Author Topic: Nat Phillips (Read 237066 times)

theMilkman · « **Reply #40 on:** October 31, 2020, 07:33:32 pm »

looked like he could have been the one senior CB we have fit.

MrGrumpy · « **Reply #41 on:** October 31, 2020, 07:34:23 pm »

Not a surprise, I thought he did well in the FA Cup last year.

Dim Glas · « **Reply #42 on:** October 31, 2020, 07:34:37 pm »

He was very vocal too, which is good. Not sure if Joe is that vocal? Not noticed he is so much. So it’s good to have as many vocal defenders out there as we can without Virgil.

him_15 · « **Reply #43 on:** October 31, 2020, 07:34:41 pm »

Solid performance today!

Fordy · « **Reply #44 on:** October 31, 2020, 07:36:36 pm »

MOTM - I had no doubts about him at all.

Well played

PoetryInMotion · « **Reply #45 on:** October 31, 2020, 07:36:56 pm »

What a performance in tough conditions against a difficult opponent. He has a bit of physicality to deal with these games. Well done!

Ycuzz · « **Reply #46 on:** October 31, 2020, 07:37:22 pm »

Did a job and then some, well in.

tornado · « **Reply #47 on:** October 31, 2020, 07:39:06 pm »

Very good performance and I think a good confidence boost if we need him for more games.
One shaky moment when ball rebounded harmlessly of the West Ham player. Strong assertive heading (though helped by the fact that Haller was a little passive)

Eeyore · « **Reply #48 on:** October 31, 2020, 07:39:40 pm »

Aerially dominant and surprisingly good in possession. Great performance.

oxenstierna · « **Reply #49 on:** October 31, 2020, 07:39:57 pm »

Well done, keep playing him

Ravishing Rick Dude · « **Reply #50 on:** October 31, 2020, 07:40:57 pm »

Quote from: farawayred on October 31, 2020, 07:32:12 pm

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

Cannavaro too.

Copenred · « **Reply #51 on:** October 31, 2020, 07:41:04 pm »

Might not be a good enough footballer for our side but he more than made up for that today by playing with his heart. Our best defensive defender on the pitch today.

harryc · « **Reply #52 on:** October 31, 2020, 07:41:11 pm »

MOTM Performance.

dai_bonehead · « **Reply #53 on:** October 31, 2020, 07:41:18 pm »

Great example of keeping it simple and doing the basics. Brilliant tonight and not scared to boot it when needed.

Paul1611 · « **Reply #54 on:** October 31, 2020, 07:41:32 pm »

Does he play against more technical City? Not sure, I’d hope Matip is back then

jacobs chains · « **Reply #55 on:** October 31, 2020, 07:42:40 pm »

Quote from: Gods_Left_Boot 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.

Spot on. Head it, 5 yard pass or boot it 60 yards up the pitch. Against some teams that's all you need.

PentaJ · « **Reply #56 on:** October 31, 2020, 07:43:17 pm »

Did really well today. But the opposition suited him too. Last year he won most headers in his German division. So aerially he is dominant. Antonio being absent benefited us to be honest. For games where the opposition has lots of balls into the box, he is a really good option. Can steady the ship till Fabinho and Matip return.

TALBERT · « **Reply #57 on:** October 31, 2020, 07:43:51 pm »

top bloke so, so humble in his interview

found out on Thursday

September 2021

Trent Virgil Nat Andrew

Dave D · « **Reply #58 on:** October 31, 2020, 07:44:02 pm »

He did really well for a debut. The only thing he’s missing is experience.

jillcwhomever · « **Reply #59 on:** October 31, 2020, 07:44:07 pm »

Quote from: Dim Glas on October 31, 2020, 07:34:37 pm

He was very vocal too, which is good. Not sure if Joe is that vocal? Not noticed he is so much. So it’s good to have as many vocal defenders out there as we can without Virgil.

Joe is vocal too if you watch him you could see him talking to Nat and helping him with his positioning. The lad did well, not as natural on the ball as Joe but some great heading from him.

CraigDS · « **Reply #60 on:** October 31, 2020, 07:44:11 pm »

Did really well. We’ve some really good young defenders and they may well not end up making it here but they should all go on and have top careers.

Amazing that Gomez was the younger of the two though

bornandbRED · « **Reply #61 on:** October 31, 2020, 07:45:23 pm »

Love a story like this, when someone gets an unexpected opportunity and grasps it with both hands. He put his all into everything today. Brilliant to see.

