Matt Doherty @ Atletico Madrid

[spids]

Could have 2 assists if Son hadn't missed that one on one. Hope he can keep this form for the rest of the season.

He got two assists in the end though. Both of Kane’s goals.

 

[SlotBadger]

Two superb assists for Kane. I think I prefer the first for it catching them off guard but the second was inch perfect.

 

[spids]

Doherty was very good throughout tonight. Great passing. Good link up with Kulu. First choice now.

 

[Ghost Hardware]

Man of the match for me, which is something I thought I’d never say. Utd are going to be a very interesting test to see how far he’s come. But credit it where it’s due, he was excellent tonight.

 

[Shanks]

Most improved player under Conte, been superb recently!

 

[EQP]

Him and Kulusevski suit each other really well, imo

Makes sense. Doherty has the ginger beard and Kulusevski is a ginger

 

[isaac94]

wow where did that come from?

 

[agrdavidsfan]

Excellent no idea he had that in him

 

[13VanDerBale13]

That’s the Doherty we know from Wolves, just needed a consistent run in the team in his actual POSITION ??

 

[sidford]

Time for this to catch on

Sung to the rhythm of The Beatles' "Yellow Submarine"

Chorus

We all dream of a team of Matt Dohertys,
a team of Matt Dohertys,
a team of Matt Dohertys,
We all dream of a team of Matt Dohertys,
a team of Matt Dohertys,
a team of Matt Dohertys

and number ooooooone is Matt Doherty
and number 2 is Matt Doherty
and number 3 is Matt Doherty
and number 4 is Matt Doherty.

{REPEAT CHORUS}

and number fiiiive is Matt Doherty,
and number 6 is Matt Doherty,
and number 7 is Matt Doherty,
and number 8 is Matt Doherty,

REPEAT CHORUS}

and number niiiine is Matt Doherty,
and number 10 is Matt Doherty,
and number 11 is Matt Doherty,
and all the subs are Matt Doherty

{REPEAT CHORUS}

 

[felmani26]

I've slaughtered Doherty but credit where it's due, he's looking so much better and no small coincidence that Deki is ahead of him providing intelligence.

Also watching the analysis and all the focus is on Kane's finishing but far too little is given to the quality of pass from Doherty because if this was Trent Alexander-Arnold or KdB we'd damn well know about it!

 

[HW61]

He’s like a different player

 

[slartibartfast]

He’s like a different player
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? lmao

 

[Timberwolf]

I've slaughtered Doherty but credit where it's due, he's looking so much better and no small coincidence that Deki is ahead of him providing intelligence.

Also watching the analysis and all the focus is on Kane's finishing but far too little is given to the quality of pass from Doherty because if this was Trent Alexander-Arnold or KdB we'd damn well know about it!

Yeah I think this factor could be massive for him.

Part of the reason he thrived at Wolves was because of his intelligent link up play with Jiminez and the Wolves midfielders. Now that he's got someone in Kulusevski who is both intelligent on the ball and able to hold it up, a bit like a striker, it brings Doherty into the game a lot more. Add in Romero, Bentancur and most of all Kane moving the ball well and it gives him the chance to get high up the pitch where he's most effective.

Compare that with being low on confidence and minutes and sandwiched between 2 headless chickens in Lucas and Sanchez. He was objectively shit, but it's becoming clear there were multiple reasons for that.

No idea where those through balls came from though...

 

[slartibartfast]

That’s the Doherty we know from Wolves, just needed a consistent run in the team in his actual POSITION ??

Made a big difference Bentancur being there as well. He was an outlet option for him where Winks just isnt.
As others have said, a better player in front of him, a better player in the middle, a better player behind him in Romero, and playing in his actual position.
These things make a difference.

 

[snakehipsspurs]

Always rated him. Have never said a bad word about him.

 

[Ginola+Tonic]

Credit where it’s due, quality tonight

 

[bubble07]

Always rated him. Have never said a bad word about him.

Yea same. Thought the criticism was too harsh

 

[Cavehillspur]

Superb

 

[snakehipsspurs]

Yea same. Thought the criticism was too harsh

Nah he was an absolute donkey and deserved every bit of criticism he got. Bloody delighted he's turning it around though, was sensational today!