Sho Time Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Because while he isn't technically great at defending (or barely anything for that matter), he does put himself about the pitch, get in the face of the opposition and put his body in the line for the team. I can understand people on here really don't like him - which I find really odd with him being a local lad who tries hard - but to try and insinuate that he doesn't graft hard is a bit daft really. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzza Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 I watched the sacramento match last night and Colback was really off the pace when it comes to pressuring, interceptions, closing pass angles etc, he was laughable tbh. What he did do well was offer himslef for the pass when we were in possession and also simple passing to his team mates. He is decent at keeping the team ticking over when in possession but is absolute gash when we don't have the ball, all of this from his showing the other day... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilikenewcastle Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Because while he isn't technically great at defending (or barely anything for that matter), he does put himself about the pitch, get in the face of the opposition and put his body in the line for the team. I can understand people on here really don't like him - which I find really odd with him being a local lad who tries hard - but to try and insinuate that he doesn't graft hard is a bit daft really. He's an alright player, nothing more, nothing less. It's typical of this forum to pick a player they like/don't like and massively exaggerate how good/bad he is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 I think he tries hard, it's just not to any great effect. His ability to influence midfield is average in the first half and almost zero when his legs go on about 60 minutes. I defended him when he signed TBF, I didn't care about the Sunderland link at all. But just watching him, he contributes so little. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Because while he isn't technically great at defending (or barely anything for that matter), he does put himself about the pitch, get in the face of the opposition and put his body in the line for the team. I can understand people on here really don't like him - which I find really odd with him being a local lad who tries hard - but to try and insinuate that he doesn't graft hard is a bit daft really. He's an alright player, nothing more, nothing less. It's typical of this forum to pick a player they like/don't like and massively exaggerate how good/bad he is. It's typical of people who can't think to attribute one opinion to a group. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
samptime29 Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 He's not shit, he's average. I wouldn't have him starting in a 4 man midfield, but he can be useful with if we play with 5 man midfield. People just go over the top on this board. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxfree Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Because while he isn't technically great at defending (or barely anything for that matter), he does put himself about the pitch, get in the face of the opposition and put his body in the line for the team. I can understand people on here really don't like him - which I find really odd with him being a local lad who tries hard - but to try and insinuate that he doesn't graft hard is a bit daft really. He's an alright player, nothing more, nothing less. It's typical of this forum to pick a player they like/don't like and massively exaggerate how good/bad he is. Most people are not claiming he's rubbish though. He's just bog average, has the charisma of a potato, previous in being a t*** for Sunderland, and is now somehow one of the first people on the team sheet + potential captain. Everything about it makes him annoying. Rinse and repeat. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 For me it's more the fact that his hard work is used as a massive positive of his, when he does little with it. It's not like Rooney, or even 2012 Jonas where they can cover a lot of distance effectively. Jonas would lose the ball in the opponents final 3rd and was athletic enough to sprint the entire length of the pitch to win it back. Jack Colback bounces between the opposition as the play their passing game uninterrupted. Obviously slightly exaggerating but it often happens with him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1964 Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Sissoko is a very limited footballer i'd say. Fine athlete, poor technique. Constsnly tries to play the ball through his opponent which when it works, which is once in every thirty, looks like he knows what he is doing. He rarely does, he couldn't tame the ball with a chair and a whip Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 I think Colback is a decent player but he shouldn't be captain because he shouldn't start. We will see loads of Colback this season, so we better get used to it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 He's not s***, he's average. I wouldn't have him starting in a 4 man midfield, but he can be useful with if we play with 5 man midfield. People just go over the top on this board. Nah he shouldn't, he's just not good enough to start at CM when Wijnaldum and Sissoko are better. He's not utterly shite just like Perch and Guthrie were not but he shouldn't start. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sho Time Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Who covers our totally inept back 4 between Wijnaldum and Sissoko then ? Never mind, we might lose - but at least we'll lose 4-3! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Impressive to be able to do all that running and still be totally off the pace and out of position so you have to get booked all the time. This is simply it. He's running around to no effect. Also, why doesn't he pass the ball forward? He's terribly over cautious. De Jong hardly received the ball to feet in that last game, because both he and Anita, kept going sideways and back to bloody Williamson of all people, who then hoofed. This has been going on for years now. We have an attacking midfielder playing off the front man. Can we please try and get him the ball?! So he has a chance to influence the game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 At least now it's possible we have coaches who might try to fix these things. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 I'd prefer Anita covering the back 4 over Colback like, but that's why we need a new midfielder. I've never been sold on Sissoko's ability to play deep but apparently he was mint at it in France? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Who covers our totally inept back 4 between Wijnaldum and Sissoko then ? Ideally Abeid if he's as good as he showed before he got injured, if not we'll probably need to buy someone as I'm not convinced Anita is the answer. Plus Colback is no DM as he doesn’t have the discipline for it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 I'd prefer Anita covering the back 4 over Colback like, but that's why we need a new midfielder. I've never been sold on Sissoko's ability to play deep but apparently he was mint at it in France? Yes, ultimately we need just one of them in there. It's painful watching them both side by side. Colback has to then take the blame more, because he is not supposed to be a holding mid, so not sure why he is so negative. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Of course he covers a lot of ground - he chases the ball round like a puppy, leaving massive gaps and giving away stupid free kicks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nattfare Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Of course he covers a lot of ground - he chases the ball round like a puppy, leaving massive gaps and giving away stupid free kicks. That scene from Two Stupid Dogs springs to mind again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 I'd prefer Anita covering the back 4 over Colback like, but that's why we need a new midfielder. I've never been sold on Sissoko's ability to play deep but apparently he was mint at it in France? The thing about Anita covering the back 4 is he can actually tackle. With Colback the ball's been and gone long before he lunges in with a pashun challenge. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 He's probably as bad as Tiote for fouls in stupid areas, just he does it in a stupid niggly way rather than Tiote mistiming a tackle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrettNUFC Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 I'd prefer Anita covering the back 4 over Colback like, but that's why we need a new midfielder. I've never been sold on Sissoko's ability to play deep but apparently he was mint at it in France? The thing about Anita covering the back 4 is he can actually tackle. With Colback the ball's been and gone long before he lunges in with a pashun challenge. I hope Anita plays a much bigger role under SM this season. Our midfield was so disjointed last season and all a bit of a mess, if SM finds a good balance and style with Wijnaldum/De Jong, Anita would revel in the role sitting behind them imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sho Time Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Totally agree with that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Anita does need to play alongside someone looking to use the ball progressively. Putting him alongside the likes of Tiote and Colback has not at all been fair. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest reefatoon Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 And you think Anita will solve that? He is as shite as the rest of them, there is absolutely no way Anita is going to make a difference to our midfield. He doesn't do nearly enough to make a difference. Good to have your nonsense back on here though Brett, you have been a miss! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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