Topic: Cody Mathès Gakpo

[redgriffin73]

Cody back in training yesterday after birth of baby Samuel.

[SK8 Red]

Congratulations however, should be in their contract that childbirth only permitted during July and also dependant on our league position/ form if not July.

[fridgepants]

First name on the team sheet for Saturday.

I know he's not been doing all the birthin' and whathaveyou himself, but the guy is going to be *knackered*.

[Keith Lard]

I know he's not been doing all the birthin' and whathaveyou himself, but the guy is going to be *knackered*.

Oh fuck that, he better be on it because he was needed against Everton and was instead on a maternity ward. I understand it but I don’t even wanna hear this stuff. If he has anything about him, he’ll have a cup of coffee and be right at it.

[jepovic]

Cody back in training yesterday after birth of baby Samuel.

Nice to see somebody deliver for a change

[bird_lfc]

Could be a big season for him next year with a new Dutch boss coming in.

[Draex]

Could be a big season for him next year with a new Dutch boss coming in.

Be interesting where he is played as Slot appears to like fast and direct wingers, wonder if he’ll play 10.

[killer-heels]

Could be a big season for him next year with a new Dutch boss coming in.

I hope its not a case that Dutch players get preferred.

[spider-neil]

I hope its not a case that Dutch players get preferred.

What's the problem if they perform?

[farawayred]

What's the problem if they perform?

I think she means that performance should supersede nationality or any other differentiating factor

[Cpt_Reina]

Looked great out there, we're purring today

[mullyred94]

Looked great out there, we're purring today

Yeah his been amazing, been waiting for him to do some of those crosses that Mo scored from.

Saw alot of that from him at PSV.

[DiggerJohn]

Strange it seems he's on the left wing alot and Diaz in the middle. I like the rotating less predictable

[KC7]

Looks a different player. Chasing after everything. Think the new man coming in will be a great fit.

The talent is there.

He can definitely be the creative player of the front three going forward.

[blamski]

his passing and finishing and general toughness can be questioned at times, but his ball retention and hold up play has always been top drawer

[jillcwhomever]

He's a lovely player, when his confidence is up.

[Samie]

Ever since he got that fade he's been good. 

[Fabulous_aurelio]

Should have had a penalty.

What fucks me is the commentary. They never have the balls to call out referees or VAR.

'oh there's contact but he makes a meal of it Gakpo with his dive.'

What the fuck?

It shouldn't matter if he fucking takes his shorts off and shows us his nob midair...theres contact and it's a penalty.

[SerbianScouser]

So much potential there.

I think we haven't seen 30% of what he's capable of over these two years. If used properly he'll be a great asset next season especially against lesser sides.

[Kansti]

Ever since he got that fade he's been good. 

Send his barber over to Darwin.

[QC]

Top performance.

[Le Westalero]

It's incredible how many wrote him off or said that he's the forward number 5.

It's natural that our forwards will be more or less in form. Always said that Cody is a good player and will come good.

That's the case for all of our forwards btw. Just support the lads when it's not their day and celebrate if they scoring for fun.

Onwards and upwards, class performance by Cody. 

[Giono]

his passing and finishing and general toughness can be questioned at times, but his ball retention and hold up play has always been top drawer

His passing can be questioned? Na.


His decision making is superb..

[Cpt_Reina]

We look a lot more cohesive in our build up when he's out there. The ball sticks, he's able to find someone and work us up the pitch.

The header was great to see though, that aggression and actually playing his size is something we need to see more of. Pretty much everthing else is there.

Just needs to back himself more and trust his ability to be a bully.

[Draex]

We look a lot more cohesive in our build up when he's out there. The ball sticks, he's able to find someone and work us up the pitch.

The header was great to see though, that aggression and actually playing his size is something we need to see more of. Pretty much everthing else is there.

Just needs to back himself more and trust his ability to be a bully.

Agree especially about the ball sticking to him makes such a difference with being able to build pressure.

[Samie]

Send his barber over to Darwin.

Darwin can't pull of that fade mate. 

[SamLad]

his passing and finishing and general toughness can be questioned at times

which you can say about every footballer in the world.

[johnathank]

Impressive again. I like his attitude and his application.

[Haggis36]

Another very good performance today. He looks miles better on the left, and balls that he was losing control of a few weeks ago are now starting to stick. Workrate seems much better too, maybe he was carrying something before.

I do think you have to be clever in how you construct the forward line if you're having him out wide - he's not slow especially when he gets going but he's not going to beat a man for pace. There will be games like today where it doesn't hamper us (we managed to keep Spurs uncharacteristically deep in that first half) but long-term, having two wide players who can't really outpace defenders is probably a bit of a problem. 

[Fromola]

In the team on merit last few weeks. Seems to play a lot better at Anfield.

[darragh85]

cant fault him since the united cup game. thats how you respond. one of our best players since then,

[child-in-time]

My only hope is he stays fit and does well at the Euros and next season we will see an even better verrsion of him.

[WestieRed]

He’s been ace, excited to see him kick on next season. This last stanza of the season has been the level he  needs to carry on next year. I know we’ve screwed up in the finale this year, but feeling good about next season.

That’s if I can get over the loss of our incredible manager… :'(

[Gifted Right Foot]

Someone reminded him he's 6 foot 4.

[cptrios]

Someone reminded him he's 6 foot 4.

Is it bad that I had no idea he was that tall until I saw this post?

[JC the Messiah]

Was excellent today, and only behind Elliott for my MOTM (argument for Quansah as well possibly).

Involved in lots of build-up play, an assist and a very well-taken header.

[PEG2K]

The chest control followed by a first time volley to send Salah in at the end of first half was exquisite.

He has that creative side in him and I believe a play style leaning more on the technical side of the game with a focus on short passing will get the best out of him, and Elliott.

[Buster Gonad]

He's a good player and has been from the get go. But now he'll be built up into the second coming and as soon as he plays a game that doesn't suit his strengths he'll be labelled shite and the melts will come out of the closet.  Seems to be the theme of all player threads now.

[BarryCrocker]

Is that 15 goals & 6 assists across all comps this season? Not a bad return.

[PEG2K]

He has the highest fouls drawn in our team, and by a distance compared to the one in second (2.05 times per90 to Jota's 1.65). I'm surprised Diaz is not leading in this category, in 4th behind these two and Macca, given he's arguably our best dribbler.

Now come to think of it, at least one time per game he's pulled back somewhere in the middle of the pitch while trying to turn away from the markers and drive forwards. I know it's a foul still but wonder if he could work on the initial burst to shake those pulls off and play the advantage.