Heron Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 Captain? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 Captain? I think he'll be rotated more this season so would say no. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 I wouldn't mind him central with license to drift and cause overloads on the flanks. He's certainly one of the most reliable finishers in the team so any chance to get him more shots on goal is good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altamullan Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 I've thought Ritchie would do good job in the middle since the Norwich home game last season. We should definitely try him there i think. In terms of finding a way of getting our best players on the pitch, from what I have seen so far Aarons left, Atsu right and Ritchie in the middle (behind Gayle) might be a solution. Not ideal to give Ritchie a new position, to which he might not be suited, or at least would have to learn, but it leave Murphy and Perez to add to the mix, cover for and keep pressure on all three. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 I've thought Ritchie would do good job in the middle since the Norwich home game last season. We should definitely try him there i think. Did he play in the middle in that game like? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 I wouldn't be rushing to get Aarons into the lineup. Murphy maybe. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 I have to think Ritchie could do the #10 role as good if not better than our current options. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Away Day Gadgie Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 I've thought Ritchie would do good job in the middle since the Norwich home game last season. We should definitely try him there i think. Did he play in the middle in that game like? No he played on the right but i remember when we were 3-1 down and he was scrapping away in midfield trying to win the ball back and get things going for us. Thought to myself he'd end up playing in CM or as an AM as he likes to be involved as much as possible, also thought he should be the captain aswell. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Just been on Five Live not saying much of interest but made a point of bringing up Benitez's wishes to bring more players in. Mentioned it a couple of times, albeit in reply to questions about our transfer activity, prospects for survival and ability to keep Benitez at the club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themanupstairs Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 Really wouldn't mind an upgrade on Ritchie. Not a top player at this level IMO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 Really wouldn't mind an upgrade on Ritchie. Not a top player at this level IMO. I think he's not really suited to Rafa's system ironically, he doesn't have the pace. But he's got quality further forward which is where he played for Bournemouth. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 Really disappointing today, but had our best effort on goal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 i like him, but it's strange he has almost no qualities as a winger. No pace, can't beat a man, his crossing is pretty average He's a bit like a likeable Damien Duff. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 Is he even likeable? Seems an angry dirty bastard sometimes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 I like him but these first two games he's been atrocious. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 I wouldn't go that far like. He hasn't played badly, or made any big mistakes, he just hasn't been able to create a great deal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
St1pe Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 Carried us through games we shouldn't have won when the other outfield players didn't want to know and people are wanting him dropped after two games? Incredible. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 Carried us through games we shouldn't have won when the other outfield players didn't want to know and people are wanting him dropped after two games? Incredible. This. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemtizz Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 He could have saved my ma from a burning house it doesn't change the fact he's been awful and needs to be dropped. It would be the same for any other player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 Plenty of time for him but he's struggled. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 If our tactic against teams is to stay compact and hit them on the break then he's going to struggle as he's not got much pace. On the other hand, he's capable of producing really good pieces of quality like that right footed shot in the first half today and he helps defensively more than Atsu Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayson Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 He's one of the few players we have of prem league quality. He's not a beat a man & cross it type of winger, he's more about intelligent play & quick one two's into space. Through balls & shots etc Was held back having Mbemba behind him today & you cant really judge our 10 men v Spurs. Be mental to drop him tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 i like him, but it's strange he has almost no qualities as a winger. No pace, can't beat a man, his crossing is pretty average He's a bit like a likeable Damien Duff. yeah, its strange, he always cuts back instead of going past someone and it's starting to really annoy me Probably because he's a left footer playing on the right would be my guess. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 He's one of the few players we have of prem league quality. He's not a beat a man & cross it type of winger, he's more about intelligent play & quick one two's into space. Through balls & shots etc Was held back having Mbemba behind him today & you cant really judge our 10 men v Spurs. Be mental to drop him tbh. That's why I think he looks a lot better in a team that presses high up the pitch, generally it's wingers with pace who like the sitting deep and counter style. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 He'd be fine if we liked having the ball, but we don't. Murphy or Aarons would be infinitely more suited to that setup. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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