torryowl Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 1 minute ago, BRADDO said: Pace, great first touch, hard working. The goals will come, no doubt. Marco and Dave have tonight given the manager a selection problem I think so ....they work well together . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'm an Essex Owl Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 Was outstanding tonight. Second half was like having another FF. Pace, pressing, skill. Really pleased for him cos to be honest this move has been pretty much a nightmare so far. Deserved a goal tonight. Lets hope that is a standard he can repeat week in and out because if it is we really do have a "reight" (I believe you say) player back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the mighty wednesday Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 1 hour ago, sweetsheri said: Makes you wonder doesn’t it. Player gets played out of position.. so spends all his time injured. New manager comes and plays him in his fave position and suddenly he’s fit. Player gets injured, gets fit, left out of squad, put on subs bench, makes sub appearance almost turning game v Bolton, player put on bench, left out of squad,3 or 4 games, starts in 4-4-2 after not even being involved,subbed at half time when formation changes to 4-3-3 by manager who comes up with nonsensical explanation, not in squad, new manager plays him in cup games, scores, looks like a different player That's what makes me wonder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowl Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 As much as I'm thrilled by Matias' performance, how can I not reflect on Carvalhal? Really, I know we should move on, but I'm struggling. I wanted him gone since about Brighton away last season, but there's no doubting that for the 9 months or so that he survived beyond that it was always within his power to change things. Yes, the injuries were ultimately problematic, but just as tonight proves, there were possibilities within the squad available to him - and not just left-field options, but flipping obvious ones. I don't buy that CC was clueless as some are wilfully pushing now, but I don't think I'll ever get my head round what happened with CC's approach in that second season and beyond. We had the players. The squad was far from perfect, but nor were the other teams we were up against. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash60s Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 Pleased for him he did really well past 2 games Consistency needed and tbf he looks better thru middle than out on the flank/wing Well done MM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gableratchet Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 (edited) According to my son LJ and MM played together in Portugal and MM scored most of his goals because LJ did most of the donkey work, why not try these two together . And can I just say I'm listening to Becks new album 'Colours ' one of the best albums I've heard last and this year. Edited January 27, 2018 by gableratchet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigash_swfc Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 Nuhiu on current form Matias on current form Joao on current form Rhodes Forestieri Fletcher Hooper ^Which one won't play again this season out of the 7? I think Steven Fletchers leaving on loan... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orlando_Trustful Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 4 hours ago, sweetsheri said: Makes you wonder doesn’t it. Player gets played out of position.. so spends all his time injured. New manager comes and plays him in his fave position and suddenly he’s fit. It does. Another strange CC decision. He's literally like a new signing. Him and FF in the same side could be frightening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike312 Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 On that showing jl would be daft to not stick with the same two against 'boro. In the position that we're in we need the form players imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torres Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 With everyone fit, Rhodes could arguably be our 7th choice striker option FF Hooper Fletcher Joao Nuhiu Matias Rhodes!! When Winnall comes back he drops to 8th choice!! Amazing when you think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarnsleyOwl96 Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 Let’s be fair Marco isn’t a left midfielder in a 4-4-2 and that’s where Carlos played him. Needs to play either in an attacking midfield left role, left wing or up top as he has more freedom and no defensive duties as such. That second goal we scored I didn’t think Marco had that tenacious nature in him. Really really hope this is a platform to build on and not just a one off. a personal favourite of mine was the fake shot he did before his left footed effort was inches away. I think the reading defender needed a ticket to get back into hillsborough after that one to be fair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A E Neuman NYowl Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 I have been critical of Mathias in the past thinking he was too lightweight for the championship. This opinion was formed on seeing him play under Carlos as a winger, where he doesn't have the defensive qualities required to assist the full back. Under Jos so far I see a different player, a player being played to his strengths, his movement and skill when playing off Nuhiu have shown what he has in his locker. Dont think he is quite as fast as some are saying, but certainly no slouch. His was very tenacious and tricky when winning and delivering the perfect ball for Nuhiu to score his second . ( His celebration showed how much it meant to him.) Just hope line gets the protection from refs as he will get targeted just like FF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigthinrob Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 12 hours ago, pazowl55 said: Him and Joao need to get on to that Jordan Rhodes guy who has torn this division a new one in the past about how to put the ball in the back of the net. Oh wait......... Any need ?? Any relevance ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarnsleyOwl96 Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 2 minutes ago, torres said: With everyone fit, Rhodes could arguably be our 7th choice striker option FF Hooper Fletcher Joao Nuhiu Matias Rhodes!! When Winnall comes back he drops to 8th choice!! Amazing when you think. When winnall comes back it will be end of season in which I reckon our striking options will all be looked at and we won’t have that many Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A E Neuman NYowl Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 6 hours ago, bigash_swfc said: Nuhiu on current form Matias on current form Joao on current form Rhodes Forestieri Fletcher Hooper ^Which one won't play again this season out of the 7? I think Steven Fletchers leaving on loan... Unfortunately don't think there will be a queue at the door for Fletcher on 40k a week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hunt Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 Credit to the lad I thought his time here had come to an end and he would slip off back to Portugal and never be seen again . WTF has Calos been doing with these players ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pazowl55 Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 45 minutes ago, bigthinrob said: Any need ?? Any relevance ?? For the joke. Probably not. Might just come back and bite us thought if players keep missing there chances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animis Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 I agree that the three attacking options with pace of FF, Matias and Reach supporting a front striker is exciting. Problem is they're all left footed and play left side - so they're unlikely to play together in the prefered position. At least they are an option in case of injuries or coming on from the bench. One is for sure, next season will look a whole lot better when the likes of Matias is ahead of the Wallace's of this world. We can then put the CC era truely to rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shetland Owl Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 Great to see that he had a good game. This is the position he played before he came here, not on the wing. This is the pace we have been looking for. Jos will have a problem picking the front two once everyone is fit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetsheri Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 7 hours ago, Orlando_Trustful said: It does. Another strange CC decision. He's literally like a new signing. Him and FF in the same side could be frightening. Agree. Another player badly managed by CC We'll probably see the rebirth of Abdi next.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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