Astroblack Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 Thought he was great going forward He was positive throughout. Everytime he got it, it was forward. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallsendmag Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 Missed an open goal and gave a 96th min free kick on the cusp of the penalty area. But yeah, those (ineffective) crosses. You talking about the pinpoint cross he put over for our 2nd goal here? Never touched him for their last minute free kick either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raconteur Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 Missed an open goal and gave a 96th min free kick on the cusp of the penalty area. But yeah, those (ineffective) crosses. You talking about the pinpoint cross he put over for our 2nd goal here? Never touched him for their last minute free kick either. It was stupid to go in like that, dive or no. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhoywhonder Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 Missed an open goal and gave a 96th min free kick on the cusp of the penalty area. But yeah, those (ineffective) crosses. You talking about the pinpoint cross he put over for our 2nd goal here? Never touched him for their last minute free kick either. When the ball is put to his foot on a dead-ball situation - like that one - with no-one near him - he can do the business. When its played forward to him in any sort of attacking situation, he checks back and sucks momentum from the move. Did it twice tonight, including a sure-fire 2-on-2....he chickened out. Against f*cking Burnley. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToonArmy1892 Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 Good game and assist, thankfully his miss means fuck all now (apart from +1 GD) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AsprillasShinPad Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 barely touched Lennon for that last minute free kick. Lennon's made a career out of nothing more than being marginally quicker than average and throwing himself over defenders' legs, so not a surprise really. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasper Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 Missed an open goal and gave a 96th min free kick on the cusp of the penalty area. But yeah, those (ineffective) crosses. You talking about the pinpoint cross he put over for our 2nd goal here? Never touched him for their last minute free kick either. When the ball is put to his foot on a dead-ball situation - like that one - with no-one near him - he can do the business. When its played forward to him in any sort of attacking situation, he checks back and sucks momentum from the move. Did it twice tonight, including a sure-fire 2-on-2....he chickened out. Against f*cking Burnley. I'm far from his biggest fan but that's all crap. "Did it twice tonight" yes well he received the ball a few more times than that in total and made a variety of decisions. It's about controlling the game. Sometimes you go for the quick cross but sometimes its better to check back and rotate the ball through defense keeping the ball a while. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhoywhonder Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 I'm far from his biggest fan but that's all crap. "Did it twice tonight" yes well he received the ball a few more times than that in total and made a variety of decisions. It's about controlling the game. Sometimes you go for the quick cross but sometimes its better to check back and rotate the ball through defense keeping the ball a while. Agree with that last bit, sometimes it is appropriate. But is a 2-on-2 scenario where you have broke at pace really the best time to check back and allow the defense to regroup? That move came to nothing when it could've killed the game. It's frustrating to see because players of a lot less ability take on such a move, I just dont know what he was scared would happen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 He was one of the best players on the pitch yesterday, but that miss man, still in disbelief Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cf Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 I like Ritchie but any time he has the ball going forward it seems clear we need an upgrade. The miss was terrible obviously but I'd strike that down as that could happen to anyone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menace Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 We definitely need an upgrade on him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 Miss aside I thought he was excellent tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chopey Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 I thought his positioning off the ball was fantastic, he never hides and always gives players an option Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToonArmy1892 Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 That miss though, still not over it. Imagine if we didn't win Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 Miss aside I thought he was excellent tbh. looks better on the left imo, though the quality wasn't quite there last night whenever he got the ball out wide towards their goal he got his head up instantly and looked to whip it in the box for rondon...when he's on the right he inevitably slows the game down when he cuts back onto his left Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raconteur Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 Miss aside I thought he was excellent tbh. looks better on the left imo, though the quality wasn't quite there last night whenever he got the ball out wide towards their goal he got his head up instantly and looked to whip it in the box for rondon...when he's on the right he inevitably slows the game down when he cuts back onto his left He’s been pretty poor this season on the right, but he hasn’t done much in the spells at left wing he’s been afforded either. He did a great job in an unfamiliar role, and looked a different player that we have seen so far this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 It was nice to have fluidity down both flanks and everyone comfortable on the ball. Makes a big difference to how we can go at teams when you have that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 He was very good but thinking about it more, I think maybe that was because Burnley weren't expecting us to set up like that and Lennon and their right back weren't sure about who was to pick him. He was allowed a lot of free space on the left without being picked up Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 He needs to add goals to be worth his spot, he works hard and can put in a decent cross, but his lack of pace restricts his threat out wide. If he was banging a few in regularly you could overlook it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 Thought he was superb on Monday miss aside. This new 3-5-1-1 (or 5-3-1-1 whatever it is) formation we used particularly out of possession I'd like to see us use more away from home, especially vs the sides we need results against. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 I like the system. When all are fit we could see Lejeune for Clark, Lascelles will no doubt replace Schar and we can rotate the midfield depending on the opposition. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 I like the system. When all are fit we could see Lejeune for Clark, Lascelles will no doubt replace Schar and we can rotate the midfield depending on the opposition. Gives us a solid defensive base with opportunities to counter attack, and gives us an advantage on set pieces with those CBs on the pitch. An extra bit of creativity and a more clinical striker and we're cooking on gas. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToonTastic Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 He needs to add goals to be worth his spot, he works hard and can put in a decent cross, but his lack of pace restricts his threat out wide. If he was banging a few in regularly you could overlook it. With Atsu and Murphy the only people banging on the door I don't think he has to many worries. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 I like the system. When all are fit we could see Lejeune for Clark, Lascelles will no doubt replace Schar and we can rotate the midfield depending on the opposition. Clark on the left of that three is better suited imo. Dummett too. Need a bit more pace on the sides of a back 3 imo and a left-footer is a big help. Never liked Lejeune on the turn. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 Clark or Dummett as starting CB's with the choices we have Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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