owls about that Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Anyone agree that he has gone off the boil in the last few games, everyone is given the benefit of doubt after having a bad game, but i think he should be worried about keeping his place, maybe the lack of left sided players is the only reason he has not been dropped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JonTheOwl66 Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Nope. He plays a pivotal role in the side just in front of Reda. Allows Reda to swap with him for goal-kicks, set-pieces and throw-ins. His pace is an asset too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weshallovercome Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Pace alone is NOT an asset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluesteel Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 His best game was against Charlton or possibly Hull. I agree with JTO on this one though, despite being erratic he offers protection and much needed pace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owls about that Posted April 2, 2013 Author Share Posted April 2, 2013 I agree, but he has not performed to his usual standard lately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
since59owe Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 His best game was against Charlton or possibly Hull. I agree with JTO on this one though, despite being erratic he offers protection and much needed pace. Exactly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.A Baracus Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 (edited) Don't understand what anyone sees in him tbh. He's not had more than an average game since he came back. Just because he's fast over a short distance doesn't make him a good enough footballer. Should've been dropped a few games ago. Edited April 2, 2013 by B.A Baracus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyline Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 He's quick but never seems to use his pace, or not enough anyway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Last_Great_Hope Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Don't understand what anyone sees in him tbh. He's not had more than an average game since he came back. Just because he's fast over a short distance doesn't make him a good enough footballer. Should've been dropped a few games ago. The thing is, until recently we have been playing centre mids that are either static (prutton) go missing (coke) or arent good enough (pugh). When your midfield are their to defend and put a shift in and cant pass a ball to save their life then having pace as a way to get the ball into the final third when we have possession becomes very important, so I can see why he is in there. That said, he has been below average for a while now, and if Antonio were fit Helan might have been dropped. As it is, he is still playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiJ Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Headless chicken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian joicey Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Anybody ever seen him cross a ball or deliver a pass in the final 3rd ? His place is guaranteed though because we have no-one better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JonTheOwl66 Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Pace alone is NOT an asset. Funnily enough you completely miss out my first point. What a surprise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.A Baracus Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Anybody ever seen him cross a ball or deliver a pass in the final 3rd ? His place is guaranteed though because we have no-one better I'd have JJ in front of him every time. Far more consistent. And we know how inconsistent JJ is so what does that say about Helan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wilyfox Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Would be nice to see a few more deliveries from him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG D Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Doing a decent job playing out of position (confirmed to me by a City fan). As others have said, it would seriously impact on Reda if he wasn't there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wilyfox Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 He is doing a job, but his pace needs to result in crosses and/or shots. Him on one side and Pugh on the other, our strikers are still starved of service. We needed JJ to pull a bunny out the hat yday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Innes Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Was wondering if it helps reda as well that him and helan speak the same mother tongue language. They obviously speak English very well but must be nice to speak your own language to a player when trying to get your point across or trying to sort stuff out during a heated game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kray Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 dont think he's had a decent game since we brought him back on loan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarquin Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 The thing is, until recently we have been playing centre mids that are either static (prutton) go missing (coke) or arent good enough (pugh). When your midfield are their to defend and put a shift in and cant pass a ball to save their life then having pace as a way to get the ball into the final third when we have possession becomes very important, so I can see why he is in there. That said, he has been below average for a while now, and if Antonio were fit Helan might have been dropped. As it is, he is still playing. You forgot to mention that he was caught upfield for the dingles goal and lost the ball and didn`t track back. Left on half way pounding the pitch in frustration at his own inadequacy! PS:- Your pocket money is in the post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
townend_owl Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 I'd have JJ in front of him every time. Far more consistent. And we know how inconsistent JJ is so what does that say about Helan? On the contrary - Helans problem is that he produces very little, consistently. At least with JJ you will SOMETIMES get something out of him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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