrated team and less reliant on individual brilliance.
Barkhuizen
Had a good game last night, and was very unlucky with the volley which would have been goal of the season. Seems to skate around defenders.
He started the season quietly but is growing into each game as he gets more used to the formation and what AN is asking of the team.
He started the season quietly but is growing into each game as he gets more used to the formation and what AN is asking of the team.
I think there's a lot more to come from Tom. Good delivery, pace to burn, and good finisher.
Some of you seemed to think that what we saw last season was a flash-in-the-pan, which I never did. The key thing is to play him in a way that allows him to drive into the penalty area.
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I posted after the game last night that Barky was again at times unplayable.There's far more to his game than just being quick and he's clearly still developing.
I think we have yet to see the best of him and he looks to be a very good fit into ANs playing style.
I think we have yet to see the best of him and he looks to be a very good fit into ANs playing style.
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Incredible pace and work rate. Genuine case to play him as an out an out striker too.
Never known a North End squad like this with so many solid options throughout the team.
Never known a North End squad like this with so many solid options throughout the team.
Along with Maguire he is the most under rated player in the squad
I'm not sure why he was subbed last night? Did he have a niggle?
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Underrated by who? I think the majority of our fans think they're both quality. I'd say Browne is the most underrated in the squad, incredible really how so many people still can't see how good he is.
Wanted a fresh player on as cover down the North End right as much of Hull`s attacking was coming down that side....it became a double whammy as Horgan put the ball across for the winner
I dont see Barkhuizen getting the adulation Hugill gets.....fastest player in the team and the best finisher
Well yes, you could say inspired as it transpired, though as per the other thread, Horgan seems to need more game time to gain confidence as he was patchy until the end.
Agreed and for Saturday I would play him up front and have Hugill on the bench. Last night proved we can compete and create without Hugill by playing it on the ground. Happy days, long may they continue.
Yes agree about Horgan.....I think he has been unlucky in not getting more game time - however one look at the league table makes it difficult to argue with the managers decisions thus far.
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Fair enough I agree with that. I'm not a Hugill fan tbh, works very hard and sometimes holds the ball up well but has the technical ability of a frog. He's been quite poor the last 2 games now.
I like both of them, but if you said it's either Hugill or Barky.......I'd go Barky.
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I wouldn't say Hugill gets adulation - he gets more stick than anything and any praise seems to be in response to that with folk defending him.
I reckon if there was a straw poll of who everyone thought was our best player, Barkhuizen would win in; he'd certainly be in pretty much everyone's top 3 anyway.
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I'm not sure him and Maguire are underrated. Everyone thinks they're great and two of our brightest prospects.