Nathan Collins

Tricky Trevor · Post by **Tricky Trevor** » Wed Apr 06, 2022 10:51 pm

Bags of potential and time to improve but not there yet.
On a few occasions he gave the ball to Tarks and then stood still, knowing it was coming back, but with an Everton player between them. As soon as he took the return pass he was closed down and in trouble. Needs to get away and find more space before the pass comes back to him.
Defensively he looks very good and I thank him for his goal.

Blatherwickstattoo · Post by **Blatherwickstattoo** » Wed Apr 06, 2022 10:54 pm

Think it’s more to do with the lack of options he has infront of him. Immense defender but his forward play will improve I’m
Sure .

Stayingup · Post by **Stayingup** » Wed Apr 06, 2022 11:01 pm

Tricky Trevor wrote: ↑
Wed Apr 06, 2022 10:51 pm
Bags of potential and time to improve but not there yet.
On a few occasions he gave the ball to Tarks and then stood still, knowing it was coming back, but with an Everton player between them. As soon as he took the return pass he was closed down and in trouble. Needs to get away and find more space before the pass comes back to him.
Defensively he looks very good and I thank him for his goal.

Yes but maybe Tarks shoukd not have passed back to him.in that sequence of play. He's going to be a real good un.

ClaretLoup · Post by **ClaretLoup** » Wed Apr 06, 2022 11:03 pm

Great night for him, his first EPL goal. Made the difference between 1point and 3

Dark Cloud · Post by **Dark Cloud** » Wed Apr 06, 2022 11:08 pm

Tbf to Collins, he wasn't expecting some of the hospital passes he got from Tarks and I THINK? Tarks had an issue with the position he was playing. IE he would have had to clear it with his left foot and he didn't want to, so he turned back to Collins (more than once).

Elizabeth · Post by **Elizabeth** » Thu Apr 07, 2022 9:55 am

The club have a great young asset in Collins regardless of which division we are playing in next season.

His athleticism and leadership qualities are outstanding.

There was a good demonstration of that when we were searching for a win towards the end of the match and he drove into the Everton box after playing a great one two.

His goal threat from corners is going to be another of his strengths as that important first goal showed.

Gordaleman · Post by **Gordaleman** » Thu Apr 07, 2022 10:06 am

I was at the opposite end of the ground for his goal, but it looked like a very composed finish. No attempt to blast it, just a well controlled side foot volley. Very good strike in my book.

Tarks is hopeless on the left, which is why we need Mee back for Sunday. He put Collins in trouble a few times last night but he dealt with it comfortably most of the time.

warksclaret · Post by **warksclaret** » Thu Apr 07, 2022 10:07 am

Elizabeth wrote: ↑
Thu Apr 07, 2022 9:55 am
The club have a great young asset in Collins regardless of which division we are playing in next season.

His athleticism and leadership qualities are outstanding.

There was a good demonstration of that when we were searching for a win towards the end of the match and he drove into the Everton box after playing a great one two.

His goal threat from corners is going to be another of his strengths as that important first goal showed.

Only 20 and a player that wants to improve. A great talent, and our future captain when Ben decides to call it a day, (or move on)

Jakubs Tash · Post by **Jakubs Tash** » Thu Apr 07, 2022 10:08 am

Gordaleman wrote: ↑
Thu Apr 07, 2022 10:06 am
Tarks is hopeless on the left

Hopeless??! Man of the match by an absolute mile last night!

Gordaleman · Post by **Gordaleman** » Thu Apr 07, 2022 10:11 am

Jakubs Tash wrote: ↑
Thu Apr 07, 2022 10:08 am
Hopeless??! Man of the match by an absolute mile last night!

Were you at the same match as me? Clearly you didn't see his horrible passes to Collins putting him under unnecessary pressure.

RVclaret · Post by **RVclaret** » Thu Apr 07, 2022 10:14 am

Gordaleman wrote: ↑
Thu Apr 07, 2022 10:11 am
Were you at the same match as me? Clearly you didn't see his horrible passes to Collins putting him under unnecessary pressure.

What about his passes that played a big part in our second and third goals? You are pretty much on your own, check the ratings thread, Tarks was one of the best performers last night.

Jakubs Tash · Post by **Jakubs Tash** » Thu Apr 07, 2022 10:19 am

Gordaleman wrote: ↑
Thu Apr 07, 2022 10:11 am
Were you at the same match as me? Clearly you didn't see his horrible passes to Collins putting him under unnecessary pressure.

