Rumour - Tomás Esteves

[Simon's Church]

If signing an 18 yr old right back who has been taken off at half time in 2 of his 12 career starts doesn't fire us to the Premier league, then frankly nothing will.

[WoodleyRoyal]

If signing an 18 yr old right back who has been taken off at half time in 2 of his 12 career starts doesn't fire us to the Premier league, then frankly nothing will.

Lol whilst I agree with the sentiment, he is supposed to be mustard

[NewCorkSeth]

If signing an 18 yr old right back who has been taken off at half time in 2 of his 12 career starts doesn't fire us to the Premier league, then frankly nothing will.

Lol whilst I agree with the sentiment, he is supposed to be mustard

He's the mustard, the relish, the bun and the burger my friend. Take it from me, someone who has never seen him play.

[Hound]

better hair than Riquelme as well

Exciting signing. looks like a rb version of Messi in the obligatory youtube

[alfie9]

Kind of unfortunate for Yiadom as this position probably wouldn't have been covered if he and Araruna didn't both go down injured. This gives us good balance though. If Richards gets hurt, Yiadom can slot right in at LB, so he will be first choice backup at fullback and competing with Esteves on form.

If we loan a winger that gives us a squad size of 21 outfield senior players (without McNulty). Decent balance that. A few will miss out but with the injuries and suspensions of the championships we will be getting almost everyone involved each match day.

[windermereROYAL]

Welcome Elves, but a 18 yo jumping into the championship is a baptism of fire. hope he adapts.

[From Despair To Where?]

Welcome Elves, but a 18 yo jumping into the championship is a baptism of fire. hope he adapts.

Piece of piss, mate.

[windermereROYAL]

Welcome Elves, but a 18 yo jumping into the championship is a baptism of fire. hope he adapts.

Piece of piss, mate.

[From Despair To Where?]

Don't want to overegg the pudding but this is a kid who made his debut for Porto and Portugal U21s at the age of 17.

He sounds like a real talent.

[Snowflake Royal]

Looks like we've got a high tempo RB version of Ejaria there.

Looks very skillful, quick and enthusiastic. I like the range of tricks and just powerful running.

Mind you, be interesting to see how he copes the second time he tries to spin a veteran Championship midfielder and probably gets flattened for it.

Also, something that stood out to me, very few crosses in the highlights I could see.

Physicality may be an issue for him, but pace, skill and reading of the game certainly doesn't look like it will.

[mumbo-jumbo]

1.8 m high. Quite small for a defender in a previously unknown and very physical league. But welcome Tomas and very good luck young man. May the energy and enthusiasm of youth be with you and hopefully our senior players will guide you through

[Pepe the Horseman]

1.8 m high. Quite small for a defender in a previously unknown and very physical league. But welcome Tomas and very good luck young man. May the energy and enthusiasm of youth be with you and hopefully our senior players will guide you through

Taller than Richards and Araruna.

[Nameless]

1.8 m high. Quite small for a defender in a previously unknown and very physical league. But welcome Tomas and very good luck young man. May the energy and enthusiasm of youth be with you and hopefully our senior players will guide you through

Same height as Yiadom, Gunter and Obita, fair bit taller than Richards. Not sure where the height issue comes in....
At 18 he’s probably got a bit of filling out to do but pace and speed of thought are more important than brawn in a full back.
We shall see !
Interesting choice between him and Holmes, Holmes certainly gives us substantial physical presence so perhaps who starts will depend on the opposition. Esteves might be more effective as a second half sub.

[RoyalBlue]

Welcome Elves, but a 18 yo jumping into the championship is a baptism of fire. hope he adapts.

He looks really strong and considerably more mature than a lot of 18 year olds. If this latest foreigner with no experience of English football (Dellor speak) settles into the Championship as quickly and as well as his new boss, he'll do brilliantly!

[Hound]

1.8m certainly isn’t small

Put him up against Yaks in training for a few weeks and I’m sure we’ll know if he can cut it or not. Sure he can, very much doubt we are much ‘tougher’ over here than anywhere else

[NewCorkSeth]

Looks like we've got a high tempo RB version of Ejaria there.

Looks very skillful, quick and enthusiastic. I like the range of tricks and just powerful running.

Mind you, be interesting to see how he copes the second time he tries to spin a veteran Championship midfielder and probably gets flattened for it.

Also, something that stood out to me, very few crosses in the highlights I could see.

Physicality may be an issue for him, but pace, skill and reading of the game certainly doesn't look like it will.

Given how well we have been doing from set pieces, him winning a few free kicks wouldnt go amiss.

Olise, Swift and (based on last weekend) Aluko can all pump a ball into the box from deep. Watford were listed as being "excellent at defending set pieces" on whoscored yet we still challenged very well when given the opportunity. Nothing wrong with having a player they have to foul to stop.

[Royalwaster]

Welcome Elves, but a 18 yo jumping into the championship is a baptism of fire. hope he adapts.

He's used to playing in blue and white so shouldn't be a problem in home games

[CountryRoyal]

Nothing like an away trip up north to a Warnock team to welcome him to English football. he’s either going to get murdered in the first 5 minutes or he’ll run rings around them and win the Ballon d'Or.

[Old Man Andrews]

Or he will just be on the bench as it takes time to adjust to English football....

[Nameless]

Or he will just be on the bench as it takes time to adjust to English football....

Or maybe he’ll do a hamstring while on international duty and be out until Christmas.....
Presumably if he is on onternati9nal duty he won’t join up,with the club until a few days before Boro so won’t really be ready to be involved much.