Thiago Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 I feel sorry for him. He's come into the team to replace an England international that managed to do more in three games than he has in going on three seasons. He falls into the same boat as Murphy for me. He did well today, but only by his usual standards. I was worried Cucurella would tear him a new one and I'm hopeful Manquillo can come back in soon. He's top of the list to get rid of in my opinion. He won't generate much for us, but he's not good enough defensively to make up for his lack of input in attack. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 One of our better players today imo. One of his better performances for us. One to still jettison in the summer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWN Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 Too often we are writing off players only to be surprised, he was ok yesterday and I agree not top notch but give him credit , he was cheap and is trying his best .Good attitude from him . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 He is working hard but his lack of quality is so clear, he seems afraid of crossing the ball in the box which for a right back is quite weird. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 I think he did alright to be fair but he gets caught out of position and you feel there’s still a mistake/rash challenge in him. Manquilo is just that much better all round really. I’d certainly rather see him at Chelsea. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 He's just another in a long line of players who have improved because of Howe and his tactics, he's still technically diabolical. Watch him revert to type soon as he leaves this summer. Really wouldn't get your knickers in a twist over Emil Kraft though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Man Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 He's our 3rd choice right back and I have no major issues with that for time being to be honest. Has his limitations but is performing to a higher standard than in the past, not quite the redemption arc of some other players and still needs improving on but I certainly don't hate him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffee_Johnny Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 13 minutes ago, Dandy Man said: He's our 3rd choice right back and I have no major issues with that for time being to be honest. Has his limitations but is performing to a higher standard than in the past, not quite the redemption arc of some other players and still needs improving on but I certainly don't hate him. Love the redemption arc concept! 👍 Trying to think of players who would have had the steepest! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPL Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 1 minute ago, Coffee_Johnny said: Love the redemption arc concept! 👍 Trying to think of players who would have had the steepest! Surely Joelinton. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Linton Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 Did well yesterday. Not the answer long term clearly, but when he plays well it should get credit for it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 They definitely seemed to target him and he did pretty well. Cucharella was brilliant and attacked all game. Had 2-3 times where he easily could have taken the man and ball and put in an absolutely pathetic tackle, though. Still seems a bit hesitant at times. I’d rather Manquillo plays when he is fully fit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 When we did get forward, Krafth was making some excellent overlapping runs, which was clearly a tactic. At the very least the lad grafts his arse off, hustles and does what his manager asks but yes quality is lacking. I don't think he's a write off as PL player, just not with us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackyboy Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 The weakest link without a doubt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aiston Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 He's done decent again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantail Breeze Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 Looked okay but doesn’t mean he should stay in the team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexf Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 He's always running after the ball or man in desperation, more than any other player. That shows his lack of positional awareness. Countless times a player was making a run and got in behind him because he didn't read the game quick enough to cover it off. Murphy didn't help much I front at times to be fair. We are carrying him at the moment and I feel Manquillo has proved time and again that he is the better option, so I'm surprised he didn't come straight in after his injury. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzza Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 Seemed to get a bit closer to his man and stood his ground/ didn't back off at 100 miles an hour... eddie must have analysed and coached it out of him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 I don't know why Manq wasn't playing yesterday. Winning team or not, if there's a marked difference between two players that play in the same position there shouldn't be a question that the inferior player should be replaced. It's the team that'll benefit overall at the end of the day. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amir_9 Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 (edited) I don't particularly hate this guy because he's been okay in some patches. I wouldn't say its entirely his fault his natural ability is well below the bar or the fact we're still looking at playing him. Will fade into football obscurity when he leaves us just like Haidara, Bigirimana, Sammy Amoebi (list goes on and on) and all the other bang average lower midtable Championship quality players we have tried to sign as a "bArGaIn" during the Ashley era. Have a good life, thanks anyway and enjoy your retirement Ikea meatballs. I sure as hell am not going to remember you after you leave. Edited March 6, 2022 by Amir_9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conjo Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 12 minutes ago, toon25 said: I don't know why Manq wasn't playing yesterday. Winning team or not, if there's a marked difference between two players that play in the same position there shouldn't be a question that the inferior player should be replaced. It's the team that'll benefit overall at the end of the day. Probably not 100% after his injury. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotus Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 In the 1st half he gave the ball away a couple of times when we were pressing forward in attack. Simple balls too. Put us in a very difficult position to try and get people back to cover their subsequent attacks. Poor play. Wouldn’t want to see him start for us again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 He can hold his head up high, he doesn’t have a lot of quality but I thought he played better and better as the match went on and his block just before he got cramp was great Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klaus Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 (edited) He's a more than adequate back up. He will never get the plaudits but has done a good job since coming into the team, despite his lack of quality. Edited March 10, 2022 by Klaus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Butcher Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 Struggled badly in the first half. Much better in the second half. Extra points for World class shithousing when he rolled back onto the pitch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouldy_uk Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 Surely Manky has to start ahead of him as he is such a limited player, but that roll back onto the pitch was pretty smart Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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