Okem said:Manure paid millions for that kid from Palace, who's meant to be one the most exciting English forwards in years, only to let him waste his days in the reserves. I don't think lack of youth prospects is their problem.
As talented as this Ravel kids is, he sounds like a proper wrong'un. He hasn't reached Jermaine Pennant levels of having to play with an ankle tag on, but I can see him failing to fulfill his potential in much the same way as Pennant.
It's certainly a possibility, although Allardici seemed to think he'd sorted himself out, rather than needing to be sorted out as Ferguson hinted he would.
The thing you don't get with that gif is that he began his run at least a third of the way inside West Ham's half. He wasn't exactly haring along Walcott stylee either. Beautifully composed run and finish, topped off by him following the ball almost into the net in case the defender got back in time to clear it. Class.
As talented as this Ravel kids is, he sounds like a proper wrong'un. He hasn't reached Jermaine Pennant levels of having to play with an ankle tag on, but I can see him failing to fulfill his potential in much the same way as Pennant.
It's certainly a possibility, although Allardici seemed to think he'd sorted himself out, rather than needing to be sorted out as Ferguson hinted he would.
The thing you don't get with that gif is that he began his run at least a third of the way inside West Ham's half. He wasn't exactly haring along Walcott stylee either. Beautifully composed run and finish, topped off by him following the ball almost into the net in case the defender got back in time to clear it. Class.