03 May 2018 22:16:46
Enjoyed the Europa semi-final, same old same old Arsenal.

I do not watch a lot of European football but over 90 minutes I was thoroughly impressed with Atletico right back Thomas Patey-never heard of him before, don't know if that's his usual level of performance but would be great if TFM could be our equivalent. Up and down tat right wing all night, won nearly every tackle. impressive.

1.) 04 May 2018
04 May 2018 01:32:31
It was against Arsenal. Who won't even make top 4 in Premier league hard to judge on that basis.

2.) 04 May 2018
04 May 2018 08:58:18
Possibly true Hendonred, I would be interested if regular watchers of Spanish football had an opinion on Thomas - no offence to Atletico who are a big club but you can imagine a "bigger"one being interested in the lad if this is his usual standard, good fullbacks are thin on the ground.

3.) 04 May 2018
04 May 2018 10:37:37
I thought partey was poor, looked very rash on the ball and panicky at times when under pressure. However I believe he plays in midfield, but he does have the attributes to make a great right back.

{Ed001's Note - I was wondering who on earth this 'Thomas' was. Now I know you mean Thomas Partey it makes sense. Plays all over the pitch but is ridiculously inconsistent and has never been able to nail down a place because of it, so ends up just playing where there is a gap in the team. Is a 1 in 10 player. 1 good game then 9 poor ones usually. Have to admit though, I have never seen him play right back and didn't watch the game last night.}

4.) 04 May 2018
04 May 2018 11:41:00
As i said first time i'd seen him and thought he was very good. THOMAS on his shirt.