nemtizz Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 Won't judge him too harshly playing with these bums but struggling to beat Amrabat is insane. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Away Toon Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 Just too slow to make use of what looks like a reasonable amount of skill. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
worthy Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 Longstaff mk 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWMag Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 I think there is still time for him to develop but at the moment, he’s too safe with the ball, scared to make any attempts at creating stuff, and too indecisive in possession (which is a big problem for a lot of our current squad) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 Is it really bad to say he’s an honest lad with OK basics and good effort but ultimately doesn’t have anywhere near enough influence on games due to the fact he’s not that talented? Either way he’s not the answer and shouldn’t be starting games next season. Loan spell and see. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 He’s far more technically able than Longstaff but in an attacking sense he never seems to get free of his man and then pick a pass which is a bit of a problem for a wide player Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaqen Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 I don't think he's good enough as either a wide player or a CM at this level. He's OK at almost everything but with no real standout attribute. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Zaius Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 Thought that Spurs game might have been his breakthrough performance but aside from that, its been decidedly average. I know he's still young, but he's made 50 appearances for us now, albeit not that many starts. He'll have to start showing something more sooner rather than later. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnonel Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 I still have faith #NotBedWetter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackflap Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 If in Europe keep him if not loan him out to championship club, think he could do with dropping a level and see if he's able to influence games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegans Export Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 Assuming he'd be our 6th choice CM I'd be interested to see what the teams above/around us have as their 6th? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 He has ability and is physically capable, but he isn't brave enough in the attacking third, rarely makes a burst into the box, almost exclusively plays safe passes, and never looks like scoring a goal. There is a player in there but he doesn't seem to have the confidence or belief to take risks and impose himself on games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibierski Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 (edited) Said in match thread, got the skill set IMO, and still at a young age to develop. Just question the pathway currently and his style for the team. Needs to be playing solid minutes next season, so I think a loan to the top end Championship would be great for him and us. He gets games in a side that’s regularly attacking, he learns and develops, and we have two options. Either improves where we bring him into squad a better player, or cash in with his stock increased. Not going to improve if he’s playing limited minutes, which will happen if everyone is fit. Edit: I’d be praying if that happened, it’s a similar loan to MGW as he was 21 then, and not looked back since. Edited May 16 by Sibierski Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoot Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 The ones thinking this lad is the next best thing are probably the ones who thought Longstaff was better than Declan Rice. I'm not writing the kid off completely but he's done nothing as of yet to suggest he's going to be anything other than average. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 I think Miley is better than Anderson. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRC Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 2 minutes ago, Beth said: I think Miley is better than Anderson. I think the skillsets are so different. Anderson needs a nice run in the conf league for us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 8 hours ago, Andy said: He has ability and is physically capable, but he isn't brave enough in the attacking third, rarely makes a burst into the box, almost exclusively plays safe passes, and never looks like scoring a goal. There is a player in there but he doesn't seem to have the confidence or belief to take risks and impose himself on games. I think he's plenty brave, just doesn't have the elite level of skill or finesse required to beat top level defenders. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 He was basically playing like Maradonna at Bristol Rovers. He obviously has that bravery in an attacking sense, but he's trying to fit in to Eddie's system. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 21 hours ago, nemtizz said: Won't judge him too harshly playing with these bums but struggling to beat Amrabat is insane. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 3 minutes ago, Skeletor said: He was basically playing like Maradonna at Bristol Rovers. He obviously has that bravery in an attacking sense, but he's trying to fit in to Eddie's system. And playing against premiership opposition not league 2. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 46 minutes ago, TRon said: I think he's plenty brave, just doesn't have the elite level of skill or finesse required to beat top level defenders. I don't see it personally. He rarely ever tries to make a brave play and instead almost always looks for the safe option it's very rare that he makes a run in behind, tries a cutting pass, or even takes a pop from distance. Even Longstaff tries these things fairly regularly despite having less technical ability, he just fails in the execution usually. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 8 minutes ago, Andy said: I don't see it personally. He rarely ever tries to make a brave play and instead almost always looks for the safe option it's very rare that he makes a run in behind, tries a cutting pass, or even takes a pop from distance. Even Longstaff tries these things fairly regularly despite having less technical ability, he just fails in the execution usually. I've seen him running into defenders a few times, maybe he just lacks a bit in the pace or guile department. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinny Green Balls Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 59 minutes ago, Optimistic Nut said: Insulting this group of players like that is just on another level of entitled stupidity. isn't it? nemtizz seriously needs to get a grip. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawK Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 Needs some confidence and arrogance is all. I think he's trying too hard to just follow instructions and not go for the instinctive options. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monters Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 9 hours ago, HawK said: Needs some confidence and arrogance is all. I think he's trying too hard to just follow instructions and not go for the instinctive options. Gordon hinted similar in his Gary Neville interview on Whitely prom! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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