Joao Teixeira

[GT49er]

Three things.

1). If we got a player as good as Tex, I'm sure CH would find a way to fit him in; conversely, a player as good as Tex could adapt his game to suit CH's wishes - so if we can get him, get him (as someone has said, he'd be even better playing in this year's team than in the shower of shite we had last year);

2} All formations - 4-4-2,4-3-3 etc. - are just ways of trying to gain an advantage. So, for instance 4-5-1 (or 3-5-2) are attempts to gain control of the midfield from a team playing 4-4-2. In this context, playing with one out and out winger who can play down either wing, and will change wings to gain the most advantage and create the most difficulty for the opposition, is a valid tactic, with precedents;

3). A playing formation of 4-2-2-2 has been mentioned (and ridiculed) on here. I'm not advocating it, but just pointing out that Brazil, circa 1970, used something like it - and they weren't actually too unsuccessful!

 

[Hugo Rune]

Tex must be leaving Liverpool if he doesn't get in the squad for this:
FRI, 08 JAN 2016 FA CUP - THIRD ROUND
19:55
Exeter vs Liverpool
Venue: St James Park

 

[Pickledegg]

With the LFC injury crisis I would be amazed if the let him go! They've just recalled Ojo from Wolves as cover!!

 

[Hugo Rune]

With the LFC injury crisis I would be amazed if the let him go! They've just recalled Ojo from Wolves as cover!!

That's my point really. If he is not in the squad now he is either doing a 'Bridcutt', or the deal to sell him has effectively been done but not announced or Liverpool don't rate him at all.

 

[One Teddy Maybank]

Three things.

1). If we got a player as good as Tex, I'm sure CH would find a way to fit him in; conversely, a player as good as Tex could adapt his game to suit CH's wishes - so if we can get him, get him (as someone has said, he'd be even better playing in this year's team than in the shower of shite we had last year);

2} All formations - 4-4-2,4-3-3 etc. - are just ways of trying to gain an advantage. So, for instance 4-5-1 (or 3-5-2) are attempts to gain control of the midfield from a team playing 4-4-2. In this context, playing with one out and out winger who can play down either wing, and will change wings to gain the most advantage and create the most difficulty for the opposition, is a valid tactic, with precedents;

3). A playing formation of 4-2-2-2 has been mentioned (and ridiculed) on here. I'm not advocating it, but just pointing out that Brazil, circa 1970, used something like it - and they weren't actually too unsuccessful!

1. I really don't think he's that good and simply can't understand the NSC love in when he had about 5 good games last season.

In terms of poor squad etc, the saying big fish in a small pool etc.... Sorry, he was a tiny fish who rarely shone in a very poor pool. Too weak and frequently chose the wrong option.

2. Yes

3. Highly debatable re Brazil, personally having seen their games, I don't think that formation is correct at all.

 

[brightonrock]

1. I really don't think he's that good and simply can't understand the NSC love in when he had about 5 good games last season.

Obviously its a game of opinions - because I don't understand this view. We were absolutely toilet last year, and other than Dunk, he was one of the only bright sparks that helped us stay up. He offered precious creativity where there was little from elsewhere. Sure, he wasn't brilliant every week - he's barely played any competitive first team football in his career - but he had a few games he absolutely ran, and many more in which he was our only meaningful threat. Not the finished article by any means, but I'd have him back in a heartbeat.

 

[Diego Napier]

Three things.

1). If we got a player as good as Tex, I'm sure CH would find a way to fit him in; conversely, a player as good as Tex could adapt his game to suit CH's wishes - so if we can get him, get him (as someone has said, he'd be even better playing in this year's team than in the shower of shite we had last year);

2} All formations - 4-4-2,4-3-3 etc. - are just ways of trying to gain an advantage. So, for instance 4-5-1 (or 3-5-2) are attempts to gain control of the midfield from a team playing 4-4-2. In this context, playing with one out and out winger who can play down either wing, and will change wings to gain the most advantage and create the most difficulty for the opposition, is a valid tactic, with precedents;

3). A playing formation of 4-2-2-2 has been mentioned (and ridiculed) on here. I'm not advocating it, but just pointing out that Brazil, circa 1970, used something like it - and they weren't actually too unsuccessful!

Last year's top scorer with six goals produced in a badly misfiring team during a crap season for us. He gained considerably in resilience and confidence throughout the season as he grew accustomed to the rigours of the championship. He will only improve and his silky skills would be a huge boost, complementing our Championship best midfield pairing of Stephens & Kayal.

I'm with you, get the lad in!

