Waconda Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Simply superb, put Flint on his back side several times and caused chaos in general. Well done to the manager for obviously geeing him up at Half Time.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Banjo Island Posted January 22, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 22, 2022 Looking like the real deal pace power and now a real goal threat gave the cardiff defence a torrid time this lad is going to be some player well done lad 30 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 My word he’s found his shooting boots. Really enjoyed that performance. Someone on the other thread said his power reminded them of Ade Akinbiyi. Certainly becoming a real handful. Well played son. Well played. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 MOM for me. Two assists, could have had three himself and beat up Flint all day. He will be an awesome player. 8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedEd73 Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Just now, Fordy62 said: My word he’s found his shooting boots. Really enjoyed that performance. Someone on the other thread said his power reminded them of Ade Akinbiyi. Certainly becoming a real handful. Well played son. Well played. That was me! Antoine has some fantastic attributes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Just now, Fordy62 said: My word he’s found his shooting boots. Really enjoyed that performance. Someone on the other thread said his power reminded them of Ade Akinbiyi. Certainly becoming a real handful. Well played son. Well played. his confidence will be sky high after fulham,hope he gets more goals to keep it going Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidercity1987 Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 This guy will be somewhere like Villa before long. Brilliant player Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slippin cider Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 His first touch is getting much better and then his pace and strength, tough to deal with …hope he keeps it up! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTFABM Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Flint will be having nightmares about him. Centre backs nightmare 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveF Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Just now, GTFABM said: Flint will be having nightmares about him. Centre backs nightmare I think Nelson will be even more so! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slippin cider Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Dare I say Vyner did ok since coming on apart from the late free kick 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fat Controller Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Just now, Slippin cider said: Dare I say Vyner did ok since coming on apart from the late free kick I agree, but he shows some naivety in his game that needs to be eradicated or he'll never make it at this level - simple things like getting the wrong side of the attacker. Hopefully Pearson's influence will help like it has with some others. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AirlieBeachRed Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 He really is starting to come of age and find himself as a player. He will be a gem. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City_USA Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 12 minutes ago, Banjo Island said: Looking like the real deal pace power and now a real goal threat gave the cardiff defence a torrid time this lad is going to be some player well done lad A player worth building a team around. Need to hold on to him for as long as possible IMO. If we can't, it's imperative that we get top $ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC Grim Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Certainly making me eat humble pie. Looks an absolute menace up top. If he keeps this form then we should be looking to build an attack around him next season. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Shadow Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 12 minutes ago, Lanterne Rouge said: MOM for me. Two assists, could have had three himself and beat up Flint all day. He will be an awesome player. I was told this by a Newport club official whilst he was on loan there. Seems like he was right 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacki Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 I’ve been saying it for a while now - this kid is a real handful. Keep improving like he is and he’ll go to the very top. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Semenyo was MotM. Poor old Flinty didn’t have a prayer. Hit the post twice played a part in all three goals. The kid is worth a lot of money at the moment. Pearson is building a team in the image of the Leicester team he built and more power to him. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeAman08 Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 10 minutes ago, GTFABM said: Flint will be having nightmares about him. Centre backs nightmare Yep was saying that throughout the game to anyone that would listen. Was unreal today. The power that man possesses is unreal. His shots are hit with some force. The 1-2 with Martin was superb. Really enjoyed his performance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 16 minutes ago, cidercity1987 said: This guy will be somewhere like Villa before long. Brilliant player Enjoy the moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gasbuster Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Incredible pace, yet it looks like he isn’t running at full speed, as if he has more to give if needed. Brilliant today Antoine. On another day he gets a hat trick. