Kilman Appreciation

[goldfish]

Went on a good run yesterday at one point in the second half

He seems to do this once game, though he's still got some learning to do before he masters this:

 

[cannockwolves]

Max is starting to get some more attention, well deserved I should say;

Max Kilman is a revelation at Wolves, from earning the trust of his team-mates to bossing Cristiano Ronaldo

After Max Kilmans strong showing in Wolves win over Manchester United, we examine the reasons for his growing reputation, with insight from Jose Sa and Bruno Lage...

www.skysports.com

He has been excellent this season.

 

[Deleted member 8455jwf]

Where I live the Premier League is on the NBC channel and the two main pundits are Robbie Earle and Robbie Mustoe. They each just selected their teams of the season so far, and this is Robbie Mustoe's (FWIW):

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He said he included Kilman because he didn't just want to take the easy option and pick a top six defender who hasn't had much work to do because their team has so much possession. He did praise Kilman as being a really strong defender in the third best defence in the league, mentioned his goal, and yes - good with his feet/Futsal.

(He also picked Emmanuel Dennis as you can see - he mentioned that only Salah has more goal involvements so far this season. 8 goals/5 assists for Dennis. Pretty impressive).

Excellent list, not just put in clubs from big teams. Jota should be over Denis though I think

 

[Wednesbury Wolf]

Full page spread on Max in todays paper that can't be mentioned.

 

[waggys left foot]

Certainly getting rave reviews and maybe a call up.

Kilman has Team GB psychologist to thank as he knocks on England door

EXCLUSIVE: Max Kilman has been key in Wolves' defensive success this term. The centre-back, who four years ago played in non-league, is attracting attention from England boss Gareth Southgate.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[KFordOriginal]

Seems more and more likely he is the real deal, future captain & England international in the making.

 

[Royal wolf]

Seems more and more likely he is the real deal, future captain & England international in the making.

No disrespect to him but I don’t think he’s captain material

 

[The Wolf In The North]

Excellent again today. Hardly ever makes mistakes, icy composure on the ball, a silky grace when carrying forward, growing in confidence with every game.

One of those players where you can't quite believe how much he's improved in such a relatively short time; you catch yourself thinking that you're exaggerating his ability and performance, but in truth you're really, really not. He's that good. And nowhere near his prime yet for a defender.

"Rolls Royce player" is a phrase used far too frequently, it's almost a parody, but Kilman is exactly that, all purr and power and shine. Our player of the season so far, for me, and I don't think his upward trajectory is going to be dipping any time soon.

 

[WWFC4EVA]

What a player!!!

 

[Redhillwolf]

Max Kilman wo wo wo
Mac Kilman wo wo wo wo
He used to play Futsall
He cost the Wolves **** all

Turning into an absolute quality player! Has probably saved us millions!

 

[JonahWolf]

Max Kilman wo wo wo
Mac Kilman wo wo wo wo
He used to play Futsall
He cost the Wolves **** all

Turning into an absolute quality player! Has probably saved us millions!

That I like.

 

[Severnup]

Its fair to say our defence as a whole have all played very well this season but for me Kilman has made the difference. He looks so assured on the ball, never seems to panick and despite his lack of experience he plays like someone who's been around a lot longer which is having a positive effect on our other defenders. My POTS so far.

 

[Halesowen wwfc]

Whats he worth now? Bem white went for what, 50m?

 

[Mark Rankines Lovechild]

Its fair to say our defence as a whole have all played very well this season but for me Kilman has made the difference. He looks so assured on the ball, never seems to panick and despite his lack of experience he plays like someone who's been around a lot longer which is having a positive effect on our other defenders. My POTS so far.

Undoubtedly Kilman has been incredible, I liked him as a player since the first time I saw him. There's a lot of talk about "learning from mistakes" - Kilman actually does seem to do this, on the odd occasion he has messed up /got caught out you don't see him make the same mistake twice.

I would also mention that apart from the emergence of Kilman and Coady / Saiss's excellent form I don't think we should estimate how having a goalkeeper like Sa has improved us defensively and given the defence confidence and belief that has been lacking previously.

 

[wolvesaywe]

Never thought I would love a player who runs from the back more than Neil Emblen but Max is well on his way

 

[Glow69]

Saved us ****ing millions

 

[Taffywolf]

He has been brilliant and far better than anyone could of expected at the start of the season. BUT I feel we are holding him back a bit by him playing on the right side, he looks far more comfortable on the left, I genuinely think he could go to the next level when he gets a run at LCB. Looking at Bruno playing Donks there 2nd half Sunday maybe we can expect to see this going forward.

