AsprillasShinPad Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 Giving players like Diame, Joselu, Perez and Murphy runs of games is why we've been struggling. Having 3/4 passengers in our front 6 is why we have been struggling for goals. Rafa needs to work out his best team and just stick with it. Nothing players like Murphy aren't worth risking games over. That transfer fee can just be written off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Howaythetoon Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, but players like Murphy and indeed Atsu will always struggle to perform if they play in fits in starts, especially as wingers or wide players. With Murphy he has enough qualities at this level (for us anyway) and if he had a run in the team like Ritchie has I dare see we would be seeing those qualities much more often and would benefit from that over what Ritchie gives us. It seems like his only path to regular first-team football will come from a long-term injury to someone, however, because even when he has come on and did something good, he’s either been dropped altogether or back on the bench. I’m convinced he was more of an Ashley buy which Rafa was happy with as one of the future thinking he’d be getting enough money to strengthen with first-team players, that obviously never happened. If he could spend that 12m again I guarantee someone like Murphy wouldn’t be on any list of his. I like him though and think he has someone about him and would like to see him replace Ritchie who is a safer pick in the team because he works hard, is disciplined defensively and knows Rafa’s tactics inside out to stick to them. He’s played a key role in the team, but we need more going forward and Murphy in time can easily become as hard working, displined and tactically switched on. I’d far rather we bring on Ritchie in place of Murphy late on to see out games instead of relying on a young player with zero form or confidence to produce some magic in a limited time because others starting haven’t or we suddenly need some as we trail a lead needing a goal to get back into the game or need a goal to win a game. That goal he scored against Man City highlighted what he can do and unless he gets a run of games it’s far too simplistic to just say he’s not good enough and never will be, not when we rely on a Ritchie to be good enough who we know isn’t good enough. Working hard, being displined and tactically switched on are not qualities that should be put above footballing skills, they are things a good coach can instill in any player. Ritchie is one paced, can’t dribble and when not a threat from set play, is hardly a threat in the formal 3rd or to his full-back apoonent, Yedlin is much more of a threat and he plays behind him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 He played well mid last season, I still believe he's got enough to be a starter for us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 Is his position normally left or right? If left then he has no chance against Kenedy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happinesstan Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 Is his position normally left or right? If left then he has no chance against Kenedy. Unless Kenedy moves to the 10 spot. He's all over the pitch as a left winger, and I think he could do that job. It would mean Dummett losing the invaluable protection he offers, like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dontooner Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 Player with low awareness, poor touch, the distancing of the ball in his runs is a huge suspect as he often loses in duels. His shots and attacking positioning seems slightly better than average. However there is so much to refine as a player before he can lace Ritchie boots. I dont seem him being part of the future plans unless Rafa works incredible magic on Jacob, his general impact in games are just very low due to his inability to retain ball like Kenedy, work hard like Ritchie , or make space like Perez. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AsprillasShinPad Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 Player with low awareness, poor touch, the distancing of the ball in his runs is a huge suspect as he often loses in duels. His shots and attacking positioning seems slightly better than average. However there is so much to refine as a player before he can lace Ritchie boots. I dont seem him being part of the future plans unless Rafa works incredible magic on Jacob, his general impact in games are just very low due to his inability to retain ball like Kenedy, work hard like Ritchie , or make space like Perez. I just don't get why we paid £12m for him. He's weak as piss, devoid of skill and has a very poor footballing brain. Even if Rafa worked wonders with him, at best he'd be a Perez-esque player and be anonymous in games. As limited as Ritchie is, Murphy is nowhere near the team. He probably needs to drop a division or two to build himself back up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 Don't think you've mentioned you don't rate Perez in enough posts Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AsprillasShinPad Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 Don't think you've mentioned you don't rate Perez in enough posts I agree. Here's another one - Perez is shite. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pata Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 What's the longest run of starts he's had with us? I don't think it's fair to judge him based on the few minutes here and there, although it's worrying that Rafa thinks Atsu is a better option. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 Should've bought his brother. The fucking soft shit cunt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiotes Witch Doctor Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 Excellent run and assist, doesn't cancel out his 1 and a half seasons of nothing performances like, but it bodes well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 Excellent run and assist, doesn't cancel out his 1 and a half seasons of nothing performances like, but it bodes well. He's clearly got the tools to hurt any team, just needs some confidence at this level. Young lad who might develop under a good manager? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 Excellent run and assist, doesn't cancel out his 1 and a half seasons of nothing performances like, but it bodes well. Guessing you forgot the January he had this year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 He'll be rewarded by being dropped for Ritchie to do nothing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 He'll be rewarded by being dropped for Ritchie to do nothing. Aye, he's fucking clueless that Rafa. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 Setting up for his mid-season run of form! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 Been saying for ages that Murphy just needs to play with some purpose and be more deliberate and direct with whatever it is he is doing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiotes Witch Doctor Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 He'll be rewarded by being dropped for Ritchie to do nothing. Aye, he's fucking clueless that Rafa. High line against West Ham was a stroke of genius like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 He'll be rewarded by being dropped for Ritchie to do nothing. Aye, he's fucking clueless that Rafa. When it comes to Murphy I'd say his handling of him has been pretty bad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 He'll be rewarded by being dropped for Ritchie to do nothing. Aye, he's fucking clueless that Rafa. When it comes to Murphy I'd say his handling of him has been pretty bad. Seems like he's not exposing him to too much pressure IMO. If Murphy was taking his chances he'd probably be starting more. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 He'll be rewarded by being dropped for Ritchie to do nothing. Aye, he's fucking clueless that Rafa. When it comes to Murphy I'd say his handling of him has been pretty bad. Why? He's not good enough. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 He'll be rewarded by being dropped for Ritchie to do nothing. Aye, he's fucking clueless that Rafa. When it comes to Murphy I'd say his handling of him has been pretty bad. Why? He's not good enough. He's always dropped when he plays well. That's shite handling of any player. The way he was just dropped from the squad last January after being our biggest threat was ridiculous. The two times he's had strings of games he's looked good, so instead we play him odd game here, odd game there. Despite others getting plenty of opportunities and doing nothing with them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 He'll be rewarded by being dropped for Ritchie to do nothing. Aye, he's fucking clueless that Rafa. When it comes to Murphy I'd say his handling of him has been pretty bad. Why? He's not good enough. He's always dropped when he plays well. That's shite handling of any player. The way he was just dropped from the squad last January after being our biggest threat was ridiculous. The two times he's had strings of games he's looked good, so instead we play him odd game here, odd game there. Despite others getting plenty of opportunities and doing nothing with them. Wrong. Literally since I hit reply he has fucked up twice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 He'll be rewarded by being dropped for Ritchie to do nothing. Aye, he's f***ing clueless that Rafa. When it comes to Murphy I'd say his handling of him has been pretty bad. Why? He's not good enough. He's always dropped when he plays well. That's s**** handling of any player. The way he was just dropped from the squad last January after being our biggest threat was ridiculous. The two times he's had strings of games he's looked good, so instead we play him odd game here, odd game there. Despite others getting plenty of opportunities and doing nothing with them. Wrong. Literally since I hit reply he has f***ed up twice. Player making mistake shocker. Sell them all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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