Ekdal

[Claretlad]

He reminds me of Tony Adams..

[ElectroClaret]

In his looks and the way he runs, he reminds me of Vince Overson.

[fidelcastro]

He reminds me of Tony Adams..

I hope he doesn't drive like him.

[4:20]

Great comparison. What a debut from him.

[Devils_Advocate]

[Milltown1882]

One of the most assured and impressive debuts I’ve seen in a long time.

[CoolClaret]

One of the most assured and impressive debuts I’ve seen in a long time.

Probably since Harwood-Belis & Beyer debuted at Huddersfield

[Carwin261]

Got some grief the other day when I posted that he needed to be in the team,and was better than Taylor,think his performance today went part way to prove it.

[jedi_master]

Eckythump, bloody good debut that one.

[Socrates]

Probably since Harwood-Belis & Beyer debuted at Huddersfield

Beyer didn’t play at Huddersfield.

[whiffa]

We were watching the game today saying how he resembled Adams! Looks a great signing. Really pleased he got a goal.

[RVclaret]

Looks another top signing. 2.4m. We’ve got some composed players in this team but think he tops the lot!

[warksclaret]

He reminds me of Tony Adams..

Claretlad-I was just going to post the same and note you said exactly what I thought. Outstanding and have we ever had a CH recently scoring on his debut

[Quicknick]

If he's anywhere near as good as Tony Adams, we'll have a winner.

[CoolClaret]

Beyer didn’t play at Huddersfield.

Aye, you know what I meant though

[beeholeclaret]

In his looks and the way he runs, he reminds me of Vince Overson.

Ive justed texted to say Ekdal reminded me of Burnley defenders from the earloy 1980's although I actually mentioned Micky Phelan as my example. Just strong, solid defending with a few touches of skill also (plus a goal on league debut). My favourite bit was when he saw Pukki closing him down and turned into him to buy the foul. Class really.

[ClaretInLeeds]

Beyer didn’t play at Huddersfield.

Don’t let facts spoil someone’s fun…..

[ClaretInLeeds]

Aye, you know what I meant though

What did you mean? Because you stated that THB and Beyer had outstanding debuts against Hudds at centre half.

[jdrobbo]

Absolutely magnificent performance. Exactly what I expected (but better). Calm, brilliant positioning, dominating and very good on the ball. What a promising start.

[cricketfield73]

In his looks and the way he runs, he reminds me of Vince Overson.

That was my very first thought when I saw him too.

[bobinho]

Just need Lyle to shape like that other fella in the pic and I’ll be delighted.

[gawthorpe_view]

Swedish Van Dijk.

[AlargeClaret]

Looked decent enough against an average side , though was horribly outpaced for their 1 real chance . Looks another good bargain buy though and scoring on your debit is excellent.

[BurnleyFC]

Looks to be another class act, like so many of our signings this season.

[CrosspoolClarets]

Interested in how he compared to last week’s debutant, a game I didn’t see.

Re: the one time he was caught out, Pukki has outstripped many very top end PL defenders over the years, running to that goal-line is what he does very well. I’m not remotely concerned.

[Mixedkompany]

I have a couple of Swedish mates.
They both said he’s a top player.
They are right.

[Goody1975]

Got some grief the other day when I posted that he needed to be in the team,and was better than Taylor,think his performance today went part way to prove it.

If that was how you put it then you wouldn't have got any grief.

What you said about Taylor was:-

"Hes been terrible
Gives ball away
Looks disinterested
Holds onto ball too long..i breathe a deep breath when he gets the ball and is being pressed"

The final statement can be discussed, as I certainly would have THB with Beyer every game but the first three are just disrespectful.

[DIF]

Please take good care of our boy - kind regards, Djurgårdens IF

If you're curious about Hjalmar Ekdals childhood and early career, we recommend this short documentary. There are English subtitles available: https://youtu.be/QNuYG9Fu44A

[Elizabeth]

Got some grief the other day when I posted that he needed to be in the team,and was better than Taylor,think his performance today went part way to prove it.

You make it sound like you were a lonely voice in the wilderness . You probably had a couple of posters with a differing opinion in reality but continue playing the martyr if it makes you feel better.
Ekdal did look good and reminded me of Roeder ( the player )

[Goobs]

Claretlad-I was just going to post the same and note you said exactly what I thought. Outstanding and have we ever had a CH recently scoring on his debut

I may be wrong but Jimmy Dunne?

[Lip]

Ekdal..the DALEK..looks a goodplayer.

EXTERMINATE..EXTERMINATE..

[Rowls]

Looks like a bank manager but plays like Alan Hansen.

Mind you, Hansen looks like a bank manager too.

[MancunianClaret]

Swedish fans were calling him Hjaldini when we signed him. Whether paired with Beyer or Al-Dakhil, he's going to be massive.

[CoolClaret]

What did you mean? Because you stated that THB and Beyer had outstanding debuts against Hudds at centre half.

I meant that pretty much everyone that’s debuted this season has looked assured and quality - ie it’s not been a ‘long time’ since such an assured debut - we’re flying

[ClaretInLeeds]

I meant that pretty much everyone that’s debuted this season has looked assured and quality - ie it’s not been a ‘long time’ since such an assured debut - we’re flying

I’ve seen quite a few assured debuts in recent years.

[agreenwood]

Lacks a touch of pace on todays evidence, but looks very solid and very comfortable on the ball.

Impressive debut.

[Bigvince]

In his looks and the way he runs, he reminds me of Vince Overson.

Thank you

[ClaretTony]

Please take good care of our boy - kind regards, Djurgårdens IF

If you're curious about Hjalmar Ekdals childhood and early career, we recommend this short documentary. There are English subtitles available: https://youtu.be/QNuYG9Fu44A

He looked very good today DIF

[ClaretTony]

In his looks and the way he runs, he reminds me of Vince Overson.

Walking back to the coach after the game, someone said exactly that to me.

[CoolClaret]

I’ve seen quite a few assured debuts in recent years.

Well there we go, so it’s not been a long time since such an assured debut

[JohnDearyMe]

Very impressive but i do hope we push the boat out for Beyer. Magnificent again

[claretandy]

Brilliant in the air, just what we're missing, Beyer has stepped up since THB's injury.

[LDNBFC87]

Lacks a touch of pace on todays evidence, but looks very solid and very comfortable on the ball.

Impressive debut.

Completely agree. Great debut but isn't the quickest (might just be a fitness thing)

[NewClaret]

Thought it was an outstanding debut. Looking forward to seeing more.

[Lowbankclaret]

I watched a couple of utube video’s of him and they showed just what he did today.
Calm , assured, good footballer, great defender.

But it also showed he knows where to be in the box, both with his head and feet. That goal today was typical of the clips I saw.

Looks a great signing.

Just his pace is the only question for the PL.

[Boss Hogg]

Very good debut.

[pushpinpussy]

what a debut. well done.. CT should neve play at centre half ever again

[IanMcL]

His defending was excellent and his use of the ball effective too. Well done him!

Also, in his interview, he said there gas been lots of info passed yo him this week....but once you get it, it's easy!

Quick learner!

[claretspice]

Lacks a touch of pace on todays evidence, but looks very solid and very comfortable on the ball.

Impressive debut.

That was my assessment too, although I thought he showed a shrewd reading of the game too.

Pace would be the question mark, but he's stepping up to a new, quicker League having not played in 3 months. When he's adjusted we'll have a better basis to judge.

Promising signs though.

[Pearcey]

Really impressive debut. So calm and assured.