Eastie Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 (edited) 21 minutes ago, terrytini said: Agree he is lack lustre, lacking Drive, showing poor decision making. Generally out of it. He was a passenger yesterday offensively. With Grabban also sleepwalking through much of the game it allowed Boro to have a relatively easy time of it at the Back. Albert looks mentally jaded to me, and odd though it may at first appear his position must be being looked at by Bruce. If green were fully fit I’d agree but I think Albert is the best available option at the moment and hope he rediscovers his zest on Tuesday . Edited May 13, 2018 by Eastie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Pangloss Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 It's been a pretty disappointing reversal in form from him, he did put a good ball in in the first half and did some good defensive work, but we do need more quality from him going forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omariqy Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 Tbh I don't think anyone really showed themselves in a good light from an attacking perspective. It was one of those games where we had a plan and it worked but that plan involved limited forward play. His job was obviously to help out Hutton but also quickly close the pass to Adama from Shotton. He did it virtually every time. He was a really important player for us on Saturday and he did his job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa89 Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 23 hours ago, Dr_Pangloss said: It's been a pretty disappointing reversal in form from him, he did put a good ball in in the first half and did some good defensive work, but we do need more quality from him going forward. It wasn't the type of game where he was ever going to shine offensively. It was clear from the first minute Bruce had told him to get back and help double up on Traore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyp Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 Hasnt really been on it offensively anyway for 10 or so games now. Imagine bruce named green to start an hour before kick off. Pulis would never see it coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 His defensive work was superb. Offensively not good. But like villa89 says he was instructed to do so by bruce and it worked. Pulis I think will try him down the middle with bamford I think tues night. He is going to try something unexpected Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 Ran his heart out today and covered his full back brilliantly. Deserves some praise after today 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVTuco Posted May 15, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted May 15, 2018 16 minutes ago, Zatman said: Ran his heart out today and covered his full back brilliantly. Deserves some praise after today Completely agree. Unfortunately his confidence is not high, which shows when we're attacking, but he gives his all and is an important piece of the puzzle still. We need him in the final. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 2 minutes ago, AVTuco said: Completely agree. Unfortunately his confidence is not high, which shows when we're attacking, but he gives his all and is an important piece of the puzzle still. We need him in the final. think he reads Jack really well and always moving which creates chances. Grabban chance was prime example 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVTuco Posted May 15, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted May 15, 2018 Just now, Zatman said: think he reads Jack really well and always moving which creates chances. Grabban chance was prime example Agreed. Also, one goal would get him going offensively again, but I'm not complaining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 Thought he was abysmal first half. Started to look his old self 2nd half though. Hope he takes that onto wembley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 2 hours ago, AVTuco said: Completely agree. Unfortunately his confidence is not high, which shows when we're attacking, but he gives his all and is an important piece of the puzzle still. We need him in the final. If his confidence isn't high after having a standing ovation from the whole ground and the away fans singing his name im the first half then there is no hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A'Villan Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 Thought he was decent in our last match. He so frequently beats his man down the wing. It wasn't a game where we spent large periods on the ball and clear counter opportunities weren't plentiful. Thought his runs down the wing were almost as important as Jedinak's winning of the ball, Snodgrass' intensity or even Grealish's control. Helped play a part in keeping Middlesbrough out of the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSV Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 On 16/05/2018 at 09:16, rodders0223 said: If his confidence isn't high after having a standing ovation from the whole ground and the away fans singing his name im the first half then there is no hope. doesnt work like that. Sometimes your inner self belief can only change by what you do or what you think. Not what others think about you. He and Snoddy are due big games.. leave the best for last. He will score in the final. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 How did he stay on? Was woeful yesterday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Pangloss Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 (edited) He has been poor for most of this year to be honest, a fairly shocking reversal in form and output. I'd like him to stick around, but equally would like Green to be playing left midfield next season, perhaps Adomah can go back onto the right hand side. Edited May 27, 2018 by Dr_Pangloss 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nabby Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 FH he was playing as a 2nd FB he was that deep and the managed to keep forcing him to cut back the few times he did get forward 2H was better and got on ball more and was his cross for Grealish header . I still think he has been shafted being moved to the left but overall what we saw yesterday is if can keep him and Snodgrass quiet it leaves the striker isolated and Bruce will just sit on his hands and do nothing to change it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 Agree with the Doctor, his level has dropped a lot since the first half of the season. Still mad to talk about selling players like him as over a full championship season he'll chip in with goals and a decent number of assists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 As I said on another thread, I actually thought he was much better yesterday, especially in the second half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 One to keep as his goals and assists justify it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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