I know he's only 18/19 but his build imo is really small and looks lightweight. Needs to put the kilos on or he's just going to get knocked around.
Hopefully he'll end up like Watkins next season and come back twice the size.

Was impressive in defence but it was a shame given how slow our passing was and our game plan he never saw any early ball with the opportunity for him to do something with it.

Also agree regarding his size but given his age its not that much of a drama as it needs to be a slow process so he gets used to carrying more kgs

I have a very tall son- when he was 18/19 he had nothing on him - when he was 23 he was well bulkie - give the kid a break - look at his Dad and Uncle - O but you dont know who they are do you.

Thought he did really well. Wasn't afraid to back himself against more experienced oppositon. Looks to have really good footwork, which will improve on firmer grounds than todays soggy pitch.

Agree. West stand must've had the best view of him on attacking plays but it looked good from East and he wouldn't have been (just) bundled into touch on a dry pitch. Certainly wasn't afraid to step the opposition then put his foot down.

What's with your atitude you moron? If you go back to the first page or so I was saying that he did well and held us own well. I have not once slated him so read things properly before you start crying like a little b[ii[/itch.

And for your information I do actually know his uncle, but what that's got to do with you I don't know.

Like I said earlier before someone opened their mouth. I know he's young but I would like to see him put on a few kilos or I can seen him been pushed around too much.

Defended well and was probably our best youngster today

Can put on the weight as the years go on. Think Lyne has put more muscle mas on round his legs and Crooks can do the same.

He didn't really look out of place today. Did a nice cover intercept and tackled fairly well.

Who was his uncle????

Yes Lee sat just behind us in fact all of Ben's family were there it was a real pleasure sat next to his gran (Nocker Nortons mum).

I am floating - a Moron with an ATTitude thanks. Little Bitch Thanks - ever had a proper conversation mate . Hull Supporters we all like each other

Like I said if you read my earlier post I was praising the kid. Although imo he needs to put on the kilos, yet you decide to read it your own way.

But why call me a moron and a little bitch - I asked if you knew who his dad and uncle were and you go off on one - Calm down Moron. I never for on minute thought that you were having a go at the kid. By the way we all (of a certain age know Lee and Knocker)

You said give the kid a break, so to me that sounds like you thought I was slating the kid.
And the way you say about his dad and uncle 'Oh wait you don't know who they are do you'. To me sounds like some sort of dig or sarcasm.

By the sounds of it we've both read each others post wrong. Therefor I apologise for the abuse, but like I said wasn't slating the lad at all.

Thanks - I dont like falling out with fellow Hull supporters - Friends again

Aye I don't see why not

Looked good in defence and didnt put a foot wrong....got absouletley flattend in a tackle in the 1st half and just got up and played the ball.

The best kind of debut IMO; didn't particularly look out of place nor look flash and build up hype/expectation. Just a solid, promising start with potential.

Knocker Norton.

Richard Crooks

Plenty of potential in this kid

He didn't impress or not impress to me. He was fairly non existant during the game. Potential yes but nowhere near ready.

He didn't do anything wrong. He was strong on defence, and good going forward (given a decent pass!)
For me, non existent is good. He's finding his feet still. The ball never reached our backs because we got dragged into a forwards game.

To say he's nowhere near ready, in my opinion, is a ridiculous statement.

You're right non existent is probably good, I wasn't knocking him but not gonna lavish praise on him for the sake of it.

He isn't nowhere near ready to be a starting centre in SL. However I wouldn't expect him to be as he needs to develop physically and also develop his game. He's about where i'd expect.

Agreed. It means you can't have been a noticeable weakness without bringing any added pressure. As I said, in many ways the best kind of debut IMO.