Author Topic: Nat Phillips (Read 236978 times)

farawayred · « **on:** October 31, 2020, 06:30:07 pm »

Mods, I searched but didn't find a thread on Nat Phillips. It may be a very short one (or non-existent if you delete), but I thought his debut warrants the respect he deserves.

The boys is doing quite well, stepping up in a very difficult moment for the club. The situation doesn't look that dire now...

Thetrickyreds · « **Reply #1 on:** October 31, 2020, 06:31:27 pm »

He'll very much "do a job" against the lesser teams, worry about his mobility against any side that can pass and move with pace.

El Lobo · « **Reply #2 on:** October 31, 2020, 07:23:09 pm »

Fucking colossal!

Beninger · « **Reply #3 on:** October 31, 2020, 07:23:44 pm »

Very good

DelTrotter · « **Reply #4 on:** October 31, 2020, 07:23:44 pm »

Played very well, monster header just there too!

Dim Glas · « **Reply #5 on:** October 31, 2020, 07:23:46 pm »

He can head a ball, I like that

Cozzymoto · « **Reply #6 on:** October 31, 2020, 07:24:13 pm »

He should be partnering Matip in the coming weeks. Immense.

kloppismydad · « **Reply #7 on:** October 31, 2020, 07:24:40 pm »

Has Jürgen found his Neven Subotic in Nat?

Man of the match today for me. Colossal performance.

Wool · « **Reply #8 on:** October 31, 2020, 07:24:52 pm »

Absolute beast in the air. Just what we needed.

Hazell · « **Reply #9 on:** October 31, 2020, 07:25:09 pm »

Quote from: Dim Glas on October 31, 2020, 07:23:46 pm

He can head a ball, I like that

Seriously, what a performance. We knew what West Ham were going to do, the issue was dealing with those long balls and he definitely did

chromed · « **Reply #10 on:** October 31, 2020, 07:25:33 pm »

Absolutely fantastic Nat, well played lad.

tubby · « **Reply #11 on:** October 31, 2020, 07:25:55 pm »

Didn't let us down, great showing.

y2w902 · « **Reply #12 on:** October 31, 2020, 07:26:33 pm »

What a brilliant debut, lots of pressure on him and he dealt with the aerial threat brilliantly and was calm and collected on the ball.

naYoRHa2b · « **Reply #13 on:** October 31, 2020, 07:26:37 pm »

Good decision by Klopp. They thought they could test us aerially but Philips was equal to it. A good option to have against these teams. Nice to see a player know his strengths and weaknesses and play to them.

newterp · « **Reply #14 on:** October 31, 2020, 07:26:42 pm »

Quote from: ubb! please on October 31, 2020, 07:25:55 pm

Didn't let us down, great showing.

Not only that - probably “saved” the game on the last corner.

gerrardisgod · « **Reply #15 on:** October 31, 2020, 07:26:46 pm »

Outstanding, near faultless.

LallanaInPyjamas · « **Reply #16 on:** October 31, 2020, 07:27:07 pm »

Well done lad. Can tell he's not great on the ball but doesnt matter against teams who dont press from the front.

farawayred · « **Reply #17 on:** October 31, 2020, 07:27:13 pm »

I don't know the stats, but it seemed that Nat had won more of air duels than Joe. I didn't expect him to be that dominant in the air and I was worried when Haller was put on him, but he held his own.

ALPH1217 · « **Reply #18 on:** October 31, 2020, 07:27:28 pm »

Impressive.

AmanShah21 · « **Reply #19 on:** October 31, 2020, 07:27:33 pm »

Fucking Hell! Aerially and Physically, he is as good as anyone else in the league. Didn't realize he was 6'3" until today because he appeared not so imposing when he played previously, but what the friggin heck?? Maybe not so great on the ball, but he compliments Gomez perfectly to cover for his not-so-good aerial prowess. I'd play him over Rhys against the Burnleys of the league.

