Player Watch Player Watch: James Maddison

[Misfit]

Well over half his career goals have been in the championship and French Ligue 2 as well, which makes the no relegations boast a little weirder as well. I don’t really think comparing CVs with Maddison is a good move for Neil fucking Maupay

He's really made a twunt of himself here, from every angle imaginable.

 

[JUSTINSIGNAL]

He's really made a twunt of himself here, from every angle imaginable.

He has. But by all accounts he's actually a really nice guy off the pitch. He just loves getting involved in all the trash talking and doesn't mind being the pantomime villain - similar to how we viewed Richy/Maddison before we signed them.

 

[E17yid]

I’m surprised Maddison even noticed the celebration tbh. I did initially think why does he care but I guess they are kinda mugging him off so I guess he saw it like that. It’s good to have a player that other fans are going to proper hate. Haven’t had one of those since Dele.

 

[Tucker]

That chip he tried in the second half…if that had come off would have been one of the best goals ever scored.

 

[Mr Pink]

That chip he tried in the second half…if that had come off would have been one of the best goals ever scored.

It was outside flick of the boot, lofted, with spin.

Was sat in block 501 in the west upper.

Audacious.....loved it

 

[Romulus]

I thought he was outstanding yesterday.. always playing with his head up and looking to progress.

 

[mil1lion]

I just hope he is ok to play Saturday with such a short turnaround. We've missed him so much.

 

[LeSoupeKitchen]

He has. But by all accounts he's actually a really nice account off the pitch. He just loves getting involved in all the trash talking and doesn't mind being the pantomime villain - similar to how we viewed Richy/Maddison before we signed them.

We won so all his antics just adds to the entertainment.

I can't dislike him, especially when he's been boiling Arsenal's piss for years.

 

[PCozzie]

It was a great return from long term injury.

If I'm being a little over critical (and this isn't Maddison's fault) I think the reason our attacking play was a little bit off in the 1st half was that he was taking a beat longer to release the ball. Could just be him feeling he needs an extra half-second to make sure he's balanced before playing the pass, but that beat translates to a defender covering another 5 yards on the pitch.

That's the difference between being 'fit' and 'match-fit'.

Absolutely no doubt after another couple of outings he'll be smashing it.

 

[spurs mental]

I just love him. He speaks so well, without the standard footballer soundbites in there. He's so honest. Refreshing to watch a footballer give interviews like this, every time he's in front of the camera.

Wasn't himself first half, but second half was getting back to the Madders of the first 10 games.

 

[SirHarryHotspur]

Quite impressive figures in his first full start yesterday, watch out Everton

His 110 touches were the most he has had in any Premier League game so far in 2023-24, making 81 passes – again a season-high – and having a passing accuracy of 91.4%. Obviously, his best of the campaign.

 

[fishhhandaricecake]

Warming back to his form and match sharpness.

Love Maddison’s confidence we need that at our club.

 

[fishhhandaricecake]

I just love him. He speaks so well, without the standard footballer soundbites in there. He's so honest. Refreshing to watch a footballer give interviews like this, every time he's in front of the camera.

Wasn't himself first half, but second half was getting back to the Madders of the first 10 games.

“If you don’t believe something special can happen the it never will”.

Can see why Ange likes Madders and why Madders likes Ange.
2 peas 🫛 in a pod with their mentality, but also shows Ange’s mentality is rubbing off on the team also.

 

[easley91]

Need more players in the game like Maddison. Loves the banter, can take and give it out in equal measure.

 

[mark87]

 

[fishhhandaricecake]

Just love Ange so much, no bs just simple strong answers.

Such a leader.

Great to hear Maddison will be starting again, he'll only get better as his match fitness and sharpness improves.

Would like to see him score a free kick for us soon.

 

[yido_number1]

Great to have him back. Clearly needs the fitness but we're so much better up front with him.

 

[faymantaray]

Interview on Stephen Hendry’s youtube channel:

 

[easley91]

Interview on Stephen Hendry’s youtube channel:

Didn't know Hendry had a youtube channel. That's me going down a rabbit hole..

 

[Tucker]

Interview on Stephen Hendry’s youtube channel:

That was a good watch.