HanoiVillan Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 On 31/07/2017 at 11:09, Dr_Pangloss said: he played the role I just outlined perfectly Certainly a good description, but modesty is always a virtue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFC44 Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 Very happy with him playing in the role that he's playing today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.Bear Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 Awful player. **** rubbish. Westwood mk2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVTuco Posted August 5, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted August 5, 2017 Hourihane & Landsbury - so much hope, so little end product. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Czechlad Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 I wonder what the reactions would be on here if he scored that early chance. He didn't look like he'd be consistent enough for the attacking mid spot. He has good vision, but his passing lets him down. His free kicks were also pretty underwhelming. He had one good freekick all match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigJim Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 No drive, no commitment. He has the ability to take games like today's by the scruff of the neck, but looks to me like he isn't bothered most of the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 Don't see the fuss about him. He was an good signing for simply not being Westwood/Gardner/an actual midfielder last season. Now that we're pushing for automatic promotion, he seems very average. What exactly does he do, I'm still trying to figure it out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nnock1984 Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 Average Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastie Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 First half he got in positions of danger and fluffed the chances - 2nd half he was anonymous. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Czechlad Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 This is what Nottingham supporters were telling us. Will be anonymous for 3-4 matches, then 1 match he will look world class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killeen30 Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 1 minute ago, Czechlad said: This is what Nottingham supporters were telling us. Will be anonymous for 3-4 matches, then 1 match he will look world class. Isorry but I don't think he will ever look world class, you have to take into account the teams we are up against. As look as he started to look good/very good I'll be happy. I had no expectations in him coming from Forest as I'd never really seem much of him. I knew he got the odd goal, so that for me was an improvement in what we had in midfield just because of that alone as we'd cried out for a midfielder who could score for years. Again another player who still needs to get up and running. I hope a win on Wednesday night will give the team, whoever plays, a much needed confidence boost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastie Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 6 minutes ago, Killeen30 said: Isorry but I don't think he will ever look world class, you have to take into account the teams we are up against. As look as he started to look good/very good I'll be happy. I had no expectations in him coming from Forest as I'd never really seem much of him. I knew he got the odd goal, so that for me was an improvement in what we had in midfield just because of that alone as we'd cried out for a midfielder who could score for years. Again another player who still needs to get up and running. I hope a win on Wednesday night will give the team, whoever plays, a much needed confidence boost. I doubt he will figure on Wednesday and the same goes for most of today's team - to be honest I'd not be too bothered about the league cup this season - concentrate on the league - lansbury got in some great positions first half but lacked the finish - jury still out on him for me . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Albrighton Posted August 5, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted August 5, 2017 I thought he was ok, didn't think he was anonymous at all. Seemed to playing in a number ten role for part of the game. Not a fan of his free kicks though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killeen30 Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 9 minutes ago, Eastie said: I doubt he will figure on Wednesday and the same goes for most of today's team - to be honest I'd not be too bothered about the league cup this season - concentrate on the league - lansbury got in some great positions first half but lacked the finish - jury still out on him for me . Yep, I agree with that and add he has a bad habit of picking up needless bookings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wazzap24 Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 Can't fault his effort. Ran beyond the forwards to chase the keeper down several times. There was a specific moment in the first half where he basically pressed 3/4 players on his own. He was influential early on, but like the rest the 2nd half was a bit of a poor show. With his range of passing I prefer him a bit deeper to be honest. He needs to be on the ball more and dictating play. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted August 5, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted August 5, 2017 I was disappointed with him. Had so many chances to put in a killer free kick and never really hit the spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoughboroughLion Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 Needs to be more box to box. He's looked a lot more effective with that responsibility. He doesn't suit being in 'the hole'. Needs to be picking the ball up from Whelan and driving forward, redistributing between the flanks or slotting Hogan through. Having him sat just behind Hogan didn't work today as we either went down the flanks or played a shitey floating ball up to Elmo / nobdody. Unsurprising there's not much love for his performance today - he was basically playing a nothing position. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praisedmambo Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 I thought he was one of the best players in the first half. Conversely, if I had only watched the second half I would have said he was one of the most pointless. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtsimonw Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 First half he was excellent. Bruce has to stop pulling him back to a more defensive role. Spurs lad was poor, no need to shoehorn him in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Pangloss Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 Playing far too deep due to the terrible tactics of Bruce. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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