Author Topic: Neco Williams Appreciation thread (Read 111536 times)

Keith Lard · « **Reply #120 on:** February 4, 2020, 11:12:07 pm »

What a performance from this young man. Along with many others I think this was the night he came of age

redtel · « **Reply #121 on:** February 4, 2020, 11:29:31 pm »

Very consistent performances from Neco in his games against Arsenal, Everton and Shrewsbury.

Solid defending plus he can play. His pass completion must be very high and his cross for the oggy was the icing on the cake for his progress this season.

If we can wrap up the PL early then he may get a start if Trent is rested around CL ties which would be a relief for Gomez who has helped out at RB. Joe is settled now and I hope he doesn't play out of position again.

PIPA23 · « **Reply #122 on:** February 5, 2020, 12:02:45 am »

he is quality... perfect backup for TAA for now.

simesy · « **Reply #123 on:** February 5, 2020, 12:47:37 am »

Quote from: Fordy on February 4, 2020, 10:57:53 pm

Giggs he needs to go to the Euro's. This is one talented player.

Yeh it would be great experience for the lad but I hate internationals for fear of our players coming back injured.

AmanShah21 · « **Reply #124 on:** February 5, 2020, 05:27:45 am »

He should be on the plane to Euros but I dont much care if Giggs picks him or not. The hardest positions for us to find good backups are the fullback positions because of how differently we play in those positions and how much we demand from them. Neco is absolutely rising up to the challenge at the minute and I'd love to see him get a game with our senior backline once the title is confirmed and see how he gets on. He's definitely a proper talent who can develop into another beast.

On another note, I disagree that he is similar to TAA, instead, he is almost identical to Robbo in his style. Strong runner up and down the field and his first intuition is to overlap, hug the byline and play it across the 6 yard box.

Rosario · « **Reply #125 on:** February 5, 2020, 09:06:42 am »

Along with Curtis Jones he is another that I would love to see get a run out with a more experienced lineup if Trent needs a rest in the league towards the end of the season. Would love to see what he can do with Gomez and VVD next to him and Hendo and Mo in front!

LallanaInPyjamas · « **Reply #126 on:** February 5, 2020, 09:08:41 am »

We look to be set for a decade at right-back.

Too early for flapjacks? · « **Reply #127 on:** February 5, 2020, 09:55:28 am »

Would rather he has a full pre-season with us than sit on the bench for Wales. Trent will be away so he’ll be the first choice RB in pre-season so more opportunity to develop.

tubby · « **Reply #128 on:** February 5, 2020, 09:58:59 am »

So his name looks like it should be pronounced neck-oh, but everyone seems to be calling him knee-co. Explain yourselves, Welshies.

Sharado · « **Reply #129 on:** February 5, 2020, 10:00:24 am »

Better than any Man City or man united full back. No exceptions.

Bookmark this for the nostradamus thread pls.

Titi Camara · « **Reply #130 on:** February 5, 2020, 10:05:44 am »

I think we all know the most important question this morning; does he have a fan club?

rebel23 · « **Reply #131 on:** February 5, 2020, 12:02:09 pm »

James Pearce promoting an article in The Athletic:

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@JamesPearceLFC

Also in the piece a focus on Neco Williams’ eye-catching development. He credits having to face Sadio Mane in the 11 v 11 games at Melwood and studying footage of Trent Alexander-Arnold. His attitude and commitment has massively impressed Klopp #LFC

Dim Glas · « **Reply #132 on:** February 5, 2020, 12:08:48 pm »

Quote from: tubby on February 5, 2020, 09:58:59 am

So his name looks like it should be pronounced neck-oh, but everyone seems to be calling him knee-co. Explain yourselves, Welshies.

It is pronounced Nee-co, but it isn't a Welsh name, so bugger knows what the deal is

MJD-L4 · « **Reply #133 on:** February 5, 2020, 12:19:00 pm »

Quote from: tubby on February 5, 2020, 09:58:59 am

So his name looks like it should be pronounced neck-oh, but everyone seems to be calling him knee-co. Explain yourselves, Welshies.

It's certainly not a Welsh name. I think it's Italian meaning "Person of victory" or something along those lines. Either way, he's part of a very exciting future for both LFC & Wales!

newterp · « **Reply #134 on:** February 5, 2020, 12:19:59 pm »

Dammit - he's going to force Trent into the midfield!

rebel23 · « **Reply #135 on:** February 5, 2020, 12:25:39 pm »

I hope Neco gets to play in the Chelsea game. That would be amazing for him. Chelsea have a lot of regulars in his age group so he should be able to handle it..

thaddeus · « **Reply #136 on:** February 5, 2020, 01:52:30 pm »

Quote from: rebel23 on February 5, 2020, 12:25:39 pm

I hope Neco gets to play in the Chelsea game. That would be amazing for him. Chelsea have a lot of regulars in his age group so he should be able to handle it..

