Day 1 - GVB

[bkerr72]

Good to see at least 4 youth players there as well. Then at then end Makaay talking to Alegria!

Probably down to the rest of the B team squad away in Sofia for the Youth league game tomorrow night so they've been brought to training today to keep them going.

 

[ricksen24]

Jack Simpson maybe?

Brain fart moment there he looks far bigger in these videos than he does on the pitch !!

 

[pandager1]

Always find these videos fascinating even if they give bugger all away.

A distinct voice in the background saying "more energy" at 07:18 in the video.

 

[prenzlauerbear]

Some of the comments on this thread sum up why clubs are so circumspect when it comes to releasing content like this.

 

[HillsBill]

Ooh get you's "Gilets" Very West End

in my day it was / is a Body Warmer !

In my day it was the wife Or someone’s wife

 

[ronadamus_prime]

Trying to tame Ryan Kent would be a bad start for any coaching team so I'm going to try and not think too much into the comment.

Defoe wearing blue instead of black suggests to me that he might become a playing option again.

Don't see it as attempting to tame Kent really. Probably a good idea they get back to basics first and foremost. Such is our issues at the moment. A lot of players not doing the basics well at all. Besides it's a small glimpse at their first ever training session, for all we know they praised Kent before and after that comment.

 

[ShieldhallBear]

The drill they are doing when he tells Kent tricks are for the circus is a drill where they are under constant pressure and trying to keep the ball. Maybe he’s telling him not to do that in this type of situation, especially if he’s just given the ball away. I’m sure in attacking drills they’ll be happy for Kent to be skinning folk.

Edit: Watching it again, Kent isn’t anywhere near the ball when he says that, so don’t even think it’s aimed at Kent.

 

[StansgRFC]

Brain fart moment there he looks far bigger in these videos than he does on the pitch !!

 

[LucyBlue]

Why?

Perhaps because Kent needs to realise he's got a long way to go to be considered a superstar and still has a lot to learn,

If he can't take such a comment from a La Liga winner, multiple Bundasliga winner and European Golden Shoe winner then more fool him.

 

[Big Blue Bear]

Gio saying " Connor any shite n ul be brushing ur teeth up aff the fler ok"

 

[insanicdrunk]

Trying to tame Ryan Kent would be a bad start for any coaching team so I'm going to try and not think too much into the comment.

Defoe wearing blue instead of black suggests to me that he might become a playing option again.

Dont agree. If they want to have one touch football they dont need tricks that lose the ball. Im sure there will be a place for them in the future.

 

[HillsBill]

I don’t want to be a doom monger and I know it’s the mangers first training session but it’s worrying how little smiles there were. Just looking very much of going through the motions

After Sunday they would have been lynched for looking as if they were enjoying themselves.

 

[Strathblue]

I don’t want to be a doom monger and I know it’s the mangers first training session but it’s worrying how little smiles there were. Just looking very much of going through the motions

Really, it’s not about smiles re the happy smile club - it’s about getting focussed on winning a crucial tie on Thursday - They can all smile and laugh collectively after job done on Thursday nigh.

After the manager is happy with their input - The workplace is not about laughs,it’s about getting the job done in the first instance.

 

[Aragorn]

I don’t want to be a doom monger and I know it’s the mangers first training session but it’s worrying how little smiles there were. Just looking very much of going through the motions

There were a few smiles 39 seconds in.

 

[Scaramanga]

Take them down the sand dunes Gio!

 

[warfieldranger]

Would prefer it was directed at Balogun to be honest

He possibly had a longer lesson.

 

[Eddie Doc]

I don’t want to be a doom monger and I know it’s the mangers first training session but it’s worrying how little smiles there were. Just looking very much of going through the motions

I don't want smiles after that debacle. Serious work needs done.

 

[Templbluenose]

Do the full B team train with the first team or select players?

Watching that reminded me how angry I am about Sunday.

B team are in Bulgaria for European youth league.
The ones with the first team squad didn't travel as not eligible,

 

[Burgh-Ger]

Trying to tame Ryan Kent would be a bad start for any coaching team so I'm going to try and not think too much into the comment.

Defoe wearing blue instead of black suggests to me that he might become a playing option again.

Jeezo

That drill is about one touch passing and moving it quickly.

He’s effectively saying - stop d*cking about

Not sure it extends to taming Ryan Kent

 

[Moreloslaces]

Where are you seeing Defoe?

You see him walking out and involved with most of the passing drills.

 

[JMCK]

We don't even know if that comment was directed at Kent in particular, it may have been to the whole group to get the point of the training drill across. Likewise, Goldson being told by Van Bronkhorst about the defensive shape in his system, possibly. We simply don't know the context of some of things pointed to in this thread.

 

[bkerr72]

Do the full B team train with the first team or select players?

Watching that reminded me how angry I am about Sunday.

No it will be down to them not being eligible for the youth tie tomorrow night due to being too old.

 

[StephenHawkinsfitbawboots]

Thankfully, I'm a virgin IMO

Hahaha love that!

