Neto

[Brian Law’s buses]

Think he’s looking as fit and strong as he’s been for quite some time. He’s looking more and more like the old Pedro.

Hopefully, he can stay fit.

Could be huge for us next season.

I hope you are right, he did look hungry yesterday but I thought Ashley Young at aged 37 was more than a match for him.

 

[Beijing Wolf]

His pressing was superb yesterday, especially in the second half against the Villa LB.

Loved his “Fist Pump” towards the Billy Wright stand after he charged down the LB and won a throw in late on in the match.

 

[Kebab Warrior]

Worried me yesterday that a 67 year old Ashley Young had him for pace every time. I wonder if he’s lost a yard.

 

[Kebab Warrior]

I hope you are right, he did look hungry yesterday but I thought Ashley Young at aged 37 was more than a match for him.

Sorry you beat me to it!

 

[djmikeydickens]

He did rinse Konsa I think it was. Pedro will get better just needs game time. Getting speed back takes time

 

[SingYourHeartsOut]

He's better than he was early this season pre-West Ham, so I'll stay hopeful, he certainly looks determined, he's more than raw pace, but that's what raises him to top level.

 

[Rowzed]

I hope you are right, he did look hungry yesterday but I thought Ashley Young at aged 37 was more than a match for him.

To be fair Ashley Young has been a match for most this season, he’s phenomenal. I think he’s been playing better for Villa this season than 10 years back wits United and seemed to spend his time trying to get cheap fouls around the box

 

[Mugwump]

Worried me yesterday that a 67 year old Ashley Young had him for pace every time. I wonder if he’s lost a yard.

I'm not sure Young had him for pace tbh, it was more from what i saw Neto had to wait for players to get up the pitch with him which gave young a chance to get into position with him.

 

[Kebab Warrior]

There were two or three occasions in the first half when he was in a straight race for a through ball and Young beat him every time.

 

[Mugwump]

There were two or three occasions in the first half when he was in a straight race for a through ball and Young beat him every time.

I'd like to see those clips because i dont recall it. If they both started in the same spot he isnt beating Neto in a foot race.

 

[steve vena]

I hope you are right, he did look hungry yesterday but I thought Ashley Young at aged 37 was more than a match for him.

I might be wrong but did Pedro look a little slower?

 

[Sketchead]

There were two or three occasions in the first half when he was in a straight race for a through ball and Young beat him every time.

Thought that myself initially but Young always had a few yards head start on him to be fair. I think Young is a pretty solid full back despite him being older, really good positioning. Konsa, who seems quicker than Young, got rinsed by Neto quite quickly when he moved to RB.

 

[Mugwump]

I might be wrong but did Pedro look a little slower?

I think he may have lost that bit of initial acceleration he had. He didnt look slow when he was pressing though tbf. Could just be something he works on and gets back if he can stay fit.

 

[TheConcourse]

There was also one burst of pace when he tried to stop the ball going out where he looked rapid.

His touch is looking good too.

 

[Sheffield Wolf]

Has anybody seen a replay of when Neto and a Villa defender were chasing a ball? Appeared that the Villa player slipped and Neto was through, but the ref gave a free kick. It was after about 15 minutes.

 

[Sketchead]

Has anybody seen a replay of when Neto and a Villa defender were chasing a ball? Appeared that the Villa player slipped and Neto was through, but the ref gave a free kick. It was after about 15 minutes.

It was Ramsey I think, break off a corner? I thought it was soft but Neto didn’t seem to moan which is probs telling. One of the soft but always given types as he probs gave him a pat on the back.

 

[Bill S Preston Esq.]

I haven’t seen it either but it doesn’t surprise me.

Selfish and petulant…and that was from before he was injured last time.

It’s a team game. I like the frustration if he wants to play but we won. Celebrate with your team and your fans.

Can’t see him here next season.

Guilty! Send him to the tower "I've not seen it, but it's well out of order. I didn't see Podence spit but that's out of order too". They can keep each other company.

Good old MolMix kangaroo court. I have no further questions.

 

[Bill S Preston Esq.]

Has anybody seen a replay of when Neto and a Villa defender were chasing a ball? Appeared that the Villa player slipped and Neto was through, but the ref gave a free kick. It was after about 15 minutes.

Not seen a replay, but that's how it looked to me too.

 

[Wolf in Kenilworth]

Guilty! Send him to the tower "I've not seen it, but it's well out of order. I didn't see Podence spit but that's out of order too". They can keep each other company.

Good old MolMix kangaroo court. I have no further questions.

Whatever.

Neto exuded passion yesterday which was great to see. Hoping for a big season from him next season. Fair play to him.

