Rob Holding: The Return

[4R5Emaniac]

Bit off putting to see Chambers getting laid into here.

Basically what I thought reading this thread. Why the fvck? And Chambers actually had a pretty good season with Middlesbrough. We should be excited to have both.

 

[GDeep™]

Basically what I thought reading this thread. Why the fvck? And Chambers actually had a pretty good season with Middlesbrough. We should be excited to have both.

The trend seems to be if a new or young player isn't good straight away then he's ****.

 

[4R5Emaniac]

The trend seems to be if a new or young player isn't good straight away then he's ****.

Yeah and what happened with Holding doesn't happen often. I mean I liked him immediately watching his vids and interview but never expected he'd come in and own it like this. Players and even super talented players go through development in different ways. There is no indication to say Holding will not have a drop in form and confidence next season. Also Chambers could come in and play really well specially in 3 at the back after his loan spell. Its hard and different with defenders.

 

[Relic]

Costa was a target for Mert and Rob double act.

*But that wasn't just thanks to well-timed tackles and interceptions. They were also playing mind games throughout to keep on top of him.

Captain Mertesacker revealed after the game that he and Holding formed a "double act" to give Costa a taste of his own medicine.

"We went to work on Diego Costa," explained the German. "Rob was giving him a really hard time. I kept patting him on the back, being friendly, while Rob kept on talking to him. A good double act.

"It was very exciting to see how quickly things can turn."*

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/row-zed/rob-holding-diego-costa-said-10522877

 

[MaraDon]

The trend seems to be if a new or young player isn't good straight away then he's ****.

gabriel comes to mind.

 

[zhaggy]

Costa was a target for Mert and Rob double act.

*But that wasn't just thanks to well-timed tackles and interceptions. They were also playing mind games throughout to keep on top of him.

Captain Mertesacker revealed after the game that he and Holding formed a "double act" to give Costa a taste of his own medicine.

"We went to work on Diego Costa," explained the German. "Rob was giving him a really hard time. I kept patting him on the back, being friendly, while Rob kept on talking to him. A good double act.

"It was very exciting to see how quickly things can turn."*

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/row-zed/rob-holding-diego-costa-said-10522877

Haha good cop bad cop, awesome routine.

 

[Mark Tobias]

Costa was a target for Mert and Rob double act.

*But that wasn't just thanks to well-timed tackles and interceptions. They were also playing mind games throughout to keep on top of him.

Captain Mertesacker revealed after the game that he and Holding formed a "double act" to give Costa a taste of his own medicine.

"We went to work on Diego Costa," explained the German. "Rob was giving him a really hard time. I kept patting him on the back, being friendly, while Rob kept on talking to him. A good double act.

"It was very exciting to see how quickly things can turn."*

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/row-zed/rob-holding-diego-costa-said-10522877

This is so so so encouraging. and I watched it happen all game. We have seriously needed this exact kind of tactic for big games and against big thuggish strikers.

 

[{reed}]

He was Costa's b*tch in the final.

 

[Mark Tobias]

He was Costa's b*tch in the final.

What? Hardly.

 

[{reed}]

What? Hardly.

He didn't win a single duel against him: gave 2 fouls and 1 shot on target

 

[Mark Tobias]

He gave 2 fouls and 1 shot on target in duels with Costa

Against one of the top strikers in the league I think the youngster did well. I don't deny he has room for improvement but I thought he was immense. You don;t often see a 19 year old impose himself on a final like that. Huge signing for us.

 

[Heskey]

He gave 2 fouls and 1 shot on target in duels with Costa

Omg what a b*tch he was

Seriously, that is hardly being a b*tch. Sounds like a great performance from a 21 year old, who played for Bolton last year and played in his first cup final and came against 'world class' and massive ****, Diego Costa. I think he did terrific.

 

[razörist]

Amazing how you guys walk into that one with open eyes. If you guys were fish you'd probably jump onto the fisherman's deck all on your own.

 

[Heskey]

Amazing how you guys walk into that one with open eyes. If you guys were fish you'd probably jump onto the fisherman's deck all on your own.

Sounds like a cosy place.

 

[{reed}]

Against one of the top strikers in the league I think the youngster did well. I don't deny he has room for improvement but I thought he was immense. You don;t often see a 19 year old impose himself on a final like that. Huge signing for us.

I like the guy, but Costa completely owned him, and it's far from 'immense', and I'm not talking about his overall performance.

 

[say yes]

Costa is a top striker and yeah he got the better of Holding a few times.

Wouldn't say that Costa 'owned' him though.

On the contrary, it was a proper duel. Was nice seeing an Arsenal CB stick at it, rather than folding or making a stupid challenge.

 

[silent_shadow]

I thought Mertesacker and Monreal were better than him - as in they were excellent while Holding was merely "very good".

Agree his mentality is top class. Love how he stands up to players. We need as many of this caliber as we can get. Hopefully they'll rub off on others.

Really excited by him, but I don't want him thrown in weekly, plus I'm not sure he's a sure starter yet. Should be immediate back-up CB/rotated next season imo.

 

[RoadrunnerReloaded]

I like the guy, but Costa completely owned him, and it's far from 'immense', and I'm not talking about his overall performance.

I feel we were watching different matches

 

[blaze_of_glory]

Merte and Monreal were better than him, but only because they both put down utterly immense performances. Holding was still extremely solid.

 

[Impact]

Important to mention that Holding has been fortunate enough not to have his errors (and he has made some) punished by goals.

Want to keep equilibrium with him. Excellent potential but he is not there yet. There will be ups and downs with him over the next few years. He's still learning the trade. Have to patient with him and not expect too much too soon.

Must say though, Wenger, the scouts and StatDNA etc, this was a brilliant find. Got him for next to nothing with little to no competition.