sempuki Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 I've criticised him a lot but he did well last night. We are going to need him too by the sound of things regarding Gayle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figures 1-0 Football Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 In a 442 I really think we'd be praising the guy a lot more. Only snag is we're never going to play that way. Still, played an important part tonight. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Again, I only saw the first half but he made a massive impact when he came on. Of course Villa stopped pressing our defence and back four by that point. I'm fairly comfortable with him playing in Gayles absence. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 It's a weird one, because we clearly were much better when he came on even though he didn't do much. There's times when we're attacking and he's just not interested in getting into the box in the same fashion that Gayle is. Atsu's cross at the end was a prime example, he was nowhere. There was also the time when Diame had the ball and was running through the middle, Mitro's movement was horrendous, he actually ran inbetween 2 Villa players and crowded himself out of anything. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 It's a weird one, because we clearly were much better when he came on even though he didn't do much. There's times when we're attacking and he's just not interested in getting into the box in the same fashion that Gayle is. Atsu's cross at the end was a prime example, he was nowhere. That was a great cross as well, begging for someone to be at the end of it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 As much as I dislike him we are going to need him for the run in, with Gayle's absence. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 If he'd put away of couple of chances I'd probably be saying he was in good form. His overall play has been pretty decent, just desperately needs to start finishing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Will need both him and Murphy to be able to plug in and get the job done up front - goals, general hold up, bringing others in etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shays Given Tim Flowers Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Looked sharp yesterday, seemed to be covering ground a lot easier too, looked more natural. He's not quick but he looked faster. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 He did it ok yesterday, he doesn't have a goal scorers instinct or positioning. There were a couple of situations where he really should have got in front of his defender and would have had great chances to score. Both times he didn't see the situation and missed out. You've either got those instincts or you don't. I've not seen anything to suggest he's got it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankpingel Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Definitely slow to react to some nice play developing down our left during the second half. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benwell Lad Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Thought he did a lot of very decent link up stuff last night. I think we're lucky to have someone as good coming off the bench. What did seem evident was that he held back in a couple of 50/50 situations and he was trying to jump with minimum arm movement. Of course it slightly inhibits him but probably something they're working on given that some referees have him in the book before the game even kicks off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy84 Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Looked sharp, gave a mature performance. Was thinking though where the feck was he for Atsu's cross? Absolutely on a plate for someone Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hughesy Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Did look a lot more lively and mobile yesterday - gave the Villa defenders something different to deal with and he held the ball up very well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benwell Lad Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Looked sharp, gave a mature performance. Was thinking though where the feck was he for Atsu's cross? Absolutely on a plate for someone Looked sharp, gave a mature performance. Was thinking though where the feck was he for Atsu's cross? Absolutely on a plate for someone With Gayle that was a goal without doubt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 It's a weird one, because we clearly were much better when he came on even though he didn't do much. There's times when we're attacking and he's just not interested in getting into the box in the same fashion that Gayle is. Atsu's cross at the end was a prime example, he was nowhere. There was also the time when Diame had the ball and was running through the middle, Mitro's movement was horrendous, he actually ran inbetween 2 Villa players and crowded himself out of anything. That's always been one of my major criticisms of him, he just doesn't get on the end of stuff like the natural strikers do. He's fine for hold up play and generally being a nuisance though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 First goal doesn't happen without him either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Considering his character, it's surprising how unselfish he is around the box. He really needs to think about himself more and how HE can get a goal. Instead of dropping deep and supporting team mates, he needs to get in the box and see situations arising quicker. His contribution otherwise is OK, but ultimately he will be judged on goals. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Love him to go on a run and make us not miss Gayle. Who knows, maybe it is time for him to shine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Considering his character, it's surprising how unselfish he is around the box. He really needs to think about himself more and how HE can get a goal. Instead of dropping deep and supporting team mates, he needs to get in the box and see situations arising quicker. His contribution otherwise is OK, but ultimately he will be judged on goals. When you aren't playing well or a striker out of goal scoring form you concentrate on sacrificing yourself for the team. He becomes an intergral part in build up play and goals go in around him. All he needs is a couple of games with back to back goals and he'll be away. I can certainly see what he's trying to achieve. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ_NUFC Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Considering his character, it's surprising how unselfish he is around the box. He really needs to think about himself more and how HE can get a goal. Instead of dropping deep and supporting team mates, he needs to get in the box and see situations arising quicker. His contribution otherwise is OK, but ultimately he will be judged on goals. When you aren't playing well or a striker out of goal scoring form you concentrate on sacrificing yourself for the team. He becomes an intergral part in build up play and goals go in around him. All he needs is a couple of games with back to back goals and he'll be away. I can certainly see what he's trying to achieve. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Considering his character, it's surprising how unselfish he is around the box. He really needs to think about himself more and how HE can get a goal. Instead of dropping deep and supporting team mates, he needs to get in the box and see situations arising quicker. His contribution otherwise is OK, but ultimately he will be judged on goals. You either have that instinct or you don't. Even last season I noticed he was quite often back on his heels when the crosses were coming in. But he can still be useful for us for the games coming up, when he's on he does make things happen. Even if he doesn't score the goals himself he can give defenders a tough time so other players around him might get more chances. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ_NUFC Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Considering his character, it's surprising how unselfish he is around the box. He really needs to think about himself more and how HE can get a goal. Instead of dropping deep and supporting team mates, he needs to get in the box and see situations arising quicker. His contribution otherwise is OK, but ultimately he will be judged on goals. You either have that instinct or you don't. Even last season I noticed he was quite often back on his heels when the crosses were coming in. But he can still be useful for us for the games coming up, when he's on he does make things happen. Even if he doesn't score the goals himself he can give defenders a tough time so other players around him might get more chances. He spends more time on his heels in front of a cross than Caitlin Jenner. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figures 1-0 Football Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Considering his character, it's surprising how unselfish he is around the box. He really needs to think about himself more and how HE can get a goal. Instead of dropping deep and supporting team mates, he needs to get in the box and see situations arising quicker. His contribution otherwise is OK, but ultimately he will be judged on goals. When you aren't playing well or a striker out of goal scoring form you concentrate on sacrificing yourself for the team. He becomes an intergral part in build up play and goals go in around him. All he needs is a couple of games with back to back goals and he'll be away. I can certainly see what he's trying to achieve. Spot on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Considering his character, it's surprising how unselfish he is around the box. He really needs to think about himself more and how HE can get a goal. Instead of dropping deep and supporting team mates, he needs to get in the box and see situations arising quicker. His contribution otherwise is OK, but ultimately he will be judged on goals. When you aren't playing well or a striker out of goal scoring form you concentrate on sacrificing yourself for the team. He becomes an intergral part in build up play and goals go in around him. All he needs is a couple of games with back to back goals and he'll be away. I can certainly see what he's trying to achieve. Spot on. Wishful thinking all that, imo. He's never displayed anything like a goalscoring instinct. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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