 

[Pengwern]

Neto is still working on match fitness but he seemed quick and threatening to me

 

[Bill S Preston Esq.]

Whatever.

Neto exuded passion yesterday which was great to see. Hoping for a big season from him next season. Fair play to him.

In the meantime though we should lock him up for the petulance you never saw after the Brentford game. I'm with you brother!

 

[astraltrader]

I hope you are right, he did look hungry yesterday but I thought Ashley Young at aged 37 was more than a match for him.

Which does indicate a worrying lack of pace.
I hope a decent pre-season will help?

 

[Royal wolf]

There was a moment of the classic Neto when he picked the ball up wide left, head down and charged towards the defender beating him and drilling a ball across which just evaded Nunes. Let’s hope he continues to get minuted and build on this performance

 

[Glow69]

His pace is there 100 percent.

 

[A3wolf]

Thought against Brighton he looked very quick especially the moment when the ref could have played on after the Costa foul.
Think against Villa he was putting in a lot of pressing work so he’s never going to be at his quickest sprinting if still in recovery mode. Think/Hope that was what we were seeing in the duals vs Young.

 

[Timberwolf]

I think if I’d tried those quick step overs, I’d dislocate both my legs at the knees. He’s going to be great next season.

 

[glorybox]

Got to keep this lad fit as he’s first pick with Cunha in the forward positions.

 

[Kennedy]

I thought it was the best I had seem him look for a while.

Agree totally if he can stay fit get some minutes and a good pre season he could be the classic 'like a new signing' guy...

 

[Mile End Wanderer]

Neto’s pace and determination is what makes him the player he is. Skilful too.

I remember thinking at the time we signed him and Jordao and apparently Jordao was touted as the better player lol

 

[Black Country Wanderer]

There were two or three occasions in the first half when he was in a straight race for a through ball and Young beat him every time.

There were a couple of occasions in the first half where he couldnt outpace Young which surprised me,but second half he looked half a yard faster
Whether JL said something or not is debateable but he was definitely up for it more second half

 

[ManSolo]

There were a couple of occasions in the first half where he couldnt outpace Young which surprised me,but second half he looked half a yard faster
Whether JL said something or not is debateable but he was definitely up for it more second half

It sometimes take time to regain full fitness and even more importantly confidence in the state of his knee which have caused much pain.

So we will see improvement in pace, acceleration and agility when he fully trusts his body again.

 

[Adrian_Monk]

There were two or three occasions in the first half when he was in a straight race for a through ball and Young beat him every time.

Yep, saw it very clearly from the North Bank.

Anyway, Young is no slouch despite his age, and the drop of the shoulder and delivery on a plate for Nunes in the second half showed there's life beyond searing pace - I think that's the first time I've seen him properly take someone on since he came back from injury and it was great to see

 

[wwbug]

We need to give him time but not too much.
Podence and Traore have shown that you can hang on too long at the detriment of the team.

 

[Wolf in Kenilworth]

There were a couple of occasions in the first half where he couldnt outpace Young which surprised me,but second half he looked half a yard faster
Whether JL said something or not is debateable but he was definitely up for it more second half

We noticed this too.

I will always remember him away at Braga when he came on and he was absolute lightning. Almost won it with a worldie.

Some of it might be confidence, some of it could be subconscious as he doesn’t want another long lay off.

Pace is a big part of him game, hope he flys again next season.

 

[Wolf 82]

There were a couple of occasions in the first half where he couldnt outpace Young which surprised me,but second half he looked half a yard faster
Whether JL said something or not is debateable but he was definitely up for it more second half

True.. but Neto’s real pace has always been how quick he is with the ball at his feet, not without it.

 

[The Eternal Flame]

I'd be very worried if I were Neto. Until he went off Ashley Young had him in his back pocket for most of the game. The 37 year old out-paced him a couple of times also.

 

[Supadavewolf]

Neto’s real pace has always been how quick he is with the ball at his feet, not without it.

This.

 

[Ned]

His energy levels were there on Saturday like they haven’t been for a while. He still looks like he needs to regain some pace but I’m happy with him and how he looks. Hopefully he carries on getting picked for the rest of the season, has a rest and then comes back fit and firing for a hard pre season.

 

[Aimless Balls]

His pace is there 100 percent.

No, it isn’t. There’s a bit of quickness but the top end is way down.

 

[Golden_Wolf]

I'd be very worried if I were Neto. Until he went off Ashley Young had him in his back pocket for most of the game. The 37 year old out-paced him a couple of times also.

Why should he be worried? He rinsed Konsa, who's arguably quicker & stronger, for the Nunes chance.