sharkyvilla Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 23 minutes ago, bannedfromHandV said: Yep, 100% this. Gave us far more presence going forward and around their box, instrumental in the goal, cracking player and not one who can be left on the bench. Yep, today probably wasnt a game for Hourihane, Jack and McGinn as a midfield 3 from the start and he was the unlucky one to miss out. I can see Whelan and Conor rotating as deeper midfielder depending on the oppo, surely McGinn will be guaranteed to start from now on. Nothing wrong with keeping players on their toes though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir_gary_cahill Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 Shame he didn’t start today, we’re a much better outfit with him in it, he’s dynamic. When Grealish and McGinn link up, it’s a joy to watch. Birmingham City couldn’t handle him, he’s a very good footballer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Stevo985 Posted March 10, 2019 VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted March 10, 2019 It was played perfectly to be honest. Smith has every right to keep the midfield the same after the last game. But he gave McGinn enough time when he came on to show why he should be starting. Which he absolutely did. There can be no argument when he starts the next game now. 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brummybloke Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 (edited) Thought it was the right decision, Whelan can hold his own and make crunching tackles in these sorts of games. Didn't deserve to be dropped but he kind of made it an easy choice after a 5 minute spell of wtf. Passed the ball straight into touch 3 times under no pressure. Enter McGinn full of energy and carrying the ball which altered our way of playing and put them on the back foot, we then had 3 or 4 good chances including the goal. Proud of all of them tonight even Taylor Edited March 10, 2019 by brummybloke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 Needs to start every single game. He's so good at this level, the difference he made when he came on was frigthening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 (edited) I agreed with not starting him, the way the midfield played last week, you couldn’t drop them. Perfect response by McGInn showed that he wants the place and that he is worthy of the start. I thought his energy would aid us last quarter and he certainly showed that. Swung the game in our favour Edited March 10, 2019 by mikeyp102 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeyAnty Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 2 hours ago, sir_gary_cahill said: Shame he didn’t start today, we’re a much better outfit with him in it, he’s dynamic. When Grealish and McGinn link up, it’s a joy to watch. Birmingham City couldn’t handle him, he’s a very good footballer To build a team rapouryou couldn’t drop any of the midfield after Derby. Him on the bench was correct decision. its amazing what a rest will have done for him. I felt he was jaded before he got the suspension. Mark my words, he will be our best player against Forest because of his rest. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir_gary_cahill Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 6 minutes ago, HeyAnty said: To build a team rapouryou couldn’t drop any of the midfield after Derby. Him on the bench was correct decision. its amazing what a rest will have done for him. I felt he was jaded before he got the suspension. Mark my words, he will be our best player against Forest because of his rest. I think you are correct, it was good management by Smith, it’s a squad game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chappy Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 Changed the game really when he came on. Gave us impetus and we started to play some better football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Willard Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 The suspension has done him good. Also Smith's decision to keep him on the bench was correct. Encourages the ethos of you only start if you're performing. Against Derby no one deserved to be dropped. Today McGinn showed why he should be in the starting line up. It's good for competition. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted March 10, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted March 10, 2019 Badass 4 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pelle Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 I love this guy. I think DS made the right choice not to start him, and his answer were perfect. They couldn't handle him. So good to have options too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derryvillan Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 Missed the way he can keep possession and arse roll opponents. And the way he pushed Gardner away when he stood over Jack sitting down before he came off. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 (edited) The most valuable arse in the Championship. If any club should come in for him, the price is 20 million for each cheek. Edited March 11, 2019 by AJ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Thug Posted March 11, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted March 11, 2019 45 minutes ago, AJ said: The most valuable arse in the Championship. If any club should come in for him, the price is 20 million for each cheek. And there’s £10m worth of crack there too 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 I actually love him, he is unbelievable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaszk Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 (edited) I'd bring him in for Hourihane, not Whelan. The best parts of his game don't suit that deep role. He often carries the ball out of trouble and that can be risky from defensive areas. He also is someone whose energy is vital in closing down; again that doesn't necessarily suit that deep role, you need to have eyes everywhere and marshall space in front of defence instead of close the ball from your position. Whelan best man to start in that position until later in the game. McGinn and Grealish too good to leave out. Hourihane drops to the bench for me. Edited March 13, 2019 by Tomaszk 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjaacckk91 Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 Absolutely unplayable this first 15 minutes unreal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wezbid Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 He is top quality. He'll end up in the top flight, playing in Europe, hopefully with us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 If Leicester do want him, opening offers start at 25m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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