David Martot

[NMH]

One thing that was rather obvious about this player, just before he got subbed, was that his body language was an open book. He looked frustrated and a little confused.

The lad can play, so he should get his chin up and be steadfastly resolved to plug away. It's often going to feel frustrating being an Albion player in this division, and the crowd is never going to help (or stop being fickle, or stop voicing their frustration from the stands).

He's got to ignore that stuff, and keep plugging away at it. The results will come, and so will the passes and team-mate understanding. The fact that O'Callaghan has joined at the same time, is a great opportunity for Martot to also fit in and make his presence count.

 

[Turkey]

I thought he played well. Look forward to seeing more from him.

 

[nobody's dupe]

David Martot

. . is French.

 

[FalmerforAll!**]

Did anyone else see Butters kick the bench when he came off?

 

[bhafan]

I for one thought he played quite well for a debut, getting to know how the team plays around him and getting used to the pace of the English game.

Thought his running off the ball was excellent and he got in a goal scoring position only to see Jakey take pot luck. Then he showed his frustartion.

He is quality and played much better in the 2nd half when he played wider and didn't get caught up in the central scramble.

Of the team today he shouldn't be criticised. Give him your support and he'll come good.

 

[Theatre of Trees]

He also got himself into space for two headed chances at goal.

 

[Deleted member 2719]

Did anyone else see Butters kick the bench when he came off?

I hope he did. I like Passion.

 

[Turkey]

He also got himself into space for two headed chances at goal.

Almost a fantastic back header. Just wide.

 

[Scotty Mac]

Did anyone else see Butters kick the bench when he came off?

he was punching it as well when he sat down. not a happy bunny!

thought the french kiddy was useful, but it is obviously going to take time to adjust. give him a run and see what he can do, from today i would say he is definently in our top four midfield players

 

[Basil Fawlty]

I like the look of Martot, but I think it will take alittle longer to adjust to British style of football. I'm sure we'll see alot more of him during the season through.

 

[NMH]

I for one thought he played quite well for a debut, getting to know how the team plays around him and getting used to the pace of the English game.

Thought his running off the ball was excellent and he got in a goal scoring position only to see Jakey take pot luck. Then he showed his frustartion.

He is quality and played much better in the 2nd half when he played wider and didn't get caught up in the central scramble.

Of the team today he shouldn't be criticised. Give him your support and he'll come good.

Agreed - and it would be outrageous to criticise him! No, if anything, Dean W should give him a good pep-talk and encourage him. He needs that above all, so he doesn't instantly feel alienated and confused before he's even settled in.

 

[dougdeep]

I think he'll settle in, he got in some good positions.

 

[nobody's dupe]

. . . . . . he got in some good positions.

They tell me that the French invented most of them Doug.

 

[maidstoneseagull]

I thought Martot did alright and will get better as he learns about the team and they learn about him.

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

Cultured sort of player, struck me as. Might come good, might not. Suspect he might fade badly a la Frutos.

 

[NMH]

Cultured sort of player, struck me as. Might come good, might not. Suspect he might fade badly a la Frutos.

That could indeed happen. If he thinks the results and rewards are instant, that he'll set the English league alight, and that he's going to hammer in 2 or 3 per game if everyone plays it his way.
If he is pragmatic, hard working, good training, works with his team-mates, and has a hard resolve to make a lasting impression rather than an instant one - then the Frutos comparison (or Bertin, come to that) can be avoided.

 

[e77]

On today's performance, deserves a bit of patience from us all.

 

[algie]

Thought he was shit.Time and time again they attacked down our right(Gower).Where was the cover for El-Abd? It seemed we never had a right sided player on the pitch

 

[NMH]

Thought he was shit.Time and time again they attacked down our right(Gower).Where was the cover for El-Abd? It seemed we never had a right sided player on the pitch

I saw Revell and O'Callaghan linking up quite well down the right - but in attack mostly, not as cover for AeA (who did amazingly, and single-handedly stopped them on that side)