Lionel Bart-At
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Rotation! We can keep them both fit and fresh, right through to the end of the season. In such a strategically vital position for this team, how good is that!
Vitaly Janelt - Signs to June 2024
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Kingston Bee
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Fully agree, we are now 20 games undefeated in which Janelt has started most of them, we are scoring goals for fun, the team has a great balance, why would you want to change it. Janelt is the first name on the team sheet imo. Think he could play alongside Norgaard and Dasilva if required, but as it stands Janelt is the man.
It’s quite incredible he’s played 26 times for us already. Shows how long Norgaard has been out for.
I truly believe if the season keeps going the way it is - the signing of this young man swung it. He’s been absolutely fantastic from the get go.
signing of the season.
I truly believe if the season keeps going the way it is - the signing of this young man swung it. He’s been absolutely fantastic from the get go.
signing of the season.
Andy_Mc_is_God
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Definitely wouldn’t be.
He’s the foundation stone that this team is built upon.
Indian Bee
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Remember this time last week, once we went 4-2 up TF brought on Janelt and only then I felt comfortable the victory was ours.
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I like the way he was so determined to score after his miss right at the start of the second half 
Mr Cynical
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he started yesterday and I didn't feel comfortable until we went 4-1 up!
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It’s a testament to what we have come to expect of Vitaly that he hasn’t had a post since the game! Once again he was defensively solid, braking up the play and making it hard for them to get at our area, whilst also always providing the ‘out’ ball and acting as the pivot under pressure to build out from the back.... crazy how reliable this lad has become!
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Reading were very good last night and had the upper hand for the first hour. Resilient defending kept them out and provided the platform for the late victory. Janelt was at the heart of our success.
jlove
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Reading's formation smothered him for large parts of the game but he put in some serious work and played his part as they tired and dropped off him. Die Maschine!
Kingston Bee
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I think that such has been the significant impact of Janelt he must be up there for player of the season. This is a massive statement given some of the other players we have who have been exceptional ie Dasilva, Henry etc etc, but also Ivan Toney who is likely to break the 30 goal barrier in his first season. Such has been his contribution in replacing another great player out injured, I think he is the difference between us being top 2, not top 6. His part in the way things have unfolded this season cannot be underestimated, to the point where such an influential player like Norgaard has not been missed.
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BlueJayBee
Hoka hey!
In addition, that becomes less noticeable, as each game passes.
EalingRoadSnowball
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I think Janelt has been great and for most teams an easy first teamer, I think he's deputised really well for Norgaard and has plugged a considerable gap in our squad. I do think that as good as he is, he does have some considerable faults that Norgaard doesn't and when both are fit it will be a case of Janelt missing out. For me Janelt can be too clumsy at times and rushes for the ball a bit too much, to the point where his positional sense and reading of the game becomes skewered. I think this season has been a bit of a double edged sword for him as whilst he's had plenty of gametime to showcase his talent and do pretty well and making a claim for a starting position, had Norgaard of been fit he would have been someone really good for Janelt's education especially in game when you're given tips and shouts from an onfield player.
I do think though if Norgaard is back fit Janelt will most likely play a more advanced role, maybe more of a box to box role to suit his tireless running, but won't be trusted as a defensive mid. It's interesting as it was pointed out on Bees Tactical podcast that most of his passes are sideways and backwards and this is noticeable when you watch him in game.
From an always trying to improve perspective there is a lot to learn for Vitaly and Norgaard will certainly show him a calmer and more clinical way of playing that deep position, but from the perspective of the season he has been great for us and would probably walk into most sides. It's not a bad "problem" to have
I do think though if Norgaard is back fit Janelt will most likely play a more advanced role, maybe more of a box to box role to suit his tireless running, but won't be trusted as a defensive mid. It's interesting as it was pointed out on Bees Tactical podcast that most of his passes are sideways and backwards and this is noticeable when you watch him in game.
From an always trying to improve perspective there is a lot to learn for Vitaly and Norgaard will certainly show him a calmer and more clinical way of playing that deep position, but from the perspective of the season he has been great for us and would probably walk into most sides. It's not a bad "problem" to have
Did we have that already ?
www.transfermarkt.com
Convinced by Moneyball presentation: Janelt gets off to a flying start at Brentford
Vitaly Janelt got off to a flying start at Brentford. In a Transfermarkt interview, he talks about his transfer and the Moneyball principle.
jlove
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Very interesting interview. I'd not noticed but Thomas' own stats show a 50% win rate!Did we have that already ?
Convinced by Moneyball presentation: Janelt gets off to a flying start at Brentford
Vitaly Janelt got off to a flying start at Brentford. In a Transfermarkt interview, he talks about his transfer and the Moneyball principle.