I'd actually play him over Gomez against physical/set piece teams because he's a fucking wall.

gray19lfc · « **Reply #20 on:** October 31, 2020, 07:27:59 pm »

rafathegaffa83 · « **Reply #21 on:** October 31, 2020, 07:28:09 pm »

Did well coming in under pressure

MonsLibpool · « **Reply #22 on:** October 31, 2020, 07:28:34 pm »

Awesome performance from Nat today. He was very competitive in the air and that discouraged West Ham from pumping long balls.

It's sometimes difficult to replace someone like VVD, but, one thing I liked about his performance is that he didn't try to be Virgil, he focused on doing the basic things well and was fantastic as a result.

MonsLibpool · « **Reply #23 on:** October 31, 2020, 07:28:55 pm »

Quote from: gray19lfc on October 31, 2020, 07:27:59 pm

MOTM

Without a shadow of a doubt.

SinceSixtyFive · « **Reply #24 on:** October 31, 2020, 07:29:03 pm »

Said it before in the youth thread.

I'm very impressed. Immense in the air which to be honest we were lacking with no VVD or Matip.

jillcwhomever · « **Reply #25 on:** October 31, 2020, 07:29:05 pm »

Quote from: farawayred on October 31, 2020, 07:27:13 pm

I don't know the stats, but it seemed that Nat had won more of air duels than Joe. I didn't expect him to be that dominant in the air and I was worried when Haller was put on him, but he held his own.

Of course he did he is six foot three, it’s a big advantage when you are tall.

SMASHerano · « **Reply #26 on:** October 31, 2020, 07:29:24 pm »

What a performance! and what a time to show up! I am officially a fan of Nat Philips!

NewfoundRed · « **Reply #27 on:** October 31, 2020, 07:29:30 pm »

Very solid. Strong in the air and some good challenges too. Not very adventurous but just what we needed today.

Nice to see Jurgen and Pep were delighted with him at the end of the game.

Well played Nat.

jepovic · « **Reply #28 on:** October 31, 2020, 07:29:48 pm »

Looks like a young Ragnar Klavan.

Just waiting for him to copy the Klavan dummy

Gods_Left_Boot · « **Reply #29 on:** October 31, 2020, 07:30:05 pm »

Well in lad! Old school meat and potatoes defender. Win the ball in the air, win the individual battle, lay the ball off to the lads who can play football or boot it away when pressed.

JC the Messiah · « **Reply #30 on:** October 31, 2020, 07:30:31 pm »

Great performance. Got his head to everything, and that included Yarmelenko's head.

Geppvindh's · « **Reply #31 on:** October 31, 2020, 07:30:58 pm »

Great performance, really happy for him. Couldn't control the smile on his face when he saw the camera was in him

Lofty Ambitions · « **Reply #32 on:** October 31, 2020, 07:31:10 pm »

Well in Nat! A great header at the end to mark his debut, too

elsewhere · « **Reply #33 on:** October 31, 2020, 07:31:20 pm »

what a great surprise he was!

Malaysian Kopite · « **Reply #34 on:** October 31, 2020, 07:31:31 pm »

Was excellent, surprised that's the first time we've seen him this season

[new username under construction] · « **Reply #35 on:** October 31, 2020, 07:32:07 pm »

released by Bolton huh

farawayred · « **Reply #36 on:** October 31, 2020, 07:32:12 pm »

Quote from: jillc on October 31, 2020, 07:29:05 pm

Of course he did he is six foot three, it’s a big advantage when you are tall.

Luis Garcia (though not a CB) used to win headers against big guys, he was only 5'9"...

Fromola · « **Reply #37 on:** October 31, 2020, 07:32:15 pm »

The likes of Phillips and Williams are going to be more ready than some random 5-10 million buy from France or Spain who'll need time to settle.

People go on about how we should have signed a centre half (ideally we should have) but for a ready made buy you're talking big money we didn't have. Klopp can develop the options he's got.

Zeb · « **Reply #38 on:** October 31, 2020, 07:32:55 pm »

Did really well.

Passmaster Molby · « **Reply #39 on:** October 31, 2020, 07:33:18 pm »

Took his chance and thats all he can do. Great performance from him, keep it up lad.