jimbo jones Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 Liked the look of Watson in the U23’s, he’s something we don’t have in the first team squad, that “creative midfielder”, I was glad he got a decent chunk of time last night, hopefully he gets plenty more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Ram Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 2 hours ago, AndyinLiverpool said: Knight and Shinnie are runners. There's no point in having both. I've not made any secret of my feelings towards Shinnie's ability, so he's the one I'd drop. Bird is a better passer than Shinnie. Knight is a better runner. Shinnie is there primarily to win the ball back and he's better at that than either Bird or Knight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rampage Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 43 minutes ago, Chris_Martin said: what??? To stop us letting in the goals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyinLiverpool Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 19 minutes ago, Red Ram said: Shinnie is there primarily to win the ball back and he's better at that than either Bird or Knight You're right but that's all he does. 'Primarily' is fine but for him it's 'only'. It's not enough. It's the bare minimum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_Martin Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 52 minutes ago, jimbo jones said: Liked the look of Watson in the U23’s, he’s something we don’t have in the first team squad, that “creative midfielder”, I was glad he got a decent chunk of time last night, hopefully he gets plenty more. he played very well when he came on as well, hopefully he gets a chance on Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_Martin Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 49 minutes ago, Red Ram said: Shinnie is there primarily to win the ball back and he's better at that than either Bird or Knight 27 minutes ago, AndyinLiverpool said: You're right but that's all he does. 'Primarily' is fine but for him it's 'only'. It's not enough. It's the bare minimum. Shinnie does more than just win the ball back. v Cardiff he made several runs into the box and looked like our most likely goal scorer. He is also a great leader on the pitch, if you listen carefully he is always helping Buchanan, talking to him through the game. Also has a very good set piece delivery which has led to several goals this season. It was only a few weeks ago he was MoM most games, how quickly people can turn on him is shocking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simmo’s left foot Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 I really could not believe the lack of movement and sideways and back passes Cocu style last night. 2-0 down we have a corner, its headed out and a Derby player has it 10 feet outside the box, it can be chipped back into the mix. What happens, a pass back to the half way line, then another pass back to the keeper! Pressure lost, Cardiff move up quickly, I think the third goal came not long after this. These constant sideways passes across the back four has to stop! Movement, quick passes involving the midfield and urgency please! Worst Derby performance of the season in my view. Dire! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millenniumram Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 Christ, the lad has only made a few sub appearances, there’s no way we can tell if he’s any good yet. Obviously we’re missing Bielik massively, but he’s probably the best player I’ve ever seen at this level. He’s irreplaceable. Let’s not put pressure on a 19 year old, in his first season at senior level, to fill the void left by him. It’s an impossible task. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtains Posted March 3, 2021 Author Share Posted March 3, 2021 5 minutes ago, Millenniumram said: Christ, the lad has only made a few sub appearances, there’s no way we can tell if he’s any good yet. Obviously we’re missing Bielik massively, but he’s probably the best player I’ve ever seen at this level. He’s irreplaceable. Let’s not put pressure on a 19 year old, in his first season at senior level, to fill the void left by him. It’s an impossible task. You think we are no good anyway don’t you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler Durden Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 Quite pathetic really that given all the money we've spunked up the wall on players to read the recurring threads on next season a striker, attacking midfielder, winger, central defender yada yada are the priorities for the team. Law of diminishing returns proven? Or is it more akin to some perpetual motion machine where we spend money just to qualify to get back to square 1 again, rinse and repeat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millenniumram Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 1 hour ago, Curtains said: You think we are no good anyway don’t you We are in 18th place, of course we’re not very good. Just have to hope we’re better than at least three other teams! Would almost feel bad throwing a young lad in at this stage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtains Posted March 3, 2021 Author Share Posted March 3, 2021 Just now, Millenniumram said: We are in 18th place, of course we’re not very good. Just have to hope we’re better than at least three other teams! Would almost feel bad throwing a young lad in at this stage. He’s quality mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millenniumram Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 Just now, Curtains said: He’s quality mate I hope you’re right, but I’d find it very difficult to judge on about 25 minutes of senior football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtains Posted March 3, 2021 Author Share Posted March 3, 2021 1 minute ago, Millenniumram said: I hope you’re right, but I’d find it very difficult to judge on about 25 minutes of senior football. I’ve watched him in U23s and he is the best of the bunch. It’s not a risk IMO We don’t have many creative options Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millenniumram Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 1 minute ago, Curtains said: I’ve watched him in U23s and he is the best of the bunch. It’s not a risk IMO We don’t have many creative options Agree he’s worth giving a game to on Saturday FWIW. No one else deserves the space in the team based on the last couple of games. Hopefully he impresses, but let’s not put too much pressure on the lad at his age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCFC27 Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 8 hours ago, AndyinLiverpool said: Knight and Shinnie are runners. There's no point in having both. I've not made any secret of my feelings towards Shinnie's ability, so he's the one I'd drop. Bird is a better passer than Shinnie. Knight is a better runner. I think the two runners are required but we need a CDM who can take the ball on a half turn and pass forwards. Bird always receives the ball square and passes backwards or sideways. Bielik was the key unfortunately, he could pass forwards and turn people and runners like Knight and Shinnie worked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtains Posted March 3, 2021 Author Share Posted March 3, 2021 1 minute ago, Millenniumram said: Agree he’s worth giving a game to on Saturday FWIW. No one else deserves the space in the team based on the last couple of games. Hopefully he impresses, but let’s not put too much pressure on the lad at his age. Definitely not . The first half performance against Cardiff wasn’t very inspiring. We have a problem with inconsistency . Hope the team performance against Coventry is better . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plymouthram Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 8 hours ago, AndyinLiverpool said: Knight and Shinnie are runners. There's no point in having both. I've not made any secret of my feelings towards Shinnie's ability, so he's the one I'd drop. Bird is a better passer than Shinnie. Knight is a better runner. Shinnie is the better tackler and will shoot on target when the chance comes. They all have strengths, but you can't play all 3 at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van der MoodHoover Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 5 minutes ago, Curtains said: Definitely not . The first half performance against Cardiff wasn’t very inspiring. We have a problem with inconsistency . Hope the team performance against Coventry is better . Was better than the second, no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtains Posted March 3, 2021 Author Share Posted March 3, 2021 Just now, Van der MoodHoover said: Was better than the second, no? Yes apart from last 20 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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