| Masterson on 10:06 - Sep 8 with 4158 views | BklynRanger |
Great news - a year or two from now I think he'll be a seriously good player. |  | |  |
| Masterson on 10:36 - Sep 8 with 4042 views | BrianMcCarthy |
Good stuff. |  |
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| Masterson on 10:52 - Sep 8 with 3967 views | francisbowles |
Seems to have a good attitude. Isn't wallowing in what might have been at Liverpool and doesn't think it's beneath him to play for us. To sign a new contract days after the club has bought a player to play in your best position, suggests he has faith in his own ability, our coaching and management as well as the drive to work hard and succeed.
Well done to him and the best of luck for his career with us. |  | | |
| Masterson on 10:54 - Sep 8 with 3951 views | PhilmyRs |
Pleased with this although still think there's a lot to work on.
Post lockdown especially, I think he was quite average to poor (along with a few others it must be said) but was given fair bit of leeway from fans on message boards and from the Manager, which is how it should be for a young player making his way in the game. He's shown enough to me that there's a player that will improve and become a good one for us but I still think he's some way from being at that level of 'first 11 material' but in time I think he will be. | | | |
| Masterson on 11:06 - Sep 8 with 3893 views | bosh67 |
Good he will get better and better I hope. With our high line he'll be playing centre forward next season. |  |
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| Masterson on 11:15 - Sep 8 with 3858 views | eastside_r |
Good news. Not sure about Ball though. |  | | |
| Masterson on 11:23 - Sep 8 with 3826 views | BAWHoops |
Good news.
In a year he's come on from academy cast off to back up Championship CB. let's hope he keeps developing |  |
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| Masterson on 11:27 - Sep 8 with 3810 views | Antti_Heinola |
| Masterson on 10:54 - Sep 8 by PhilmyRs |
Pleased with this although still think there's a lot to work on.
Post lockdown especially, I think he was quite average to poor (along with a few others it must be said) but was given fair bit of leeway from fans on message boards and from the Manager, which is how it should be for a young player making his way in the game. He's shown enough to me that there's a player that will improve and become a good one for us but I still think he's some way from being at that level of 'first 11 material' but in time I think he will be. |
CBs are the most difficult position to come through as a young player. No other position on the pitch leaves you more exposed. That's why you rarely see young CBs going straight into teams at the highest level - or even at this level. Dickie a case in point - a good player, admired by many, but not given a chance at Reading. It's about exposure to the position, the last person before the keeper. That's why Warbs wanted him to go out on loan I think, but seems like we don't have that luxury now. Look how long it took Rio Ferdinand to become that great CB. It's why you also see CBs come into first teams and play full back at first. It's really, really tough. |  |
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| Masterson on 12:28 - Sep 8 with 3643 views | PhilmyRs |
| Masterson on 11:27 - Sep 8 by Antti_Heinola |
CBs are the most difficult position to come through as a young player. No other position on the pitch leaves you more exposed. That's why you rarely see young CBs going straight into teams at the highest level - or even at this level. Dickie a case in point - a good player, admired by many, but not given a chance at Reading. It's about exposure to the position, the last person before the keeper. That's why Warbs wanted him to go out on loan I think, but seems like we don't have that luxury now. Look how long it took Rio Ferdinand to become that great CB. It's why you also see CBs come into first teams and play full back at first. It's really, really tough. |
Yep, agree, which is why I wouldn't want to rely on him as a first choice as we begin the season which quite a few fans see him as being already.
Being part of a squad, coming in here and there as cover and possible starter as a back 3 to have more experienced pros talking him through the game would be my hope for this season. I actually don't think a loan would be the worst move in the world either. Starting the season with him as first choice would be a worry for the reasons you outlined but a season of 25/30 games more experience of being around the first team would put him that step closer next season and then when he gets 60+ camps under his belt he'll be a first teamer and I think a very good player. | | | |
| Masterson on 13:44 - Sep 8 with 3492 views | NorthantsHoop |
Good result for both club and Masterson. I like his attitude he is developing nicely and improving. Lost his way a bit after the Covid re-start, but by the end of the run of games, his confidence had returned. |  | | |
| Masterson on 13:48 - Sep 8 with 3476 views | DavieQPR |
If we play with 3 at the back this season he might not be backup. |  | | |
| Masterson on 14:22 - Sep 8 with 3391 views | francisbowles |
If we can get another experienced centre back in, mainly as cover, then I think he could go on loan until January and then Gubbins could go out for the second half. | | | |
| Masterson on 15:14 - Sep 8 with 3301 views | davman |
| Masterson on 11:27 - Sep 8 by Antti_Heinola |
CBs are the most difficult position to come through as a young player. No other position on the pitch leaves you more exposed. That's why you rarely see young CBs going straight into teams at the highest level - or even at this level. Dickie a case in point - a good player, admired by many, but not given a chance at Reading. It's about exposure to the position, the last person before the keeper. That's why Warbs wanted him to go out on loan I think, but seems like we don't have that luxury now. Look how long it took Rio Ferdinand to become that great CB. It's why you also see CBs come into first teams and play full back at first. It's really, really tough. |
... and in our formation, "exposed" doesn't even come close to describing the reality. It's like fighting in WW1 without the trenches... |  |
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| Masterson on 16:08 - Sep 8 with 3188 views | derbyhoop |
Exactly what we are trying to do. Buy young when other clubs don't know how to use them, or they aren't quite good enough for the PL. Spend 2/3 years developing them with Ramsey, Hal and Impey to the fore. Sell for a big profit.