 

[elbufalo]

Trying to tame Ryan Kent would be a bad start for any coaching team so I'm going to try and not think too much into the comment.

Defoe wearing blue instead of black suggests to me that he might become a playing option again.

Although I agree with this and Kent’s dribbling is one of his best attributes, he’s slowed down to walking pace and ruined far too many attacks this season trying to overcomplicate things.

It’s probably not the worst thing going back to basics and incisively passing and moving.

 

[BomberBrownFan]

Good stuff from Makaay. They need taken down a peg or two.

 

[Bluerhap]

I don't see these players and their questionable mentalities responding well to they kind of comments.

That’s why it is said, to see who reacts positively or negatively. It will be step up or ship out. The Dutch way doesn’t make time for massaging egos.

 

[Moreloslaces]

I don’t want to be a doom monger and I know it’s the mangers first training session but it’s worrying how little smiles there were. Just looking very much of going through the motions

Good I'm glad, hopefully they're taking it seriously. If not the ones who aren't can feck off.

 

[jprfc]

Gilet is the most underrated piece of clothing on the market.

Absolute fact

 

[Lord Summerisle]

Round about the same time craft beer became popular I imagine.

Don’t be bringing craft beer into the argument.

Cool people drink craft beer – non-cool people (with the exception of GVB) wear those body warmer things.

 

[HillsBill]

Gio looks fit enough to play!

 

[Ardgowan_Bear]

Johan Cruyff :“Technique is not being able to juggle a ball 1000 times. Anyone can do that by practicing. Then go and work in the circus. Technique is passing the ball with one touch, with the right speed, at the right time, to the correct foot of your team mate.”

 

[SDF]

Trying to tame Ryan Kent would be a bad start for any coaching team so I'm going to try and not think too much into the comment.

Defoe wearing blue instead of black suggests to me that he might become a playing option again.

Getting Ryan Kent to be more direct and not overplay isn't the worst idea in the world.

 

[Latinoheat_72]

That doesn’t look like the type of situation for fancy flicks so delighted that Kent has been jarred about it. Our passing has been a fucking disgrace to be blunt so trying that pish in training is pointless.

 

[rtan]

Doesn't even look like Makaay is talking to Kent to be honest.

 

[a_weir]

Who’s got number 90 on the training kit?

 

[Grigo Yossarian]

Just forked out top dollar on a North Face gilet last week. Can’t beat it.

My wife’s got one. A cracker.

She got boys size so it was a nice wee deal lol

 

[LucyBlue]

We don't even know if that comment was directed at Kent in particular, it may have been to the whole group to get the point of the training drill across. Likewise, Goldson being told by Van Bronkhorst about the defensive shape in his system, possibly. We simply don't know the context of some of things pointed to in this thread.

It's clearly directed at Kent.

These guys will have done their homework, no question about it. Roy Makaay throughout his career has always been regarded as a top, top professional.

Kent is the most talented player we have but his decison-making is very questionable. We all know that.

Makaay probably already knows that too, hence the comment. We're not in the "just express yourself" realm of coaching anymore. Total professionals like Makaay expect end results and have worked with players well above Kent's level. He knows what he's doing - it's proper, Euro style coaching and no doubt is testing the temperament of Kent as well to respond. GVB already stated this.

 

[insanicdrunk]

You see him walking out and involved with most of the passing drills.

just a tad late mate. Wasnt to do with the video.

 

[DJ_RFC_1872]

Gio right involved and brought his own whistle class!

 

[Grigo Yossarian]

Straight in there with that Dutch bluntness!

They’re mentally tough as %^*& lol

 

[GR6Ger]

Trying to tame Ryan Kent would be a bad start for any coaching team so I'm going to try and not think too much into the comment.

Maybe they shouldn’t award fouls in training to make him pass and be more direct like Walter did at Man Utd.

 

[sammy1872]

Where is balogun? That’s the last thing we need

Could not see him at all

 

[Bobby Russell's Perm]

When did a body warmer start getting called a gilet ffs

Correct. I’m 57 and had to ask my 20 year old what the blazes is a gillet!!!

 

[IbroxForever]

Allegria in with the 1st team

Yeah, did not realise how big he was.

 

[Dizzel1872]

Like the way gio seems to have a more hands on approach at training.

 

[CaptainCourageous]

I was delighted to see the players not coming out all smiling and laughing.

The comments made to Kent by Makaay are exactly what he needs. At times he just needs to do the basics.

 

[Cambuslangger]

Our season starts here. For some players they are playing for a place in the team. Others are playing for a move and the next step in their careers. Whatever the motivation we need more from this group of players than we have had recently. I can’t help thinking Alfie is at a real crossroads. If he responds well then the world is his oyster. If not I fear for him. One thing it’s not going to be is dull! Exciting times ahead I think.

 

[Mr. Blue]

I think gilet sales will sky rocket tbh

 

[Kentbear]

They should make the v look like a v and not a u.

 

[All of the Lights]

Makaay’s comment wouldn’t even have been directed at Kent, as it wasn’t him that gave ball away.