 

[thommo1984]

There's a lot of talk about "learning from mistakes" - Kilman actually does seem to do this, on the odd occasion he has messed up /got caught out you don't see him make the same mistake twice.

Yep, was going to say this. I like that he knows when to just absolutely leather the ball out of danger and when to try and build from the back. So many defenders getting caught out this season trying to do the latter regardless of the situation. He's some player.

 

[JOSWolf]

Superb again yesterday. The media dont really give him any recognition. He should have been up for player of the month award in the premier league but no sign of him. For some weird reason the media prefer to obsess over players like Mings.

 

[Supadavewolf]

Kate Ludlam, who is mentioned in the article on Mighty Max.

Good to see that a female is involved with the positive development of our PL squad member.

(Other than Doris the Tea Lady, of course)

 

[Shergar]

Kate Ludlam, who is mentioned in the article on Mighty Max.

Good to see that a female is involved with the positive development of our PL squad member.

(Other than Doris the Tea Lady, of course)

I also find it interesting that he mentions the certain breathing technique. I have long been an advocate of it for a number of ailments and situations.

 

[Jay Jay de Wolf]

Sky Sports backs Wolves’ Kilman for England

Joe Thomlinson has backed Wolves’ Max Kilman for an England call-up sometime this year.

thisisfutbol.com

 

[Wolf In Essex]

WOW no words for how good he is now, absolutely immense. !!!!

 

[Ironfistedmonk]

He seems a pretty unassuming guy, I wonder if he realises how good he is?

 

[Halesowen wwfc]

That double footed slide tackle and to come out with the ball in his corner was immense

 

[MrwulfAndrew]

He is going all the way, i would feel mugged off at 50m

 

[wolvesaywe]

It's a crime against humanity if Max doesn't replace Mings in the next England squad

By several orders of magnitude a better player

 

[OLDGOLD]

That double footed slide tackle and to come out with the ball in his corner was immense

He seems to do something similar every match...there was the one though where the ball broke free and the opposition scored...can't remember who it was against...but it is almost his trademark. Great defender

 

[OLDGOLD]

It's a crime against humanity if Max doesn't replace Mings in the next England squad

By several orders of magnitude a better player

And person.

 

[Hoganstolemywife]

He is a brilliant brilliant defender. I'm a harsh judge but he's just so composed.

Also - and this is perhaps a particular nuance of what I like - he always wants the ball. He always wants to break forward. I love that confidence in a player. He will play for England

 

[Glass ankles]

Gonna be hard picking between him and SA for player of the season.

 

[Notsoslimshady]

He seems to do something similar every match...there was the one though where the ball broke free and the opposition scored...can't remember who it was against...but it is almost his trademark. Great defender

I think that was against Brentford. He looked like he'd done a brilliant challenge but the ball bounced off him in favour of the attacker and they went on to score the second.

So happy for Max. He always looked like he would be a decent player for us in my eyes, but he has surpassed that by some way

 

[lobodelsur]

I can imagine that this afternoon he was thinking 'Yeah, just keep sending runners this way....'

 

[Tring Wolf]

Brilliant again today.

He’s actually starting to develop a bit of an aura about him in the same way as some of the real top defenders in this league.

 

[Wolf in Kenilworth]

Kilmanjaro

Superb. And a baller.

 

[Plastic Shrapnel]

Around the 50 minute mark today, Southampton took it past Semedo, and he was just so composed at the fact he knew Kilman was behind him to mop it up.

One all effort in sliding tackle and we had the ball back and Semedo was advancing in attack.

They work so well together.

Kilman is potentially the most talented English centre back at the moment. He won't get in ahead of Stones and Maguire however, and Southgate will blame the fact he plays in a 3.

He's got future Wolves captain written all over him.

 

[Oh When the Wolves]

His one on one defending is incredible. Rarely see anything like it. Never , ever gets beaten in a one on one

 

[TheConcourse]

Imperious.

 

[Oh When the Wolves]

Around the 50 minute mark today, Southampton took it past Semedo, and he was just so composed at the fact he knew Kilman was behind him to mop it up.

One all effort in sliding tackle and we had the ball back and Semedo was advancing in attack.

They work so well together.

Kilman is potentially the most talented English centre back at the moment. He won't get in ahead of Stones and Maguire however, and Southgate will blame the fact he plays in a 3.

He's got future Wolves captain written all over him.

Not sure about that last comment. Seems incredibly quiet. Just let him do what he’s great at.

 

[Ned]

England’s best defender currently.