momo Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 (edited) What about Hourihane scores more than the rest of the team combined this season till now, and not just bully Gabby who has done a fine job on the wing yet again. It's tedious and boring. Edited August 21, 2017 by momo 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
commander Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 anyone know why he's been left out last couple of games? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thabucks Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 5 minutes ago, commander said: anyone know why he's been left out last couple of games? He's shit and Bruce has finally realised ?! 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael118 Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 Too much of a disruptive influence on everyone. No, he's injured. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave J Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Well he's not very good at playing football imo - so why would we play him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markavfc40 Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 On 23/09/2017 at 14:27, commander said: anyone know why he's been left out last couple of games? He is recovering from an injury and is training all weekend and may be in contention for Burton or if not Bolton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave J Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 22 hours ago, markavfc40 said: He is recovering from an injury and is training all weekend and may be in contention for Burton or if not Bolton. well that's all our problems solved then ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briny_ear Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 The team we started with on Saturday is beginning to look like a "best XI"* and I would be surprised if he was able to get a starting slot when he's fit again. (*still an issue with right back of course - when isn't there? - but one thing I'm certain of is he couldn't play there.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meregreen Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, briny_ear said: The team we started with on Saturday is beginning to look like a "best XI"* and I would be surprised if he was able to get a starting slot when he's fit again. (*still an issue with right back of course - when isn't there? - but one thing I'm certain of is he couldn't play there.) Whelan would not bein my best IX. Not even in my best 15 truth be told.However Gabby wouldn't even be in my club if I had my way. Edited September 25, 2017 by meregreen 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 I imagine he is being rested for the derby 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 It would have been great if he could have had a solid year and notched a decent tally from a squad rotation role (7-10 goals) but we are finding out you can't treat your body like shit for a few years, bin off football and then come back and demand so much from that body. He can do as much gym work and cardio as he likes but his body cannot take the pace anymore. Too many niggles, too many knocks. It is over. What a dismal way to go out after nearly 15 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapal_fan Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 Watched a clip of his goal vs Everton (I think) where Carson hoofed a long ball, he took it over his should in 1 lovely touch and tucked it in. Technically, he did as good as anyone else could have done with that control. I'm not saying he could ever have been as good as Ronaldo or Rooney, but he could have been so much better had he had his head stitched on in his late 20s. 19 - 24 will be his best years. That said, when all is said and done - I think he'll be remembered quite fondly, if only for being in that 07-09 team. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted September 26, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted September 26, 2017 1 hour ago, Zatman said: I imagine he is being rested for the derby I believe he is in Zoolander type conditioning training! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted September 26, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted September 26, 2017 4 hours ago, lapal_fan said: Watched a clip of his goal vs Everton (I think) where Carson hoofed a long ball, he took it over his should in 1 lovely touch and tucked it in. Technically, he did as good as anyone else could have done with that control. I'm not saying he could ever have been as good as Ronaldo or Rooney, but he could have been so much better had he had his head stitched on in his late 20s. 19 - 24 will be his best years. That said, when all is said and done - I think he'll be remembered quite fondly, if only for being in that 07-09 team. When you look back at how good he was in the prime MON years it makes you realise how far he's fallen. He was a genuine menace back then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khizzy Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 Even his FUT rating of 69 this season goes to show how far he's fallen! (although 69 could also be a reference around all the women he's had ...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted September 26, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted September 26, 2017 5 hours ago, lapal_fan said: Watched a clip of his goal vs Everton (I think) where Carson hoofed a long ball, he took it over his should in 1 lovely touch and tucked it in. Technically, he did as good as anyone else could have done with that control. I'm not saying he could ever have been as good as Ronaldo or Rooney, but he could have been so much better had he had his head stitched on in his late 20s. 19 - 24 will be his best years. That said, when all is said and done - I think he'll be remembered quite fondly, if only for being in that 07-09 team. I think everyone here has scored a wonder goal once in their life! Im not doing him down as i think he has been a great servant over the years but Im not sure how much better he could have been tbh. He was a pure instinctive striker, not because he was so naturally talented but more that if he was given any time to think he would mess up; Luckily his pace meant that he could get to most situations quicker than most. However when that pure pace has eroded his all round game has been shown up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapal_fan Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 10 minutes ago, Nigel said: I think everyone here has scored a wonder goal once in their life! Im not doing him down as i think he has been a great servant over the years but Im not sure how much better he could have been tbh. He was a pure instinctive striker, not because he was so naturally talented but more that if he was given any time to think he would mess up; Luckily his pace meant that he could get to most situations quicker than most. However when that pure pace has eroded his all round game has been shown up. He's scored quite a few 'good' goals in his time. To do it in a match environment is something yourself and I will never be able to reciprocate. Don't let your opinion cloud fact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted September 26, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted September 26, 2017 2 minutes ago, lapal_fan said: He's scored quite a few 'good' goals in his time. To do it in a match environment is something yourself and I will never be able to reciprocate. Don't let your opinion cloud fact. Im not saying he hasnt scored good goals, just that he couldnt have got much better than he was. Unfortunately opinion is the only thing we can go with here! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straggler Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 6 hours ago, Nigel said: I believe he is in Zoolander type conditioning training! He's been in the daiye spa since last Friday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave J Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 10 hours ago, Zatman said: I imagine he is being rested for the derby No doubt he'll clocking in early then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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