Ex-Player Thread Dane Scarlett

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Dane Scarlett 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Signed: 12th August 2024 (On Loan)
Departed: 20th January 2025

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Emilio said:
I hope it does him a world of good, though a cynic might suggest that scoring an 85th minute goal against a side that is already 5-0 down, and then setting up the 7th in the 90th minute, isn't necessarily indicative that he's coming into form.

This will surely be a buzz for him, and let's hope this is the start of a free-scoring run. Don't quite see him taking Sparky's starting space just yet though. Come off the bench for us and perform like this, however, and that may change.
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He did come off the bench at Pompey and make a difference - his physicality gave the centre backs something different to deal with and he was involved in the build up to the goal with a neat pass.
 
Delighted for him. He’s got better with each cameo appearance and today he puts the yards in (again, but for longer this time) and showed a killer instinct, that perhaps Harris lacks at the moment. Quality bit of movement, wanted it most, and an instinctive finish.

He’s done himself wonders today both in his own mind but also the minds of fans and Des, no doubt.

With Goodwin back amongst it as well, the striker department isn’t looking anywhere near as thin as it was.
 
Berliner said:
I...don't get this lad. At all.
Yes, he only got a few minutes in a tight game that we were battling for a point. However...

He can't, or won't run.
He can't, or won't chase down.
He can't, or won't track back.
He can't, or won't harry for possession.

What he can do is run the wrong lines and, when not in possession, stand with a body posture that makes it look like he's soiled himself.

How on earth this lad is the captain of the England U-20 I will never know.

Needs massive improvement, and sharpish.
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That aged well, then.
 
Agree with this. Think perfect opportunity to give him a start following the goal today and improved performances. We all love Harris - but seems to have hit one of his lean spells and may be a good opportunity to have Scarlett start. That’s not to say I wouldn’t start with Harris at Sunderland.
 
90syeIlow said:
Give him a start on Tuesday and let Harris have a rest.

Harris should perform better if he knows there's competition for a starting place and he has a chance to recharge his batteries
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Harris put in his usual shift today but I thought he looked a bit leggy from early on. His body language was the look of a tired man too. Maybe the travelling and 90 minutes in the week has taken a toll. I’d rest him and start Scarlett on Tuesday, Harris and Goodwin off the bench will be very good options too.
 
dickwalton1964 said:
Harris put in his usual shift today but I thought he looked a bit leggy from early on. His body language was the look of a tired man too. Maybe the travelling and 90 minutes in the week has taken a toll. I’d rest him and start Scarlett on Tuesday, Harris and Goodwin off the bench will be very good options too.
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Agreed
 
Really pleased for him. I said before that people seemed to make up their minds about him early on, often based on something stupid like not leaving his position to chase a completely lost cause, but he's done well every time he's played the last few appearances.

I actually thought Harris had a better game today, caused them plenty of problems and should have drawn a red card but I'd still give Scarlett the nod on Tuesday and a chance to show what he can do with more minutes. Harris will come again but no one's place should be guaranteed, Scarlett is playing better so let him go and then it's up to Harris to up his performances when he gets minutes.

As an aside it's a good look for Des and the club if after a couple of really underwhelming loan spells he comes here and does well in, especially as we'd be expected to struggle much more than either Pompey or Ipswich were when he was there.
 
Said it in the MDT but it did feel like a good omen when I picked up my nephew’s home shirt from the club shop today with Scarlett printed on the back. (His dad is a Spurs fan so I’m trying to convert him to the yellows in this way by stealth).

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The replays showed what a good header that was today - a great finish.
 
Des has done well with the loans, taking plenty of time where needed. I really admire his control with players and the natural churn that’s bringing to the team that feels really healthy. It just feels the ideal setting for players to get better.

Nelson has made himself very difficult to drop and Scarlett is right on the coattails of Harris now which few would’ve predicted a few weeks back. Both could start on Tuesday and it would be justified - they’ve both muscled their way in to a good side, full credit to them.

Ebiowei’s performances I’d describe as spluttering… you can very easily see by how he moves with the ball that there’s talent there and he put in a couple of great crosses today. He seems to create space with ease and then overthink it. But within minutes of that he’s getting caught taking too long on the ball… He looks like a slow burn but that’s OK - we’ve got the numbers to allow for it.

But I’ve been so impressed with the squad management up to now - today we were missing Placheta, Brannagan, Phillips, McEachran, Bennett and Edwards and yet we not only managed to go toe to toe with WBA from the start, but also change the game with what we had to spare on the bench.
 
The worry of Moore and Brown preseason was just an understanding or fear of the championship, by some.
The addition of Nelson only goes to show, how we recognised were the strength of the team is. And needs to be built from.
Offensively we looked second best again today. But the questionable ones, once again showed their capabilities
 
dickwalton1964 said:
Harris put in his usual shift today but I thought he looked a bit leggy from early on. His body language was the look of a tired man too. Maybe the travelling and 90 minutes in the week has taken a toll. I’d rest him and start Scarlett on Tuesday, Harris and Goodwin off the bench will be very good options too.
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Harris played a lot of his football at Cardiff as a No 10. I wouldn't be surprised if he played that role if Scarlett starts as the main striker.
 
What a terrific point.
For me, I think we are simply better than what teams give us credit for. There is a definite pattern at home and it’s fun to watch.

I think extra credit goes to the squad because the players we have unavailable right now are some big hitters.
For eg. Bennett allows us to give licence to whoever is in front of him, Cam can accurately smash a 50 yard pass across field to get our wingers on the front foot early, Edwards can win a foot race or dazzle with intricate skill, Phillips can look after the ball and find that bit of craft to unlock things, Placheta is a machine who gives you boundless energy, and Josh Mac sees things a split second quicker than everyone else on the pitch. It’s a big ask but we are doing just fine…considering!
 
Nadi- said:
The worry of Moore and Brown preseason was just an understanding or fear of the championship, by some.
The addition of Nelson only goes to show, how we recognised were the strength of the team is. And needs to be built from.
Offensively we looked second best again today. But the questionable ones, once again showed their capabilities
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Did you mean to post this in the Dane Scarlett thread? 😅
 
Swaby39 said:
But I’ve been so impressed with the squad management up to now - today we were missing Placheta, Brannagan, Phillips, McEachran, Bennett and Edwards and yet we not only managed to go toe to toe with WBA from the start, but also change the game with what we had to spare on the bench.
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This sums up everything for me this season so far. If/when we stay up it will be pretty much all to do with this (and Des' tactical genius)
 
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