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Post by hooky on Dec 31, 2018 19:43:23 GMT
Brooks is a special player and he will get to the very top (injury permitting) because just like Bale he obviously seems to have a great attitude to go with his talent.
He is playing for an average team but is producing a decisive moment in virtually every game. Pretty damn good for a 21 year old. He has more recently proven he has goals in him too. I would argue he has added consistency to his game - you hardly ever see him waste possession unlike the likes of, dare I say it, Bale and Ramsey at times?
Not just that but he has the capacity to get you out of your seat given the way he plays the game!
As I have said before - we are very lucky to have him on board!
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Post by CrackityJones on Jan 2, 2019 21:59:01 GMT
Just watched the 3-3 against Watford and while he didnt score, Brooks made something happen pretty much every time he got the ball and came close to scoring an absolute cracker. He's going to be a very important player for us in 2019.
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Post by marsvolta on Jan 4, 2019 21:42:47 GMT
I have to say, I'm surprised by how much the motd pundits are hyping him up. I still think he blows hot and cold slightly and quite often lacking in end product. He had a great spell at the start of the season, then had a quiet spell for 4-5 games where games were passing him by, and now seems to be finding some form again. I'm still not completely sold on him I disagree, he's having a fantastic season and the Bournemouth fans rate him highly. It doesnt always come across in the highlights and that may be why some have doubts but we've got a great player on our hands here. |
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Post by cymruramdcfc on Jan 4, 2019 21:48:58 GMT
I have to say, I'm surprised by how much the motd pundits are hyping him up. I still think he blows hot and cold slightly and quite often lacking in end product. He had a great spell at the start of the season, then had a quiet spell for 4-5 games where games were passing him by, and now seems to be finding some form again. I'm still not completely sold on him I disagree, he's having a fantastic season and the Bournemouth fans rate him highly. It doesnt always come across in the highlights and that may be why some have doubts but we've got a great player on our hands here. Agree he will better and confidence is high with him. |
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Post by CrackityJones on Jan 7, 2019 11:25:07 GMT
December player of the month:
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Post by kingstonred on Jan 15, 2019 9:35:25 GMT
On Sky Sports...
UTD INTERESTED IN BROOKS
Manchester United are reportedly interested in Bournemouth midfielder David Brooks.
Bournemouth want to offer the Welshman a new contract to ward off interest from United and Spurs - who reportedly want to pay £40m for the 21-year-old.
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Post by kingstonred on Jan 15, 2019 9:35:47 GMT
On Sky Sports... UTD INTERESTED IN BROOKS Manchester United are reportedly interested in Bournemouth midfielder David Brooks. Bournemouth want to offer the Welshman a new contract to ward off interest from United and Spurs - who reportedly want to pay £40m for the 21-year-old. Do you think it would be a good move for him? Or is he better of staying it Bournemouth? |
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Post by alarch on Jan 15, 2019 10:02:54 GMT
On Sky Sports... UTD INTERESTED IN BROOKS Manchester United are reportedly interested in Bournemouth midfielder David Brooks. Bournemouth want to offer the Welshman a new contract to ward off interest from United and Spurs - who reportedly want to pay £40m for the 21-year-old. Do you think it would be a good move for him? Or is he better of staying it Bournemouth? United are all over the place at the moment, so it's impossible to judge the likelihood of him getting regular game time. He's much better off sitting tight for now. He'll attract interest from other big clubs, and ones with a clearer identity. |
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Post by superunknown on Jan 15, 2019 10:29:03 GMT
On Sky Sports... UTD INTERESTED IN BROOKS Manchester United are reportedly interested in Bournemouth midfielder David Brooks. Bournemouth want to offer the Welshman a new contract to ward off interest from United and Spurs - who reportedly want to pay £40m for the 21-year-old. Do you think it would be a good move for him? Or is he better of staying it Bournemouth? Stay at Bournemouth for now. He's not currently getting in the Spurs team and as Alarch says United are all over the place. Have a solid rest of the season at Bournemouth, stay with them for next reason, continue his good form and then I feel come January or the summer of 2020 he'll walk into a top 6 side. Could be a good summer for him with us qualifying for the Euros as well  |
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Post by insertname on Jan 15, 2019 10:40:26 GMT
At this point in time I would say he would be a Solskjaer type of player. If they let Solskjaer go in the summer and get Zidane in then well....not so much...
