Handsy Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 Needs tying down on a contract extension Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flemboy Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 Dunn gets better and better. I must admit at first I didnt rate him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlemoor Lad Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 The lad has been instrumental in our attacking play and agree wholeheartedly Getting better by the game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeP Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 1 hour ago, Flemboy said: Dunn gets better and better. I must admit at first I didnt rate him I'm the same. No one can doubt his finishing recently. Quite a good fit for club at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Burns Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 DKD is a talented winger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Branston Pickle Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 4 hours ago, Flemboy said: Dunn gets better and better. I must admit at first I didnt rate him Same, thought he was far too lightweight even though there was flashes of talent. His close control and first touch are absolutely outstanding at times, if he can continue with the consistency he's showing at the moment he'll be some player. He's gone from a squad player to an absolute shoo-in in about 5 weeks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_mighty_bosh Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 I'd go as far as saying Kewell's best coaching success story so far going off where he was to the level he's playing now. Definitely on course for being our most improved player this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L1onheartNew Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 9 hours ago, kowenicki said: Was always giving the ball away in his early games. So consistent now. I have critiscised DKD severely in the past, but I have had a think about this over the last few days. Was it that he gave the ball away or that the players on the receiving end were just not on the same wavelength? His control has always been good and his finishing quality already proven in pre-season. Maybe DKD is a quick learner and Kewell's overall plan is finally starting to filter through to the others? Still, player of the month is well deserved. Bigly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc1955 Posted February 21, 2021 Author Share Posted February 21, 2021 4 hours ago, L1onheartNew said: I have critiscised DKD severely in the past, but I have had a think about this over the last few days. Was it that he gave the ball away or that the players on the receiving end were just not on the same wavelength? His control has always been good and his finishing quality already proven in pre-season. Maybe DKD is a quick learner and Kewell's overall plan is finally starting to filter through to the others? Still, player of the month is well deserved. Bigly. Like McAleny, and Bahamboula, he’ll be another player on the radar with other clubs in the summer. If we can hang on to them and then add a little quality to our defence a promotion push next season would see their values rocket!! The club could not be faulted cashing in for big money but to see them all walk away in the summer would be hard to take!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peanuts2 Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 13 minutes ago, oafc1955 said: Like McAleny, and Bahamboula, he’ll be another player on the radar with other clubs in the summer. If we can hang on to them and then add a little quality to our defence a promotion push next season would see their values rocket!! The club could not be faulted cashing in for big money but to see them all walk away in the summer would be hard to take!!! Think it may be a long hard summer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBigDog Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 Classic. From one extreme to another. In a few weeks DKD has gone from: ‘Shite/Lighweight Non-League At Best’ to ‘Great Close Control/Pivotal Player/Coaching Success’... The reality is that he’s somewhere in between at the moment. Still a long way to go but is beginning to play to his potential. Lets not get get carried away just yet eh lads? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Burns Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 6 hours ago, L1onheartNew said: Was it that he gave the ball away or that the players on the receiving end were just not on the same wavelength? No. His passing can be incredibly poor at times, usually the simple ten yarder. The guy has talent, l like him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 9 hours ago, Guy Branston Pickle said: Same, thought he was far too lightweight even though there was flashes of talent. His close control and first touch are absolutely outstanding at times, if he can continue with the consistency he's showing at the moment he'll be some player. He's gone from a squad player to an absolute shoo-in in about 5 weeks His biggest problem was being caught in possession too often, he's now learned how to shield the ball better and all credit to him for working hard on his weaker points. Many players don't do this and never improve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_mighty_bosh Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 1 hour ago, TheBigDog said: Classic. From one extreme to another. In a few weeks DKD has gone from: ‘Shite/Lighweight Non-League At Best’ to ‘Great Close Control/Pivotal Player/Coaching Success’... The reality is that he’s somewhere in between at the moment. Still a long way to go but is beginning to play to his potential. Lets not get get carried away just yet eh lads? He's not amazing but I said it's a coaching success because DKD looked nowhere near the required level earlier in the season and needed to improve just to be acceptable. But to his credit he's made that improvement and Kewell has clearly had a positive influence on his