Lush Vlad Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 I don't. I think he's equally as shit but just slightly more mobile. Basically, without Longstaff. Our midfield options are pretty grim. Hayden doesn't even look useful this year. I mean none of the players do, which is no real surprise under Pat Butcher's management. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sho Time Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 I can't see Longstaff making a difference. In fact I'd go as far as to say he'll be a non-entity in the same way Hayden is (besides his excellent defensive contribution) as with the amount of hoofball we're playing - on the rare occasion we actually have the fucking ball - our central midfield is just being completely bypassed. Tbh, with Ashley still here and Bruce especially managing us, there's just no point. It's an absolute waste of effort and feels false to want Sports Direct FC to do well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huss9 Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 the fact we were playing at home in the premier league with the same central midfield we had in the championship over 2 years ago is bloody ridiculous. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Consortium of one Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 Shelvey should be sent to the glue factory. Bruce played passive to cover up Shelvey's deficiencies, IMO, to the detriment of the team. It's kind of hard for any midfielder to shine when paired with such a dullard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johneddy Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 But Shelvey loves the training sessions under Bruce...you can see just how sharp and fit he has become - I mean look at the temple that is Brucies body what a fine example of a fitness doyen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordiedean Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 Fucking hate this waste of space absolute fraud of a footballer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellars Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 Shelvey kept trying to force long balls into crowded spaces, turning the ball over time and time again. At one point I think Brighton had 80%+ of the possession in the first half. At least Ki was patient in making short passes, allowing us to keep possession and build attacks from natural areas, instead of playing hero balls. I think that helped a lot as we looked more settled at the end. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conjo Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 My feeling too Bellars. Not sure if it'll help much since we're going to stop playing our exciting brand of front foot football now, but in theory performance should improve if Ki and Hayden starts next match. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Edgar Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 See ya. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 See ya. Christ, I hope so. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amir_9 Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 Should have sold him when his value was higher Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemtizz Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 Huddersfield should buy him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_69 Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 Brilliant again today. Lost count of the number of top passes he played. Did a job defensively as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest covmag Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 Brilliant again today. Lost count of the number of top passes he played. Did a job defensively as well. This has to be a piss take.he was shocking.theived his wages today Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 Thought he was very good defensively. Mixed success with his passing but he did his job. Thought Hayden was very poor next to him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 Could Longstaff and Shelvey work? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 Funny how his form changes when he's playing for a contract.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 Thought he was shite for half an hour then picked up and statted playing better. Still don't think he's the answer long term. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_69 Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 Brilliant again today. Lost count of the number of top passes he played. Did a job defensively as well. This has to be a piss take.he was shocking.theived his wages today What on earth do you judge him on?! Pretty much every pass to split Bournemouth’s defence and release our forwards came from Shelvey - left foot, right foot, diagonals, long from the back. Any idea how hard it is to not only conceive the passes he sees but to execute them as well?! If our forwards had scored all of their chances today Shelvey would be sitting on 5-6 assists. Did he not run around enough for you or something? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest covmag Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 Thought he was very good defensively. Mixed success with his passing but he did his job. Thought Hayden was very poor next to him. He hardly put a fucking tackle in , time and time again he let his man drift past him.Sorry but he is utter shite . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest covmag Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 Brilliant again today. Lost count of the number of top passes he played. Did a job defensively as well. This has to be a piss take.he was shocking.theived his wages today What on earth do you judge him on?! Pretty much every pass to split Bournemouth’s defence and release our forwards came from Shelvey - left foot, right foot, diagonals, long from the back. Any idea how hard it is to not only conceive the passes he sees but to execute them as well?! If our forwards had scored all of their chances today Shelvey would be sitting on 5-6 assists. Did he not run around enough for you or something? I watched him in particular today and he hardly made a tackle, a midfielder ffs, time and time again Bournemouth waltzed past him, no effort to get back, only the fact they were powder puff up front did they not win, this fucker never tracks back, never tackles , yes he did a couple of decent passes but missed a sitter early on and done fuck all else, sorry but I thought he was absolute shite today and was lucky not to be subbed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest covmag Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 Thought he was shite for half an hour then picked up and statted playing better. Still don't think he's the answer long term. Correct, only when we were hanging on did he even help out at the back, before then he was a disgrace . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_69 Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 Thought he was very good defensively. Mixed success with his passing but he did his job. Thought Hayden was very poor next to him. He hardly put a fucking tackle in , time and time again he let his man drift past him.Sorry but he is utter shite . Is this really what it’s come to, judging a creative midfielder on how many tackles he made. Fuck me, the game really is dead. Might as well judge our CBs on how many marauding runs they made down the wings and then call them shite when the answer is zero. Lazy shite bastards! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest covmag Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 Thought he was very good defensively. Mixed success with his passing but he did his job. Thought Hayden was very poor next to him. He hardly put a fucking tackle in , time and time again he let his man drift past him.Sorry but he is utter shite . Is this really what it’s come to, judging a creative midfielder on how many tackles he made. Fuck me, the game really is dead. Might as well judge our CBs on how many marauding runs they made down the wings and then call them shite when the answer is zero. Lazy shite bastards! So you think it’s ok to just let them waltz passed you? Which he did, and didn’t track the runner, you think it’s ok to be a lazy cunt ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 Played well after a dodgy first 20-30 mins. Certainly helps him when opposition teams play a high line and he can ping balls over them Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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