villaglint Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 4 minutes ago, PatrickCousens said: He'll probably be 5th choice by the end of this window. In that role he's fine, but I don't want to see him too often if possible. Not dire today but the guy can't pass and he's a bit rash in the tackle. Yeah I'd agree with most of that. Was pretty poor but the shot saved him from being dire. It was a 5/10 performance for me and not the first time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest av1 Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 23 minutes ago, sne said: Whatever it is he's supposed to do out there, he's not doing it. Squad player at best. Thats the thing for me, he's a nothing player. He isnt particularly good offensively, defensively, his passing ability is poor and he can't tackle. All he can do well is strike a ball, a bit like his brother, only less talented. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poitier Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 His idea of tackling is grabbing the opponent round the waist as they run past him. Great shot but another underwhelming performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troglodyte Posted August 20, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted August 20, 2016 6 minutes ago, poitier said: His idea of tackling is grabbing the opponent round the waist as they run past him. Great shot but another underwhelming performance. Nah, he's also competent at lunging in after the ball has gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante_Lockhart Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Would like to have seen Lyden on he bench today. Could have replaced GG and given us someone fresh in the centre. What's up with him anyway? Is he injured? Also, get McKirdy on the bench for a few games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa89 Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Not good enough and yet another we need to move on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobzy Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Aside from a great shot, he was poor. Again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeyAnty Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Very poor. Was totally feed up with his hollywood passes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Keener window-cleaner Posted August 20, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted August 20, 2016 (edited) I think it's a bit harsch on him. Except that stupid tackle towards the end I thought he did a good job defensively, tracked back good, made some important tackles and won a couple of headers in the middle of the pitch. He passed the ball around fairly well and at least tried some through balls. I'd give him a 6 of 10 and thought there was no big difference between him and Westwood today. If his shot had gone inches more to the right he would have made all the difference in the game and won us three points. A couple of games, some more confidence, getting to know the teammates better and I think he can be a good player for us in the Championship, at least I'd give him a couple of more games before writing him off. Edited August 20, 2016 by Keener window-cleaner 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshVilla Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 (edited) Granted he needs games but were in the position where we can't afford to give him any Every point in this league is vital to getting promotion Edited August 20, 2016 by AshVilla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 This guys garbage, truely shocking. If forest are still interested I would sell. Terrible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Thomas Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 I am not a massive fan, but I think he will be OK as a squad player for this year - he will be 2nd or 3rd string. Not aimed at anyone in particular, but it does feel like quite a few are jumping on the "bash Gardner" bandwagon - e.g. pre-match thread. Plenty of people have called for him to be given a chance - now he is been giving a go those same people are writing him off after one or two average games. Seems a bit unfair to me. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troon_villan Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 He's completely anonymous in games. Squad player at best. Jedi and Tish at Cm for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villaphan04 Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 should not be starting but no way would i let him leave with the lack of depth in the midfield currently. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villianusa Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Considering before the game that most in the game thread said we would lose because of him and Westwood in midfield, I think he did okay. Did as much as the Will Hughes a lot of people here drawl over. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 Just watching his in play passing during the game, it was slow, weak, and off target. Almost always, the player he was passing to had to break position and come to the ball. Being able to pass is essential in his role. He really should not be starting games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 8 hours ago, villianusa said: Considering before the game that most in the game thread said we would lose because of him and Westwood in midfield, I think he did okay. Did as much as the Will Hughes a lot of people here drawl over. No chance will hughes was outstanding gardner was so average next to him. Hughes looks like a real cm, think he would be a perfect addition to our midfield! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nabby Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 His tackling and break up of play on the whole was decent , his short passing was steady but when asked to move the ball forward he was woeful.Some of his passing when players where in space ahead of him was horrific and he seemed unable to get the pace on the ball right either overhit or underhit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wazzap24 Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 He's got no legs and is about as mobile as a traffic cone. Consdering his physical stature, he's not even a solid presence in there. Always wanted him to get his chance after such awful luck with injuries and who knows, maybe he could have been a player if he hadn't been robbed of that development. No doubt he cares and is trying. Much like his brother, he has decent technique and can strike a ball, but lacks any kind of pace and mobility. He makes Westwood look like Pirlo mixed with Xavi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 I think people are over critical of him. First half Hughes was anonymous. If that shot had gone in maybe the posts would be entirely different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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