game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayfield Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 7 minutes ago, BP1960 said: His biggest problem was being caught in possession too often, he's now learned how to shield the ball better and all credit to him for working hard on his weaker points. Many players don't do this and never improve. As a supporter without the knowledge or insights of an ex professional or coach, it is interesting to read how players are improving. Really appreciate how DKD is working hard for the team. Oddly enough, he seems to have suffered by having a strong pre season (which we couldn't watch), which set an expectation. It's been a while since he had an off game, the thing I and others picked up on was the awkward first touch or close control, with the ball just bouncing off him. That said, the lad was in a weak midfield, in front of a leaky defense .... but expected to be a linking play and scoring goals. Both he and the midfield have improved, I think having Marcel there is a major factor. Hope DKD continues to develop and stays with us. BP - what's the answer for Whelan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex_pat Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 I am like many others, after seeing his first few games (with the commentator stating "poor pass by Keillor-Dunn" many times) I thought this guy should be no where near the team sheet. However I will give the lad credit, he has made me eat my words. He is still prone to mistakes, but he is now establishing himself as a fourth tier footballer (I did not think I would ever have said that early doors). He seems to play with more confidence now, and as others have said, other clubs will be taking note. Now I am hoping he will stay and develop further. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc 123 Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 3 hours ago, TheBigDog said: Classic. From one extreme to another. In a few weeks DKD has gone from: ‘Shite/Lighweight Non-League At Best’ to ‘Great Close Control/Pivotal Player/Coaching Success’... The reality is that he’s somewhere in between at the moment. Still a long way to go but is beginning to play to his potential. Lets not get get carried away just yet eh lads? That's your problem BigDog, you're a glass half empty type of guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBigDog Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 6 minutes ago, oafc 123 said: That's your problem BigDog, you're a glass half empty type of guy Caution is my middle name Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristolatic Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 12 minutes ago, TheBigDog said: Caution is my middle name I thought your middle name was 'Big'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 5 hours ago, Mayfield said: As a supporter without the knowledge or insights of an ex professional or coach, it is interesting to read how players are improving. Really appreciate how DKD is working hard for the team. Oddly enough, he seems to have suffered by having a strong pre season (which we couldn't watch), which set an expectation. It's been a while since he had an off game, the thing I and others picked up on was the awkward first touch or close control, with the ball just bouncing off him. That said, the lad was in a weak midfield, in front of a leaky defense .... but expected to be a linking play and scoring goals. Both he and the midfield have improved, I think having Marcel there is a major factor. Hope DKD continues to develop and stays with us. BP - what's the answer for Whelan? Whelan needs time to develop, particularly the physical side of the game. He's a neat and tidy player maybe lacking confidence to impose himself. I'm hopeful like DKD he can do this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayfield Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 5 minutes ago, BP1960 said: Whelan needs time to develop, particularly the physical side of the game. He's a neat and tidy player maybe lacking confidence to impose himself. I'm hopeful like DKD he can do this. Thanks BP. I share the optimism, he has looked good when we have dominated midfield (on those rare occasions). Just hopeful that he could flourish alongside Marcel or the much missed 'McCann type' player. Whelan and Garrity have suffered dogs abuse, both needing to rediscover their confidence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disjointed Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 1 hour ago, Mayfield said: Thanks BP. I share the optimism, he has looked good when we have dominated midfield (on those rare occasions). Just hopeful that he could flourish alongside Marcel or the much missed 'McCann type' player. Whelan and Garrity have suffered dogs abuse, both needing to rediscover their confidence. As long as they stay off twitter and facecloth they will be OK. Imagine if fans had been allowed in the grounds, they would have took abuse without being able to avoid it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayfield Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 11 minutes ago, disjointed said: As long as they stay off twitter and facecloth they will be OK. Imagine if fans had been allowed in the grounds, they would have took abuse without being able to avoid it. Looking forward to being back, can't come soon enough. DKD and others deserve a great reception, before it's too late. I dont see the sense in slaughtering our players, proud to be a supporter, not ashamed to clap either. Saw the post match interview from Ian Lawlor, clearly upset with himself for mistakes in the last game, great reaction, clearly cares about giving 100%. Glad to have him involved with that attitude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L1onheartNew Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 11 hours ago, Monty Burns said: No. His passing can be incredibly poor at times, usually the simple ten yarder. The guy has talent, l like him. Fair point. Be gone sir Teflon Man. Arise maester ball magnet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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