Nice to have Masterson tied up for the next 3 years. |  |
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| Masterson on 16:34 - Sep 8 with 3124 views | Galileo |
| Masterson on 11:27 - Sep 8 by Antti_Heinola |
CBs are the most difficult position to come through as a young player. No other position on the pitch leaves you more exposed. That's why you rarely see young CBs going straight into teams at the highest level - or even at this level. Dickie a case in point - a good player, admired by many, but not given a chance at Reading. It's about exposure to the position, the last person before the keeper. That's why Warbs wanted him to go out on loan I think, but seems like we don't have that luxury now. Look how long it took Rio Ferdinand to become that great CB. It's why you also see CBs come into first teams and play full back at first. It's really, really tough. |
It's why you also see CBs come into first teams and play full back at first
- didn't Macca start out as a full back ? | | | |
| Masterson on 20:59 - Sep 8 with 2965 views | Myke |
| Masterson on 11:27 - Sep 8 by Antti_Heinola |
CBs are the most difficult position to come through as a young player. No other position on the pitch leaves you more exposed. That's why you rarely see young CBs going straight into teams at the highest level - or even at this level. Dickie a case in point - a good player, admired by many, but not given a chance at Reading. It's about exposure to the position, the last person before the keeper. That's why Warbs wanted him to go out on loan I think, but seems like we don't have that luxury now. Look how long it took Rio Ferdinand to become that great CB. It's why you also see CBs come into first teams and play full back at first. It's really, really tough. |
Except goalkeeper perhaps - and we are always so tolerant and patient with them that they have plenty of time to develop | | | |
| Masterson on 02:11 - Sep 9 with 2753 views | extratimeR |
Good forward planning by club, well deserved, really enjoyed the Leeds game, ( possibly his best performance).
Good news! | | | |
| Masterson on 04:44 - Sep 9 with 2700 views | timcocking |
Well done Conor, best of British... |  | | |
| Masterson on 09:24 - Sep 9 with 2564 views | DannyPaddox |
Another Conor - Conor Coady must be a big inspiration for young defenders. After only 1 appearance for Liverpool he stepped down to the Championship to develop his talent. Hundreds of games and five years later he is a full international as well as a regular for top Portuguese side Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Viva Conor Masterson! Hoping to see a similar progression with the Rs. |  | | |
| Masterson on 09:43 - Sep 9 with 2525 views | gazza1 |
Good business, got a chance if he continues to develop. | | | |
| Masterson on 11:57 - Sep 9 with 2458 views | BrianMcCarthy |
| Masterson on 04:44 - Sep 9 by timcocking |
Well done Conor, best of British... |
Nice try, Tim!  | |
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| Masterson on 18:46 - Sep 9 with 2325 views | Boston |
| Masterson on 15:14 - Sep 8 by davman |
... and in our formation, "exposed" doesn't even come close to describing the reality. It's like fighting in WW1 without the trenches... |
....but still trench foot. | |
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| Masterson on 16:25 - Sep 14 with 1961 views | BrianMcCarthy |
Excellent. I really like Ball. Thought he was unlucky not to start last Saturday. | |
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| Masterson on 17:40 - Sep 14 with 1727 views | simmo |
| Masterson on 16:25 - Sep 14 by BrianMcCarthy |
Excellent. I really like Ball. Thought he was unlucky not to start last Saturday. |
One of those signings that come in with almost negative equity as nobody rates them, but does well enough to not only exceed low expectations but show he's worth a 1st team place. A great example of a young player (I think people forget he's only just turned 25 as he doesn't look or act like a youngster), that is well aware of his skill set and works his balls off to maximise his opportunity for a good career.
Also think he's got something about him technically and has improved loads since he joined us - his touch and shot against Forest a good example - but willing piano movers are underrated, especially those happy to do it. Well earned! |  |
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