samjp26 Posted April 21, 2015 Author Share Posted April 21, 2015 He was our worst player, most definitely, but I agree that diabolical is a tad harsh. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted April 21, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted April 21, 2015 He was our worst player, most definitely, but I agree that diabolical is a tad harsh. He wasn't. N'Zogbia was worse for me. But that's not to say n'Zogbia was bad. At all. Nobody was. I just felt he did the least out of anybody. (incidentally, assuming you used whoscored.com as the source for that pass accuracy stat, they rated him as our 6th best player) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samjp26 Posted April 21, 2015 Author Share Posted April 21, 2015 He was our worst player, most definitely, but I agree that diabolical is a tad harsh. He wasn't. N'Zogbia was worse for me. But that's not to say n'Zogbia was bad. At all. Nobody was. I just felt he did the least out of anybody. (incidentally, assuming you used whoscored.com as the source for that pass accuracy stat, they rated him as our 6th best player) WhoScored rated Gerrard the same as Grealish, so I'd pay no attention to that. The pass accuracy stat was simply as reference to me saying he misplaces a lot of passes, which is something I see with my own eyes. Not very good IMO, but each to their own of course! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 I thought Richardson was pretty bad attacking-wise (which is really the only argument you can use for putting him ahead of Aly), and defensively only just got by. Seriously, he was struggling to keep up with Emra Can . Would put Aly in straight away if he's fit because even if he is terrible at attacking (diabolical is not that farfetched ), Richardson isn't all that much better than him in that department, and he is a much more solid defender. No brainer for me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted April 21, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted April 21, 2015 Just to reiterate, I wasn't advocating keeping Richardson in ahead of Cissokho. I like Aly and want to see him back asap. I just objected to Richardson's performance being called diabolical on the weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 Yeah, definitely not diabolical but well below the standard set by the rest of the team. Think he was the only player in our side who wasn't comfortable on the ball. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicon Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 Just to reiterate, I wasn't advocating keeping Richardson in ahead of Cissokho. I like Aly and want to see him back asap. I just objected to Richardson's performance being called diabolical on the weekend. Completely agree - hyperbole is tiring to say the least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 Yeah, definitely not diabolical but well below the standard set by the rest of the team. Think he was the only player in our side who wasn't comfortable on the ball. This. Also, we're not playing under Lambert any more, so we don't need all of our creativity to come from our full-backs. Richardson loses the ball up the pitch and then struggles to get back because he's not an athlete like Bacuna. I think we'd be better off with Cissokho sitting further back on the left and Delph and Grealish providing the width that side. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillanousOne Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 Richardson did ok and I fear he might stay in the side as Sherwood clearly favours some experience in the form of Vlaar, Cole and Kev. I would rather Aly played though as he can defend and hopefully allow Grealish more freedom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 Aly won't be risked at the weekend. I'm almost certain of that. It will be the same team with perhaps Gabby in for Charlie, though most likely he will start on the bench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapal_fan Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 I'd prefer Richardson because he doesn't seem scared of the ball with it at his feet. Aly is a MUCH better defender, but Richardson offers more than him in almost all other areas apart from heading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Folski Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 Richardson's performance was diabolical compared to everyone else though who for the record were outstanding, he completely fluffed a shot that he should have buried, got skinned a fair few times, I mean come on they were bringing on Johnson as an attacking substitution to get at him. Was definitely the weak link, was in the right place right time for the clearance but that is the only decent thing I remember him doing all game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Platt Posted April 21, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted April 21, 2015 Cissokho would be great cover at CB for me and that's what we need right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isa Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 (edited) By Richardson standards, he wasn't a complete liability so it was acceptable. But in general context, I wouldn't grade it any higher than 5/10 to be honest. Edited April 21, 2015 by Isa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wainy316 Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 Richardson's performance was diabolical compared to everyone else though who for the record were outstanding, he completely fluffed a shot that he should have buried, got skinned a fair few times, I mean come on they were bringing on Johnson as an attacking substitution to get at him. Was definitely the weak link, was in the right place right time for the clearance but that is the only decent thing I remember him doing all game. Just thought about that shot then remembered the absolute screamer he scored past us last season for Fulham. More of that please Kieran. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briny_ear Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 Not that this is the Kieran Richardson thread but, since people are discussing him, it seems totally wrong to describe his performance as either diabolical or poor. He looked very shaky when first put in at left back against QPR but has looked much safer and stronger in the Spurs and Liverpool matches. No need to rush Cissokho back in my opinion because Richardson is growing in assurance. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted April 21, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted April 21, 2015 he completely fluffed a shot that he should have buried That he had to hit first time, on his weaker foot, from 25 yards. It's about the only mistake he made all game. Cleverly had an easier shot from a similar area and fluffed it even higher and wider. But nobody mentions that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briny_ear Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 he completely fluffed a shot that he should have buried That he had to hit first time, on his weaker foot, from 25 yards. It's about the only mistake he made all game. Cleverly had an easier shot from a similar area and fluffed it even higher and wider. But nobody mentions that. Except you. Just now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 Richardson was ok as a defender but pretty poor on the ball. Cissokho will probably be more solid but they're both god awful with the ball. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyM3000 Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 (edited) RIchardson will be first choice when fit under Sherwood IMO, he fits the system better. I like Aly but he is very limited, always said he seemed like a CB playing at LB. Edited April 21, 2015 by AndyM3000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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