Yes, I was (obviously). I would more put that down to Collins being indecisive. If in doubt, go all the way back to the keeper...

Gordaleman · Post by **Gordaleman** » Thu Apr 07, 2022 10:22 am

RVclaret wrote: ↑
Thu Apr 07, 2022 10:14 am
What about his passes that played a big part in our second and third goals? You are pretty much on your own, check the ratings thread, Tarks was one of the best performers last night.

I never said he was bad last night and I'm fully aware of his part in the build up to the winning goal. However, he wasn't MOM by a country mile which was the comment I was responing to.

Everyone played well last night, and we needed them to, but there were better players than Tarky on the pitch last night.

quoonbeatz · Post by **quoonbeatz** » Thu Apr 07, 2022 10:35 am

Tarkowski was mom by a distance last night. Is he as good on the left as he is in the right? No. Is he hopeless? Absolutely not.

cblantfanclub · Post by **cblantfanclub** » Thu Apr 07, 2022 11:29 am

Clarify the difference between hopeless and bad. Ridiculous comment and excuse.

Juan Tanamera · Post by **Juan Tanamera** » Thu Apr 07, 2022 11:59 am

RVclaret wrote: ↑
Thu Apr 07, 2022 10:14 am
What about his passes that played a big part in our second and third goals? You are pretty much on your own, check the ratings thread, Tarks was one of the best performers last night.

Tarks pass down the touchline with the outside of his right foot was sublime.
Apart from the brief comedy show with Collins he was immense.

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Thu Apr 07, 2022 12:02 pm

Gordaleman wrote: ↑
Thu Apr 07, 2022 10:06 am
I was at the opposite end of the ground for his goal, but it looked like a very composed finish. No attempt to blast it, just a well controlled side foot volley. Very good strike in my book.

Tarks is hopeless on the left, which is why we need Mee back for Sunday. He put Collins in trouble a few times last night but he dealt with it comfortably most of the time.

Last night, Tarkowski was here, there and everywhere! Block to the right of him, blocks to the left and blocks when he was stuck in the middle with youth!
(See what I did there?)

Elizabeth · Post by **Elizabeth** » Thu Apr 07, 2022 12:03 pm

IanMcL wrote: ↑
Thu Apr 07, 2022 12:02 pm
Last night, Tarkowski was here, there and everywhere! Block to the right of him, blocks to the left and blocks when he was stuck in the middle with youth!
(See what I did there?)

That was good for you Ian

Superjohnnyfrancis · Post by **Superjohnnyfrancis** » Thu Apr 07, 2022 12:03 pm

They both played immense last night seeing as they didn’t have a right back for 70 odd minutes !

Falcon · Post by **Falcon** » Thu Apr 07, 2022 12:22 pm

Bit harsh on Roberts that.

Yes not his best game (although significantly better than he was against City) but he played his part.

JohnDearyMe · Post by **JohnDearyMe** » Thu Apr 07, 2022 12:57 pm

Gordaleman wrote: ↑
Thu Apr 07, 2022 10:06 am
I was at the opposite end of the ground for his goal, but it looked like a very composed finish. No attempt to blast it, just a well controlled side foot volley. Very good strike in my book.

Tarks is hopeless on the left, which is why we need Mee back for Sunday. He put Collins in trouble a few times last night but he dealt with it comfortably most of the time.

It was a very composed finish, i hope Tarks was taking notes for the next time he is presented with a goalscoring opportunity at a corner. As great as he's been defensively he's missed a few sitters this season

Nipples · Post by **Nipples** » Thu Apr 07, 2022 1:27 pm

Dark Cloud wrote: ↑
Wed Apr 06, 2022 11:08 pm
Tbf to Collins, he wasn't expecting some of the hospital passes he got from Tarks and I THINK? Tarks had an issue with the position he was playing. IE he would have had to clear it with his left foot and he didn't want to, so he turned back to Collins (more than once).

Luckily this was the case for the equaliser

claretandbluesky · Post by **claretandbluesky** » Thu Apr 07, 2022 2:54 pm

When Mee comes back I’d slot him straight into midfield to give us some bite.

RVclaret · Post by **RVclaret** » Thu Apr 07, 2022 2:58 pm

claretandbluesky wrote: ↑
Thu Apr 07, 2022 2:54 pm
When Mee comes back I’d slot him straight into midfield to give us some bite.

Is this a meme account?

Socrates · Post by **Socrates** » Sun May 15, 2022 1:55 pm

What a player.

