28 Oct 2026 09:56:14
Hi Eds/Reds,
I see some differing posts on Nyoni lately. One or two questioning his positioning, one or two very positive.
I have to say i am in the latter camp.
Every time i watch him he's looks absolutely excellent. Intercepting potential attacks, his ability to move out of trouble and find the right ball, almost every time. I'm a huge fan tbh.
I'm not sure on his pace and sure, he's still lightweight, but for me he doesn't look at all out of place, in fact, looks more comfortable than some of his more esteemed colleagues.
I'm not the oracle, so would love to hear your thoughts guys.
Is he ready? Should he be starting more? What happens if a Camara type comes in?
28 Oct 2026 11:09:56
I think he's doing ok, Molby.
He always seems to find space to be available and his choice of pass is usually good.
Also seems composed and able to sense danger and play the right ball to diffuse it - bit of a calming presence which we desperately need at times. I was screaming for us to keep the ball for 2-3 passes against Brighton and Nyoni helped with that
I was also encouraged by his commitment in the tackle, possibly buoyed up by Big Ron's contributions.
But yeah, work in progress - youth in his side and potentially going to build up strength as he gets older - good prospect ??.
28 Oct 2026 11:18:44
He's been excellent when called upon so far. As you say, he's got a ways to go to fill out a bit, but technically, he looks more suited to the two midfield positions than some of the others.
As for Camara types; assuming you mean midfielders that are more defensive minded. As it stands, other than Endo and arguably McConnell, we are lacking that profile. It would be logical to add one.
There are question marks over Macca (contract), Endo (final year of contract), Grav (tactical fit), McConnell (is he good enough? ) and dare I say it, maybe even Szobo's tactical fit. Midfield overhaul is not out of the question unless a couple of the guys on big new contracts can evolve their game/instincts to play in a two.
28 Oct 2026 11:23:03
Not an ed, I think Nyoni is very good on the ball and is good in the tackle. He is still developing and at times is out of position but I think currently both him and Macca give us the best combo. Though he is a little young to play every game.
We should be signing a camara type regardless, I don't think it will have much impact on Nyoni's playing time.
For me, I would be looking to move Grav on but with his wages that might be hard.
28 Oct 2026 13:36:38
He is a very very good player. What's most impressive about him is his positioning off the ball and his awareness of what's around him when he does get the ball, his decision making is almost always on point. Early days yet but maybe the decision to let Curtis go so Nyoni could get more minutes wasn't such a bad one.
Not sure it's fair to expect Nyoni to get Curtis' minutes, Curtis played a lot last year, but he looks like he might slowly get there.
28 Oct 2026 13:43:26
Nyoni has done ok without pulling up any trees.
The best compliment you can give him is that I don't think too many would be too worried if he had to come in and play a few games.
He's progressing nicely.
28 Oct 2026 18:02:54
Nyoni has all the tools to be a far superior centre midfielder than Jones was and will ever be. His use of the ball is better, he doesn't needlessly hold on to it and quickly looks to move it on intelligently, he's also alert to danger and isn't afraid of getting his boots dirty, there's no way Jones would have made that challenge that Nyoni did at the weekend (which was a goal saving challenge too btw), Jones would have been day dreaming.
28 Oct 2026 18:04:44
If he gets a bit quicker and a bit more bite in his game he could be a real player. Trust Iraola to bring it out of him.
28 Oct 2026 18:07:51
Nyoni hasn't looked out of place when he's been on the pitch this season. He's a slender young lad in the most physical football league out there and he's coping well. As long as he doesn't have bad luck with injuries he has a huge ceiling in terms of potential.
It's early days but this could be a breakout season for him, it's going to be fascinating watching him develop.
29 Oct 2026 08:07:11
@Vik, Jones doesn't play for us anymore, you might as well compare him with Jan Molby, for example, he doesn't play for us anymore either. If you want to slag Jones off, just do so and stop dressing up with pointless and irrelevant comparisons with past players you don't rate.