Guest mrbluesky Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 6 minutes ago, The Clapper said: Just accept it, it's £4,000,000 up in smoke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manchester_Owl Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 Abdi was much more influential than BB. The pace when he came on picked up, whilst Bannan will take a touch, have a look and then pass the ball, Abdi does all that in one move. When the ball isn't available he will do the short pass ( the pass that everyone is moaning about, but we keep possession). A different type of player to BB, but he's a class act. You may not see it now, but you will soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cazzaowl Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 Bannan was awful for us today. Abdi looked nervy at first when he first came on but got better. Abdi needs to start central and BB needs a seat for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1867Heaven Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 (edited) 1 hour ago, Beholder said: At the moment he really seems to lack confidence and looks like he doesn't want the ball. Never seen a midfielder so intent on giving the ball to someone (anyone) else. Which is why....he needs to start for a few games in place of Bannan Then we will see what he's all about. He has the ability to raise our standard to another level if he is given a sustained run in the team. Said something similar to my mate when Bannan was struggling. Abdi hasn't forgotten how to play football and he needs a run in side. His form improving could kickstart our season. Edited September 24, 2016 by 1867Heaven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmowl Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 Bannan always looks for a forward pass. Abdi rarely does. That said, as cover for Bannan he is fantastic. Who could ask for a better replacement. But no, he does not get into the first team on current showing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 Abdi needs a few games in the middle to prove his worth. We get him settled and we have a great player on our hands. Too much chopping and changing isn't helping the newer lads get in to any rhythm. Fletcher has had a run in the side and he looks assured and confident. I hope the same will be said of Abdi before too long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flat Owl Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 (edited) Its good for the team to shake it up a bit. BB's been off the boil for several games now and passes are sometimes over ambitious, particularly his cross field ones to the flanks. Absolutely EVERYTHING is routed through BB and I have to say we have started to look a little one dimensional, unimaginative and overly reliant as a result. Opposites are now wise to this and its it good for teams to have to adapt to different approach play. OK, Abdi is a little more cautious but it brings others into the game in the middle third. Edited September 24, 2016 by Flat Owl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonny Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 Same folk, different subject. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debram Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 Just give him a centre midfield starting place next few games and the rest will be history Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrickyTrev Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 It's very easy to see why Abdi has such a high pass percentage as when he came on yesterday he stuck to the nice easy passes either side of him which is fine if you're Darren Potter but after watching him at Watford, Abdi is capable of so much more. When playing centrally I want to see him driving forward like we know he can do at this level and causing defenders problems but for whatever reason he seems to be playing within himself at the moment. Given the fact that Bannan could be injured for Tuesday night I thought it was a real missed opportunity for him to stake a claim for a starting roll in his preferred central position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
since59owe Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 22 hours ago, sjaowl said: Anyone notice his ding dong with westwood five mins after coming on? What happened ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeroswfc Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Played well when he came on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANDY Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 31 minutes ago, since59owe said: What happened ? Westwood screamed at Abdi for summat, Abdi screamed back and waved his arms. Westwood then held his hand up in apology that's how I saw it from the south stand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owl 44 Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 23 hours ago, sjaowl said: Anyone notice his ding dong with westwood five mins after coming on? Wouldn't read too much into that. They're all at it - it's just part and parcel of playing football. Hutchinson and Westwood are constantly shouting at other players and Reach made his feelings known yesterday too. Bannan can also be very vocal when he wants to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james o connor Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 How about we give the bloke a chance in his correct position Tuesday night before ripping him to shreds. Bannan has t been good this season so it's certainly no major loss of he sits out the next game or two Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast of Boulogne Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 On 24/09/2016 at 18:21, sjaowl said: On 24/09/2016 at 18:21, sjaowl said: Anyone notice his ding dong with westwood five mins after coming on? Anyone notice his ding dong with westwood five mins after coming on? Westwood - " no crab impressions, to be sure " Abdi - " Shut it Bruce lee " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigthinrob Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 23 hours ago, The Clapper said: Just accept it, it's £4,000,000 up in smoke. I very rarely neg people. I would much rather debate a subject and argue its merits accordingly. To be honest, there are plenty of posts to choose from, but this takes the biscuit for sheer stupidity so i made an exception! The level of negativity towards Abdi is beyond belief. We were static, low tempo, BB was not firing on all cylinders. He tried some long balls which were mainly intercepted, was taking too much time to get even his short range passes off and was very rarely releasing Reach to do his stuff. Abdi came on in what can only be described in 'difficult' circumstances, played the same type of balls as BB, but played them quicker which increased the tempo of the game, got the ball out to Reach which allowed him to attack down the left and the rest is history. Abdi is even criticised for not attempting the very same long balls that BB had tried, but perpetually been intercepted. This is not a criticism of BB, i love the little man, but the attack on Abdi is just beyond reason and totally unfair. Judge him on his merits when he has had chance to show people what he is capable of and don't crucify him because he isn't Barry Bannan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlbertOB Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 He hasnt really shown much ability so far. Maybe he is playing out of position I dont really know but he has fluffed the few chances that have come his way. Hopefully its just confidence and getting accustomed to the team and Hillsboro I wouoldnt knock him just yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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