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Top stuff. We have a real talent.
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Great stuff from the lad, Let's hope Moyes does n't hook him when he makes a mistake. :hush:
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The old boy Pinkers has been finishing off the christmas sherry.

Happy new year Pinky..... :)
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Class. Brilliant at Stoke. Top notch cameo v West Brom. And magnificent tonight. :thup:
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Early days but he has looked better than Rio did at the same age.
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Hope we don';t sell him back to Chelski for £50m one day.

Wonder If Qunia, another ex Chelski kid, might also get some game time before the end of the season.
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There's a case for just playing him every game now. Collins is a backup. Fonte is nowhere. Cresswell is a left back. The logical first choice back three is the one that started tonight. He doesn't make many mistakes, he's clearly going to be a first team player in the next year or two.
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So comfortable on the ball. Never felt nervous at any point when he was in possession. No reason to drop him at the moment and the experience will be brilliant for his development. Only 18 and part of a defence keeping the leagues hotshot quiet.

Well done Declan.
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He's looked comfortable in the team. In a season where frankly our defense has been summed up by Reid vs WBA, it's good to see that he hasn't been broken by that.

If Oxford could be worked in aswell we could turn our oldest defense in the league to one of the youngest.
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On that performance and the few minutes v WBA he should be given a run there. Only way he will gain experience.
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I thought he was absolutely fantastic, so composed, he looks like he could play anywhere at the back or in central midfield. He's been my seasons highlight, the way he brought that ball down in the final few seconds, no panicking, took it down on his chest, steadied himself and then cleared the danger. We've got one hell of a talent on our hands, for me he's played his way into the first eleven. The whole defence were brilliant, they gave everything they had, it was heartwarming to watch, the West Ham I fell in love with as long as they give everything I can't fault them.
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Thought he did really well last night and have been impressed with him all season. I know he got caught out in an earlier game, but he has put that right and looks well up for it.

Could well be another Alvin in the making for us.

Looking forward to seeing more of him.

Well done young Declan.
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The kid is definitely the real deal. Long may we keep him here. Ran MotM close for me.
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Didn't put a foot wrong last night. Very mature performance from him
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The highest compliment I could pay him is he never looks flustered. Just goes about his job without any fuss and makes it look so damn easy! :crest:
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You don't notice him, which considering where he plays, is exactly what you want, backhanded compliment
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fmgod wrote:backhanded compliment
That means you think he's not good then?
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fjthegrey wrote: That means you think he's not good then?
No was saying you don't notice him as if he doesn't do nothing wrong or spectacular but in a way it's great as he just gets on with his job.
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Ok cool.

A backhanded compliment is when you seem like you're being complimentary, but actually you're taking the piss or suggesting they are not good.
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His composure on the ball in comparison to any current centre half we have is ridiculous. If we can get Oxford back in the mix, and pair them 2 together we might actually be able to start properly playing out from the back. Great performance last night, just hope he continues to play.
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