Topic: Conor Bradley

[redtel]

Looked forward to seeing him back in the team today and I wasn’t disappointed.

Nobody can say at this moment what level Bradley can reach but it’s going to be high.

He has skill, strength, composure and total confidence in what he wants to do. Those driving runs into the opposition penalty area get fans on their feet and are usually reserved for seasoned full backs. He is only 20.

I didn’t see him in many fans predictions for our match today but Jurgen recognised that he only lost his place due to his sad family loss. Straight back in today and with Trent injured he will get a few more games.
It seems that year long loan spell at Bolton has given him match experience in a tough league. With no reserve team matches these days it has been the making of him.

[TSC]

He was ace today again. 

[Wingman]

I never thought we should move Trent into midfield, but I'm likimg Bradley at right back a lot. Maybe more than Trent.

Neither did I, but now I’m starting to think that Trent is Thiago’s replacement. I guess we’ll have to see what the new manager makes of it

[Sangria]

Neither did I, but now I’m starting to think that Trent is Thiago’s replacement. I guess we’ll have to see what the new manager makes of it

The new manager liked his long passes, didn't he?

[GreatEx]

I never thought we should move Trent into midfield, but I'm likimg Bradley at right back a lot. Maybe more than Trent.

How much of our diminished view of Trent at RB is due to the new hybrid-inverted whatsit he's been asked to play? Maybe if Trent reverted to a conventional RB role we'd remember how great he can be.

[redbyrdz]

How much of our diminished view of Trent at RB is due to the new hybrid-inverted whatsit he's been asked to play? Maybe if Trent reverted to a conventional RB role we'd remember how great he can be.

I think it has more to do with Bradley's energy. He's playing like he wants to make the most out of every minute on the pitch. Trent is struggling with injuries a bit at the moment, and can't quite put the same energy in.

[lgvkarlos]

What a player

[JP!]

His big run leading to Diaz's blocked chance lifted the stadium and the team with it. He's class.  Absolute total class.

[Kalito]

Absolutely sublime this kid. Love him to bits.

[Yosser0_0]

He's class. Reminds me of my first glimpses of Andy Robertson and I was confused about why he wasn't first choice, I can't even remember who was keeping him out but but he's been our best left back for many years. This kid could be our best right back since, er, Trent?

[jillcwhomever]

Just been interviewed on LFCTV, so impressed by how calm he is, whether its dealing with a football match or doing an interview. After the recent situation his family should be well proud of the lad. Now in his first Wembley final.

[kennedy81]

Great again tonight. Never worried when you see him in the team, which says a lot about him.

[mattD]

He's class. Reminds me of my first glimpses of Andy Robertson and I was confused about why he wasn't first choice, I can't even remember who was keeping him out but but he's been our best left back for many years. This kid could be our best right back since, er, Trent?

Alberto Moreno was your man.

I liked him personally. Good character, good guy technically, just couldn't stop himself from some brain farts though. He did okay for Klopp in that 17/18 season but Robbo came in when he got injured, it was next level and we never looked back.

[mattD]

As far as I'm concerned, he's one of the first names on the team sheet at this stage.

Dare I say it, ahead of Trent?

[thejbs]

Both Trent and Robbo benefitted from a player getting an injury. He’s made a hell of a case for himself as starting RB.

[keyop]

What a player.

Happy to see him start against any opposition - his confidence and bravery is on another level, and he lifts the crowd so often with his commitment and energy. Still only 20 and he's already fitting in so well to this side. Fantastic performance.

[John C]

I'd have no fear about Bradley starting in any game. And it's well beyond the situation of him being able to do a job to provide cover. He's worthy of any starting 11, he's fucking brilliant and offers far more that cover during an injury.
Well done lad, well fucking done.

[CHOPPER]

Interesting that the RB roll is not just a Trent thing, Bradley more so in the second half, offered more centrally and more forward. The Trent thang!

Nice.

[WhereAngelsPlay]

I'd have no fear about Bradley starting in any game. And it's well beyond the situation of him being able to do a job to provide cover. He's worthy of any starting 11, he's fucking brilliant and offers far more that cover during an injury.
Well done lad, well fucking done.

He's been one of the best players on the pitch every time he's played, we're so lucky to have him.

[Clint Eastwood]

He always seemed like a handy player with his pace, engine and decent delivery, but I’ve been really pleasantly surprised by his technical ability. The ball seems to stick to him, and when he’s under pressure he always seems to get the right pass away. He just looks the real deal doesn’t he?

[Drinks Sangria]

Excellent tonight, possibly my man of the match and was the core component of the key tactical change Klopp made. He saw there was a lack of movement and general pace in the final third, so had Gravenberch and Elliott drop 5-10 yards and pushed Bradley essentially into being an additional forward, where he caused lots of issues and made some actual space for Gakpo to run in to.

Lovely cohesion from player and coach there.

[Black Bull Nova]

Class tonight, gives us another option given the injury issues in midfield once Trent is back, would love to see them together starting

[Eeyore]

Interesting that the RB roll is not just a Trent thing, Bradley more so in the second half, offered more centrally and more forward. The Trent thang!

Nice.