Quickenthetempo · Post by **Quickenthetempo** » Sun May 15, 2022 2:04 pm

Great player. Passing ability far higher than Tarky or Mee.

3 great through balls today.

Boss Hogg · Post by **Boss Hogg** » Sun May 15, 2022 2:05 pm

Superb today

PremierLeagueClass · Post by **PremierLeagueClass** » Sun May 15, 2022 2:06 pm

Does he go City or Liverpool? He’s that good.

burnleymik · Post by **burnleymik** » Sun May 15, 2022 2:21 pm

He took charge today. Brilliant all round performance.

fungus_the_bogeyman · Post by **fungus_the_bogeyman** » Sun May 15, 2022 2:37 pm

Absolutely outstanding today. What a player he is!

Braindead · Post by **Braindead** » Sun May 15, 2022 2:42 pm

I don't care if both Ben Mee and Tarks are fit next game. Collins now only gets dropped if injured or suspended.

What a player this kid is going to be. Will play at the highest level in my opinion.

Elizabeth · Post by **Elizabeth** » Sun May 15, 2022 2:42 pm

What a talent we have got , outstanding today

DCWat · Post by **DCWat** » Sun May 15, 2022 2:44 pm

Some of his forays into midfield remind me of Davis mk2 who of course was doing this sort of thing against a much lower quality of opposition.

Considering this wasn’t even supposed to be his breakthrough season, he’s been absolutely immense. If I didn’t know better, I’d think he was in his late twenties.

Going to be a top, top player!

Milltown1882 · Post by **Milltown1882** » Sun May 15, 2022 2:52 pm

21 years old. He’ll play for any club on earth that he wants to, outstanding defender.

KRBFC · Post by **KRBFC** » Sun May 15, 2022 2:53 pm

Will go reyt to the very top because he has pace to recover and defend 1v1 and has quality on the ball.

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Sun May 15, 2022 2:53 pm

Breathtakingly good today!

BOYSIE31 · Post by **BOYSIE31** » Sun May 15, 2022 2:53 pm

Certainly a very good talent

eastcoastclaret · Post by **eastcoastclaret** » Sun May 15, 2022 2:54 pm

How good would he be with Kompany coaching him.

bfcjg · Post by **bfcjg** » Sun May 15, 2022 2:57 pm

Dyche is an absolute master at picking up centre halves.

AwayClaret · Post by **AwayClaret** » Sun May 15, 2022 2:59 pm

Won't be playing for us for long unfortunately.

Im_not_Robbie_Blake · Post by **Im_not_Robbie_Blake** » Sun May 15, 2022 3:00 pm

Top class performance today!

jedi_master · Post by **jedi_master** » Sun May 15, 2022 3:02 pm

Will be our first £50m+ transfer out.

Already at least as good as Ben White who commanded such a fee.

Winstonswhite · Post by **Winstonswhite** » Sun May 15, 2022 3:04 pm

Reminiscent of Cahill for us- but that was a division lower. Just a fantastic signing.

AlargeClaret · Post by **AlargeClaret** » Sun May 15, 2022 3:06 pm

We should get a season out of him if we stay up then 30m+ which is a winner alround

burnleymik · Post by **burnleymik** » Sun May 15, 2022 3:16 pm

Has certainly raised his own profile with recent performances.

AwayClaret · Post by **AwayClaret** » Sun May 15, 2022 3:18 pm

Winstonswhite wrote: ↑
Sun May 15, 2022 3:04 pm
Reminiscent of Cahill for us- but that was a division lower. Just a fantastic signing.

Yes he reminds me of him too.

Taffy on the wing · Post by **Taffy on the wing** » Sun May 15, 2022 5:11 pm

Tremendous talent!

Nonayforever · Post by **Nonayforever** » Sun May 15, 2022 5:23 pm

bfcjg wrote: ↑
Sun May 15, 2022 2:57 pm
Dyche is an absolute master at picking up centre halves.

If Dyche was still in charge, Collins would have been told to hoof it forward not play the ball on the floor.

Hedontplayforyou · Post by **Hedontplayforyou** » Sun May 15, 2022 5:32 pm

Suited to a back 3 massively on todays showing. Brilliant passes when he stepped forward . I wish him all the best

CrosspoolClarets · Post by **CrosspoolClarets** » Sun May 15, 2022 5:34 pm

If we go down, ital to hang onto Collins and offer Mee a new deal to try to get that brilliant back four at that level. We know there has to be a fire sale elsewhere, Pope, Cornet and McNeil the likely departures. So a top defence is vital.

Starting the post with ‘if’.