wilsoncgp 9,230 Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 (edited) It doesn't feel right that Spence gets pulled up over odd instances every game yet Howson literally gave a Rotherham player the ball on the edge of our box and was, for me, just as culpable for the Blackburn goal the game before and I've seen relatively little about him in comparison. The difference in experience, quality, wage; there are some players in our squad we have to expect better from and some we should be giving the benefit of the doubt and for me, I've seen both Wood and Spence get slaughtered in the last couple of games but very little about others around the defensive area of the pitch. Howson hasn't played well for at least the last game and a half, McNair for all his plaudits this season was just as beaten as Wood was last night in the battle. Overall as a unit, we are not defending well and that includes everyone, in particular those in defence and midfield. For me, it's absolutely not a case of take Spence and Wood out, put Dijksteel and Fry back in and we're sound. Edited January 28, 2021 by wilsoncgp 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Neverbefore 10,695 Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 Howson has been awful since the gazette put up an article about being our best signing in the last 5 years. Rubbish. Link to post Share on other sites
sanddancer 1,964 Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 So squad size is now 24 of the 25 allowed.. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
wilsoncgp 9,230 Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 (edited) 7 minutes ago, sanddancer said: So squad size is now 24 of the 25 allowed.. U21s don't count do they? I think we've got plenty more space than that. Brynn, Wood, Spence, Folarin, Jones and maybe Tav don't count? Tav maybe not actually, he turned 21 last season. As did Jones. Link to post Share on other sites
Weasel 965 Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 4 hours ago, Robin Johnson said: I am simply responding to other posters- like the ones claiming he is a good player at this level. This is an illusion and, as said, is based on hope and desperation. I believe I put up a water tight defence against this signing. Others disagree- fair enough. However, I will say this, my opinion is based on fact and, when applying logic it is an irresistible combination that has shown is difficult - if not impossible- to put up a credible counter argument. 12 Link to post Share on other sites
Brunners 7,952 Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 27 minutes ago, wilsoncgp said: It doesn't feel right that Spence gets pulled up over odd instances every game yet Howson literally gave a Rotherham player the ball on the edge of our box and was, for me, just as culpable for the Blackburn goal the game before and I've seen relatively little about him in comparison. The difference in experience, quality, wage; there are some players in our squad we have to expect better from and some we should be giving the benefit of the doubt and for me, I've seen both Wood and Spence get slaughtered in the last couple of games but very little about others around the defensive area of the pitch. Howson hasn't played well for at least the last game and a half, McNair for all his plaudits this season was just as beaten as Wood was last night in the battle. Overall as a unit, we are not defending well and that includes everyone, in particular those in defence and midfield. For me, it's absolutely not a case of take Spence and Fry out, put Dijksteel and Fry back in and we're sound. The classic - Fry + Fry. Sure to work every time! I agree with your post though, Howson has been poor since returning from his injury by and large. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Will 2,958 Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 1 hour ago, GrimsbyBoro said: I expect a report from Robin Johnson in the next few hours to tell us how Bolasie's micro expressions actually show that he's unhappy and doesn't want to be here. It will, of course, be irrefutable. 3 Link to post Share on other sites
Robin Johnson 612 Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 Well we will see. If I am wrong I will admit it. How many of the mocking throng will do the same if he turns out to be the dud I expect. Orderly queue, please, gents!!!! 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Brunners 7,952 Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 Just now, Robin Johnson said: Well we will see. If I am wrong I will admit it. How many of the mocking throng will do the same if he turns out to be the dud I expect. Orderly queue, please, gents!!!! There's hardly a mocking throng and there's hardly anyone here that expects him to pull up trees. There is only you writing him off entirely, however. 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Robin Johnson 612 Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 Correct. No disclaimers from me. And regarding the mocking I suggest you look back at the posts. Let’s see how many will respond to my invitation. Not too many I doubt. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Youngy228 1,444 Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 Bolasie has an incentive to play well as he needs to earn a contract with someone as he is out of one in summer. We lose nothing if he's a dud - apart from the wage contribution we are paying. It might not work out but one things for sure it isn't going to be a disaster that we end up paying for for years like Gesetede! 2 Link to post Share on other sites
SmogDane 4,052 Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 58 minutes ago, Weasel said: WORLD CLASS, mate! Link to post Share on other sites
Robin Johnson 612 Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 Oh Smog Dane you are funny! Link to post Share on other sites
SmogDane 4,052 Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 1 minute ago, Robin Johnson said: Oh Smog Dane you are funny! I know, but not as funny as Weasel who made the image! 3 Link to post Share on other sites
Robin Johnson 612 Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 True, a rare shot of Bolasie playing. Link to post Share on other sites
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