The_Steve Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Can see why he didn't start. Falls down too easy. Exciting option though. It's not a huge criticism because the talent is there. Different game he'd be more effective. Not against a team who park the bus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasoncb Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Bright prospect but can't rely solely on him to get us goals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobzy Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 So what did gabby or weimman do that grealish couldn't in that half? Stay on their feet or have anything resembling pace apparently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted January 1, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted January 1, 2015 He was better than Gabby Weimann and Cleverley. No he wasn't Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillakevBromsgrove Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Not ready yet, maybe we will cut PL some slack and understand why he does not see him as a starter yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROTTERDAM1982 Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Really Steve? At least he looked forward, turned forward, committed players, stretched the game, made space for other players, looked comfortable on the ball.Hes not ready yet, but a 19 year old who shows enthusiasm against 2 poor excuses for Premier Lge players, who hide and do nothing in a game, i know who i prefer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted January 1, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted January 1, 2015 Really Steve? At least he looked forward, turned forward, committed players, stretched the game, made space for other players, looked comfortable on the ball.Hes not ready yet, but a 19 year old who shows enthusiasm against 2 poor excuses for Premier Lge players, who hide and do nothing in a game, i know who i prefer. He didn't do any of that. Yes he turned forward, but apart from winning one foul, he threw himself on the ground, ran it out of play, or gave it away. He looked anything but comfortable on the ball. He's clearly a very talented lad and I know he's going to be a big player for us. BUt he was crap today. That's no big deal. he's a teenager and you would expect that every now and then. But today showed why he probably isn't starting, because he's young and raw and ultimately prone to inconsistency. He'll get there, but he's not there yet. Today was definitely one to learn from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROTTERDAM1982 Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Don't disagree with that Steve, but i'm struggling to think of anything positive Gabby Weimann or Cleverley did, and these are all internationals. The movement and touch was terrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanAVFC Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Ben, I'm getting annoyed for you so I can't imagine how you feel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Wasn't great but can't see how he was any worse than weimman or gabby. Would be nice to judge him from starting the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philwhitters Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 He didn't perform brilliantly. BUT he was positive, when he got the ball he wanted to run and commit defenders. Yes he went to ground easily today, but he is a lightweight 19 year old, he will learn how to ride it or accept it etc. We never look to get in behind a defence, we just pass in front of them, at least with Grealish standing on the touchline, when we pass it to him 1 on 1 with the fullback he looks to run past him to get a cross in. I think he is worth longer on the pitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andym Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 (edited) at the moment hes having to come on for 20 minutes and basically have the responsibility for creating something and winning us the game in that time. not ideal for him, as its a lot of pressure. i think if he was coming on in a situation where were winning, or at least drawing having already scored, he might look better. today he was trying to do too much himself. i also think giving him a start may actually help - he wont have the pressure of thinking hes only got a short time to do something. its also not like gabby, weimann and cleverly are doing anything after getting the start anyway, so im not sure we would lose anything by giving him a shot Edited January 1, 2015 by andym 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Ben, I'm getting annoyed for you so I can't imagine how you feel So, I imagine, is Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted January 1, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted January 1, 2015 at the moment hes having to come on for 20 minutes and basically have the responsibility for creating something and winning us the game in that time. not ideal for him, as its a lot of pressure. i think if he was coming on in a situation where were winning, or at least drawing having already scored, he might look better. today he was trying to do too much himself. i also think giving him a start may actually help - he wont have the pressure of thinking hes only got a short time to do something. its also not like gabby, weimann and cleverly are doing anything after getting the start anyway, so im not sure we would lose anything by giving him a shot He had half an hour today. No its not 90 minutes, but its not like he got 5 minutes at the end of the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreveryoung Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 He is not an impact sub, he has proved this. Be better starting with him and bringing him off if he tires or has a poor performance. He isn't? Does he make an IMPACT when he comes on as a SUB? I let you answer that one after today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanAVFC Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 (edited) He is not an impact sub, he has proved this. Be better starting with him and bringing him off if he tires or has a poor performance. He isn't? Does he make an IMPACT when he comes on as a SUB? I let you answer that one after today! He has been making an impact as a sub until today though? I'm really unsure what your point is. Edited January 1, 2015 by StefanAVFC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omariqy Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Needs to start. Give him more time to make an impact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSV Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Start him against Blackpool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaszk Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 He should be starting ahead of Weimann every single match. He got a bit bullied today but can cause trouble if neglected by the opposition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob182 Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 I think people are expecting too much of him. He's not as good as a lot of people are making out. Yesterday the Holte were chanting for him to come on. He came on, and did hardly anything (admittedly, he only had half an hour). I don't doubt that he has the potential to be that good, and we've seen glimpses of a good player in there, but right now his game only consists of tidy passes, a few direct runs, dives and a lack of workrate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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