Tooj Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 "Must get games" He would if he was good enough. This basically, not seen enough evidence to suggest he's good enough personally. Absolutely this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 The problem is we don't have anyone else who's good enough either Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiotes Witch Doctor Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Still think he needs to start a couple of games to show what hes got, we've seen glimpses of what he can do, but hasn't had the chance, when the alternative is Atsu I think we can afford to give him a shot. Not saying Atsu has been that bad this season hes done OK but a lot of the time he offers very little. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Maybe he hasn't shown in training that he deserves a chance. I know it's only one game, but the one I saw him playing in with the U23's he was bad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiotes Witch Doctor Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Yeah maybe, I've been rooting for him for so long because he looks like he could be such an exciting winger, hope that's not the case. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 I don't particularly rate him tbh, but the point is that Atsu's not really doing anything and although he probably has a couple of games to sort it out, at some point we might need to freshen things up. He should be pushing for a start, and Murphy needs to start putting himself in contention as well. There should be plenty of competition for that position. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 I doubt Ritchie and Atsu will make it through the whole season unscathed. He and Murphy will get their chances. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happinesstan Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Having spent in the region of £18M on left wingers in the summer, I thinks it's safe to say Rafa doesn't rate him there. Is he better on the right? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 I dunno why, but I think in the modern age all your wingers should be able to play both sides. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happinesstan Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Thinking about that I'm sure Atsu is better on the right. Seemed more dangerous when he played there last season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Having spent in the region of £18M on left wingers in the summer, I thinks it's safe to say Rafa doesn't rate him there. Is he better on the right? Doesn't rate him could be a tad harsh. Maybe doesn't trust his ability to be available for enough games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toon No9 Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 I just dont understand why hes not on the bench instead of Murphy. He hasnt been injured for a few months now and Murphy is showing absolutly nothing imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 I just dont understand why hes not on the bench instead of Murphy. He hasnt been injured for a few months now and Murphy is showing absolutly nothing imo. It's a bit hard to in 5 minute cameos. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huss9 Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 I just dont understand why hes not on the bench instead of Murphy. He hasnt been injured for a few months now and Murphy is showing absolutly nothing imo. It's a bit hard to in 5 minute cameos. tbf aarons has shown more in his cameos this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 Depends what you ignore and what you take. He did well against forest but the under 23's games have just been lazy inefecttive strolls which I'm sure won't help him with Rafa. They should both be on the bench and getting more time though. Their pace is one of the easiest ways to help us get up the pitch in the second half but our subs are just so predictable - Centre midfielder change, Striker Change, Someone might get a five minute cameo. Its like they're decided before the game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BONTEMPI Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 Drop Perez and play him instead. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aiston Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Amazing how overrated Aarons is among fans despite doing the sweet fuck all to be so highly rated. He must be struggling in the reserves at the moment if Rafa doesn't think he is good enough to get in the match day squad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loki679 Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 We do need a pre-season specialist since Vuckic left. With the talk of Mbemba being left out last season because he couldn't follow instructions I wonder if it's a similar situation with Aarons. He's something of a flair player so I suppose it's possible that he's trying to be a bit too creative with his play and not sticking to the plan which you could imagine might put him out of favour with a manager like Rafa. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altamullan Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 There certainly seems a different between how 'rated' Aarons is, by many fans, and how rated he is by his manager. I definitely rate him highly, based on what I have seen of him live (admittedly limited and mainly preseason). Not certain that he is being 'overrated' but then we would only know that if he had a consistent run in the first team. Bit like the seeming 'gone to shit' perspectives re Murphy. He also needs regular pitch time and, I suspect plenty of positive strokes from RB and crew. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Looked decent in the cup I thought. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Amazing how overrated Aarons is among fans despite doing the sweet f*** all to be so highly rated. He must be struggling in the reserves at the moment if Rafa doesn't think he is good enough to get in the match day squad. He's scored against Man City, Spurs and Palace and he was fantastic in the first 60 minutes against Forest in the cup. So it's not based on 'f*** all', people just want to see one of our only talented youngsters given a chance after he's done pretty well in the past Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 He just looks really good at football. Obviously he hasn't proved himself, but he looks one of the most talented players we've had for a while. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mighty__mag Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Amazing how overrated Aarons is among fans despite doing the sweet f*** all to be so highly rated. He must be struggling in the reserves at the moment if Rafa doesn't think he is good enough to get in the match day squad. He's scored against Man City, Spurs and Palace and he was fantastic in the first 60 minutes against Forest in the cup. So it's not based on 'f*** all', people just want to see one of our only talented youngsters given a chance after he's done pretty well in the pastl I agree with this. Before we got relegated Rafa started to use him, It was his unfortunate injury that kept him out of our championship squad which i guess potentially would have seen us not loan in Atsu, and his off field troubles with his well publicised night out brawl that has seen him go out of favour. If he applies himself he could get back into this side, I don't see Atsu as a threat to any winger to think they couldnt take that spot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Amazing how overrated Aarons is among fans despite doing the sweet fuck all to be so highly rated. He must be struggling in the reserves at the moment if Rafa doesn't think he is good enough to get in the match day squad. Absolutely. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Amazing how overrated Aarons is among fans despite doing the sweet f*** all to be so highly rated. He must be struggling in the reserves at the moment if Rafa doesn't think he is good enough to get in the match day squad. He's scored against Man City, Spurs and Palace and he was fantastic in the first 60 minutes against Forest in the cup. So it's not based on 'f*** all', people just want to see one of our only talented youngsters given a chance after he's done pretty well in the past Most of this was 3 years ago though. People are also forgetting that he didn't look great in the championship before his injury either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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