Humpty 3,246 Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 As bad as he was on Saturday his ability (technically) is apparent. He does seem anxious to impress and the tantrum was probably borne as a resault of frustration. I think he needs some proper coaching and managing; in the head and on the field. A full pre season with the team will be good for him. Link to post Share on other sites
BoroCoxswain 15 Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Nice piece on Grant's passing stats from the Derby game. http://www.squawka.com/news/2014/04/07/91-pass-success-how-boros-midfield-maestro-helped-clinch-victory-over-derby/2014040793177 Link to post Share on other sites
Humpty 3,246 Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 I think that graphic finally dismisses the myth that he only passes sideways. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Changing Times Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 I think that graphic finally dismisses the myth that he only passes sideways. Indeed. Many of those passes were backwards so he does have some versatility. Link to post Share on other sites
BillyWoofs_shinpad 1,884 Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Most of his free kicks went forwards too! Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Changing Times Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Tomlin hasn't set the world alight for us since he turned up (for which there are a number of legitimate reasons). It's why so many january buys initially look like flops. Not everyone settles at the same pace. You know, maybe I'm the only one who thinks like this. I don't think it was a mistake buying him. IMO there are plenty of reasons to see why he's our AMC next year. Maybe one of the legitimate reasons is that he simply isn't good enough? I have no idea yet whether he is or isn't, I'm just wanting to see more from him. He should be playing 90 mins every game for me regardless of performance as we have absolutely nothing to play for and we'd be better off putting things in place for next season now. He will have a pivotal role next season or at least I assume he will so it's important to know that he is actually good enough. Link to post Share on other sites
Humpty 3,246 Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 I think that graphic finally dismisses the myth that he only passes sideways. Indeed. Many of those passes were backwards so he does have some versatility. I can see 13 out of 65 there me old chum. That's 20% or 1 in 5 passes backwards. Not half bad at all if you ask me ;) Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Changing Times Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 I think that graphic finally dismisses the myth that he only passes sideways. Indeed. Many of those passes were backwards so he does have some versatility. I can see 13 out of 65 there me old chum. That's 20% or 1 in 5 passes backwards. Not half bad at all if you ask me ;) I was joking mate but you've actually counted them :D Link to post Share on other sites
Brunners 7,952 Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Tomlin hasn't set the world alight for us since he turned up (for which there are a number of legitimate reasons). It's why so many january buys initially look like flops. Not everyone settles at the same pace. You know, maybe I'm the only one who thinks like this. I don't think it was a mistake buying him. IMO there are plenty of reasons to see why he's our AMC next year. Maybe one of the legitimate reasons is that he simply isn't good enough? I have no idea yet whether he is or isn't, I'm just wanting to see more from him. He should be playing 90 mins every game for me regardless of performance as we have absolutely nothing to play for and we'd be better off putting things in place for next season now. He will have a pivotal role next season or at least I assume he will so it's important to know that he is actually good enough. Except he's a proven player in the Championship, so that just doesn't hold water to me. It's not like he's some unknown we've just picked up and don't know whether he can play in this league. Link to post Share on other sites
Humpty 3,246 Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 I think that graphic finally dismisses the myth that he only passes sideways. Indeed. Many of those passes were backwards so he does have some versatility. I can see 13 out of 65 there me old chum. That's 20% or 1 in 5 passes backwards. Not half bad at all if you ask me ;) I was joking mate but you've actually counted them :D YOU DON'T JOKE WHEN WE'RE TALKING ABOUT LEADBOOTS! Link to post Share on other sites
p_mards 1,363 Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Them stats about Leadbitter don't surprise me in the slightest as he was immense against Derby. Me likening to Lahm was a bit far though :p Link to post Share on other sites
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