I think the turning point was when we switched the roles of Gomez and Bradley.

First half Gomez was inverting and Bradley didn't really get into the game. We looked far better when Bradley inverted second half and started getting more involved.

[jlb]

Throw in taken quickly... Gakpo!

[Avens]

As others have said, you often hope a young fullback will come in and show desire, tenacity and work rate, and he's absolutely got all of that in his locker, but his technical ability is excellent. Defends brilliantly and makes things happen going forwards.

[meady1981]

Not sure I’ve seen a young player come in so quickly and be effortlessly part of the team since Owen

[MBL?]

He looks incredible when you take into account the games he's played. I don't think it can be argued that he isn't first choice at rb for the moment.

I don't understand the comparisons to robbo. Robbo is an incredible left back but this kid looks like he could play nearly any position and you'd get a performance out of him. Shades of early Gerrard about him in style and impact.

[Kalito]

He looks incredible when you take into account the games he's played. I don't think it can be argued that he isn't first choice at rb for the moment.

I don't understand the comparisons to robbo. Robbo is an incredible left back but this kid looks like he could play nearly any position and you'd get a performance out of him. Shades of early Gerrard about him in style and impact.

Aye.

His international coaches think O'Neill should play him in midfield for the Norn Iron ... that's how highly they rate him.

[MBL?]

Aye.

His international coaches think O'Neill should play him in midfield for the Norn Iron ... that's how highly they rate him.

wasted at right back for that team. He should be an an attacking mid for them.

[Eeyore]

Aye.

His international coaches think O'Neill should play him in midfield for the Norn Iron ... that's how highly they rate him.

He was a right winger until we signed him for the academy.

[WhereAngelsPlay]

wasted at right back for that team. He should be an an attacking mid for them.

Has the tools to become one of the great British players, a legend on our Island.

[xbugawugax]

get him to grow his hair a bit longer and bleach it

we got ourselves a new jason mcateer!

how the hell did he flew under the radar for so long. he just stepped in and has made us not missed our best right back in ages. For all the talk of inverting, him holding the width does bring something different to the squad.

absolutely the embodiment of a modern full back. energy for days and technically sound.

[jckliew]

Trent must be very worried about his RB position.

[RedG13]

Trent must be very worried about his RB position.

I doubt it.
Bradley been excellent but Trent passing is another level of good. It should benefit Trent too as he can be rotated or subbed off more also in a way to manage his minutes. Play 3 90s in a row with midweek games is a lot for Fbs, so being able to be subbed off or come on at like 60 will help keep him fresher.
With 5 subs. I think Ideally it 2 Midfielder, 2 Attacker every game that should be subbed and 1 Wildcard one(FB,MF,Attacker, CB(if you need 60/30 somebody)).

[Number 7]

As far as I'm concerned, he's one of the first names on the team sheet at this stage.

Dare I say it, ahead of Trent?

I just know that he’s one of the first players on the teamsheet , wherever Trent plays.

He’s been phenomenal and is a frightening talent.

[Magix]

Excellent tonight, possibly my man of the match and was the core component of the key tactical change Klopp made. He saw there was a lack of movement and general pace in the final third, so had Gravenberch and Elliott drop 5-10 yards and pushed Bradley essentially into being an additional forward, where he caused lots of issues and made some actual space for Gakpo to run in to.

Lovely cohesion from player and coach there.

That was great to watch unfold, that tactical switch. He offers such quality tactical flexiblity, and it wouldn't be inconceivable to see him pair with Trent on the right, whether Trent is inverting as RB or Trent is playing ahead of him in midfield.

[Dundalis]

While Trent's passing and vision is on another level, I don't think it's outrageous to say that Bradley is better defensively, but I'd also say he's clearly quicker, a better dribbler, and also just better technically and more press resistant. Like, I legitimately feel like he could play one of the 8 roles and look quite decent, which I don't think about Trent, who I think as a mid really is only suited to playing as a deep lying playmaker in a double pivot, because I don't think he's great at retaining the ball under intense pressure (not to mention it greatly limits his primary strength).

[Draex]

To be the catalyst for overturning a 1 goal deficit at 20 takes some doing, the crowd fed off his energy and drive and the rest was history.

[MD1990]

Bradley pressed harder than Trent too far more aggressive.
Trent i think can play alongside Mac

[Knight]

I doubt it.
Bradley been excellent but Trent passing is another level of good. It should benefit Trent too as he can be rotated or subbed off more also in a way to manage his minutes. Play 3 90s in a row with midweek games is a lot for Fbs, so being able to be subbed off or come on at like 60 will help keep him fresher.
With 5 subs. I think Ideally it 2 Midfielder, 2 Attacker every game that should be subbed and 1 Wildcard one(FB,MF,Attacker, CB(if you need 60/30 somebody)).

The problem Trent has is it's not clear to me whether we really need another deep lying playmaker who isn't particularly press resistant. It's possible we've upgraded the midfield enough to make that role less necessary for the RB to fulfil. That said, the Trent who was a solid defender and played a mostly traditional RB role (albeit very high up the pitch) was the best RB in the world so if we can get that player back he'll be in the first 11 when fit.