BatRam Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 Hes obviously had an incredible career and helped us out no end in our hour of need but would you still be starting him? Hes seems to not be able to track back or apply pressure and i seem to think we play much better when more mobile players come on like tommo ,smith or even fornah (even though hes had barely any game time). i know its awkward as hes captain and as i said one of our only players thats played top tier football other than gayle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 1 minute ago, BatRam said: Hes obviously had an incredible career and helped us out no end in our hour of need but would you still be starting him? Hes seems to not be able to track back or apply pressure and i seem to think we play much better when more mobile players come on like tommo ,smith or even fornah (even though hes had barely any game time). i know its awkward as hes captain and as i said one of our only players thats played top tier football other than gayle. I'd play him in a 3 but not in a 2 and maybe not at all at Pompey. I know if it's 1-1 with 10 to go v Carlisle and the ball is dropping to the edge of the area, I know who I want from midfield on the end of it. Smalley Ram, TomTom92, Caerphilly Ram and 3 others 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srg Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 Firmly on the bench for me not matter what system we play. He's a back up at this stage. it was so noticeable Saturday just how invisible he was, and told such a story that Warne still took him off despite already having brought on Smith earlier and having to sub off Ward and Barkhuizen so early. BatRam, Hector was the best, DiggerB and 1 other 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatRam Posted March 20 Author Share Posted March 20 hes supposed to be a brilliant set piece taker and has a decent shot on him but have we really seen any of that? DiggerB, Walkley Ram and Hector was the best 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoxoram Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 1 minute ago, BatRam said: hes supposed to be a brilliant set piece taker and has a decent shot on him but have we really seen any of that? Yes, just look at his stats for his time with us. MickD and Smalley Ram 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinhectoring Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 Overall he’s been an expensive luxury for us this season imo Hector was the best and DiggerB 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Buxton's Bat Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 2 minutes ago, BatRam said: hes supposed to be a brilliant set piece taker and has a decent shot on him but have we really seen any of that? Not sure about ‘we’ but I have…..but then maybe I’ve been looking for the good in him as I think he’s a decent player. 5 goals, 7 assists plus lots of good deliveries e.g Cashin’s header that hit the post v …was it Reading? Granted, he’s not scored any worldie free kicks as far as I can remember MickD, Caerphilly Ram, BatRam and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 1 hour ago, sage said: I'd play him in a 3 but not in a 2 and maybe not at all at Pompey. I know if it's 1-1 with 10 to go v Carlisle and the ball is dropping to the edge of the area, I know who I want from midfield on the end of it. I would add that if Wilson plays instead of Ward, that makes Hourihane's inclusion more likely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerphilly Ram Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 (edited) 16 minutes ago, BatRam said: hes supposed to be a brilliant set piece taker and has a decent shot on him but have we really seen any of that? Last season it was 7 goals and 10 assists in 44 league one appearances, this season it’s 5 goals and 7 assists in 35 league one games and counting. Whilst not as consistent as I’d hoped he would be from set pieces, he’s still delivered good numbers and as @sage implied, Hourihane can certainly still strike a ball. Some of his goals have been decisive this season. I mentioned on one of the matchday threads recently that he’s showing a bit of needle and aggression which I like, and I think he’s showing commitment and leadership especially in the run-in so far, up and cheering the lads on from the bench, not sulking, geeing others up. I reckon he’s going to leave in the summer and although he’s not as mobile as he was, he is still contributing to the cause so for me he will have a part to play in the next 7 games whether from the bench or starting so he can leave on a high. Edited March 20 by Caerphilly Ram Comrade 86, S8TY, angieram and 8 others 5 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roboto Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 11 minutes ago, kevinhectoring said: Overall he’s been an expensive luxury for us this season imo Part of the squad that is currently sitting second in the league. Seems to be worth it to me, especially if we go up this season. Caerphilly Ram, kevinhectoring, Comrade 86 and 2 others 2 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steadybreeze Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 He's played his part the same as everyone else has so far. Of course he can't press or get back so much but he has the respect of the squad and was noticeably organising things at Bristol Rovers. Still an important part of the squad. Caerphilly Ram, Premier ram, Sufferingfool and 3 others 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premier ram Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 12 minutes ago, Steadybreeze said: He's played his part the same as everyone else has so far. Of course he can't press or get back so much but he has the respect of the squad and was noticeably organising things at Bristol Rovers. Still an important part of the squad. Spot on mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomTom92 Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 We've probably not seen value for money this season, but if you accept that in context he was seen as a good signing at the time and we were desperate, you can't really complain. Like others have said, he's leaning in to the old head, using his experience and organising/cheerleading everyone on side of things and good for him. Doesn't appear to have an ego and he does score goals so if we do need one to take us up, i'd be bringing him on over a Fornah or a Thompson. BatRam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magicman Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 He deserves a place alongside Adams and Smith /Bird but not in a midfield 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 I would also add we need to win games and if we only have 2 forwards on the pitch, they aren't going to have much goal support from Adams, Smith and Tommo. Caerphilly Ram, Chester40, jimtastic56 and 1 other 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiggerB Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 5 hours ago, BatRam said: Hes obviously had an incredible career and helped us out no end in our hour of need but would you still be starting him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiggerB Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 (edited) 4 hours ago, BatRam said: hes supposed to be a brilliant set piece taker and has a decent shot on him but have we really seen any of that? I don’t see it consistently enough unfortunately. Ward, Elder and Sibley can all deliver a decent dead ball, so I struggle to see justification for him starting. Edited March 20 by DiggerB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rammieib Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 He’s the only one who willingly takes the ball of the back four. He offers more offensively than Thompson or Smith. Agree our midfield can look weak at times with him in there but he’s still an asset who he himself knows is probably calling in a day at the end of this summer. For that alone, I hope fans give him the respect he deserves for an excellent career. Steadybreeze, Carnero, McMuffin and 4 others 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRBee Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 5 hours ago, BatRam said: hes supposed to be a brilliant set piece taker and has a decent shot on him but have we really seen any of that? You have to be watching to see this - maybe not often enough for you but he has goals and assists this season. The argument is not whether he can do it but other aspects of his game - like ability to effectively tackle and speed. Your post is just ignorant when presented unqualified as it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinhectoring Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 6 hours ago, sage said: I would add that if Wilson plays instead of Ward, that makes Hourihane's inclusion more likely. One of several reasons to start Wilson AND Ward Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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