timnufc22 Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 He was moping around sulking last season with his head down showing little enthusiasm. It was a depressing situation to be in last season so I hoped he simply got sucked into that as a young lad, which is still poor. Yet last night - fresh start, positivity from everyone - he was caught on his heels, looked as slow as anything and was only animated when he was complaining to the ref about not getting a foul. I know it's only one game and the odds are he will improve but I do think he needs to give his head a shake and re-asses his attitude. When he first came he was fearless and enthusiastic, buzzing around everywhere and encouraging his teammates playing with a smile on his face. That hasn't been seen for a while now and we can't wait any longer as there's simply no time to waste. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Varadi Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 Think he needs to play out wide or not at all tbh. Would like to see us go with Mitro and Gayle up front, with Gayle dropping deep when needed. Such a shame De Jong is made of damp paper towels, he could be a real asset at 10 in this league. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shush Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 I'm starting to worry about him but trying not to jump to conclusions. See how he's doing after another 4 or 5 games. I tried to say a few days ago on here that while he's got bags of talent, he still has a lot to prove. Jury is out for me whether he can achieve more than 10 in this league. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 Think he needs to play out wide or not at all tbh. Would like to see us go with Mitro and Gayle up front, with Gayle dropping deep when needed. Such a shame De Jong is made of damp paper towels, he could be a real asset at 10 in this league. If anyone in our squad could play the Nolan role - behind two strikers picking up on loose/late balls - it's de Jong, certainly. Unfortunately he's about as durable as wet toilet paper. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 Perez will be fine over the season, we had a shitter yesterday when nobody looked very good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 Can't remember the last time I was impressed with Perez and have no idea what position he is. Scoring goals continues to look near-impossible when we play and he's partly to blame. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 I wouldn't have taken him off personally, he still looked our best bet after Ritchie to produce something, but he needs to start delivering. Far too sloppy in key moments yesterday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Howaythetoon Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 As poor as he was, the way we played is not exactly conducive to how he himself plays. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmonkey Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 He was one of our most disappointing players last season imo. Lightweight up front, frequently has poor touches when he shouldn't, weak shooting, and horrendous balance at times allowing opposition defenders to brush him aside after his first touch. Some of these issues were on display last night. For whatever reason he's he's gone backwards since his breakthrough season. I suspect he's lost some confidence - hopefully a goal or two and he gets it all back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 I just think he's a left winger, not a centre forward. Pretty much everything good he does on the ball comes with him running into the box from out wide. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 I just think he's a left winger, not a centre forward. Pretty much everything good he does on the ball comes with him running into the box from out wide. I think I agree with this. He kept turning into trouble and just got bullied out of it in tight spaces all night. His touch seemed off and he had a shitter. But so did most of the team. I always thought he should be playing as a 10. But I am yet to see him have a good game there. Or if he has, I have forgotten about it. I really rate Perez. Hope he can sort it out and find some form. Hasn't played well consistently for quite some time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 Wide forward coming in from the left. It's where he tends to do his best work. Never been convinced by him playing off the front man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotus Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 His timing looked off to me. That'll come. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddy Chibas Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 Attitude has been alarmingly poor since the January transfer window, when a move away failed to materialize. The difference between he & Sissoko - Perez plays a savy 'fan friendly' media game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 Glad you lot aren't in charge, we'd have literally no players because you sold them all after one bad game This isn't just one bad game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 Neesy is on the TCD rampage today Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiotes Witch Doctor Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 Don't rate him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmoset Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 How'd he do when he came on? I would assume not well by the posts like Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leazes_End_Mag Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 How'd he do when he came on? I would assume not well by the posts like He offered what he does in every other game - nothing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chopey Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 He just looks so slow just now, he gets robbed of possession almost every time he try to carry the ball Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 He's getting the ball under his feet and all sorts, just looks short of confidence and pretty sluggish. He's on the bench for a while for me, especially when Mitro comes back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Glad you lot aren't in charge, we'd have literally no players because you sold them all after one bad game This isn't just one bad game. Aye having big doubts about the lad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minhosa Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Glad you lot aren't in charge, we'd have literally no players because you sold them all after one bad game This isn't just one bad game. Aye having big doubts about the lad. He's paying a bit of a price for his early career flexibility imho. He's been played on the wing, behind the front man, as a front man etc. I don't think this has helped him develop his game in the way that it first appeared he might. In his defence, he comes across as an intelligent lad, who appears to be willing to put in the graft/dedication required. He either needs a commitment from the manager in one position, through the good games and the bad, or he needs to sit the next month of so out and recalibrate. I really like him but he's not developed lately at the speed he initially did imho and, dare I say it, maybe looks like he's going backwards a wee bit. He needs some belief from Rafa imho. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Ayoze was probably the most in form in preseason too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinho lad Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Pretty much everyone was inform during pre season, tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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