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Title: Maxwell and Nixon
Post by: mushRTID on November 28, 2023, 10:30:06 pm
Two superb, attacking full backs/wing backs.

I wish Nixon was ours, I hope conversations are going on about that.

And give Maxwell a long term contract.

We can build a team around these two for years to come.
Title: Re: Maxwell and Nixon
Post by: Dare to dream! on November 28, 2023, 10:36:44 pm
Maxwell has an abundance of quality - his technique is just a level above everyone else.

He’s just one of those players I think would suit league 1/champ with better quality players.
Title: Re: Maxwell and Nixon
Post by: danumdon on November 28, 2023, 10:48:55 pm
Two superb, attacking full backs/wing backs.

I wish Nixon was ours, I hope conversations are going on about that.

And give Maxwell a long term contract.

We can build a team around these two for years to come.

Totally agree, if TN could cross a ball we would have no chance of securing his signature. Work in progress and will play at a higher level.
Title: Re: Maxwell and Nixon
Post by: Filo on November 28, 2023, 10:50:35 pm
Nixon looks knackered in the warm up, great full back though with a great engine
Title: Re: Maxwell and Nixon
Post by: donnyguy on November 28, 2023, 11:03:02 pm
Rovers have credited Maxwell with the first goal.
Title: Re: Maxwell and Nixon
Post by: ForsolongaRover on November 28, 2023, 11:28:23 pm
Maxwell has an abundance of quality - his technique is just a level above everyone else.

He’s just one of those players I think would suit league 1/champ with better quality players.

When he was summarising on iFollow commentary last season it was obvious that he could read the game and he’s putting that ability into action; a great asset.
Title: Re: Maxwell and Nixon
Post by: DonnyBazR0ver on November 29, 2023, 12:08:25 am
Agree and think there could be more to come from both of them. Once they get more belief and get some shots off to reward their driving runs,  I believe they could be one the best wing back parings in the div.
Title: Re: Maxwell and Nixon
Post by: normal rules on November 29, 2023, 07:17:29 am
Maxwell was my MOM last night
Title: Re: Maxwell and Nixon
Post by: RugbyRover on November 29, 2023, 07:25:18 am
Maxwell is very good in the wing back role.

Nixon is good and always puts in 100% effort. But Molyneux is better.

I think Nixon is in the same boat as Bailey.

We could have two very classy defenders or two average midfielders.....
Title: Re: Maxwell and Nixon
Post by: Cramby10 on November 29, 2023, 08:34:48 am
Both excellent players for us, but until our second goal their crossing (along with the others) was awful last night. They worked some great positions put final ball was lacking. Something to work on.
Title: Re: Maxwell and Nixon
Post by: Mike_F on November 29, 2023, 09:58:41 am
Agreed, Cramby. All our wide players have been wasteful with the final ball this season.
Title: Re: Maxwell and Nixon
Post by: CJK on November 29, 2023, 10:12:01 am
Agreed, Cramby. All our wide players have been wasteful with the final ball this season.

Agree with this, it's been so frustrating. So often we get into a good position in the final third and the shot, cross or pass is below par. There's a real lack of willingness to take a risk and play a killer ball through as well. And yet when Moly put that cross in for Faal it was almost perfect and we get a goal, just shows you. As GMc says in his interview, we've got to be better in the final third, we've two very good strikers and if we get the ball into them we'll score.
Title: Re: Maxwell and Nixon
Post by: In the box on November 29, 2023, 02:36:27 pm
Two superb, attacking full backs/wing backs.

I wish Nixon was ours, I hope conversations are going on about that.

And give Maxwell a long term contract.

We can build a team around these two for years to come.
When was the last time we permanently signed any former loan player !
Title: Re: Maxwell and Nixon
Post by: pib on November 29, 2023, 02:49:40 pm
Two superb, attacking full backs/wing backs.

I wish Nixon was ours, I hope conversations are going on about that.

And give Maxwell a long term contract.