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Post by iot on Jan 15, 2019 12:44:39 GMT
Definitely think he's better placed where he's at for the time being. Man United are well-catered for in that position with the likes of martial, rashford, mata and lingard and they've got a couple of really good young players themselves in that position who are starting to get gametime under solskjaer.
I still find Brooks' form a little too sporadic. I watched him closely in their last game against everton and he was outstanding in the first 15 mins - probably the best player on the pitch and causing all sorts of problems. He was then really quiet for the remaining 75mins after the everton defender seemed to figure him out - he took him on a few times but lost possession every time. The trouble I have with him is that he doesn't seem to have out and out pace and relies on a trick / shift in balance to get around players. That's fine while he's been in relative obscurity and opposing defenders don't know much about him, but I suspect once his tricks are found out he's fairly easy to defend against.
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Post by alarch on Jan 15, 2019 15:19:04 GMT
Definitely think he's better placed where he's at for the time being. Man United are well-catered for in that position with the likes of martial, rashford, mata and lingard and they've got a couple of really good young players themselves in that position who are starting to get gametime under solskjaer. I still find Brooks' form a little too sporadic. I watched him closely in their last game against everton and he was outstanding in the first 15 mins - probably the best player on the pitch and causing all sorts of problems. He was then really quiet for the remaining 75mins after the everton defender seemed to figure him out - he took him on a few times but lost possession every time. The trouble I have with him is that he doesn't seem to have out and out pace and relies on a trick / shift in balance to get around players. That's fine while he's been in relative obscurity and opposing defenders don't know much about him, but I suspect once his tricks are found out he's fairly easy to defend against. I see your point - but his technical ability is phenomenal - so I'm sure he'll find a way of outfoxing defenders. |
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Post by dai on Jan 15, 2019 23:11:40 GMT
Surprised Man Utd are looking at him. However it was quite a surprise for me when Bournemouth signed him - he wasn't setting the Championship alight at the time.
I would argue that a club like Spurs are a better choice. Man Utd will always be looking for a better option, rather than nurture and developed what they have.
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Post by joseywales37 on Jan 16, 2019 16:25:29 GMT
Surprised Man Utd are looking at him. However it was quite a surprise for me when Bournemouth signed him - he wasn't setting the Championship alight at the time. I would argue that a club like Spurs are a better choice. Man Utd will always be looking for a better option, rather than nurture and developed what they have. Have to disagree with that sorry butty. Man United have a great history of developing young players and developing them into great players and also keeping them in the squads for long periods of time. Whether they came through the academies or are bought in at young age. In fact the club is built on that and has a great history with Welsh players. Rashford, Lingard, Martial and arguably Pogba are testament surely ?, as with past Busby babes, Class 92 etc, these replaced established players. Admittedly Mourinho was not so bothered, but all the same, there has been players brought through the youth set up. Brooks would be superb in Solskjaers set up imo (as would Ampadu ), and would thrive. |
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Post by cadno on Jan 16, 2019 19:30:24 GMT
He should stay at Bournemouth before moving to Barcelona in a couple years.
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Post by pendragon on Jan 17, 2019 9:17:03 GMT
I reckon he'd be better off staying with Bournemouth for at least one more season. He comes across to me as a player with loads of potential but still a bit of a "work in progress" here and there. I don't think he's quite the finished article yet (can be a bit naive or "rash" on the pitch at times), but he's getting there. His technical ability is superb - such grace, flair and intelligence as a player.
