Max Melbourne

[JT_LCFC]

Think this lad needs a thread on his own tonight. All the pressure of stepping into Toffs shoes, and starting his first league game for us since initially coming in on loan in August.

I thought he was superb, defended well, tried to get forward at times and played the simple pass. I have a feeling once he plays more games and up to match fitness we could have a worthy talent on our hands.

 

[ImpAlaska]

Agreed. I liked that he wasn't afraid to tell others what to do and try to direct operations. Even took one for the team. ;-)

 

[Luke Imp]

MA reckoned he was at 40% today!

Agree, though, I thought he did well. Seemed like he held back a little and tried to keep his game nice and simple. Rush of blood once, which got him his booking but aside from that.

 

[MaineRoad_96]

Agreed. I liked that he wasn't afraid to tell others what to do and try to direct operations. Naive on the booking.

Far from naive, it was a great booking.

 

[NottyImp]

A solid full League debut. Something to build on.

 

[57harry]

Far from naive, it was a great booking.

I agree-there was nothing subtle about that foul.

 

[bbh 11]

Thought he did an excellent job today under a lot of pressure from people comparing his performance to HT.

Thought the booking was just a case of getting the wrong side so fouled the chap and took one for the team to make sure it didn’t break into a serious chance. The game was pretty timid so chances of a second was limited.

Great effort.

 

[ImpAlaska]

Far from naive, it was a great booking.

I meant his reading of the play before that forced him to make that challenge. That's what Tommo said on commentary.

 

[sedgleyimp]

I meant his reading of the play before that forced him to make that challenge. That's what Tommo said on commentary.

I don't remember Tommo being a subtle defender

 

[sedgleyimp]

Melbourne was very good today. His best bit of play to me was in the first half when Shack made a bit of a mess of a pass putting himself well out of position. Max reverted to an immediate cover position and quelled the threat

 

[Chesterimp]

Max showed positional naivety at times, something his predecessor showed in the early part of last season.

Getting that right takes time, experience and common sense but a highly promising start in which he looked capable and confident.

 

[brisimp]

Got to be a huge weight off his shoulders getting this game out of the way

 

[syimp]

Far from naive, it was a great booking.

Agreed. That was taking one for the team.

 

[ImpAlaska]

Agreed. That was taking one for the team.

Please read my correction and attribution to Tommo.

 

[plumbob]

Far from naive, it was a great booking.

Maybe, knowing it would result in a card, he could have gone in a bit harder?

 

[RedImp73]

I thought he was excellent. Not bad for one who is young and having his full League debut. Think there's lots more to come.

 

[imps_joe]

He played very well, tough tackler for sure. He's one that will pick up a few bookings. He's got a good throw on him, which could be useful. Gets up well for headers. I'd like to see him support a bit more, but all in all looks very promising!

 

[buckielugger]

Looked superb yesterday. Long may it continue. And we could actually have a player worth a lot more than Toffolo...

 

[imp73]

Looked superb yesterday. Long may it continue. And we could actually have a player worth a lot more than Toffolo...

Potentially, yes. He is 3 years younger.. any 21 year old who can claim a regular place in league will be worth something.

 

[abebaby]

Max showed positional naivety at times, something his predecessor showed in the early part of last season.

Getting that right takes time, experience and common sense but a highly promising start in which he looked capable and confident.

Both Max & Edun looked comfortable with the ball at their feet but I agree that both got caught out at times with their their positioning. The talent is there to be seen and I'm looking forward to watching these young players fulfill their potential.