Niall Quinns Discopants wrote:This signing reminds me of when Aston Villa signed Ashley Young. He has ALL the tools needed, that I know from what I've seen of him for both Boro and England U21's. Not finished article but not too far either so we will be able to use him immediately, although don't expect him to start and play every game.
Like Ted said well, it's up to the lad now. It's basically impossible to say now whether he will make it or not in the end. Like I said, all the tools are there but whether he has mental strength to keep working on his skills or if he becomes lazy because of decent money he is on now remains to be seen and at this point no one can really predict either way.
Totally agree with you NQDP.
Alex Sapphire wrote:Mike J wrote:absolutely buzzing to see this lad play. if all goes well he will be a cracking signing for us. defo an outsde bet to be on the plane to SA. better than downing anyway.
Don't get me wrong. I no fan of SD, but in the last 24 hrs I've heard unequivocal statements that AJ is better than Bellamy, Petrov, and now England's Stewart Downing. I hope he is, but where's the evidence.
He's not better than Bellers, on par with Petrov and imo better than Downing. He has the potential to be far better than all three.
NQDP likening him to Ashley Young is very fair, hes raw but has everything in his locker to make it big time, its up to him now.
Posted: Wed Feb 03, 2010 9:47 am