 

[BensGrandad]

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3). A playing formation of 4-2-2-2 has been mentioned (and ridiculed) on here. I'm not advocating it, but just pointing out that Brazil, circa 1970, used something like it - and they weren't actually too unsuccessful!

In yesterdays Star they showed LVG showing this formation to the United players to use succesfully against Watford. So it is good enough for Man Utd but couldnt be used by us. Actually The Star used the picture with a back four and then 2-2-2 as looking like a penis,

 

[Dirk Lehmann's Python]

Doesn't fit our 442, no from me

 

[hans kraay fan club]

He'll play for Liverpool tonight. A lot will depend on how he shows up in that, I guess.

 

[Albumen]

1. I really don't think he's that good and simply can't understand the NSC love in when he had about 5 good games last season.

In terms of poor squad etc, the saying big fish in a small pool etc.... Sorry, he was a tiny fish who rarely shone in a very poor pool. Too weak and frequently chose the wrong option.

2. Yes

3. Highly debatable re Brazil, personally having seen their games, I don't think that formation is correct at all.

He was a lot of people's POTS last year, including mine.

 

[stss30]

Obviously its a game of opinions - because I don't understand this view. We were absolutely toilet last year, and other than Dunk, he was one of the only bright sparks that helped us stay up. He offered precious creativity where there was little from elsewhere. Sure, he wasn't brilliant every week - he's barely played any competitive first team football in his career - but he had a few games he absolutely ran, and many more in which he was our only meaningful threat. Not the finished article by any means, but I'd have him back in a heartbeat.

Spot on. For a young lad who had been thrown into the Championship (having been used to u21/reserve games) you couldn't of asked much more imo. He won us a couple of games almost single handedly in a, lets be honest, very poor side.

 

[Dirk Lehmann's Python]

He was a lot of people's POTS last year, including mine.

But we were shit last year

 

[DavidinSouthampton]

Obviously its a game of opinions - because I don't understand this view. We were absolutely toilet last year, and other than Dunk, he was one of the only bright sparks that helped us stay up. He offered precious creativity where there was little from elsewhere. Sure, he wasn't brilliant every week - he's barely played any competitive first team football in his career - but he had a few games he absolutely ran, and many more in which he was our only meaningful threat. Not the finished article by any means, but I'd have him back in a heartbeat.

Totally agree. I still remember the first home match where my brother at half-time said he is a "proper" player. Agreed that he didn't shine every week, but when he was on the pitch there was always the chance of something exciting happening, and it sometimes did. Always enjoyed watching him.

Would he and Wilson fit well together? genuine question.

 

[glasfryn]

from what I seen of him last season, he would be another one with some ENERGY .....................get him in

 

[Marshy]

I would take in a heartbeat until the end of the season if available.

We cant rely on lua lua for any period of time so need another player who can play wide or of a front man.

Get him in.

 

[One Teddy Maybank]

Obviously its a game of opinions - because I don't understand this view. We were absolutely toilet last year, and other than Dunk, he was one of the only bright sparks that helped us stay up. He offered precious creativity where there was little from elsewhere. Sure, he wasn't brilliant every week - he's barely played any competitive first team football in his career - but he had a few games he absolutely ran, and many more in which he was our only meaningful threat. Not the finished article by any means, but I'd have him back in a heartbeat.

But then surely you are basing your judgement on glimpses rather than any level of consistency, young or not.

Even Joe Bennett had one or two decent games, but I wouldn't want him either.

 

[Marshy]

But then surely you are basing your judgement on glimpses rather than any level of consistency, young or not.

Even Joe Bennett had one or two decent games, but I wouldn't want him either.

Really.... your comparing to Joe Bennett ?.... even in jest thats plain wrong..

He was outstanding considering the shower of a side that was around him at the time.

 

[Crispy Ambulance]

Got a hunch we're going to sign him on a permanent deal if, as seems likely, Bolanos & Calleri don't happen. Tex would then be the big money signing of this window.

 

[Seagull over Canaryland]

Seems a bit harsh to criticise Tex given the collective shortcomings of last season. A young man trying to develop his game within a misfiring side playing like a team of strangers under Sami's questionable tactics. No one shone in a side short on flair, lacking in confidence and far too predictable, enabling opposing teams to bully us.

I certainly didn't see Tex as an obvious Hughton player in a side fighting relegation. However we've now stepped up two or three gears and I could see a place for Tex, especially if we are building a squad. Knockaert will address some of our creative shortcomings and Tex could be another, within the squad. There really ought to be so much more to come from Tex, given the right support and development.