cp40 Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 We really need to buy a top-quality #10 if we're sticking with 4-2-3-1. Guess we can't do it until the summer because we need proven top division class. no chance we get prem quality in Jan if we are 10 points clear and looking certs? I think Rafa has indicated he won't be signing players in January. That might change if we get a good deal, but he seems more than happy enough to wait until the summer and it makes sense tbh. We could win this league with two totally different starting line ups. looked at our bench yesterday and thought, all them 7 would get in any other clubs first 11 in this division. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Showed with the 2nd goal what he can do like, same against Cardiff putting Mitrovic through for Atsu's goal. Clinical as well - the talent is definitely there. That said he's really good in flashes and has the odd game where he goes berserk but is anonymous quite a lot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Fat Sam had the best squad at West Ham, went up via playoffs and hes a better manager than Pardew. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chopey Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 Awful today Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huss9 Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 Awful today poor/slightly average all season other than qpr away. just so disappointing as seemed to have so much promise and a great attitude. real cult hero in the making. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 He was genuinely awful today, not the only one mind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shak Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 Very talented footballer but I'm not sure he actually has a position or role in a team that he's suited to. Certainly isn't making any sort of case for himself as the #10 in Rafa's system, he's been mostly very poor there this year. Will be interesting to see what Rafa does with him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiotes Witch Doctor Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 Very talented footballer but I'm not sure he actually has a position or role in a team that he's suited to. Certainly isn't making any sort of case for himself as the #10 in Rafa's system, he's been mostly very poor there this year. Will be interesting to see what Rafa does with him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 Really poor today. We've been carrying him for a while. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chopey Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 I would have had Diame and Gayle on after 50 mins Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 Perez playing as a 10 isn't working, at times we play deep in a 4-5-1 and he can't play as that extra third man in midfield He looks lost and unaware of his position, either play him as a 9 or not at all imo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 I would have had Diame and Gayle on after 50 mins Surprised him or Gouffran didn't come on, we didn't even use our third substitution Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallsendmag Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 I would have had Diame and Gayle on after 50 mins I would have made a treble substitution after an hour. Gayle, Diame and Gouffran on for Mitrovic, Perez and Atsu. Our attacking play today was pathetic, I include Ritchie in that as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 Perez playing as a 10 isn't working, at times we play deep in a 4-5-1 and he can't play as that extra third man in midfield He looks lost and unaware of his position, either play him as a 9 or not at all imo You can't do that either given he's even worse in that position and we've got much better players for it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 He's a square peg. I think we'll sell in the summer and Rafa will use the money wisely. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 His passing and drop off play isn't good enough for 10 unfortunately it seems. Plus he's a greasy little fancy boy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deckard 13 Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 He was much worse last week so todays horrorshow was atleast an improvement on that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 I didn't think he was that bad last week. At least not compared to his performance against Cardiff where time and time again he was unequivocally outpaced by Championship cloggers who looked about as athletic as Craig Moore's last stand. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Always thought he was a winger tbh, whether he's good enough there I don't know. I like him running at players though, and I think he's a brilliant finisher when he gets a chance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 He's not ideal as a winger but I'd rather have him on the LW than anyone else I can think of in our squad, admittedly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Gouffran is our best left winger. We missed him today, never thought I'd say that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shak Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 I do think if he's ever going to be a regular in the side it'll be on the left. He's not a lone striker and he's no #10 from what we've seen so far. The position Gouff plays though... I can see him there. It's not exactly a 'winger' role tbf. He's not lazy and has a decent eye for goal so with some time to learn the role I reckon it's his best bet. Maybe he'll come good in the #10 role with time to learn the position but I just can't see it. Doesn't have the passing range for it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Gouffran is our best left winger. We missed him today, never thought I'd say that. His record can't be ignored now like Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 A winger has to be unpredictable for me and Gouffran's pretty much the most predictable attacking player in our squad. He's about as much of a goal threat as Perez and will retain the ball a bit better but we've got to get a better option for that position in January, man. Both to consolidate our position in this league and with a view to next season hopefully in the PL. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 I fully agree, but what is it, like 15 wins in a row or something? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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