sheepyvillian 1,895 Report post Posted October 26, 2019 McGinn, a flat - track bully ? I hope not. He looked a little overwhelmed at times. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
terrytini 9,502 Report post Posted October 26, 2019 1 hour ago, sheepyvillian said: McGinn, a flat - track bully ? I hope not. He looked a little overwhelmed at times. Surely not ! Against Man City ? 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Enda 1,288 Report post Posted October 26, 2019 This will be controversial, but I think we should drop him for a match. He's been off form. Needs a rest. And I reckon is the sort of player who would come roaring back to hold his place. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tomaszk 3,899 Report post Posted October 26, 2019 2 hours ago, Enda said: This will be controversial, but I think we should drop him for a match. He's been off form. Needs a rest. And I reckon is the sort of player who would come roaring back to hold his place. Depends if he needs one. If he's fit, there's no scenario at the moment he shouldn't be starting for us in a league match where points are up for grabs. Today was Man City. Everyone was crap v Brighton bar Jack, their setup and performance was fantastic. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Philosopher 304 Report post Posted October 28, 2019 Was definitely his poorest game. Being disciplined and protecting his defense is clearly a weak point in his game, which he needs to work on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KentVillan 3,052 Report post Posted October 28, 2019 7 hours ago, Philosopher said: Was definitely his poorest game. Being disciplined and protecting his defense is clearly a weak point in his game, which he needs to work on. Bear in mind he was dealing with Mendy + Silva + Sterling which is probably the best left-side attack in world football. It's no coincidence that our players look worse against better opposition. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikeyp102 4,046 Report post Posted October 30, 2019 Don’t see why he came on today, silly booking as well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AV82 251 Report post Posted October 30, 2019 Needs. a. rest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vive_La_Villa 9,385 Report post Posted October 30, 2019 12 minutes ago, AV82 said: Needs. a. rest. He just had a rest! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alakagom 254 Report post Posted November 2, 2019 (edited) Love his energy, but the amount of times he got the ball back in our half and just started running forward for no reason without even giving it a thought to lose it few seconds later and bring us under pressure again was just silly. Not sure whether to blame the coaching or him. Edited November 2, 2019 by Alakagom 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rodders0223 12,546 Report post Posted November 2, 2019 1 minute ago, Alakagom said: Love his energy, but the amount of times he got the ball back in our half and just started running forward for no reason without even giving it a thought to lose it few seconds later and bring us under pressure again was just silly. Not sure whether to blame the coaching or him. It is a habit from his spl and football league and he needs to get out it fast. It is great in the Championship where he is up there with the most athletic but against international players most weeks it isn't going to fly. He isn't rapid quick. Needs to work on finding passes and finding them quick. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr_Pangloss 14,008 Report post Posted November 2, 2019 Needs to release the ball quicker. Not as bad today as the last two games but there has been a noticeable drop off in his level, although not easy to deliver against our last two opponents, but does to me suggest the talk of a move to United is wide of the mark, has a lot more to develop and learn. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VillaChris 5,802 Report post Posted November 2, 2019 Would have him on wide FKs all the time, was a perfect cross for the goal, right in that area that cuts out defence and keeper. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thug 813 Report post Posted November 2, 2019 This man is absolute quality. i know there’s some criticism about needing to release it sooner, but honestly when he has an option he does. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keyblade 8,680 Report post Posted November 2, 2019 He's a work in progress still but my God he's going to be some player. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sulberto21 278 Report post Posted November 3, 2019 On 28/10/2019 at 16:34, KentVillan said: Bear in mind he was dealing with Mendy + Silva + Sterling which is probably the best left-side attack in world football. It's no coincidence that our players look worse against better opposition. And yet could have gone away with two goals but for a brilliant save and a lick of paint. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tomaszk 3,899 Report post Posted November 3, 2019 Agreed some adapting is needed. He will, he always does. The better the opposition, the harder it gets, the more it matters... the taller John McGinn grows. Huge part of our future. Makes me laugh what the hell Doug Luiz must think watching him charge around. They need to take a bit of each other's game on board and at worst we'll have two top 6 Premier League players. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MotoMkali 265 Report post Posted November 3, 2019 Needs to be rested is untouchable at the moment and has played every minute for us and played every game for Scotland he just isn't getting rested. Him being so tired is likely why he picks up so many bookings as he gets there to late and just follows through if he was full energy he would probably chase after the ball or get their before the ball is played. Should come off at 70 minutes every game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TRO 13,015 Report post Posted November 3, 2019 makes great interceptions and picks pockets, not quite so good at closing down and denying the opposition time on the ball.....needs to get tighter at times. I love SJM but he is much better on the ball than off it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr_Pangloss 14,008 Report post Posted November 10, 2019 Horrendous, has looked thoroughly Championship standard over the past 4 games, not good enough 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
