Pat on the back for NJ, before he came TC was going nowhere except out of the door, maybe on loan, then NJ decided to play him as a striker, which most on here did not agree with. It took a few games and others to work with him but now we know what NJ saw and we did not.
His current role is basically his best position, a wide attacker, able to cut in on his stronger foot. It's a similar role to the one CBT played for us, with a lot of attacking freedom.
Full marks to NJ for restoring his confidence and seeing his potential, after an awful season where his confidence was shot, and he copped some real abuse.
Pat on the back for NJ, before he came TC was going nowhere except out of the door, maybe on loan, then NJ decided to play him as a striker, which most on here did not agree with. It took a few games and others to work with him but now we know what NJ saw and we did not.
He must have done a lot of strengthening work in the summer. Last season he was like a boy playing in men's football, with the odd flash of brilliance. This season he can hold his own against most defenders and regularly demonstrates his upper body strength. He is now a real threat , going inside or out and his crossing has also improved.
Almost as if teenagers can grow and develop, who knew
It's not just that teenagers can grow and develop, the difference is massive, mentally as well as physically. By the end of last season he had over 50 appearances, ample time to have improved. Whatever he did over the summer has changed him.
The environment is also a huge factor, game time alone isn’t enough. You’re right he had made over 50 appearances, but many were off the bench, and in his two full seasons he played under four managers in Garner, Holden, Appleton (who destroyed his confidence) and Jones, plus caretakers. All used different formations and playing styles which doesn’t help senior players, never mind academy players coming through.
TC has got fitter and stronger - no doubt helped by the better medical/sports science etc setup we now have as well as Jones.
In Jones we have a better manager who has helped him get his confidence back, and he’s in a settled team that are winning games. Tactics have helped too. When we defend he stays high up the pitch as one of two strikers so his defensive weaknesses aren’t exposed, while he still gets the freedom to drift out wide on the left and play his natural game.
If we were still sacking managers, going through takeovers and trying to scrape together points to stay in L1 I doubt TC would have made the same progress.
All these improvements should help others break through and develop more/faster. The u21s even play 3-5-2 just like the first team, which can only make the step up easier. Players like Gomez, Shelvey and Lookman were so good they stood out regardless. Most aren’t at that level, but if we get the environment in a good place players like TC have plenty to offer.
A bit of a mess for any player, let alone a youngster trying to establish himself. He is now a massive asset for the team and I hope that we can keep hold of him, because there will be no shortage of suitors in the summer.
I'm loving the player Tyreece is becoming. An absolute menace. Must be a right pain in the arse for any defensive unit. In their faces from the off and doesn't let up for a second. But Ignore him at your peril. He's bringing goals to the party now!
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Full marks to NJ for restoring his confidence and seeing his potential, after an awful season where his confidence was shot, and he copped some real abuse.
He is now a massive asset for the team and I hope that we can keep hold of him, because there will be no shortage of suitors in the summer.
An absolute menace. Must be a right pain in the arse for any defensive unit. In their faces from the off and doesn't let up for a second. But Ignore him at your peril. He's bringing goals to the party now!