Delbee
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If you haven’t read the Moneyball presentation in the above post, I suggest you do
Extraordinary player. Just rolls through game after game with remarkable consistency. Keeps possession and delivers a pass no matter how tightly he’s pressed. Gets fouled and just gets up. Can pick a killer ball and score. All at 22, in his first year in a foreign league. Crazy when Ivan’s already a 25+ goal centre forward, but Vitaly is running him damn close for player of the season.
badgerbee
Mafeking Avenue........gets you there!!!!
Scared me out of my wits the first few times he did it, but his “no look reverse passes” are incredible!!!
Will probably get caught out eventually, but (as with everything we do) it’s a game of %s.......
Will probably get caught out eventually, but (as with everything we do) it’s a game of %s.......
readingbee
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What a find this young man is, incredible work by the DoFs and scouting team !!!
Balders Bee
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This lad is a talent, has energy, mobility, can pass and shoot, reads the game well in a very difficult position and has a rock solid temperament. Simply incredible to believe his tender years and that this is his first season in the Championship. He's been as vital to us as Ivan Toney. A midfield of him and Norgaard is something to savour.
Agree 100%... gives so many options and so much tactical flexibility: Perm any three from Jensen, Dasilva, Ghoddos, Mbeumo, Canos, Fosu, Forss, (you name 'em) to play with/off/to Ivan's strengths.
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POTY for me so far.
Indian Bee
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our most important signing and probably the best this season.
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I think Ivan might just pip him.
Certainly best VFM
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Just immense in every third of the pitch. Having him and Norgaard is an embarrassment of riches!
The squad is coming together at the right time!
The squad is coming together at the right time!
badgerbee
Mafeking Avenue........gets you there!!!!
Left foot like a traction engine.....
Indian Bee
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Agree and this lad will only get better and better. I just feel more confident of winning matches when Vitaly is in the team. Was a huge crucial goal today. Also we could finally give him some minutes off and bring on Norgaard.
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What a player. What a strike. He's been superb for a young kid. Just like Mbeumo last season. Hope he continues to show us the way! 
Mr Cynical
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Really struggled first half as they tried to push him onto his weaker right foot and he ended up getting caught on the ball and going backwards. Second half we didn't mess about and moved it quicker and longer and that enabled him to get further forward. Fantastic goal just when we needed it. Got a bit of a rest too with Norgaard coming on..
Indian Bee
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I could watch his goal on loop all night.
wanderer paul
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Watch it from behind on the Sky clips. A great strike!!
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wanderer paul
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Thats the clip!! The third angle
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IslandBee
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Yep, the DoFs have done a totally brilliant job over the last few years (notwithstanding the comments of some persistent critics
) but Vitaly is the best yet IMO
IslandBee
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He might need some rest over the next couple of weeks but I really hope the plan is to get him into the same team as Christian asap. It is clear he has the engine, desire and ability to play box-to-box and with JDS not fully fit it is the obvious place to play him. Vitaly, Christian and Jensen to start on most occasions with JDS, Ghoddas and Marcondes available off the bench! Very exciting!!!
beebopalula
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I'd like to see Norgaard central with Janelt left mid . The remaining mid to be Jensen or Josh.
That sound when he hit it
Indian Bee
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Can you imagine the noise of that goal if fans were in the stadium. Wow.
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SexualThat sound when he hit it
BlueJayBee
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I had just taken a swig of coffee, when he hit that, how I didn't end up wearing the rest, I don't know!
He is a young lad who plays holding mid really well. Why push to play him in an unfamiliar role when he and CN will need to rotate anyway? We have a good bank.of decent centre midfielders now.He might need some rest over the next couple of weeks but I really hope the plan is to get him into the same team as Christian asap. It is clear he has the engine, desire and ability to play box-to-box and with JDS not fully fit it is the obvious place to play him. Vitaly, Christian and Jensen to start on most occasions with JDS, Ghoddas and Marcondes available off the bench! Very exciting!!!
cromerbee
...we are the Royal Oak, Griffin Park.
I think he might play left back on Wednesday with CN coming back in.
West Wilts Bee
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Vitaly keeps playing like this, then he will be my player of the season.
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He said himself in interview he’s more of an 8 than a 6. IMO he can play anywhere in the midfield but with CN DM and Vitaly at no 8 we’ll be unreal
Lionel Bart-At
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Just spent 2m trying to work out who DM is!He said himself in interview he’s more of an 8 than a 6. IMO he can play anywhere in the midfield but with CN DM and Vitaly at no 8 we’ll be unreal
