Ryan Kent
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The form from the 2 antwerp games is the kind of form that will make it hard to keep him at the club
JMCK
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We have a group of players who when they actually win something will kick on from there, Kent's one of them. The potential of Kent, and a few others, could really take off after this league campaign. Kent will get better.
He's never lacked confidence he's just lacked consistency imo.
When he's in the mood he was tonight he's ruthless in his runs passes and finishing.
When he's in the mood he was tonight he's ruthless in his runs passes and finishing.
skf
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Hopefully we can keep them for next year's Champions League campaign
Johnny Fontane
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He needs to do that more consistently but he's still young and will only get better.
Texas ranger
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That’s him into double figures for the season on goals too.
Captain_Buns
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A bargain at £7 million
SG_Loyal
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2 weeks ago a good few on here wanted the wee man dropped, a few saying we should punt to the first buyer and take what we can get for him. Utter insanity.
The wee fella is class, whether it's coming off for him or not, he keeps going full tilt every minute he's on the park. His attitude is tremendous and his defensive work is relentless.
We're a much better team when Kent plays. He's showed his class in these 2 games and scored 2 brilliant goals. As said above, a bargain at 7M. I love him.
The wee fella is class, whether it's coming off for him or not, he keeps going full tilt every minute he's on the park. His attitude is tremendous and his defensive work is relentless.
We're a much better team when Kent plays. He's showed his class in these 2 games and scored 2 brilliant goals. As said above, a bargain at 7M. I love him.
mcbeath1872
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Agree 100% with that.
Personally, I rate Kent very highly. I think he has bags of ability, is a great athlete, and has a strong mentality.
The club were right to "push the boat out" for him in my opinion.
Bakubear
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Would pay 6 million alone for that goal celebration at Sharkhead....still very much in their heads.
Seriously though I thought it was a lot to pay and big gamble however now worried for what the offers will be in the summer with the rumors of agent chasing 30k a week and I think he could start in most EPL teams.
As my boy stated last night if Pingpong went for 13 our kid must be in the 20's as a start...
Seriously though I thought it was a lot to pay and big gamble however now worried for what the offers will be in the summer with the rumors of agent chasing 30k a week and I think he could start in most EPL teams.
As my boy stated last night if Pingpong went for 13 our kid must be in the 20's as a start...
Helensburghloyal1
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He was excellent last night
WinkieWATP
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Where are all those folk saying he shouldn’t be getting a game these days?
The bigger the game the better he is.
interbear
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What stood out for me last night was Kent’s work rate and movement. Never stopped pressing, never stopped looking to find space. He was right up for it and the Antwerp defence couldn’t cope with the trio of Kent, Morelos and Hagi. Between them their movement was unplayable. Joy to watch.
Probably something that you don’t notice as much when not at the games now is how hard he works.
Erik Bo Selecta Anderson
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Apart from his obvious talent with the ball, his work rate is next level for a forward player
mkgers
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That was his own assessment last night too
SouthCoastLoyal
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Nice interview with Kent linked below. His accent is really hard to place, what kind of accent is it?
The likes of Kent and Alfie will be judged by other clubs on what they produce on the European stage. Any scout worth their salt will disregard games against utter shite who sit on their 18 yard line and are satisfied with stopping us from playing. Both are 20m+ players in my eyes.
I like his aggression, pace, work rate and appetite to take players on. He links very well with Morelos and can crack in a decent goal. I think he tries too hard at times and that can get into his head. I’m confident that the coaching team will help him become more consistent.
TN8
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Pretty sure he's from the Manchester area is he not?
NDC bear forever
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From Oldham but you’d imagine he spent a fair amount of time in Liverpool being at them as a young boy
SouthCoastLoyal
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Kent has neither a Oldham or a Liverpool accent, it is really hard to place if anyone knows it?
Gerrard has a Liverpool accent, the proper Oldham accent can be heard at the video below, Kent has neither:
Naturally, these performances come against teams who play football.
It's easy to see why he'll drift out of league games when he's had studs raked down his calf for the 5th time with still no booking!
very true but in all my years watching rangers players playing in his position are notoriously inconsistent and i go back to late 60s laudrup probably being the exception
Stevie13000
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Correct, and that is why Kent would always start for me.
He was born in Oldham but trained at Liverpool since he was 8
NDC bear forever
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That’s what I’m saying it could be a mix
SouthCoastLoyal
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Yeah could be a mix actually.
Kent is 45th place in the FedEx Performance Zone rankings, when Heung-Min Son from Tottenham is 47th. Kent really is a top player.
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shug1971
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Totally agree. My hero growing up and without doubt one of the best players I’ve ever seen in the flesh was Davie Cooper but my god he could be frustratingly inconsistent. It comes with the territory with so called flair players.
Moonboots
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This. Even when he’s not on his top form, he never stops. And when he is playing well, he’s an absolute joy to watch. Love the wee man.
Jambo_Coop11
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Totally agree with op. Can't thank the board enough for shelling out to make the permanent signing of Kent happen.
HamiltonBear
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Right from the start Gerrard said Kent's tactical awareness on, and off, the ball was years ahead of his age group.
Even when things are not coming off for him he never stops pressing. Some of the interceptions he makes when the opposition have the ball are Jack or Davis like.
Yes, we all groan when he has off days and the flicks go astray. He also has days where you think how the hell do we replace him when he goes? Probably why after Alfie, they hate him the most.
A very strange one, like a white Jamaican.
SouthCoastLoyal
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Boabmeister
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In terms of effort , Kent is up the with Stuart McCall , Rino Gattuso & the Duracell bunny . When it clicks for him , he’s unplayable.
TN8
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Aye but Kent's one of dem modern-day "Street Yoof" fellas innit bruv. They all seem to talk the same way these days.
Bluehart
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His movement is almost like a cartoon character. %^*& knows how he stays on his feet.
