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Fin Back’s Back

Steve B

Steve B

Jack Armstrong
If this lad has any of the drive and determination his dad had he’s going to be a special player for sure. I’m not a massive rugby fan but a few of us went to watch Nottingham play rugby home and away for a short while (one of the few places you could get a beer during the day before all day opening). Neil Back played for Nottingham briefly and you noticed him immediately - seemed to be playing ten times faster and harder than anyone else with a shock of long blonde hair.
 
valspoodle

valspoodle

Steve Chettle
Steve B said:
If this lad has any of the drive and determination his dad had he’s going to be a special player for sure. I’m not a massive rugby fan but a few of us went to watch Nottingham play rugby home and away for a short while (one of the few places you could get a beer during the day before all day opening). Neil Back played for Nottingham briefly and you noticed him immediately - seemed to be playing ten times faster and harder than anyone else with a shock of long blonde hair.
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How many players are there with a shock of long blonde hair?
 
Statto

Statto

Free Kick Specialist
Lad.

Needs to be in the team tbh, and unlike a lot of the other kids who played (most of whom were older) he didn't seem to break down either.

Not bad for a kid who seemingly only just got his A-level results :)
 
Strummer

Strummer

Socialismo O Muerte!
LTLF Minion
To say he is „only“ 18, he displayed a maturity and fearlessness beyond his years tonight.

A bright prospect, one Forest need to nurture. There’s a player there.
 
Flaggers

Flaggers

May not be the best moderator on LTLF, but he's...
LTLF Minion
One or two shanked passes but the rest of his contribution was very good - some well considered blocks and tackles
 
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gamble

Stuart Pearce
His pass to Zinc for the first goal was amazing, perfectly weighted, perfectly aimed made it so easy for Zinc to square for JC.

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Loughborough_red

Jack Armstrong
Really grew into the game. Was worried at first that he'd get bullied physically but he was outstanding second half when we were under the cosh a bit.

If we can find him a loan deal in L1/2 he really might be the answer for next season.
 
Ashley

Ashley

Steve Chettle
For an 18 year old making his professional debut, he was very good. Think he's got a bright future ahead of him.
 
Battered Sausage

Battered Sausage

Matchday Squad
gamble said:
His pass to Zinc for the first goal was amazing, perfectly weighted, perfectly aimed made it so easy for Zinc to square for JC.

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Yes It was, how many passes like that did we see last year ? Cant think of many.


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BryanRoy

BryanRoy

Stuart Pearce
How good was he?

Performed like a seasoned professional especially when we were on the back-foot 2nd half with some really smart defending.
 
Captain Sinister

Captain Sinister

Senior doom Monger
BryanRoy said:
How good was he?

Performed like a seasoned professional especially when we were on the back-foot 2nd half with some really smart defending.
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He reminded me of the young Matty Cash.
Robust as a defender, willing to charge forward with the ball, decent end product, and has the energy and motivation to get back into posiiton.
One game I know, but a very pomising debut.
I think we would see more of him this season, but the recruitment of Tu-Tu has probably put an end to that prospect.
 
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MaxiRobriguez

Bob McKinlay
Captain Sinister said:
He reminded me of the young Matty Cash.
Robust as a defender, willing to charge forward with the ball, decent end product, and has the energy and motivation to get back into posiiton.
One game I know, but a very pomising debut.
I think we would see more of him this season, but the recruitment of Tu-Tu has probably put an end to that prospect.
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Back can play CM too.
 
Otis Redding

Otis Redding

Try A Little Tenderness
Captain Sinister said:
He reminded me of the young Matty Cash.
Robust as a defender, willing to charge forward with the ball, decent end product, and has the energy and motivation to get back into posiiton.
One game I know, but a very pomising debut.
I think we would see more of him this season, but the recruitment of Tu-Tu has probably put an end to that prospect.
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Fin is primarily regarded as a midfielder anyway, so there are other potential openings for him.

Edit: just noted the post above.
 
T.B.T.

T.B.T.

Forum Princess
LTLF Minion
Captain Sinister said:
He reminded me of the young Matty Cash.
Robust as a defender, willing to charge forward with the ball, decent end product, and has the energy and motivation to get back into posiiton.
One game I know, but a very pomising debut.
I think we would see more of him this season, but the recruitment of Tu-Tu has probably put an end to that prospect.
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Not only did we lose Cash but we also lost the relationship he shared with Lolley which sadly left us with a vulnerability down the right side.

The introduction of TuTu will hopefully provide us with that spark, help Back’s career development and provide the team with flexibility, choice and a little friendly player competition.

At 18, Back has a promising career ahead of him but to prosper he needs a great deal of support, guidance and experience which Forest can and will provide. Watch this space.
 
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Loughborough_red

Jack Armstrong
Hopefully now we have a bit of depth at RB we can get Back out on loan somewhere for the season. He clearly needs to add a bit of muscle and a year in Barrow (or similar) would do him the world of good.
 
Captain Sinister

Captain Sinister

Senior doom Monger
Otis Redd'un said:
Fin is primarily regarded as a midfielder anyway, so there are other potential openings for him.

Edit: just noted the post above.
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As a midfielder he played a mighty fine game at right back.
It would be good to see him and Tyrese alongside each other in those midfield roles in a championship game.
I reckon Tyrese will give Cafu a bit of a wake-up call, and Ryan Yates too for that matter.
Back could do the same for Colback.
 
Steve B

Steve B

Jack Armstrong
Loughborough_red said:
Hopefully now we have a bit of depth at RB we can get Back out on loan somewhere for the season. He clearly needs to add a bit of muscle and a year in Barrow (or similar) would do him the world of good.
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I’m in Barrow right now. A year here wouldn’t do anyone any good.
 
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Loughborough_red

Jack Armstrong
I was there the other week (me and the Mrs used it as a cheap base to explore the lakes) and I see what you mean.

It'd certainly put hairs on his chest though.
 
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GupiRed2

Youth Team
Now he's had a taste of it he'll want more. A loan move to a L1 club would be ideal, did wonders for Johnson, Cash, Yates and Worrall
 
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