triggs Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 Didn't help him that McClaren blatantly picked the wrong striker just cos he's got a new contract Or maybe because the other one never scores I hope you're not indicating that Perez was chosen because he's a goalscorer. Neither of them will get 10 goals and that, along with being unable to keep clean sheets is why we will go down. Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. Something had to change, it didn't work, we would have lost anyway Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leazes_End_Mag Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 Didn't help him that McClaren blatantly picked the wrong striker just cos he's got a new contract Or maybe because the other one never scores I hope you're not indicating that Perez was chosen because he's a goalscorer. Neither of them will get 10 goals and that, along with being unable to keep clean sheets is why we will go down. Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. Something had to change, it didn't work, we would have lost anyway Its not the same thing though when we were giving our new winger, who was apparently brought in to supply our 6ft4 striker with crosses, his debut and we ultimately drop the striker from the gameplan. Not to mention that Perez isn't a striker. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memphis Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 In the last two second halves, away at Watford and last night at Everton, Wijnaldum completed a grand total of 18 passes, only 4 of which were forward passes in the opposition's half. In the second half of the West Ham match alone, he completed 28 passes, 8 of which were forward passes in the opposition half. Very worrying. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 He's not really a number 10 IMO. More of a second striker if anything. He needs to play off of a front man that holds the ball up and links play. He will not look to drop into spaces get on the ball and influence things at all. With Ayoze up front alone we needed a number 10 that played that way, and he doesn't, and it was a huge issue yesterday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 Think Unbelievable said when he was in his best form that he was surprised he was playing so well and that he didn't think he'd keep it up. At the time we probably didn't want to believe it but it looks like he was probably correct Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 Didn't help him that McClaren blatantly picked the wrong striker just cos he's got a new contract Or maybe because the other one never scores I hope you're not indicating that Perez was chosen because he's a goalscorer. Neither of them will get 10 goals and that, along with being unable to keep clean sheets is why we will go down. Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. Something had to change, it didn't work, we would have lost anyway Its not the same thing though when we were giving our new winger, who was apparently brought in to supply our 6ft4 striker with crosses, his debut and we ultimately drop the striker from the gameplan. Not to mention that Perez isn't a striker. Townsend has always been a cut in and shoot type player rather than a get down the line and cross hasn't he though? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leazes_End_Mag Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 Didn't help him that McClaren blatantly picked the wrong striker just cos he's got a new contract Or maybe because the other one never scores I hope you're not indicating that Perez was chosen because he's a goalscorer. Neither of them will get 10 goals and that, along with being unable to keep clean sheets is why we will go down. Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. Something had to change, it didn't work, we would have lost anyway Its not the same thing though when we were giving our new winger, who was apparently brought in to supply our 6ft4 striker with crosses, his debut and we ultimately drop the striker from the gameplan. Not to mention that Perez isn't a striker. Townsend has always been a cut in and shoot type player rather than a get down the line and cross hasn't he though? He has been when he's played RM but thats why we've apparently put him on the left, so he can get crosses in for Mitro. Mind you, it is the local media who reported that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 He struggles badly away from home because of the way we set up and the areas of the pitch we usually gain possession (deep in our own half). We either have to change tactics or we may as well not play him in away games. We were set up to fail last night. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minhosa Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Honestly, what's up with this cunt away from home? It's like he's two different players in one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 The invisible man away. Might get dropped for Stoke. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Geordie Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Another who barely dirties his shirt away from home. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Another who barely dirties his shirt away from home. Aye, need more passion like Shelvey or bantz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themanupstairs Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 As luxury as a luxury player can get. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 He's been shite away, yes, but the way we set up uninterested in attacking and just booting it lot to Mitro isn't exactly helping his cause. The games he's been OK in away have unsurprisingly been the rare ones when we've looked to move the ball through the middle along the floor at a pacer quicker than 0. It's a tough one to drop him as he's one of the few players we have who can score but at the same time it might be the kick up the arse he needs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minhosa Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 I don't think you can use the setup as an excuse at this stage. He's not been good enough and, at this stage of the season, there really are no excuses for his inability to influence our away performances. Sometimes, the player just has to look at themselves. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 I don't think you can use the setup as an excuse at this stage. He's not been good enough and, at this stage of the season, there really are no excuses for his inability to influence our away performances. Sometimes, the player just has to look at themselves. I guess what I'm saying is that if you bring someone else in playing the same system I wouldn't fancy them to do much either. But yes, he should be doing more. If even just from a defensive and harrying POV rather than anything positive. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 I don't think you can use the setup as an excuse at this stage. He's not been good enough and, at this stage of the season, there really are no excuses for his inability to influence our away performances. Sometimes, the player just has to look at themselves. I guess what I'm saying is that if you bring someone else in playing the same system I wouldn't fancy them to do much either. But yes, he should be doing more. If even just from a defensive and harrying POV rather than anything positive. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minhosa Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 I don't think you can use the setup as an excuse at this stage. He's not been good enough and, at this stage of the season, there really are no excuses for his inability to influence our away performances. Sometimes, the player just has to look at themselves. I guess what I'm saying is that if you bring someone else in playing the same system I wouldn't fancy them to do much either. But yes, he should be doing more. If even just from a defensive and harrying POV rather than anything positive. Agree with that mate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Another who barely dirties his shirt away from home. Aye, need more passion like Shelvey or bantz Not an excuse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrettNUFC Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Never known a player to be so good yet have so little involvement. Not even sure McClaren is to blame on this one. He's played LM, LW, AM, CM...far too often he just goes missing in games in any position he's put. Like he's actively trying to not be involved. Very strange. Deserved hooked today but for Perez or Doumbia. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bimpy474 Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Never known a player to be so good yet have so little involvement. Not even sure McClaren is to blame on this one. He's played LM, LW, AM, CM...far too often he just goes missing in games in any position he's put. Like he's actively trying to not be involved. Very strange. Deserved hooked today but for Perez or Doumbia. Aye, to bring Colback on for Gini was a gutless a change as you could get. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aiston Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 One of the shittest players in the squad when it comes to away games. He had as many touches vs Chelsea as Lascelles. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoot Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Absolutely baffling how he can be so good when we play at home, yet totally anonymous away from home. The way McClaren sets us up away from home doesn't help mind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Setup might be one thing, but it sounds like he's consistently having much less of the ball than his team mates when away from home. That'd suggest it's more an individual thing than a team issue. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BONTEMPI Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Wonder if he had the same issue with away form at psv. If he didn't then point the finger at the plank in the dugout. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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