Callum O'Dowda

**jbyrne** · 28/10/2017, 5:27 PM

Originally Posted by DeLorean

Two assists for O'Dowda as Bristol City lead 2-1 at Sunderland. Seems to be starting to make a bigger impact.

read some comments on bbc after bristols win over palace during the week saying that bristol will do well to hold onto him on current form.

**samhaydenjr** · 29/10/2017, 1:15 AM

I think we should give a bit of credit to MON for giving O'Dowda his chance against Belarus last year - his career seemed to have hit a bit of a plateau last season as he wasn't always a first-choice player for Bristol (although often coming off the bench). But his influence seems to be growing in recent weeks so it's good to know that he has a few caps under his belt already, as it gives us an already-tested option in midfield, should we need it against Denmark.

**mark12345** · 29/10/2017, 4:35 PM

Originally Posted by samhaydenjr

I think we should give a bit of credit to MON for giving O'Dowda his chance against Belarus last year - his career seemed to have hit a bit of a plateau last season as he wasn't always a first-choice player for Bristol (although often coming off the bench). But his influence seems to be growing in recent weeks so it's good to know that he has a few caps under his belt already, as it gives us an already-tested option in midfield, should we need it against Denmark.

Seems to be coming into his own now, O'Dowda. And it's true, O'Neill does deserve credit for bringing him along. Now is he only had the courage of his convictions to give him a start in Copenhagen on Saturday week. We will need to defend in numbers, of that there can be little doubt, but McClean and O'Dowda on the wings will provide a nice escape valve for the defence and will threaten the Danes on the counterattack. Sean Maguire has also shown a real ability to run at opposition defences in some of the goals he's scored for Preston. Could be a job for him on the night.

**liamoo11** · 29/10/2017, 5:25 PM

Originally Posted by mark12345

Seems to be coming into his own now, O'Dowda. And it's true, O'Neill does deserve credit for bringing him along. Now is he only had the courage of his convictions to give him a start in Copenhagen on Saturday week. We will need to defend in numbers, of that there can be little doubt, but McClean and O'Dowda on the wings will provide a nice escape valve for the defence and will threaten the Danes on the counterattack. Sean Maguire has also shown a real ability to run at opposition defences in some of the goals he's scored for Preston. Could be a job for him on the night.

Wood the midfield be Hendrick after and Brady with o dowda and mcclean wide?

**DannyInvincible** · 30/10/2017, 3:56 AM

Some video footage of O'Dowda's performance against Sunderland yesterday here: http://www.punditarena.com/football/...o-think-about/

**seanfhear** · 30/10/2017, 6:14 AM

I hope he turns out to be the player he has the potential to be .

**DeLorean** · 30/10/2017, 3:18 PM

That second assist was like a young Ryan Giggs.

**pineapple stu** · 30/10/2017, 8:37 PM

Is there a danger O'Dowda will end up utilised as he's akin to Hoolahan in style?

Or is it just Hoolahan's stamina that keeps him out of the team?

**Charlie Darwin** · 30/10/2017, 9:00 PM

Is he akin to Hoolahan in style? Maybe 10 years ago.

**tricky_colour** · 31/10/2017, 1:33 AM

He looks quite slight to me, mind you he is 75kg, mind you Shane long is 81 kg and about the same height.
Of of interest Damien Duff was only 59kg but he was about an inch shorter. Might as well throw in he is about
the same weight and height as Sean Maguire!! It is kind of funny how different player have different playing styles.

**samhaydenjr** · 31/10/2017, 1:40 AM

Models himself on James McClean: https://www.independent.ie/sport/cal...-35802206.html. Could also be described as a more upright Aiden McGeady with better crosses

**liamoo11** · 31/10/2017, 9:55 PM

Another assist tonight it seems. To me his composure on the ball and awareness of a pass makes him unusual for a winger cause he certainly has pace and crossing ability but not much tricks from what I've seen. Takes a good set piece which wes never seems to do. I'd love us to try to develop him in a midfield 3 rather than as a wide player To Help us develop as a side

**mark12345** · 02/11/2017, 12:22 AM

Originally Posted by liamoo11

Another assist tonight it seems. To me his composure on the ball and awareness of a pass makes him unusual for a winger cause he certainly has pace and crossing ability but not much tricks from what I've seen. Takes a good set piece which wes never seems to do. I'd love us to try to develop him in a midfield 3 rather than as a wide player To Help us develop as a side

Forget the developing. How about starting him in Copenhagen. Neither of Denmark's full backs are going to relish facing Callum. He's on fire at the moment. Admittedly he's taken his time to come through, but he's clearly a form player and he's exactly what we need on the night in Copenhagen. McClean on one wing, Callum on the other, with Shane Long in the middle. Play Wes behind that three and you have a strike force to keep Denmark busy for a while.

**paul_oshea** · 02/11/2017, 10:04 AM

Originally Posted by liamoo11

Another assist tonight it seems. To me his composure on the ball and awareness of a pass makes him unusual for a winger cause he certainly has pace and crossing ability but not much tricks from what I've seen. Takes a good set piece which wes never seems to do. I'd love us to try to develop him in a midfield 3 rather than as a wide player To Help us develop as a side

According to the piece linked above he hadn't any crossing ability, any end product a bit like mcgeady which they have specifically worked on with him. If he has it its only a recent thing.