The quotes that have come out since the result about "one or two" having a chance to play against Chelsea seem to put him right in contention.

All the players did well last night but the three who seem to be being readied for first team duty are:
Neco
Jones
Elliott

Neco looks to have a great opportunity as we don't have a genuine right back alternative (Gomez and Milner can and have filled in but it's probable they'll be rested or required in other positions). If Keita, Shaq, Origi and Minamino are fit then it's going to be difficult for Jones or Elliott to get into the 'cup team'.

Dim Glas · « **Reply #137 on:** February 5, 2020, 02:01:35 pm »

I think Neco and Curtis Jones may start vs Chelsea. And then Elliot one of a couple younger player on the bench. Otherwise I'd think it'll all be 'senior' players.

newterp · « **Reply #138 on:** February 5, 2020, 03:42:26 pm »

Quote from: Dim Glas on February 5, 2020, 02:01:35 pm

I think Neco and Curtis Jones may start vs Chelsea. And then Elliot one of a couple younger player on the bench. Otherwise I'd think it'll all be 'senior' players.

Yeah - whatever Klopp thinks about the FA and Caraboa cup - he will look at the opponent and put out the right team because there are no weird circumstances preventing him from doing so.

ChaChaMooMoo · « **Reply #139 on:** February 5, 2020, 03:48:48 pm »

Wow this guy has been just terrific. Amazing performance.

The highlights video I saw on youtube was 6 mins long and it looked more like a Neco Williams compilation.

Excited for our academy players' future

gray19lfc · « **Reply #140 on:** February 5, 2020, 04:53:16 pm »

What kind of team have Chelsea been putting out in the previous rounds?

rebel23 · « **Reply #141 on:** February 5, 2020, 06:59:16 pm »

Looks like Giggs has joined the appreciation club:

Neco Williams set to be rewarded with Wales call-up after Liverpool breakthrough

https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/neco-williams-set-rewarded-wales-21437534

Robinred · « **Reply #142 on:** February 5, 2020, 07:06:38 pm »

As a Wrexham native myself, I’m interested to see Neco’s development - he is a Wrexham born footballer playing for the Reds; people will recognise the names of Harry Wilson and Danny Ward as other recent examples.

Other Wrexham born professional players include current Internationals Tom Lawrence and Connor Roberts, Jason Koumas and Robbie Savage. Then there are players who played for both clubs, including Peter Wall, Stuart Mason, Lee Jones, Joey Jones, Mike Hooper; and going the other way, Phil Boersma, Rushie and Stephen Wright. Dean Saunders and Steve Cooper have strong Wrexham connections, and when Shanks had time on his hands following his decision to leave the Liverpool job, he spent a lot of time at the Racecourse, allegedly helping John Neal, who got Wrexham playing the ‘Liverpool way’; Neal gained promotion, had some great Cup runs including European exploits, and went on to manage Chelsea.

Rhi · « **Reply #143 on:** February 5, 2020, 07:10:09 pm »

Quote from: Titi Camara on February 5, 2020, 10:05:44 am

I think we all know the most important question this morning; does he have a fan club?

Funny you should mention it...

Fordy · « **Reply #144 on:** February 5, 2020, 07:11:52 pm »

Quote from: rebel23 on February 5, 2020, 06:59:16 pm

Looks like Giggs has joined the appreciation club:

Neco Williams set to be rewarded with Wales call-up after Liverpool breakthrough

https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/neco-williams-set-rewarded-wales-21437534

He had to be really. How can you not be.

Fordy · « **Reply #145 on:** February 5, 2020, 07:12:59 pm »

Quote from: Dim Glas on February 5, 2020, 02:01:35 pm

I think Neco and Curtis Jones may start vs Chelsea. And then Elliot one of a couple younger player on the bench. Otherwise I'd think it'll all be 'senior' players.

Think Pedro, Williams and Jones will start.

IanZG · « **Reply #146 on:** February 5, 2020, 07:25:22 pm »

Quote from: Fordy on February 5, 2020, 07:12:59 pm

Think Pedro, Williams and Jones will start.

Was thinking the same. A long way to go to the game, potential injuries could open a few more places, but I think the three you mentioned are certain to start.

dai_bonehead · « **Reply #147 on:** February 5, 2020, 07:27:46 pm »

Quote from: tubby on February 5, 2020, 09:58:59 am

So his name looks like it should be pronounced neck-oh, but everyone seems to be calling him knee-co. Explain yourselves, Welshies.

It's pronounced Dai.