We can build a team around these two for years to come.
When was the last time we permanently signed any former loan player !

If you discount Tommy Rowe's signing in summer 2021 after being both a permanent Rovers player and a loanee previously, then the last two examples would be Cameron John and Jason Lokilo in summer 2020.
Title: Re: Maxwell and Nixon
Post by: philsky on November 29, 2023, 02:51:07 pm
Agreed, Cramby. All our wide players have been wasteful with the final ball this season.

Agree with this, it's been so frustrating. So often we get into a good position in the final third and the shot, cross or pass is below par. There's a real lack of willingness to take a risk and play a killer ball through as well. And yet when Moly put that cross in for Faal it was almost perfect and we get a goal, just shows you. As GMc says in his interview, we've got to be better in the final third, we've two very good strikers and if we get the ball into them we'll score.

I dont get how on crosses from in-play we seem to always go in low and this ends up being batted away so easily. I dont know if it's a flawed tactic or poor execution.
Title: Re: Maxwell and Nixon
Post by: danumdon on November 29, 2023, 02:59:20 pm
You could say its a combination of slight lack of composure but both are still young and relatively inexperienced, you can see both becoming much better players in the future.

On Maxwell he looks to have gained half a yard, when you add in his very good technique then when we start to mould into a more settled and cohesive side he and Nixon will both become very much better for it.

I'd still insist in some training ground remedial works for all the players in getting balls into the box from wide areas.
Title: Re: Maxwell and Nixon
Post by: DMnumber4 on November 29, 2023, 03:06:44 pm
Two superb, attacking full backs/wing backs.

I wish Nixon was ours, I hope conversations are going on about that.

And give Maxwell a long term contract.

We can build a team around these two for years to come.
When was the last time we permanently signed any former loan player !

If you discount Tommy Rowe's signing in summer 2021 after being both a permanent Rovers player and a loanee previously, then the last two examples would be Cameron John and Jason Lokilo in summer 2020.

How many would you want to have signed?

For every Taylor Richards, there was a Simoes, Odubeko, Woltman.
Title: Re: Maxwell and Nixon
Post by: ravenrover on November 29, 2023, 03:16:37 pm
Thiago wotsisname?
Title: Re: Maxwell and Nixon
Post by: Bailey Vickerage on November 29, 2023, 03:26:39 pm
Two superb, attacking full backs/wing backs.

I wish Nixon was ours, I hope conversations are going on about that.

And give Maxwell a long term contract.

We can build a team around these two for years to come.
When was the last time we permanently signed any former loan player !

Cameron John and Jason Lokilo.

Going further back there’s Whiteman, Anderson, Butler, Sharp, Rowe etc.
Title: Re: Maxwell and Nixon
Post by: pib on November 29, 2023, 03:30:00 pm
Two superb, attacking full backs/wing backs.

I wish Nixon was ours, I hope conversations are going on about that.

And give Maxwell a long term contract.

We can build a team around these two for years to come.
When was the last time we permanently signed any former loan player !

If you discount Tommy Rowe's signing in summer 2021 after being both a permanent Rovers player and a loanee previously, then the last two examples would be Cameron John and Jason Lokilo in summer 2020.

How many would you want to have signed?

For every Taylor Richards, there was a Simoes, Odubeko, Woltman.

Not many. And just to be clear, not something I was advocating for as a rule. Just providing the facts.
Title: Re: Maxwell and Nixon
Post by: Goole Rover on November 29, 2023, 05:08:30 pm
Maxwell is very good in the wing back role.

Nixon is good and always puts in 100% effort. But Molyneux is better.

I think Nixon is in the same boat as Bailey.

We could have two very classy defenders or two average midfielders.....
He didn’t put 100% effort in for their goal last night, looked half asleep but all in all a good player.
Title: Re: Maxwell and Nixon
Post by: drfchound on November 29, 2023, 05:55:37 pm
Maxwell is very good in the wing back role.

Nixon is good and always puts in 100% effort. But Molyneux is better.