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INCRED Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 We look a real threat with Antoine up front and I don’t think many CBs will enjoy playing against him. If we could just keep key players fit then at least the last third of the season can give us something to look forward to 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazred Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 A goal really would of topped off another good performance. I said last weekend he seems to have improved all areas of his game by a few percent. The challenge now is bringing it all together on a regular basis. More goals and assists to come i think. Really like him as a CF and he fits perfectly into the side. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedorDead BCFC Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Anyone worked out if he’s left or right footed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 He did play well but maybe being critical should have scored at least one of those chances. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinapig Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 3 minutes ago, RedorDead BCFC said: Anyone worked out if he’s left or right footed? Yes he is. 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy1968 Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 6 minutes ago, RedorDead BCFC said: Anyone worked out if he’s left or right footed? Does he know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 1 minute ago, JonDolman said: He was probably having an off day until he then went on to another level maybe 60 minutes in. He was a nightmare for that Cardiff defence with those high balls over the top as they left space in behind. I think it was pretty obvious he would be one hell of a player when seeing him last season. Not really sure how lots were not getting more excited by what he could do. How much he had improved from 19/20 to 20/21 season. He's now continued that development further. And I expect he will only continue to improve. I think he's our best presser. He is so quick and so strong. He doesn't just make the defenders hurry up and get rid, his pace and strength means he can get to the player as they clear it, leaving something on the player or getting a touch on the ball. People have criticised his finishing and of course still work needed there with that chance that he should have gone across the keeper. But he always had one hell of a shot on him with either foot. I think he hits it harder with his weaker foot than most of our players do with their stronger foot. Was never too worried about his lack of goals and missed chances. I also like it that he can press for 90 plus minutes. For very physically strong player who puts in one hell of a shift, he keeps it going. He is also a very intelligent player. Improved massively on his game understanding and decision making from when we saw him a bit lost 2-3 years ago. Always thought he'd be a prem player. That might be sooner than anticipated which will be a shame to not have him another year after this one at least. He has talent but he needs to do it consistently and not over a few games. Hopefully he gets a good run till the end of the season. Talk of the Prem is a long way off for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firstdivision Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 I used to shake my head in despair when I read some of the negative comments about Antoine on here. He was one of the few who actually gave me hope. We are so much more fun to watch now he’s fit again. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bris Red Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 32 minutes ago, cidercity1987 said: This guy will be somewhere like Villa before long. Brilliant player Why villa? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BanburyRed Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 In terms of attitude, commitment and desire, Antoine is everything that Tyreeq isn't..... 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
real_bristol Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 I agree with man of the match although would be harsh to take from Martin after two very well taken goals. I’m excited when AS gets hold of the ball, wicked pace and power combo. Over the moon that we’re being rewarded for the patience and game time we gave him. Great little interaction between Nige and Antoine when he made a mistake in the first half. Nige telling him to look at him and asking him what that was all about, while smiling/ almost laughing I might add, followed up with a “come on” . Good bit of banter but exactly the type of coaching this lad needs. Not getting on his back for making errors but giving him a subtle little nudge in the right direction. There’s definitely more to come from him if we can keep him fit. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waconda Posted January 22, 2022 Author Share Posted January 22, 2022 Think I am right in saying there were no offsides today ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lack of Action Man Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Just now, VT05763 said: Think I am right in saying there were no offsides today ! Think you’re right. Can’t remember the last time that happened! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redrascal2 Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Great to watch him. I think centre halfs will know they have been in a game after facing Semenyo in this form. Battered Flint and his pace will give defenders a real headache.. Refused to be pushed or shoved off the ball. Brilliant. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin_unreliant Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 How does he manage to hit the woodwork so often? Seems his shots are magnetically attracted to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Robin Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Quite lively in the first half, electric and influential in the second one, unlucky with his goal attempts. With Wells out of favour, he has now a key role in the team, and he's showing what he can bring to our attack. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidercity1987 Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 15 minutes ago, bris red said: Why villa? That level of club. Not a Man City, not a Burnley 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offside Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 What really pleased me about Semenyo’s performance today was that after a quiet first half he got stronger as the game went on. In the second half he was outstanding. Great to watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 That shot on the turn was the highlight for me. Foot like a traction engine. 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dredd Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Granted I wasn’t at Fulham last week but that was a real sit up and take notice performance from Antoine today. Pace power composure. He keeps that up and he’s going to be some player. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waconda Posted January 22, 2022 Author Share Posted January 22, 2022 18 minutes ago, robin_unreliant said: How does he manage to hit the woodwork so often? Seems his shots are magnetically attracted to it. Good news is that means there isn't much correction needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 1 minute ago, Dredd said: Granted I wasn’t at Fulham last week but that was a real sit up and take notice performance from Antoine today. Pace power composure. He keeps that up and he’s going to be some player. It’s just the composure / finishing that’s missing for me. You can see he’s not been academy schooled (and in some ways that’s an advantage). Really exciting player though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 He’s probably my favourite player at the moment - love watching exciting players like him. Feels like ages since we’ve had that.. probably since Eliasson. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waconda Posted January 22, 2022 Author Share Posted January 22, 2022 1 minute ago, Phileas Fogg said: He’s probably my favourite player at the moment - love watching exciting players like him. Feels like ages since we’ve had that.. probably since Eliasson. Ralph Milne or Junior Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dredd Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 16 minutes ago, Phileas Fogg said: It’s just the composure / finishing that’s missing for me. You can see he’s not been academy schooled (and in some ways that’s an advantage). Really exciting player though. Agree he could/should have had a couple today but even the two he had that hit the post and the side netting seemed far more controlled than the pot shots he was taking 6 months ago. Also played AW in for the third when maybe previously he may have tried to get a shot off himself. I think this could be lift off for his career. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheddarReds Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 He's always had the raw attributes. Confidence, fitness and nailing down a position has resulted in those attributes being used effectively. Well done to the staff and Semenyo for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 1 minute ago, CheddarReds said: He's always had the raw attributes. Confidence, fitness and nailing down a position has resulted in those attributes being used effectively. Well done to the staff and Semenyo for that. I imagine Nige is probably an incredibly good manager to have develop you if you have the raw attributes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheddarReds Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 (edited) 1 minute ago, Fordy62 said: I imagine Nige is probably an incredibly good manager to have develop you if you have the raw attributes. Yes. I suppose you could take (most) of what I've said about Semenyo and say it about Pring, for example. Edited January 22, 2022 by CheddarReds 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leveller Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 He needs to learn composure from the finishing of Martin and Weimann. He doesn’t need to try and break the net. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshtonRobin21 Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Semenyo can be the player to highlight what Pearson is bringing to this team. A player being coached in the right way, and being allowed to express himself. That was some performance from him today! A new contract would be the icing on the cake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 3 minutes ago, AshtonRobin21 said: Semenyo can be the player to highlight what Pearson is bringing to this team. A player being coached in the right way, and being allowed to express himself. That was some performance from him today! A new contract would be the icing on the cake. Just made me look up when it expires: Next summer, but we have a 12 month option in addition to that. So effectively, this year plus two more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshtonRobin21 Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 1 minute ago, Fordy62 said: Just made me look up when it expires: Next summer, but we have a 12 month option in addition to that. So effectively, this year plus two more. I would be keen to avoid our past mistakes and try to tie him down for longer to keep the 'premier league vultures' away. Perfect time to secure him for longer whilst he is one of the first names on the teamsheet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