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Post by allezlesrouges on Jan 17, 2019 9:55:16 GMT
I reckon he'd be better off staying with Bournemouth for at least one more season. He comes across to me as a player with loads of potential but still a bit of a "work in progress" here and there. I don't think he's quite the finished article yet (can be a bit naive or "rash" on the pitch at times), but he's getting there. His technical ability is superb - such grace, flair and intelligence as a player. Agree with this. He's made the most progress this season out of all of the whole Wales squad, and will continue to improve with game time. Bournemouth is the perfect place for him to learn, no need to rush for a move, it will happen in the near future. |
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Post by pendragon on Jan 17, 2019 15:36:50 GMT
I reckon he'd be better off staying with Bournemouth for at least one more season. He comes across to me as a player with loads of potential but still a bit of a "work in progress" here and there. I don't think he's quite the finished article yet (can be a bit naive or "rash" on the pitch at times), but he's getting there. His technical ability is superb - such grace, flair and intelligence as a player. Agree with this. He's made the most progress this season out of all of the whole Wales squad, and will continue to improve with game time. Bournemouth is the perfect place for him to learn, no need to rush for a move, it will happen in the near future. Just goes to show how a decent move can work wonders for any promising player. All the time you see players with good potential get even better when they move to higher-ranked clubs. I think someone like Harry Wilson for instance, could also benefit from a move when he completes his loan. |
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Post by erasedcitizen on Jan 19, 2019 21:04:33 GMT
Assist for schoolboy looks today. What a player.
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Post by erasedcitizen on Jan 30, 2019 20:54:45 GMT
A world class assist from Brooks then.
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Post by CrackityJones on Jan 30, 2019 21:09:51 GMT
Brooks tearing them apart again.
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Post by erasedcitizen on Jan 30, 2019 21:11:04 GMT
GOOOOOOAL BROOKS!
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Post by manulike on Jan 30, 2019 21:14:06 GMT
Off with an injury after 68 minutes.
An assist and a goal.
To think that he was very poor in the first half, and gave the ball away four or five times...
The only player that I can think of that does that and then changes entire games is ... GB11 ;-)
Hope the injury is not serious
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Post by CrackityJones on Jan 30, 2019 23:30:09 GMT
After another magnificent display, Jermaine Jeans has called Brooks out as an early contender for young player of the year on MOTD.
HYPE
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Post by iot on Jan 30, 2019 23:56:10 GMT
Excellent stuff! I'm desperate for him to get his first goal for us. Once he does, I'm sure he'll really kick on
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Post by pendragon on Jan 30, 2019 23:59:28 GMT
Has the penny dropped that he plays for Wales yet? I keep expecting him to get the Bale, Rambo or Harry treatment from the press!!
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Post by cymroircarn on Jan 31, 2019 10:13:35 GMT
See he left the field with 20 mins to go? Hopefully tactical rather than injury!
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Post by cadno on Jan 31, 2019 10:29:01 GMT
Formation might not be popular but this front 3 would cause havoc!
2 attacking full backs.
Hennessey Chester Williams Mepham Roberts Allen Ampadu Davies Brooks Ramsey Bale |
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Post by cymroircarn on Jan 31, 2019 10:40:18 GMT
Formation might not be popular but this front 3 would cause havoc!
2 attacking full backs.
Hennessey Chester Williams Mepham Roberts Allen Ampadu Davies Brooks Ramsey Bale I like that. Pity Ashley isn’t 4 years younger. Wilson and Lawrence off the bench as well. |
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Post by eppingblue on Jan 31, 2019 10:49:52 GMT
See he left the field with 20 mins to go? Hopefully tactical rather than injury! I'm hoping he's injured and out for a week even if that means not seeing on Saturday evening. I cant get my head round the fact that the English let this lad out of their set up with such little fight. They are unbelievably arrogant and this is going to bite them on the arse big time. We could do with getting Matando and James full caps asap. Particularly Matando. |
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