17 Jun 2026 22:46:42
Ed001 with Iraola now in charge it will be interesting to see how much young Rio improves because I can't think of any player improving under Slot.
Rio has a lot to improve on he does fall asleep at time and defensively and his end product does need improvement.
{Ed001's Note - it is really up to Rio now, he has to realise that you can't just wave your legs around and make a career out of that. He has to work hard for the team.}
18 Jun 2026 06:58:16
Hi Ed, I agree. Work hard physically but also mentally. Out of possession he needs a lot of work positionally and decision making wise. Seems to have a tendency to switch off.
This is one of the things that impresses me about Diomande. Seems good out of possession as well as potentially game changing in possession
18 Jun 2026 07:29:50
Seems to have a tendency to switch off... He's 17, lads, of course he has a tendency to switch off at times. I get it, they have to be judged as part of first team squad, but give the kid a chance.
All the ability is there though, I do agree, like with every youth player, attitude will be key, if he can keep his feet on the ground and listen to the coaches and be the type that doesn't think he's made it before he truly has then we've got a potential star in the ranks.
Always a big if, though, especially with the money thrown around for young lads these days.
18 Jun 2026 07:51:51
You can't blame Rio for his work rate that last season, when the senior players around him were just sauntering aimlessly round the pitch most of the time.
I can't see Iraola putting up with that this season and I'm excited to see it.
18 Jun 2026 08:01:14
Trust me, at 17, all teenagers can switch off.
Have 2 at home now.
They can ditch off mid sentence. It's astounding to watch. 20 year old at work, good lad. But I'm always unsure if he's listening.
Chuffed we made our first signing today.
18 Jun 2026 08:06:02
ED1 wave your legs about, has made me giggle far more than i think it should haha
18 Jun 2026 10:22:40
Kid 17 getting stick for switching off. ? What about all the senior players who do it, he has a lot to learn but looks like he is willing to do that, adding with his skill, speed, etc, he'll be fine.