BrainJoicey 33 Posted February 9, 2019 Despite SB being happy with another clean sheet (as I am too) Fox has demonstrated today his many inadequencies. Distribution poor. Aggression non existent attacking potential nil. Each time I looked at SB when Fox was involved I could see him wince. I have every faith in SB as we move forward. Fox has to disappear quickly! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matthefish2002 10,606 Posted February 9, 2019 Though Fox been ok lately. Wouldnt say good but ok. No argument from me if he is replaced but has improved since he was a bit of a scapegoat a few months ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ronio 10,990 Posted February 9, 2019 I thought Fox played well again today. The defensive six players on the field did their jobs today. The five attacking players didn't. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beholder 9,090 Posted February 9, 2019 Fox is good in a game where you have to get a clean sheet. He is a solid defender. But when the onus is on us to attack and create something, he doesn't offer anything worthwhile. Maybe that new lad will Lazaar will start on Tuesday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hawksmore 948 Posted February 9, 2019 I completely disagree, he was assured and confident today, but somewhat exposed by Boyd's poor showing. The only issue was how isolated he was with Boyd on, this seemed to be a concern when Aarons came on as he had a few chances to get up and support and held back. The Steve Bruce comment is a complete lie too. No way could you have seen as he was on the touchline all game, unless you had binoculars and sat on the North facing the dugout? In which case why were you watching Bruce's face instead of the game? maybe you were just looking for confirmation of your bias against Fox. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC1867 1,603 Posted February 9, 2019 The lad is a poo player. Looks like a fan has a won a prize of playing with the team for a game each time he plays. No instinct or drive. The defence and Westwood constantly throw him looks of disbelief and have no confidence in him. I can quite believe he doesn’t know why we bought him and it’s not really his fault we did but he is nowhere near good enough. Full back and out wide has needed a revamp since Wembley. But we’ve actually gone backwards in these areas and it shows. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
areNOTwhatTHEYseem 35,732 Posted February 9, 2019 (edited) Maybe if you'd looked at Fox's performance a bit more rather than trying to analyse our manager's facial expressions from afar, you'd have seen him put in a solid if unspectacular performance. He certainly doesn't warrant this thread being written about him on the basis of today's game. Edited February 9, 2019 by areNOTwhatTHEYseem 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TINKERBELL 15,190 Posted February 9, 2019 Defence wasn't the problem today it was striker problem Bruce will sort it at both ends of the pitch in the summer, if he thinks fox is crap he'll be gone 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robowl4life 2,713 Posted February 9, 2019 He’s improved recently tbf to him but we do need better. I have faith Brucey knows what’s needed already. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nick the Owl 388 Posted February 9, 2019 Fox was average at worst today, bizarre people pulling him up for his performance especially considering he had Boyd in front of him Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
torryowl 11,185 Posted February 9, 2019 totally inept attacking performance from the team so lets drop the left back ……..fox wasn't great be he played better at left back than FF did as striker . 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johnny Concrete 1,373 Posted February 9, 2019 Tell you what fair play to the lad for that block today, potential goal scoring moment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McRightSide 7,321 Posted February 9, 2019 Fox’s distribution has been pretty on point over the last few weeks. Bit harsh to start lambasting him after today 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swiss Toni 4,223 Posted February 9, 2019 (edited) Odd how we keep a clean sheet but fail to score and it's a defender that gets criticised. Only on Owlstalk! Edited February 9, 2019 by Junk Smuggler 6 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
torres 11,554 Posted February 9, 2019 I personally thought he looked a nervous wreck at times. He seems to lack the “picture” of the game around him, almost at times looking surprised when he receives it, then his thinking time leaves him exposed or flat footed. No qualms about his commitment and effort but not at the standard required in for league in my opinion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ash76 787 Posted February 9, 2019 We'd have lost today without Fox. A brilliant interception in the first half and great tackle in the 2nd Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TINKERBELL 15,190 Posted February 9, 2019 1 minute ago, torres said: I personally thought he looked a nervous wreck at times. He seems to lack the “picture” of the game around him, almost at times looking surprised when he receives it, then his thinking time leaves him exposed or flat footed. No qualms about his commitment and effort but not at the standard required in for league in my opinion. He's not good enough for this level we all know that and deep down he might too.he will be replaced in summer at a guess and good luck to him at where he goes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OWLERTON GHOST 26,578 Posted February 9, 2019 15 minutes ago, BrainJoicey said: Despite SB being happy with another clean sheet (as I am too) Fox has demonstrated today his many inadequencies. Distribution poor. Aggression non existent attacking potential nil. Each time I looked at SB when Fox was involved I could see him wince. I have every faith in SB as we move forward. Fox has to disappear quickly! 11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sticky Micky 5,298 Posted February 9, 2019 from now on he needs to play the players who have a future at the club if we aren't keeping them next season don't play um we've got 3 months to prep for next season it's like pre-season but competitive 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SallyCinnamon 14,369 Posted February 9, 2019 Thought he did ok Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