054123 Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 He’s finding those positions now and learning how to make get the best of attributes. Progress. Just like the rest of team. As a club we created an awful situation, but I believe Pearson will sort it our and start our progress. As @Davefevs regularly says, Pearson might not be the manger who gets us there, but he will sort this cluster **** out. 4 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 1 minute ago, AshtonRobin21 said: I would be keen to avoid our past mistakes and try to tie him down for longer to keep the 'premier league vultures' away. Perfect time to secure him for longer whilst he is one of the first names on the teamsheet. There’s probably some good room to do it too. I don’t expect he’s anywhere near a high earner. The random websites quoting salaries seem to have him on 2.5k/week. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshtonRobin21 Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 3 minutes ago, Fordy62 said: There’s probably some good room to do it too. I don’t expect he’s anywhere near a high earner. The random websites quoting salaries seem to have him on 2.5k/week. Exactly, now would be the ideal time. His stock is only going to continue to grow. Even in the current circumstances, we could likely increase his salary to around £7k p/w, and additional departure would support that. Would certainly prefer that we secured his future long-term, as opposed to a new signing who would likely demand high wages. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 This is why for some time I’ve insisted that he needs to play down the middle (somewhere). @JonDolmanhe was quiet most of the first half, agree. Got that little ricochet second half on the halfway line under the Dolman, and he was off. He sparked everything, all we had to do was get a ball bouncing around their CBs and he caused all manner of problems. Linked well with Martin second half too. My only bit of annoyance is that he might actually become a bit better than I thought 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Journalist Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 3 hours ago, Fordy62 said: My word he’s found his shooting boots. Really enjoyed that performance. Someone on the other thread said his power reminded them of Ade Akinbiyi. Certainly becoming a real handful. Well played son. Well played. He’s always had that in him. Said it for ages. He hits a ball so cleanly off both sides - like nobody else we’ve had for a long while - he just needed to add a touch of composure and decision making on when to shoot. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banjo Red Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 General play has improved 10 fold he looks like the real deal now. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveybadger Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 3 hours ago, RedorDead BCFC said: Anyone worked out if he’s left or right footed? Mainly right but v capable on his left. A bit like me but with pace, strength, technique and youth. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edgy Red Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 His strength and running power have given us a new dimension and we can actually play further up the pitch now as opposition defences are wary of his pace. I think his finishing can improve over time but even without goals he offers so much. The second half today was as exciting as i can remember at AG for a long time. We could, and probably should, have scored 2 or 3 more. A special mention for Vyner, Kalas and Pring who handled Cardiff's physicality really well. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOTBLUE Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 11 minutes ago, Banjo Red said: General play has improved 10 fold he looks like the real deal now. Strange what a run in the team will do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh1t_ref_again Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Our improved recent performance has coincided with AS in the team, offers so much up front. Will keep getting better and just hoping we can reject the offers that will Come in for him 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richyy66 Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 2 hours ago, Leveller said: He needs to learn composure from the finishing of Martin and Weimann. He doesn’t need to try and break the net. I was going to post exectly this. Just needs to calm down when though on goal and not try and break the net That said turning into a fantastic player and certainly brings a different dimension to our team at present. Pace and power - Well done Antoine keep it up, he been great since coming back into the side. He is an exciting talent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 He will learn from all these games. For example the run in the second half he took the ball to far to the right side of the goal (from his view). He will get to understand that if he had veered to his left, it leaves him a much better angle and chance of scoring. That subtle move got Chris Martin his second goal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Better with him in the side than without. More dangerous too. From his return to present he has started to offer some much needed end product ie goals and assists to go with his attributes and promise. Think the timing of his recall from Newport 3 years ago stalled his progress but fortunately we are now seeing some strong signs. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banjo Red Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 42 minutes ago, NOTBLUE said: Strange what a run in the team will do. Confidence in own ability goes a long way too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOTBLUE Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 1 minute ago, Banjo Red said: Confidence in own ability goes a long way too. 1 minute ago, Banjo Red said: Confidence in own ability goes a long way too. Agreed,although why he should lack confidence is beyond me,he’s got pace ,power and brilliant balance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banjo Red Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Just now, NOTBLUE said: Agreed,although why he should lack confidence is beyond me,he’s got pace ,power and brilliant balance. Sometimes it's application getting all the tools working together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 1 hour ago, richyy66 said: not try and break the net Worth listening to Gary Owers post-match summary on BBCRB…..said Semenyo almost snapped the post, and the earlier shot on the turn a,most broke the keepers hands. Thing is he generates so much power without needing to blast it. How many times have we seen an opposition striker bully us…now we have one. It’s mint innit! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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