Happinesstan Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 2 hours ago, Kid Icarus said: I've seen it, he gets there. Whether you think it's half arsed or not is by the by really. It wasn't half arsed, it was just half a second slow. He got there, but he didn't get there in time to do anything else. If he gets his feet in position he can flick out a toe to deflect it. I really don't thin it's a lack of effort on his part, I just think he's a little unfocused. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 Criticising Willock for not being arsed is a bit silly like, his main attributes to the team are his work rate and his ability to carry the ball at speed. He’s a bit like Murphy in that he’s better when he doesn’t have time to think though. I don’t think he’s suited to a game like that, where we dominate possession and are trying to break down a very good defensive unit, and his role going forwards should be from the bench until he improves his all round game imo (he’s only just turned 23, so although he’s getting on there’s definitely still time to tighten aspects of his game up). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 His running, closing down is so useful for the team. But man is he bad on the ball. Looked knackered all second half. That clearance at the end cost everyone the point. If we could get a player with his athleticism that can actually play some. That would be brilliant. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mansour Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 I really hate how half committed he seems during challenges. I have always felt that he could have done more. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mighty__mag Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 I'm pretty sure he hooked the ball away from Pope trying to grab it, would have been in his hands otherwise. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aiston Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 Played out his skin today, he was knackered at the end. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 Just now, mighty__mag said: I'm pretty sure he hooked the ball away from Pope trying to grab it, would have been in his hands otherwise. Aye he did. Lack of composure. Tiredness. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 Just now, Aiston said: Played out his skin today, he was knackered at the end. Knackered from about 55 minutes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mighty__mag Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 1 minute ago, The College Dropout said: Aye he did. Lack of composure. Tiredness. Yeah glad you spotted it also. I thought I'd made it up, Pope would have gathered it out of the air right? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoot Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 I'll go as far as saying, he's ok. That's about it. He's in and out of games a lot and never really stands out. Better than Longstaff but that doesn't take much. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 3 minutes ago, mighty__mag said: I'm pretty sure he hooked the ball away from Pope trying to grab it, would have been in his hands otherwise. The ball was pinballing in a tiny space he was just trying to clear it on instinct. Just bad luck really if you look at it rationally. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 1 minute ago, Scoot said: I'll go as far as saying, he's ok. That's about it. He's in and out of games a lot and never really stands out. Better than Longstaff but that doesn't take much. Needs to get on the ball more and add some composure to his passing game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoot Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 Just now, The College Dropout said: Needs to get on the ball more and add some composure to his passing game. That's quite a lot he needs to add considering he's a midfielder. I'm far from convinced by him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 I can see he was tiring in the final third of the game, that much is true, but he was still running back and forward getting in position. making blocks. He gets a lot of criticism of what he does wrong, but that's ignoring how he shows good composure on the ball at times and works it into good possession taking the ball out of defence with a cool head. He's improving game on game for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segun Oluwaniyi Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 It is unbelievable that this boy scored 8 goals in 14 matches at one point. He looks lost with the ball at his feet, in every part of the pitch. Misplaced passes, consistently rubbish clearances, and hesitant in attacking positions. His workrate and athleticism make him an "OK" player at this level, but overall very disappointing since signing permanently. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 It's easy to overlook his graft off the ball. But on the ball. He's been poor for some time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
et tu brute Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 Just now, The College Dropout said: It's easy to overlook his graft off the ball. But on the ball. He's been poor for some time. He needs replaced tomorrow with a new player. Have him as an impact sub nothing more. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 He always starts the season terribly and gets better towards the end, he needs a rest next game and lets give Anderson his much deserved start. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 Well I'm glad I'm not going crazy. From the Tranmere and Wolves games I've been lamenting this guy's contributions. For the most part he just doesn't do anything for us when we have the ball. And off the ball, though he does press well, when it comes time to make a challenge he usually whiffs and just runs past the player or shies away from contact. He's never in position to play anyone in or get a shot off. He's just completely lost out there. Longstaff who was playing deeper managed to find that great position to play Isak in for a wonderful goal. However, if you look back at it, that position is exactly where Willock should be really. Instead he is way out on the left for some reason. If we end up having to start this guy the majority of the season then we will suffer for it. If we don't get a midfielder in, once Bruno comes back and slots into that deeper position, we have to put Longstaff in the RCM slot. I have far more faith in him finding a pass or getting in position to shoot, and when he's in position to tackle, he will actually do so. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingxlnc Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 He’s a good pair of legs to bring on, instead of Murphy. Tall and tangy on the counter. Should never be a starter in the type of team we’re trying to build. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorchyTBB Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 There is a player in there somewhere, but he is a coward, he doesn't even try to win a 70/30 tackle in his favour. If he stops ducking out of tackles he'd be 100% more effective. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HTT II Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 Lots of hard work, never stopped running, but we need to either play him off the bench or find his true position. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 I like him and think he has the ability to nab quite a few goals over a season against weaker opposition. Ideally, though, we have J Madz in that slot with Little Joe coming off the bench Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groundhog63 Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 1 minute ago, HTT II said: Lots of hard work, never stopped running, but we need to either play him off the bench or find his true position. Only decent post in this thread. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 10 minutes ago, HTT II said: Lots of hard work, never stopped running, but we need to either play him off the bench or find his true position. He's never a central midfielder that is for absolute certain. He loves making those forward runs and when in position to do so can put the ball in the net. Honestly, I wish at this point we'd try him in that wide right position. I'd rather see Almiron at RCM and Willock RW at this point. Think both would benefit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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