The College Dropout Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Last season he was sacked and they were 16th or so. From what I heard from Swansea fans Shelvey was terrible / rightly dropped. I don't see what your point is. He joined us. Was largely terrible. Then rightly dropped. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 I still have absolutely no idea why we signed him. Especially given the fact we were in a relegation struggle when he arrived. He's a player we simply can't afford at the moment, good passer of the ball or not. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 He's been a disasterous signing and from what I've heard is continuing his "I'm not fussed attitude" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 I thought he was OK yesterday. Certainly nowhere near our worst performer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 I thought he didn't effect the game at all, didn't pull off any Hollywood pass, didn't create anything in the final third of the field, didn't work hard enough and really didn't look too bothered at all. It's not a question of being the worst player on the pitch, he wasn't, but he's not put in the performances we should be seeing. I'd happily see him sold, he clearly has a very high opinion of his limited abilities. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
morla84 Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 Seemed to have a lack of options so regularly resorted to lofting a long range pass to Anita, etc... still a better option than Colback but not the answer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmk Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 He's been a disasterous signing and from what I've heard is continuing his "I'm not fussed attitude" He's utter shite. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 He was decent yesterday, I'm not his biggest fan but for me he has to play at the moment. Nothing worked out brilliantly for him yesterday obviously, but I didn't think he had a particularly bad game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toonpete1892 Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 I thought he was abysmal in the first half. Far too many soft/wafted 10yrd passes that forced the receiving player to take a controlling touch, jump in to protect the ball or simply not get there in the first place. When caught out he repeatedly did a frustrated jump that wasted vital seconds in chasing back. His ability to float aimlessly on the edge of the box allowed players to cut inside and create space, their first being a perfect example. Then there was his constant finger pointing and shouting, most of which was identifying his own inabilities. There was one decent ball out to the wing but he was happy just to pick the simple ball without looking up for further options. He improved in the second half but was so far off the pace. If he's been working on fitness, speed and stamina over the summer then he must have been in a really bad place last year. I can now see what the Swansea warned us about. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Crooks Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 Have it on fairly good authority the blokes a dick. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 He was decent yesterday, I'm not his biggest fan but for me he has to play at the moment. Nothing worked out brilliantly for him yesterday obviously, but I didn't think he had a particularly bad game. Did he fight for the ball with any conviction? He's a very talented passer, but he seems to be a yard slower than everyone else even at this level. It's pointless having all the skill in the world if some no mark can stop your game just by being faster and stronger. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huss9 Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 hid a couple of times behind opposition players when we had possession instead of moving into space and demanding the ball. that was really infuriating. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loki679 Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 His range of passing is excellent but it's starting to look like that's all he brings to the table. You need a bit more than that to play at the top level in such a critical position imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
morla84 Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 Did well enough considering the obvious hangover, it was hard enough reheating my kebab this morning in a similar condition Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leazes_End_Mag Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 He's absolute dogshit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altamullan Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 I was delighted when we signed him. Mainly because of seeing him shine in a couple of Liverpool games. I think he needs pulled-up about his (lack of) contribution to both goals we conceded yesterday. Beaten far too easily for first and was level with eventual goal scorer when he broke from midfield to score the second. That kind of unselfish tracking is as essential in his midfield role as the more eye-catching long passing. Think Gerrard or Solano, both could put it on a sixpence/were great passers, but they also covered the ground and snuffed-out potential threats when their teams weren't in possession. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 If he needs motivation to play for Rafa then he's not worth bothering with. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Crooks Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 I gather he has the sort of mentality that doesn't respond well to criticism however constructive. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foluwashola Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 Was blowing out his arse after 10 minutes and has a shit attitude on the pitch. Needs to sort himself out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 Was blowing out his arse after 10 minutes and has a shit attitude on the pitch. Needs to sort himself out. If he couldn't do it for Rafa Benitez ahead of a season in a league should be capable of fucking bossing, then I doubt he ever will sadly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FustinoSolano Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 Not his biggest fan but was one of the better ones yesterday in my eyes, at least he tries to be positive with the ball and actually passes forward as opposed to Colback, Anita, Tiote etc. He is poor defensively and needs to work on that but he is capable of opening up teams with a pass, for that reason alone I'd keep him in the team for now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shintonsghost Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 He's absolute dogshit. but stands out in our team atm, says it all Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leazes_End_Mag Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 He's absolute dogshit. but stands out in our team atm, says it all He doesn't standout for a good reason. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
biggs Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 Not his biggest fan but was one of the better ones yesterday in my eyes, at least he tries to be positive with the ball and actually passes forward as opposed to Colback, Anita, Tiote etc. He is poor defensively and needs to work on that but he is capable of opening up teams with a pass, for that reason alone I'd keep him in the team for now. Agree had a so so game but looks for the pass unlike others Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 Dislike this player massively. Shockingly lacking commitment and desire and a waste of some exceptional football skills Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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