Tartan blood Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 I think the surprise Anderson call up, and further rumours about Harvey Barnes have distracted us all from talking about Doak the last week. This kid is lightning. I know it is u21 level, but Spain's team will be full of high calibre future internationalists. He seems to be incapable of having a bad game. I really hope all this noise surrounding Barnes and Anderson is dampened by a Doak call up to the semiors next month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlfieMoon Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 7 minutes ago, Tartan blood said: I think the surprise Anderson call up, and further rumours about Harvey Barnes have distracted us all from talking about Doak the last week. This kid is lightning. I know it is u21 level, but Spain's team will be full of high calibre future internationalists. He seems to be incapable of having a bad game. I really hope all this noise surrounding Barnes and Anderson is dampened by a Doak call up to the semiors next month. He looks like he has the potential to be very special. Obviously has the attention of Klopp so is in a good place to develop. Has lots of skill, pace and looks very driven. Basically all the raw attributes. If they can hone his game intelligence, decision making, final ball and finishing - he could be the level of player that we’ve been waiting for over decades.  He’s already bouncing bigger players off the ball but would be great to see him take a stretch and fill out more over the next few years. Not 18 until November.   Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookhouseBoys Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 Was a hard shift for him, too, because for much of the game (especially second half) he was left on his own up there with a huge gap between him and the midfield. Credit to him, though that he came back and put in some defensive work, too.  When he’s not just running at players, he also seems to have this knack of never losing the ball, or if he does, somehow regaining it immediately. He’ll get his fair share of cards, I’d imagine… I’ve got every faith that Klopp will improve him even further over the course of the season - hopefully in europa, the cups and some league appearances. And if he gets a few games this coming month, I wouldn’t be surprised to see him in the October squad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamond Scot Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 Watched the match mainly to get a better look at Doak and to a lesser extent the full backs. Cant for the life of me see how Gemmil is still in a job. Youth levels should never be based purely on results but Gemmils record is horrible. That combined with how he sets his teams up like the result is the sole thing. No style, nothing like how the A side play. Constantly playing players out of positions. That aside ive never not been impressed with Doak. Looks strong, obviously fast and can dribble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
er yir macaroon Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 (edited) Amazing that Doak could still play for the u21s in four years time. He won’t though. He wasn’t even fully match fit last night. If he can avoid serious injury he will be an incredible player. If it’s between him, Anderson and Barnes for one spot, it’s no contest. I’d be happy to have the other two in the squad if they actively want to be in it, but Doak is the man. Edited September 12, 2023 by er yir macaroon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccaughey85 Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 Doak highlights Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burj_Alba Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 3 hours ago, mccaughey85 said: Doak highlights Incredible that in these segments Doak is about 40 yards ahead of "supporting" midfield players so had to go it alone. Maybe Gemmill told the attacking midfielders to keep their places on the posts until the danger was over. Playing for the first team he would have Mcginn and either Tierney or Robertson for an outlet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanderark14 Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 What is Doaks natural position? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParisInAKilt Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 Raw and a bit greedy but fearless and strong. Looking forward to seeing how he develops this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hertsscot Posted September 13, 2023 Author Share Posted September 13, 2023 3 minutes ago, vanderark14 said: What is Doaks natural position? I think he plays a similar role to Salah as a an attacking wide player, not a winger or a central forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanderark14 Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 1 minute ago, Hertsscot said: I think he plays a similar role to Salah as a an attacking wide player, not a winger or a central forward. I think it's time to call him upto see what he's got. Calling him could freshen things up, excite the support and add competition to the regulars who need to be kept on their toes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThistleWhistle Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 15 minutes ago, vanderark14 said: I think it's time to call him upto see what he's got. Calling him could freshen things up, excite the support and add competition to the regulars who need to be kept on their toes. Wales do it too and it gives game time to a young player trying break into a top side. He looks ridiculous in that YouTube video - like best kid in the play ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 2 hours ago, vanderark14 said: I think it's time to call him upto see what he's got. Calling him could freshen things up, excite the support and add competition to the regulars who need to be kept on their toes. I have been saying it for two or three months. Also note Spain played a 16-year-old the other day who scored on his debut. If you ate good enough you are old enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
er yir macaroon Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 6 hours ago, vanderark14 said: I think it's time to call him upto see what he's got. Calling him could freshen things up, excite the support and add competition to the regulars who need to be kept on their toes. I think him playing off Dykes for 20 minutes would be good to see. Even having the option to bring him on last night v England would have been very tempting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudScot Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 To be very honest when Armstrong comes on now in a wide position, that could very easily be Doak instead couldn’t it? Would like to see Doak in the next squad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marky Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 Just now, ProudScot said: To be very honest when Armstrong comes on now in a wide position, that could very easily be Doak instead couldn’t it? Would like to see Doak in the next squad. So would I but I reckon there is next to zero chance of that happening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 That video was pretty similar to the last one somebody posted. Fast as fuk, but very little end product. He is still young so hopefully he can learn how to have some composure and learn to think about what he is going to do with the ball when gets to the end of these runs. Based on that video it seems to be a case of "heid doon, run like fuk". I'm sure he will come good but he needs good coaching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamond Scot Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 49 minutes ago, Orraloon said: That video was pretty similar to the last one somebody posted. Fast as fuk, but very little end product. He is still young so hopefully he can learn how to have some composure and learn to think about what he is going to do with the ball when gets to the end of these runs. Based on that video it seems to be a case of "heid doon, run like fuk". I'm sure he will come good but he needs good coaching. The video is slightly misleading. In the game he basically had nobody to pass to. When he had the chance to pick somebody out he normally did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
er yir macaroon Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 1 hour ago, Diamond Scot said: The video is slightly misleading. In the game he basically had nobody to pass to. When he had the chance to pick somebody out he normally did. Agreed. He was breaking forward with about 4 players ahead of him. He still retained possession. The lad had great skill as well as pace. In most games he’ll only need to beat one or two players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toepoke Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 5 hours ago, ProudScot said: Would like to see Doak in the next squad. Me too, offers something we don't currently have. If you're good enough you're old enough.  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tartan blood Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 (edited) Ben Doak in the u21s. Edited October 2, 2023 by Tartan blood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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syecosse Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Tartan blood said: The new names in there Emilio Lawrence is meant to be very good, highly rated, not heard of O'Riordan but has been playing for Ireland under age groups, plenty of appearances in league 2 for his age and spent time on loan at Raith. Mellon 5 goals 1 assist in 8 games for Morecombe on loan from Burnley. Edited October 2, 2023 by syecosse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
breeks_mctavish Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 That’s a diverse list of clubs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceudmilefailte Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 45 minutes ago, breeks_mctavish said: That’s a diverse list of clubs! Amazing list! Good to see Celtic a mention in the small print. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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