Toni Silva [-> Barnsley]

He had an average game for us tonight, threatening to be good without actually quite pulling it off. We extended his loan until the end of the season today which I am more than happy about. I am confident in what I have seen that we have borrowed a talented kid.

Not much else to report tonight except we have won 2 games in a week with him in the side and given ourselves a chance of avoiding THE drop. Happy times after a nightmare 12 months.

Hopefully more to report on Silva on Saturday.

Cheers mate. Hope you get out of trouble ..

18   Barnet_______30   -13   33
19   Bradford_____29   -5   31
20   Macclesfield___31   -11   30
21   Plymouth_____31   -17   27
22   Hereford_____31   -20   27
23   Northampton__30   -22   27
24   Dag & Red____30   -26   24

Two wins have made a big difference.
Get on a run and you'll be safe.

Why not come and have a look at him in first team action...

Sat 31st March Crewe v Cobblers

Jump on the slow line to Crewe and treat yourselves to a real football match - far removed to what you are all used to at Anfield. Ground is right by the station. We could do with a few extra supporters and you lot haven't got a game that day.

Playing again isn't he? Great to see him getting chances.

Poor yesterday unfortunately. Our whole team was especially bad in the 1st half but Silva contributed very little. He slid past his man once in the first half, when on the half way line, but then thought he could beat the rest of the team and was easily disposessed.

He was taken off after an hour which was an obvious decision to make and we looked far more likely to score after that.

Disappointing really - he looked like he might shine at this level but hasn't yet. I would be very surprised if he wasn't dropped to the bench next Saturday.

Congratulations on your cup win. Winning games in the League Cup on penalties is a great feeling isn't it? 

Toni is still young and probably will struggle to turn up every game. He has the ability though !!!

Toni is still young and probably will struggle to turn up every game.

In that case, there are some tips and advice for him here:

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/YoungPeople/DG_10034796

ahhahah cheeky , i can't find him to pass the link on he is all ways going missing.

Now seen enough. I don't want to see him again. Far far too lightweight - not interested unless he has the ball at his feet, a luxury we can't afford I'm affraid. I now think taking him until the end of the season was a huge mistake.

We are in the middle of a massive relegation battle and we need people to put in a shift. He came on  for the last 20 mins tonight and when we made a substution with 5 mins to go I honestly expected that he was being taken off again.

I guess you will be surprised at my judgement and think he must be good enough for the bottom of the 4th division but I don't think he will be getting many minutes on the pitch here (he was an unused sub on Saturday too).

Now seen enough. I don't want to see him again. Far far too lightweight - not interested unless he has the ball at his feet, a luxury we can't afford I'm affraid. I now think taking him until the end of the season was a huge mistake.

We are in the middle of a massive relegation battle and we need people to put in a shift. He came on  for the last 20 mins tonight and when we made a substution with 5 mins to go I honestly expected that he was being taken off again.

I guess you will be surprised at my judgement and think he must be good enough for the bottom of the 4th division but I don't think he will be getting many minutes on the pitch here (he was an unused sub on Saturday too).

Started in their last win.
No goals or assists.

Seen on some forums he would appear to have improved his workrate and willingness "To get stuck in"

Think the impact of being in the first team of a well supported team can have massive effects on, as racer said, a players workrate and willingness. You have something to play for, whether it be at the foot of League Two or in the glitz of the Premier League.

Hope once he gets his full confidence on the ball he not only aids his progress, but Northampton Towns season and can look back on his time there and feel he made a difference.

got the winning goal tonight in an away win

Play on player!

Well done lad

Well we are finally safe and your man played his part. However there aren't many Cobblers fans who rate him at all (me included). Very lightweight and rarely puts himself about enough. I would be staggered if he ever plays for Liverpool. I read on our forum that maybe he will be loaned out to a league 1 side next season. I honestly do not think he is good enough.

Good luck for the rest of your season.

Well we are finally safe and your man played his part. However there aren't many Cobblers fans who rate him at all (me included). Very lightweight and rarely puts himself about enough. I would be staggered if he ever plays for Liverpool. I read on our forum that maybe he will be loaned out to a league 1 side next season. I honestly do not think he is good enough.

Good luck for the rest of your season.

Toni is still a very young player and has alot to learn. Tbh im not expecting him to play for Liverpool but i do believe he can go far in his career. Just look at Cameron Stewart at Hull City, He was on loan at Yeovil and didnt make an impression at all. Since then he has played for the England U21s. Some players just need a loan to the lower leagues to kickstart their career.

RIP Toni's mum. To loose her at that age is terrible for the lad
http://t.co/lidfKlB1http://

That's terrible.
RIP.
YNWA Brito Toni Silva.

RIP Toni's mum. To loose her at that age is terrible for the lad
http://t.co/lidfKlB1http://

Shows a lot about the lad's character that he managed to play well despite the very sad news of his Mother's passing.

RIP.

That's really sad news about his mother passing.

Did you already see this?
Toni Brito Silva Sa | 2011-2012 | HD

 

I have loads of time for this kid.

But he needs to be ironed out. His finishing needs a lot of work