Too early for flapjacks? · « **Reply #148 on:** February 5, 2020, 09:22:15 pm »

Quote from: rebel23 on February 5, 2020, 06:59:16 pm

Looks like Giggs has joined the appreciation club:

Neco Williams set to be rewarded with Wales call-up after Liverpool breakthrough

https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/neco-williams-set-rewarded-wales-21437534

Too much too soon. Just a distraction and unnecessary attention. He should progress from the u19s to the u21s. Let him at least develop to the point where he is a PL and CL option before calling him up to the seniors.

DanJay87 · « **Reply #149 on:** February 5, 2020, 11:31:51 pm »

Quote from: Too early for flapjacks? on February 5, 2020, 09:22:15 pm

Too much too soon. Just a distraction and unnecessary attention. He should progress from the u19s to the u21s. Let him at least develop to the point where he is a PL and CL option before calling him up to the seniors.

You tell him he can’t go to the Euros then

DanJay87 · « **Reply #150 on:** February 5, 2020, 11:43:32 pm »

Quote from: tubby on February 5, 2020, 09:58:59 am

So his name looks like it should be pronounced neck-oh, but everyone seems to be calling him knee-co. Explain yourselves, Welshies.

We’re phonetic, so ‘E’ is ‘Eh’ and only ‘Eh’. We work with 7 vowels while you work with a poxy 5. A long ‘E’ sound would be signified with a ‘î’ with a circumflex ( example: Nîco)

But Neco is a name I’ve never come across in Wales before so I’m talking an absolute barrow full of wham..

CraigDS · « **Reply #151 on:** February 5, 2020, 11:51:52 pm »

Quote from: DanJay87 on February 5, 2020, 11:43:32 pm

We’re phonetic, so ‘E’ is ‘Eh’ and only ‘Eh’. We work with 7 vowels while you work with a poxy 5. A long ‘E’ sound would be signified with a ‘î’ with a circumflex ( example: Nîco)

But Neco is a name I’ve never come across in Wales before so I’m talking an absolute barrow full of wham..

Is that standard wham or whaaaaaeeeeeeem?

Filler. · « **Reply #152 on:** February 5, 2020, 11:52:48 pm »

Quote from: Too early for flapjacks? on February 5, 2020, 09:22:15 pm

Too much too soon. Just a distraction and unnecessary attention. He should progress from the u19s to the u21s. Let him at least develop to the point where he is a PL and CL option before calling him up to the seniors.

When we first saw TAA we didn't need to buy a right back, and now we don't even have to think about buying a supporting role for TAA in Williams. How good is that!? Let him do what he has to do... bang up for him getting an International call.

DanJay87 · « **Reply #153 on:** February 5, 2020, 11:56:10 pm »

Quote from: Craig 🤔 on February 5, 2020, 11:51:52 pm

Is that standard wham or whaaaaaeeeeeeem?

CraigDS · « **Reply #154 on:** February 6, 2020, 12:05:48 am »

Quote from: Too early for flapjacks? on February 5, 2020, 09:22:15 pm

Too much too soon. Just a distraction and unnecessary attention. He should progress from the u19s to the u21s. Let him at least develop to the point where he is a PL and CL option before calling him up to the seniors.

More senior games will only be good for his development given he wont get all that many with us for a little while.

WhereAngelsPlay · « **Reply #155 on:** February 6, 2020, 12:07:51 am »

Quote from: Craig 🤔 on February 6, 2020, 12:05:48 am

More senior games will only be good for his development given he wont get all that many with us for a little while.

And it's not like they'll make it out the groups

classycarra · « **Reply #156 on:** February 6, 2020, 12:24:57 am »

Quote from: Craig 🤔 on February 6, 2020, 12:05:48 am

More senior games will only be good for his development given he wont get all that many with us for a little while.

True. Even if international football is only around championship level any games against adults are handy.

Steve_1892 · « **Reply #157 on:** February 6, 2020, 03:18:02 pm »

It wouldn't surprise me to see him start a Premier League game before the end of the season if we progress in the Champions League so Trent could be rested

Too early for flapjacks? · « **Reply #158 on:** February 6, 2020, 09:53:29 pm »

His progress has been amazing. The likes of Jones, Brewster, Hoever, etc were with the first team in pre-season while Williams was with the U23. Now, alongside Jones, he's closest to being trusted to come in for a PL game.

xbugawugax · « **Reply #159 on:** February 7, 2020, 04:12:29 pm »

wait..how did he progress so fast to being a back up to Trent?

I remember all the hype was about Hoever(cue vacuum cleaner jokes) and how smooth he is on the ball.

I dont even recall Neco being a standout in the youth team. The previous youth team right back was some portugese winger that was sold last season. Cant seem to recall his name.