Yup. Carrying a rather weak United side on his shoulders.
Maybe he had more flair and higher status as a wonderboy back in 2004 but he was a much better player overall a few years later.
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[Albion] Evan Ferguson
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Maybe he had more flair and higher status as a wonderboy back in 2004 but he was a much better player overall a few years later.
Gabbiano
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We have another example of a player who peaked at age 19, got an injury and never reached the same heights again - Tariq Lamptey.
But having said that I don't believe it's the same case with Ferguson. Ferguson doesn't rely on pace in the same way that Lamptey or Owen did. His big problem seems to be that his confidence and enthusiasm has fallen through the floor, and he's not putting the same shift in as when he first broke through. His instinctive shooting isn't happening at the moment, and he's not using his body as cleverly. That can all come back with form.
But having said that I don't believe it's the same case with Ferguson. Ferguson doesn't rely on pace in the same way that Lamptey or Owen did. His big problem seems to be that his confidence and enthusiasm has fallen through the floor, and he's not putting the same shift in as when he first broke through. His instinctive shooting isn't happening at the moment, and he's not using his body as cleverly. That can all come back with form.
justcasty
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gotta think he'd step right into the starting xi there.Fulham interested according to the Indy>
Fulham eyeing surprise swoop for Brighton star Evan Ferguson
The Irish striker is struggling for game-time with the Seagulls after injurywww.independent.co.uk
but I doubt it with Welbeck's injury status. I think Evan keeps getting starts here.
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There is fair amount of negativity on this thread at the moment, he will get game time over the next two games and I really hope he can deliver.
Then after Brentford I think we will be able to really tell if we will let him go out on loan, personally I believe the clubs take on this, in that he is going nowhere at the moment.
Then after Brentford I think we will be able to really tell if we will let him go out on loan, personally I believe the clubs take on this, in that he is going nowhere at the moment.
In terms of Gazza-esque, single-minded footballing genius, Rooney never topped his teenage years.
That version of Rooney deserved to win the Euros, and Would have done if fate hadn’t intervened.
After the injury he couldn’t run through teams in the same way. Still a very good player though, but in a different way.
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The single most telling moment for me was that time recently (Fulham was it?) where instead of burying the ball in the net after his first touch he took a second touch to lay the ball off to Mitoma. That's not a striker's instinct. That the touch of a player who has lost all confidence. Desperately needs some loan time somewhere where he can bang in goals for fun. Said it before, say it again, a half-season loan to Celtic would be a perfick fit for all parties
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Seems a good time to post my favourite Rooney moment, argues with ref, storms of and smashes in wonder goal
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Hometownglory
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Why help out a rival...
FFS I couldn't give a sh1t about Rooney and Owen! How Ferguson can be helped is a far more pressing matter. We all know what went wrong (or we think we do - and are probably right!) with our last goal-scoring boy wonder, now with Sunderland, but that doesn't appear to be the case with young Evan; head screwed on, good family support, etc.
A loan seems the obvious answer - dropping down a level to play every game and (hopefully) score a lot of goals seems to be the obvious answer, but the club seems pretty adamant that isn't on the cards. So what's the plan? Maybe using him as a sub - but bringing him on early - after 60 minutes maybe, not just for a 5 or 10 minute cameo - so he gets sufficient minutes to get into games and get up to speed?
A loan seems the obvious answer - dropping down a level to play every game and (hopefully) score a lot of goals seems to be the obvious answer, but the club seems pretty adamant that isn't on the cards. So what's the plan? Maybe using him as a sub - but bringing him on early - after 60 minutes maybe, not just for a 5 or 10 minute cameo - so he gets sufficient minutes to get into games and get up to speed?
He wouldn't play against us - and if he did well, would be taking points off other teams who are our rivals - which may benefit us more than a few extra points for one team.
portslade seagull
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Give him a couple of u21 outings, makes no sense to loan him out as it would leave us light in the striker dept unless TB has something lined up
If Danny is out for a while as seems likely, I’d like to see him given an extended starting run in the team - it’s worth the ‘gamble’. Joao isn’t effective as a 9 anyway, play them both with Rutter and Mitoma on the wings.
Make no mistake. We're not loaning Ferguson to Fulham and they'd have little interest in loaning him from us. They have better things to do than to develop players for us.
They might be interested in buying him though, but I don't think we're selling right now.
They might be interested in buying him though, but I don't think we're selling right now.
Not Fulham - but plenty of other interest. Just speculative journalism of course, but one thing I think (and hope) they're right about is no permanent sell options or obligations are even on the table.
Exclusive: West Ham 'Lead Race' to Sign 'Superstar' Southampton Want on Loan
West Ham United lead Southampton in race to sign Brighton striker Evan Ferguson on loan during the winter transfer window.
www.givemesport.com
um bongo molongo
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Well yes. My point was that we tend to undervalue or not get the best out of these out and out striker types
His performance at Leicester was really disappointing, but I still think we have to give him starts and hope he gets his mojo back. I also think Joao Pedro is a bit wasted playing as the striker.
How can any club be ‘leading the race’ ?Not Fulham - but plenty of other interest. Just speculative journalism of course, but one thing I think (and hope) they're right about is no permanent sell options or obligations are even on the table.
Exclusive: West Ham 'Lead Race' to Sign 'Superstar' Southampton Want on Loan
West Ham United lead Southampton in race to sign Brighton striker Evan Ferguson on loan during the winter transfer window.
Has always been the way with transfer rumours when more than one potential buyer/loaner is involved? One of them wants to get there first, so ergo, it is a race.How can any club be ‘leading the race’ ?
Surely all of them want to get there first?
Otherwise they'd be actively hoping another club signs the player.