He is better than HallHe's 18, and is behind McNair, Fry and Hall, that isn't a reflection on him as an 18 year old. He'll make it, but it'll be another 2 years before he's a regular
potentially, he hasn't proven he is better yet. Hall is an experienced pro and leader and we saw last year what a team without leaders on and off the pitch looks like. Never under-estimate character, experience and footballing intellect.He is better than Hall
Hall is poor I stand by what I have seenpotentially, he hasn't proven he is better yet. Hall is an experienced pro and leader and we saw last year what a team without leaders on and off the pitch looks like. Never under-estimate character, experience and footballing intellect.
I don't think he would look so good against premier league strikers. Lacks a bit of physicality for meI'll probably get shot down but I don't rate Paddy McNair as much as everyone else in the media, on the management team and amongst Boro fans and I hate the way he wins free kicks by dropping to the floor like a fanny when he feels the breath of an opponent on his neck.
At the start of the season I world have said we need to replace Dael Fry but he's proved me wrong with some great performances.
It would be great to recreate another Boam/Madden, Pallister/Mowbray homegrown pairing with Wood and Fry.
I think Mcnair is outstanding, reminds me of Southgate, Fry isn't quite Ugo yet!
Looking forward to seeing Wood in a real game.
In the short time he's played he has not shown any of those qualities. Bang average so far. At fault for goals on most games he's played and missed a few he should have put away at the other end.potentially, he hasn't proven he is better yet. Hall is an experienced pro and leader and we saw last year what a team without leaders on and off the pitch looks like. Never under-estimate character, experience and footballing intellect.