JonBez comesock Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 He annoys me , he has all the attributes to be a good player but there is something missing Always looks for the backwards pass and throw in. Only goes forward if he is forced into it Put in some nice meaty challenges but he switches off too much for a left back We need a new left sided defender , I think manquillo is better than him , which says it all !! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 Confidence? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonBez comesock Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 19 minutes ago, Rich said: Confidence? Maybe, However he was the same when he played under Bruce. Could be a player locked away in there somewhere but I always think he flatters to deceive. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
khay Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 1 hour ago, HTT II said: Probably the first time I’ve paid any attention to him, he looks very raw, but with some good attributes. He has one thing Ritchie doesn’t, pace, that in itself is massive. Give him a run, work on his game, let’s see what we paid for… My thoughts exactly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest reefatoon Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 I thought he played really well yesterday. A massive improvement on what we have been playing. There was a chance for Norwich in the first half where the ball went right across and he got himself in the way to block it. That would have been a guaranteed goal with Ritchie in, as he always leaves his runner. Think he can be a decent player for us with a bit of a run and some confidence. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackyboy Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 At Norwich he spent most of his time in the opponent's half going forward. Under Bruce he never got over the half way line so quite a big transition for him. Thought he did well last night and maybe he'll be better with Howes style when it gets going Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 10 hours ago, gazza ladra said: relegation striker. Bremen. Norwich. No way US qualifies for the world cup if they are depending on him for goals. altidore was more reliable. We’re not, fortunately. Joining Norwich put him on a hiding to nothing, particularly as he gets shunted out wide for them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmesy Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 He’s a bit clueless when he gets near the opposition box but defensively he looked decent. Hopefully the attacking side of his game comes on with good coaching and confidence Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Consortium of one Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 I remember him saying he was always encouraged to bomb forward when he was at Norwich. Bruce coached that out of him apparently. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 Really do not get why we were playing Ritchie there. Ritchie's been worse than Lewis was to get dropped. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 Was quite pleasantly surprised at how well he defended. He'll probably get skinned in the next game and we'll be back to calling him, but has to be a better option than Ritchie, just for his pace if nothing else. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowlingcrofty Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 Played well yesterday, but worth mentioning he was up against Josh Sargent, who is one of the worst PL players of all time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazarus Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 39 minutes ago, Consortium of one said: I remember him saying he was always encouraged to bomb forward when he was at Norwich. Bruce coached that out of him apparently. Bruce coached healthy eating out of the squad never mind the rest... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 19 minutes ago, xLiaaamx said: Really do not get why we were playing Ritchie there. Ritchie's been worse than Lewis was to get dropped. Because Ritchie sets up loads of our chances. Not that I disagree with you, but surely he's just there for his creation? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
olliemort Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 38 minutes ago, bowlingcrofty said: Played well yesterday, but worth mentioning he was up against Josh Sargent, who is one of the worst PL players of all time. and Max Aarons who is more than decent Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aiston Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 8 hours ago, xLiaaamx said: Really do not get why we were playing Ritchie there. Ritchie's been worse than Lewis was to get dropped. He wasn't really, Ritchie still offered something going forwards, was in very good form when he replaced Lewis. While Lewis was just as bad defensively and offered nothing going forward at all. No need to revise history on him because he played ok vs Norwich. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 Lewis was shocking but the context has to be taken into account. He should have been given another chance way before now, Ritchie was responsible for about a goal a game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thiago Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 13 hours ago, Tomato Deuce said: We’re not, fortunately. Joining Norwich put him on a hiding to nothing, particularly as he gets shunted out wide for them. Bremen to Norwich, as you say, was a spectacularly dumb move for him. He needs a season in second tier, playing as a striker (not quick or technical enough to be out wide). As for Lewis. Sure, he was woeful to begin with, but who outside of Maxi and Wilson really excelled in our team under Bruce? The other night he spent large periods against Max Aarons on his own and didn't get made to look daft. Put him in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Ahmed Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 Ritchie did do well towards the end of last season, he was solid enough and he clearly had an affect on the team by driving them This season however he's been horrific, ultimately he's not a left back. His legs have well and truly gone, don't think he even offers anything in a more advanced role Lewis has to play from now onwards, though a LB in January would do nicely Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Ahmed Posted December 3, 2021 Share Posted December 3, 2021 On his podcast Wilson mentioned in pre-season he looks for the fittest person in the squad and tries to keep up with him, he said Lewis was that person and he was flying Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronson333 Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 Very good today Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 Good on him. Hope it continues Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 Making a huge difference having someone competent in at LB. Good on him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiLvOR Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 Another solid display, lacked a bit of confidence going forwards, but he's miles ahead of Ritchie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amir_9 Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 I'm happy for him but we really need to buy a PL level LB in January, this side of the pitch isn't even a small leak, its a fucking waterfall. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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