mighty__mag Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 Fucking joke he's getting such hatred. He's a right mid being asked to play left wingback and he's not very good at it, as soon as he switched to right mid second half and was back with yedlin where he feels comfortable, he could have had an assist before being subbed off, he put in a great cross that Dummett got in the way of both Ayoze and Rondon who were waiting to pounce. I personally don't rate the wingback system, I prefer four at the back, and the last two fixtures when Rafas switched it when it's not working we have looked better in the second halfs when behind. I can't blame Ritchie too much, and I'm sure prior to the pen miss hed scored our last 7 pens. I also believe our new lad doesn't look great played on the left. He's a number 10. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 Tend to agree, his style isn’t really for me but he’s doing a good shift. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conjo Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 I personally don't rate the wingback system, I prefer four at the back, and the last two fixtures when Rafas switched it when it's not working we have looked better in the second halfs when behind. It's a different game when we're behind though, where quite a lot of teams are happy to sit back and give us the initiative unlike at 0-0. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
magorific Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 i hate this cunt he's absolute shite and hopefully once the season is up he's shipped out asap Go to bed man, you're a mess. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 Can’t quite process the callous comments on here ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 i hate this cunt he's absolute shite and hopefully once the season is up he's shipped out asap I hate every last Friday of the month when Charnley hands him his payslip. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 Seriously though, once we get the next win out of the way I’d like to see Kenedy given a run of games there to see what he can do on that side linking with Almiron. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odear Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 Can’t quite process the callous comments on here ? This. The lad works his bollocks off for the team regularly. The truth is that his limitations as a player are why he signed for us when he did. If he was better he’d be elsewhere. It wasn’t a great penalty but not something to hurl abuse over. What I am pissed off at is his lack of understanding with Almiron. Just pass the fucking ball to him. It should be easy. It’s not vindictive, he’s just not on the same wavelength. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 I can't stand him as a footballer at this level personally. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 Could use a break. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stottie Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 I think he's all right. He's not good enough defensively to be a reliable wing back, but neither is Kenedy. The LWB problem is denying us a proper look at Almiron, so I understand and share the frustration. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nattfare Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 As others have mentioned, I don't think him and Almirón work well together or understand each other. It's not out of malice that he doesn't pass when Almirón makes his run, it look more like he'd rather just look for the easy pass and option. Him berating team mates for mistakes he makes himself is annoying though. Definitely need to get an upgrade on him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 As others have mentioned, I don't think him and Almirón work well together or understand each other. It's not out of malice that he doesn't pass when Almirón makes his run, it look more like he'd rather just look for the easy pass and option. Him berating team mates for mistakes he makes himself is annoying though. Definitely need to get an upgrade on him. Rafa wanted a replacement for him as soon as we got promotion. He’s just not good enough to play every game in this division. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenige Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 Fucking joke he's getting such hatred. He's a right mid being asked to play left wingback and he's not very good at it, as soon as he switched to right mid second half and was back with yedlin where he feels comfortable, he could have had an assist before being subbed off, he put in a great cross that Dummett got in the way of both Ayoze and Rondon who were waiting to pounce. I personally don't rate the wingback system, I prefer four at the back, and the last two fixtures when Rafas switched it when it's not working we have looked better in the second halfs when behind. I can't blame Ritchie too much, and I'm sure prior to the pen miss hed scored our last 7 pens. I also believe our new lad doesn't look great played on the left. He's a number 10. Wouldn't be as fussed if Ritchie himself hadn't come out and said it's now his "preferred position" to play left wing back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToonArmy1892 Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 Think some of these comments are really harsh like, he's generally been our most dedicated and hard working players, ever since he joined the club. He's having a bad patch of form, but for the two seasons previous, he's been pretty vital to getting promotion and finishing 10th last season. It's more about the way he goes on at others for mistakes etc, when he is often shite himself, needs to calm his tits. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 I still really like him, but he could probably do with a rest. Same stupid comments from the same daft posters who've moved on from Perez and Hayden seemingly without learning a single thing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderson Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 I still really like him, but he could probably do with a rest. Same stupid comments from the same daft posters who've moved on from Perez and Hayden seemingly without learning a single thing. Absolutely mental that some were slating him for taking our pen yesterday. By all means, be critical of the actual pen. But howay, think he had a perfect record beforehand. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxfree Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 I still really like him, but he could probably do with a rest. Same stupid comments from the same daft posters who've moved on from Perez and Hayden seemingly without learning a single thing. I've always supported Ayoze and never had a go at Hayden in the past. I've been annoyed by Ritchie however. He's rash and comes across as very moody. Has some very annoying habits in game too. He's been very useful for us, but it's definitely time to see what we can do without him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinoasprilla Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 I still really like him, but he could probably do with a rest. Same stupid comments from the same daft posters who've moved on from Perez and Hayden seemingly without learning a single thing. I've always supported Ayoze and never had a go at Hayden in the past. I've been annoyed by Ritchie however. He's rash and comes across as very moody. Has some very annoying habits in game too. He's been very useful for us, but it's definitely time to see what we can do without him. Exactly the same here. Always thought Perez would benefit from having better footballers around him. With Ritchie it exposes his flaws. Now we are practically safe it must make more sense to give Kennedy or Barreca a game. Ritchie is not going to improve at this stage in his career the other two will Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 Neither of which we own. Jesus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinoasprilla Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 Exactly! Test them before you buy them Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza ladra Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 If I had any faith in the club and believed Rafa would be backed appropiately, I’d argue Ritchie has got to be the next to be replaced. We can’t progress with him taking penalties.and corners. He’s too slow. Not a proper defnder or genuine threat. Midtable Premier League player at best. I love him and all. He’s agreat asset for any Championship side. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 I still really like him, but he could probably do with a rest. Same stupid comments from the same daft posters who've moved on from Perez and Hayden seemingly without learning a single thing. This. In an ideal world we'd sign an upgrade and keep him as a squad player/player who'd rotate in and out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 I'm really not a fan of paceless wide players who can't dribble, and since we came up his goal threat has been almost non-existent. What is it, 2 goals from open play in 60+ league games? He doesn't offer enough at this level. He has been lucky to find a niche as a wing back, but yesterday proves he's not really cut out for that either. This is not kneejerk either, I've been consistent in not rating him at this level. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 I just think it's telling that the criticism that has shifted to him coincides with us winning and previously criticised players like Perez, Hayden, Rondon etc have improved drastically to where Richie's now seen as the main weakness, probably rightly tbf. To me it shows that we're improving, because it wasn't long ago that he was imo the least of our problems. What I think it's worth considering from the criticism and then improvement of Perez etc, is that players can improve and go through peaks and troughs. Ritchie's been an important player for us, particularly in the Championship, often in high pressure situations, and while I understand that we should look to do better, Ritchie's the sort of player that brings guts, leadership and commitment, which although slightly pfm rhetoric shouldnt be undervalued and replacing that either like for like or elsewhere, while also adding an improvement in football quality, within an Ashley budget, won't be easy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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