Delphinho123 Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 15 hours ago, lexicon said: He might get unnoticed by casual fans or people who don't understand what a CDM should do.... Nice little dig there, lexicon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 21 hours ago, AntrimBlack said: I was not convinced at first, but last few games he has been very good. I was convinced at first, in fact very disappointed when the transfer dragged on. However, He is not eye candy and in some games even I thought he struggled, but then I reminded myself he has only just joined us and needs to understand how we play and where everyone is. We still do a bit of stretching for too many balls in midfield, but we will get better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alreadyexists Posted November 3, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted November 3, 2017 On 02/11/2017 at 17:19, dont_do_it_doug. said: Might be better if they actually went to watch the matches. Glenn Whelan has turned it around for sure. I'm not remotely surprised. I agreed DDID... I’ve only been to 4 games this year, but I’ve watched every other home game, and most of the aways (not that it’s a competition but to make assertions from a text commentary or a 3 min highlight reel is just nonesense). Whelan isn’t perfect, he tires later in games, and he doesn’t necessarily play the ‘eye candy’ pass and that’s why he’s playing for us at this stage in his career and this stage in our league position, BUT he breaks up opposition play very well, he often presents an out ball for the back four (they don’t always take it obv), and he passes cleverly and does the ugly stuff very well. He’s a quality player, and he’s probably the opposite of players like Adama; ugly and hard working vs all show and no substance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan-scott Posted November 3, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted November 3, 2017 Budget Kante. No frills but effective at what he does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 I think a player like Whelan gives other midfields the confidence to push forward knowning he will always cover. He was an ever present a stoke and it seems they are now struggling to score goals, in particular from midfield. Could they be missing him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meregreen Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 Absolute rubbish today. Just not good enough for where we want to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drat01 Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 Offers as much defensive cover as a catholic condom. absolutel crap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omariqy Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 You are asking for trouble playing Whelan in a 2 in midfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Pangloss Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 He's just not very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 I've been a big defender in this thread, and I think he's been better than most seem to, but even I have to admit he was absolute crap yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jareth Posted November 5, 2017 Author Share Posted November 5, 2017 I think mostly it's poor distribution. There were a few moments yesterday when Whelan and Hutton were knocking it back and forth to each other wanting the other to move it forwards, my heart sank. Jedi may be needed at CB so we'll be stuck with Whelan a bit longer. Hopefully Grealish or COH can play more and try to collect the ball from him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastie Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 12 minutes ago, Jareth said: I think mostly it's poor distribution. There were a few moments yesterday when Whelan and Hutton were knocking it back and forth to each other wanting the other to move it forwards, my heart sank. Jedi may be needed at CB so we'll be stuck with Whelan a bit longer. Hopefully Grealish or COH can play more and try to collect the ball from him. I think grealish could be the key - whelan I think will be a regular figure but we need that extra quality in midfield that jack could provide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuwabatake Sanjuro Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 He is 33 years old and has played almost every league game this season. He plays in a position where he covers a lot of ground and as mentioned is old. When playing 3 games in a week he should be rotated with Jedinak, it would help his performance levels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcRigo82 Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 Too defensive and does not really offer nothing except negativity to the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Surprised half the crowd didn't blame him for the Sunderland goal. I heard one person cheer when he went down injured Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted November 21, 2017 Moderator Share Posted November 21, 2017 On 08/11/2017 at 01:46, AvfcRigo82 said: Too defensive and does not really offer nothing except negativity to the team. Well we were far better protected with him on the pitch than when he went off. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicon Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 4 minutes ago, TrentVilla said: Well we were far better protected with him on the pitch than when he went off. Well he's apparently defensive but at the same time offers nothing. I don't get it either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omariqy Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Honestly thought he was awful today. Panicked every time he got the ball. We looked a better team when Jedi and Grealish came on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted November 21, 2017 Moderator Share Posted November 21, 2017 1 minute ago, omariqy said: Honestly thought he was awful today. Panicked every time he got the ball. We looked a better team when Jedi and Grealish came on. Jack maybe but not Jedi in my view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omariqy Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Just now, TrentVilla said: Jack maybe but not Jedi in my view. First 2 or three things Jedi did was spray the ball out wide that started our attacks which Whelan would never do. But I get it that Jedi will lose the ball more often. I just wish Whelan didn't fall over every 2 seconds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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