I think Nixon is in the same boat as Bailey.

We could have two very classy defenders or two average midfielders.....
He didn’t put 100% effort in for their goal last night, looked half asleep but all in all a good player.

A bit harsh mate, the pass to the scorer was fantastic.
A genuine defence splitting pass that opened us up.
Title: Re: Maxwell and Nixon
Post by: sedwardsdrfc on November 29, 2023, 07:04:16 pm
The scorer ran off wood didn’t he?
Title: Re: Maxwell and Nixon
Post by: drfchound on November 29, 2023, 09:42:58 pm
Yes he did but he had a five yard start before the passer played the ball.
The pass was exceptionally good, perfect for him to run on to and no one would have caught him up.
Title: Re: Maxwell and Nixon
Post by: swintonrover on November 29, 2023, 09:45:39 pm
Maxwell and Nixon are my favourite full back pair since Roberts and O'Connor.
Title: Re: Maxwell and Nixon
Post by: DonnyBazR0ver on November 30, 2023, 05:54:03 pm
Maxwell and Nixon are my favourite full back pair since Roberts and O'Connor.

They've definitely got the potential to get there. We were lucky to have those two in the same team although, they had bags more experience before joining Rovers.

I loved Roberts, being so tenacious and kept coming back for more, even if wingers got the better of him, he'd work out how to stop 'em. He was bloody good on the ball too.   JO'C looked so comfortable wherever he was asked to play. Another with a great footballing brain.

I think it would be huge if we could get Nixon permanently.
Title: Re: Maxwell and Nixon
Post by: mushRTID on November 30, 2023, 06:16:11 pm
Speaking to a Hull ST holder yesterday he doesn’t think Nixon gets anywhere near their squad and could see a deal being done.

Let’s hope he’s right.
Title: Re: Maxwell and Nixon
Post by: scawsby steve on November 30, 2023, 09:32:30 pm
Maxwell and Nixon are my favourite full back pair since Roberts and O'Connor.

As wing backs, yes.; but as full backs, surely it has to be Quinn and Spurr.
Title: Re: Maxwell and Nixon
Post by: Campsall rover on November 30, 2023, 10:15:28 pm
Maxwell and Nixon are my favourite full back pair since Roberts and O'Connor.

As wing backs, yes.; but as full backs, surely it has to be Quinn and Spurr.
No because JC and GR played as full backs in a flat back 4 90% of the time.
GR was the best defensive full back we have ever had at Rovers that’s since 1975 imo.
Tommy Spurr was good but not as good as Roberts.
JC was ahead of Quinn in defence and way ahead in attack imo

We are never likely to see a better pair than those 2 SOD had at his disposal. Oh happy days they were.
Quinn and Spurr were excellent don’t get me wrong. Great professionals did the simple things well. New how to defend and were part of a very functional team with a great work ethic and team spirit.
Title: Re: Maxwell and Nixon
Post by: scawsby steve on November 30, 2023, 10:54:18 pm
Maxwell and Nixon are my favourite full back pair since Roberts and O'Connor.

As wing backs, yes.; but as full backs, surely it has to be Quinn and Spurr.
No because JC and GR played as full backs in a flat back 4 90% of the time.
GR was the best defensive full back we have ever had at Rovers that’s since 1975 imo.
Tommy Spurr was good but not as good as Roberts.
JC was ahead of Quinn in defence and way ahead in attack imo

We are never likely to see a better pair than those 2 SOD had at his disposal. Oh happy days they were.
Quinn and Spurr were excellent don’t get me wrong. Great professionals did the simple things well. New how to defend and were part of a very functional team with a great work ethic and team spirit.

You've misunderstood the semantics, Camps. Swinton said SINCE O'Connor and Roberts.
Title: Re: Maxwell and Nixon
Post by: Sammy Chung was King on December 01, 2023, 07:06:13 am
Maxwell has the potential to be a top player, if he continues working hard. He is worth a contract extension.