MNAA · « **Reply #62 on:** October 31, 2020, 07:45:24 pm »

Quote from: MrGrumpy on October 31, 2020, 07:34:23 pm

Not a surprise, I thought he did well in the FA Cup last year.

Exactly. And Richarlison and Calvert-Lewin played that day. That boy has a part to play in this team. If Jamie Carragher can play for Liverpool, why not Nat Phillips 😃

Lastrador · « **Reply #63 on:** October 31, 2020, 07:45:45 pm »

Excellent in the air and solid throughout. Still feel he could struggle against quicker opponents, but definitely a good option against the more direct physical sides.

Brain Potter · « **Reply #64 on:** October 31, 2020, 07:45:51 pm »

His dad played against us at Wembley for Bolton

Garrus · « **Reply #65 on:** October 31, 2020, 07:46:06 pm »

Tremendous performance. Didn't give Haller a sniff.

PoetryInMotion · « **Reply #66 on:** October 31, 2020, 07:46:25 pm »

Quote from: Copenred on October 31, 2020, 07:41:04 pm

Might not be a good enough footballer for our side but he more than made up for that today by playing with his heart. Our best defensive defender on the pitch today.

Robbo was our best defender today with crucial blocks and interceptions, but yes, I get your overall point.

Hedley Lamarr · « **Reply #67 on:** October 31, 2020, 07:47:03 pm »

I love these sort of out and out defenders, probably because I was a bit of clogger myself. He's strong, good in the air and brave. He isn't going to rake a 40 yard pass and he isn't going to outsprint a forward, but he'll battle for every ball, give 100% and is really good in the air.

That's two young defenders that can do a job, not including Billy The Kid.

PeterTheRed ... · « **Reply #68 on:** October 31, 2020, 07:48:35 pm »

Great Premier League debut for Phillips.

gazzalfc · « **Reply #69 on:** October 31, 2020, 07:48:41 pm »

Focused on the basics very well.

Spent the time clearing lines and getting rid when needed.

Played his way into it as time went on.

Still wouldn't play him against city but easily against any team in the bottom half.

Copenred · « **Reply #70 on:** October 31, 2020, 07:48:49 pm »

Quote from: PoetryInMotion on October 31, 2020, 07:46:25 pm

Robbo was our best defender today with crucial blocks and interceptions, but yes, I get your overall point.

Fair shout - Robbo definatly played a great game.

Morgana · « **Reply #71 on:** October 31, 2020, 07:49:13 pm »

Good interview on LFC TV now.

Fabulous_aurelio · « **Reply #72 on:** October 31, 2020, 07:50:15 pm »

Nat Phillips.

Honesty the past few preseasons and in some of the cup games I've always thought he looked like our best youngest CB. However he's not classed as one of our youngest as he is a little older.

Anyway, I remember one rare preseason game I got to go watch it live and I thought, yeah this kid has got it. Looks so solid and dominant.

I've never ever thought of him as an option because Jurgen has either loaned him or tried to sell him so assumed Jurgen didn't think he had what it took to make it here.

Skip to the end. I'm buzzing he had that game.

b_joseph · « **Reply #73 on:** October 31, 2020, 07:50:18 pm »

Its funny that we have all these CB's who can come in, do a job and not look like a pile of nerves at any point.

Elliemental · « **Reply #74 on:** October 31, 2020, 07:50:58 pm »

Excellent performance from Phillips today. This was his Premier League debut, wasn't it?

Golyo · « **Reply #75 on:** October 31, 2020, 07:51:00 pm »

Quote from: Paul1611 on October 31, 2020, 07:41:32 pm

Does he play against more technical City? Not sure, I’d hope Matip is back then

It's not their technicality but their pressing ability that concerns me when thinking about Phillips playing against them.

Shankly998 · « **Reply #76 on:** October 31, 2020, 07:54:56 pm »

Good beard.

red1977 · « **Reply #77 on:** October 31, 2020, 07:56:01 pm »

A good game well played. Pleased for him.

B0151? · « **Reply #78 on:** October 31, 2020, 07:56:19 pm »

Early on, he had the ball and was expecting him to just shift it on, instead, head up, and fizzed one inside. Looks like a really competent player. No matter what happens, he's done his bit for our season. Hopefully more.

Gifted Right Foot · « **Reply #79 on:** October 31, 2020, 07:58:12 pm »

https://twitter.com/AnfieldWatch/status/1322627200852594690?s=19

You could see he was trying to contain his emotions at the end there

. Honestly what a game from the lad.