PieFacE Posted May 8, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted May 8, 2017 It's such a shame that one of Hourihan's well hit free kicks didn't go in to shut him up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LancsVillan Posted May 8, 2017 Moderator Share Posted May 8, 2017 I thought it was funny more than anything, I thought the booing of him afterwards was pathetic. It shows he is actually bothered and willing, unlike others who are lauded for their apathy. It seemed that it was going to be a sort of after you on the free kicks, Lansbury took the 1st, Hourihane the 2nd etc. But then when it was Bacuna's 'go' it was Hourihane who initially whinged at the bench. Yes it was probably better for a left footer BUT if there was an order in the last game why not? Bacuna is capable of taking a decent free kick. Same as when he got barracked a couple of games back after being asked to go left back. FFS he started out right midfield, moved to centre and having been ok was then asked to change again. I think Bruce like that versatility and will look to keep him. I do like his industry and ability to get around, however, I cannot see how we can use him with Lansbury, Hourihane AND Jedinak in there, to say nothing of signings in the summer. So if we get a decent bid for him, take it and move on. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Stevo985 Posted May 8, 2017 VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted May 8, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, LancsVillan said: I thought it was funny more than anything, I thought the booing of him afterwards was pathetic. It shows he is actually bothered and willing, unlike others who are lauded for their apathy. It seemed that it was going to be a sort of after you on the free kicks, Lansbury took the 1st, Hourihane the 2nd etc. But then when it was Bacuna's 'go' it was Hourihane who initially whinged at the bench. Yes it was probably better for a left footer BUT if there was an order in the last game why not? Bacuna is capable of taking a decent free kick. I disagree with nearly every word of this. He looked bothered, bothered about himself. The free kicks were being shared between Lansbury and Hourihane depending on what side it was taken from. There had been about half a dozen free kicks at least before that one, and bacuna had (rightly) not been on any of them. I think the only one who thought it was Bacuna's turn was Bacuna. Hourihane was right to turn to the bench. As in what the **** is this guy doing trying to take the free kick when Henri and I are the free kick takers. Bacuna was rightly told to **** off, as Hourihane went on to nearly score a worldy. In fact, Hourihane TWICE went closer to scoring a free kick in 90 minutes yesterday than Bacuna has managed in the past 5 years. Is Bacuna capable of taking a good free kick? I mean, he scored one about 6 years ago, but I don't think I've seen him take a good one since. He's a definite sell for me. If Bacuna is still regularly starting games next season then we've failed to address a serious weakness in the squad. He is shit, and he's a dickhead to boot. Edited May 8, 2017 by Stevo985 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LancsVillan Posted May 8, 2017 Moderator Share Posted May 8, 2017 Hourihane's free kicks are decent but so far are either massively overhit, like his corners OR predictable and savable by keepers. It's nice to have him taking them as you do feel there is a goal there. As with the fans wearing of t'Rovers shirt, far more is being made of this than it really warrants. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Could repeat from last season but.... I hope he never wears our shirt again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 12 hours ago, Stevo985 said: he's a dickhead Hard to argue. I'm sure his mother loves him, but he always manages to come across like a total Tuesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted May 9, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted May 9, 2017 10 hours ago, LancsVillan said: Hourihane's free kicks are decent but so far are either massively overhit, like his corners OR predictable and savable by keepers. It's nice to have him taking them as you do feel there is a goal there. As with the fans wearing of t'Rovers shirt, far more is being made of this than it really warrants. Again, I disagree massively. Hourihane's deliveries are regularly into a good area, and his shots seem to hit the target fairly regularly. Again, he hit the target with more free kicks on Sunday than bacuna's managed in half a decade. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow1988 Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 Bacuna reminds me a bit of Joey Barton, in the way he has a bit of a self destruct button but just not to the same extent. They do something stupid and then spend some time redeeming themselves and then they self destruct again. The difference being Barton self destructing equals potential grevious bodily harm to another person whereas Bacuna self destructing just reminds everyone that he is a petulant dickhead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrytini Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 (edited) Occasionally shows a degree of ability, a degree of desire. Sadly though - I hate to criticise our own players - he appears utterly witless and this affects everything he does (and doesn't) do. The gulf in footballing intelligence between him and Gardner v Lansbury and Hourihane is immense, and there are other Lansbury and Hourihane out there we should be acquiring to replace Bacuna and Gardner....we can't go through a season with only 2 decent midfielders. Edited May 9, 2017 by terrytini 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It's Your Round Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 I hope Bacuna's time is up now. He's never getting any better. As terrytini says, we need to see Lansbury and Hourihane as the minimum quality in our midfield and go for players that are equal to better. That's how we will improve the team. Same with defence really, I'd like to see another CB that's better than Baker. Its useful having an adaptable utility player in the squad but not if he doesn't really bring any quality. No more Bacuna next year please! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael118 Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 Lansbury is massively overrated and not even close to Bacuna in terms of skill level or overall quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Dr_Pangloss Posted May 9, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted May 9, 2017 11 minutes ago, Michael118 said: Lansbury is massively overrated and not even close to Bacuna in terms of skill level or overall quality. LOL - epic. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael118 Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 10 minutes ago, Dr_Pangloss said: LOL - epic. I don't see what Lansbury offers at all. Maybe some aggression in CM. I think he lacks quality. Bacuna is better in nearly every area for mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 Not passing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted May 9, 2017 Moderator Share Posted May 9, 2017 21 hours ago, Stevo985 said: He's a definite sell for me. If Bacuna is still regularly starting games next season then we've failed to address a serious weakness in the squad. He is shit, and he's a dickhead to boot. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted May 9, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted May 9, 2017 3 hours ago, Michael118 said: Lansbury is massively overrated and not even close to Bacuna in terms of skill level or overall quality. You're wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobzy Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 4 hours ago, Stevo985 said: Again, I disagree massively. Hourihane's deliveries are regularly into a good area, and his shots seem to hit the target fairly regularly. Again, he hit the target with more free kicks on Sunday than bacuna's managed in half a decade. Bacuna is a worse midfielder than Hourihane, but he's a good direct free kick taker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted May 9, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted May 9, 2017 (edited) Just now, bobzy said: Bacuna is a worse midfielder than Hourihane, but he's a good direct free kick taker. Is he? Genuine question, what are you basing that on? Edited May 9, 2017 by Stevo985 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobzy Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 Just now, Stevo985 said: Is he? Genuinely what are you basing that on? His direct free kicks. From memory, he scored against Man City and Cardiff(?) and has hit the woodwork on more than one occasion. I'm not saying he's David Beckham, but he's a good direct free kick taker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted May 9, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted May 9, 2017 Just now, bobzy said: His direct free kicks. From memory, he scored against Man City and Cardiff(?) and has hit the woodwork on more than one occasion. I'm not saying he's David Beckham, but he's a good direct free kick taker. Those goals were four years ago. I'm fairly certain he hasn't got anywhere close since. This is exactly my point. He scored two free kicks four years ago and people always say "oh he can hit them!" He can't. He scored two very good free kicks a long time ago, but if he was a good free kick taker he'd have done something in the subsequent four years to show us that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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