Earl

[SF]

Deserves his own thread.

He's clearly found his perfect position and he's looking like a big money player.

That turn and right footed switch in the second half was absolutely top drawer stuff.

Rarely loses the ball, rarely gets beaten in the air, rarely out muscled and runs all day.

 

[Randall Flagg]

He's been superb this season. Not sure if it's just clicked for him or whether Frankie has given him a boost of confidence but he's been great. Hopefully had his Ben Davies moment and can keep improving after some ropey loan deals.

 

[OB1]

Really exciting on the ball. Won’t face many better right backs that George Baldock this season and for the most part kept him under control, and had his number on the attack a few times

 

[HunterLionheart]

As a wing back, he's doing a fantastic job. Baffles me that so many were willing to write him off at the start of this season. Hope he can stay fit this time, he's earned his spot.

 

[Mickypne]

Personally I've never not thought he'd come good. He's a good size and always looked OK growing up . Just needed to mature naturally like most players do. He now may have found his feet.

 

[ernest]

Some of us never doubted that Earl would become a considerable player for us. He is now right where he should be and will continue to develop.

 

[JK]

Another one who deserves praise. Found his position, confidence and getting better game by game. Keep it up Josh.

 

[Hitch 22]

Another we must give Frankie credit for even if its luck it's like having a new player!

 

[Finney Fan]

Was brilliant tonight. Really improved one on one defensively and has really quick feet for a big man. Becoming a really consistent performer for us.

 

[Yoowell]

When him and VDB play in a genuine 3-5-2 they are both top quality.

 

[york white]

He was very, very good tonight. Defensively strong and got across the back line intelligently to cover when we were stretched. And then going forward some of his play was sublime.

Very apparent that Josh is a confidence player and no coincidence that he is kicking on under Frankie who has specialised in developing young players.

 

[PNE Chris]

He has been consistently good this season.

 

[Vodsel]

He has been consistently good this season.

Fair play for acknowledging.

I know you were a doubter so good to see he’s converting a few people.

 

[PNE Chris]

Long may it continue. I've no problem giving anyone their dues tbf. I managed to get back on board with Rudd and I wanted him shot into the sun a few years back. That Birmingham goal still keeps me on edge when someone plays it back to him down the middle of his goal though. 😬

 

[Joanpne]

Proper chuffed for Josh, he has earned every single word of praise.

 

[ZeusHam]

We have quality wing backs on both sides now, wow it makes a difference to our play. Just wouldn’t have happened under Neil. VDB is some player, what a talent. Josh doing great also.

 

[Mr. M]

Wingback is his position and having Hughes as a left sided centre half also helps him with his defensive side of the game. He can learn from Cunningham too so big opportunity for Earl to grow into the position and be the player we all know he can be. Bright future ahead!

 

[Tino]

Very very good again and a great outlet when Iversen has to go long. Effectively playing as a winger and can afford to with Hughes behind him and he isn't disappointing. Looks stronger, fitter and is actually really good on the ball. I'd be disappointed if I don't see that bit of skill and right foot pass in the second half again.

 

[prestonmadhouse]

We have quality wing backs on both sides now, wow it makes a difference to our play. Just wouldn’t have happened under Neil. VDB is some player, what a talent. Josh doing great also.

Both wing backs are fantastic. Im not sure how long they’ll be able to keep that pace up. Long May it last.
If both players keep on getting better, they will be Prem standard. Shame SVB isn’t ours too.

 

[SMURF]

With Earl being a 6 footer a standard outlet for Iverson now seems to be booting it out to Earl on the wing to head the ball on. Better than booting it for Maguire to head.