Independent Leyton Orient Forum

Max Fowler wrote: ↑Mon Jul 31, 2023 8:51 am

Stan1972 wrote: ↑Sun Jul 30, 2023 11:19 pm I watched the whole game, and you obviously didn’t, as you are only picking up on what you have watched on the highlights, the rest of the game he did well.
This tour v Premiership players will only make Turns stronger, which we will reap the benefits this season.
I shouldn’t think playing for Brighton v Premiership players in USA has knocked Turns confidence, i would say the opposite.
What would have knocked his confidence, was playing for us yesterday at Colchester, not playing for Brighton v Newcastle.

Totally agreed that, normally, playing alongside and against better players will make someone a better player.

But - from the highlights I saw - he looked so far out of his depth, it wouldn't have been beneficial. He's cost them 3 goals in 50 minutes of football, and if it wasn't for some poor finishing and a bit of luck on his part, that could have been 5 or 6.

Taking him along on the tour for the experience was a good idea, but I don't think Brighton have done him any favours by giving him as much game time as they did.

Proposition Joe wrote: ↑Mon Jul 31, 2023 10:18 am Don't worry Stan, along with "Drinan is better than Pele", Turns being rubbish and at fault for every goal anyone concedes is just his thing.

Stan1972 wrote: ↑Mon Jul 31, 2023 10:00 am

Max Fowler wrote: ↑Mon Jul 31, 2023 8:51 am

Stan1972 wrote: ↑Sun Jul 30, 2023 11:19 pm I watched the whole game, and you obviously didn’t, as you are only picking up on what you have watched on the highlights, the rest of the game he did well.
This tour v Premiership players will only make Turns stronger, which we will reap the benefits this season.
I shouldn’t think playing for Brighton v Premiership players in USA has knocked Turns confidence, i would say the opposite.
What would have knocked his confidence, was playing for us yesterday at Colchester, not playing for Brighton v Newcastle.

Totally agreed that, normally, playing alongside and against better players will make someone a better player.

But - from the highlights I saw - he looked so far out of his depth, it wouldn't have been beneficial. He's cost them 3 goals in 50 minutes of football, and if it wasn't for some poor finishing and a bit of luck on his part, that could have been 5 or 6.

Taking him along on the tour for the experience was a good idea, but I don't think Brighton have done him any favours by giving him as much game time as they did.

Not sure what game you were watching, your comments are extremely harsh, especially to say he cost them 3 goals, and it could have been 5 or 6
Seriously did you watch the match?
The tour was a fantastic opportunity and experience for Ed he will def grow and improve as a player from his experience, good and bad.

But for now, lets agree to disagree, as I don’t want this turning into a tennis match between our opinions.
Looking forward to welcoming Ed as a red today