Stevo985 Posted November 30, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted November 30, 2012 He doesn't try the Hollywood pass everytime he has the ball On the games where he doesn't play well (vs Reading and Everton are the two that coem to mind) he absolutely does do this. As I've said before, it seems to be when the emphasis is on him to be creative rather than when the pressure is off a bit (when Ireland is on the pitch) People aren't knocking him, they're just pointing out some faults with his game. They happened to be present on Tuesday when he had a poor game. I like the guy as a player, I think he could be very good. I just think he's currently inconsistent and quite frustrting when he plays poorly. Hopefully he'll iron that out with experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philosopher Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 When watching the Man U game Bannan was trying the hollywood pass alot, but it was coming off! Personally I think the lad needs more first team football, so he can a improve his consistencey with the hollywood balls and that comes from choosing the right times to do this! If he has the time and a good target to aim at why not, his problem comes when he tries to force it! Personally I think he has the makings of a good deep lying playmaker. PL just needs to make sure that Bannan is working hard for the team and recognise when he is in need of a rest. I don't think Bannan can play twice a week at the moment. We are passing it around nicely at the moment and Barry is one of the reasons for this. He and Westwood are both good passers with good awareness. Playing the hollywood ball is about more than passing ability, you need the vision and awareness to see the oppourtunity in the first place! In this league his size will always be a handicap, so needs to always be one step ahead mentally to make up for this, and he has that potential, but he needs experience to hone that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supernova26 Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 Most accurate crosser in Europe it seems. That's despite playing as a holding midfielder. Interesting stat. Prove if ever it was needed that Barry is a very gifted little player. It's obvious to anyone who's been watching us this season we are a much, much better team when he is playing. It's just simplistic fans picking up on the odd dodgy ball who don't pick up on the rest of his play. A 50% cross success rate is incredible. His corners are usually top notch and always land on Benteke's head. He should be the first name of the team sheet...yet people want to sell him off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raymond Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 If I never hear the term "Hollywood pass" again it will be too soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 Cracking stat, cracking little player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djdabush Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 I wouldn't get too excited, Nicky shorey is apparently the 12th best crosser in Europe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyBM Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 nicky shorey, number 12? lol good decision in letting him go for warnock! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willy_Evergo Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 His corners were much improved against Reading. They were whipped in with a bit of pace and both Baker and Clark could/should have scored. Today though, they were back to terrible. Every one was floated in gently giving the defenders plenty of time to deal with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcRigo82 Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 Played okay again yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 I wouldn't get too excited, Nicky shorey is apparently the 12th best crosser in Europe. in fairness Shorey always had a really good left foot. I think was in Reading 1st Premier League season he got about 12 assists. He even got 2 yesterday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted December 2, 2012 Moderator Share Posted December 2, 2012 Martin Laursen wasn't exactly complimentary about Nicky Shorey's ability as a defender before the Reading game the other night, he described him as being 'better going forward than defending'. Crap full back with no bottle would be my summary so no matter how good his crossing was I was delighted to see him go. Anyway, this is thread is supposed to be our pint drinking, pint sized tackle dodging midfielder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggy_333 Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 I dislike Bannan and quite often can't see what he brings to the team but today i thought he was very good. Hope the improvement continues! I even saw him make some tackles today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 In the build up to our special second goal today Bannan does a great turn with the ball, controlling it whilst avoiding an incoming challenge before sending it upfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 Looking a lot better the last couple of games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyBM Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 i really want to dislike this kid and want to see him sold, but hes proving it difficult for me to do so we always seem to do well when hes playing, hes getting involved and in the mix, not hiding away like players in the past hes making me wonder if i was wrong in agreeing with you all on here that we need another centre attacking mid my mind is confuzzled at the moment, ill await motd :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted December 15, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted December 15, 2012 Why do you want to dislike one of our players? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strangeways Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 Too small too scottish, im trying my hardest too like him though...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_John_10 Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 Why do you want to dislike one of our players? I think his drink driving was disgraceful and its made me dislike him quite a lot. I've never been a big fan but he is currently playing well and looks good with Westwood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 he made 1 mistake in drink driving and people crucifying the lad. he has talent and him and westwood is a good partnership for me. not the biggest physically but intelligent footballers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFC-Prideofbrum Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 He actually seems to play better when he has less touches and less time with the ball. Maybe it's youthful excitement and a lack of patience. Firstly, defensively he's very good in how he reads the game which makes up plenty for his lack of physicallity, although he's happy to put the tackles in when needed. Technically very gifted, he does better when players press him and he shows his class with one/two touch passes and then moving for the next ball. It seems against lesser opponents, especially at home like vs Reading, he'll get the ball more often, have more space and time in the middle and instead of keeping things ticking he almost feels like he has to force the issue by trying balls that really aren't ever going to come off regularly. Probably needs to push himself up a few yards when we're taking the games to team and provide more of a link with the attacking players with shorter balls rather than trying to find that 20/30 yard clipped ball in behind or long switches. Very good vs Liverpool though, hope he maintains it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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