Binky Griptite Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 Thought he played 'well', but also struggling to think of any real meaningful impact he had on the game. Did enough to play again at the weekend, assuming he's fit enough given his lack of game time. We really are reliant on Fletcher aren't we. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wilyfox Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 He didn't do any wrong, but there's no spark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S72 Owl Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 1 minute ago, Binky Griptite said: Thought he played 'well', but also struggling to think of any real meaningful impact he had on the game. Doesn’t quite add up that. Doesn't link up play. Never looks like scoring. Basically offers nothing and hasn’t done for a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s6 owl Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 He was garbage just like he always has been for us. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gurujuan Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 2 minutes ago, Binky Griptite said: Thought he played 'well', but also struggling to think of any real meaningful impact he had on the game. Did enough to play again at the weekend, assuming he's fit enough given his lack of game time. We really are reliant on Fletcher aren't we. I’d question that He wasn’t rubbish, but he didn’t really influence the game There wasn’t noticeably more space for Fletch, due to his inclusion. Should he play at the weekend? If we want to persist with 4-4-2, then I suppose he’s no worse than any of the other options. The problem for me, like playing two out and out wingers, playing Rhodes doesn’t make us any more potent. In fact, I’m not sure it’s worth weakening the midfield, just to squeeze in an extra forward Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darra Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 TBF to him Fletcher got his head to a cross in the 1st half which if he'd left Rhodes was unmarked 6 yards out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulrs Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 Completely ineffective like he always is. i wonder how bad Winnall must look in training to be picked behind him. Monk must see it too. He must be desperate to try and bring a more mobile striker in in January, if he’s allowed. I know I would be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trev Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 Overall.....he was not very good. But....lots of people have said to play him in 4 or 5 games and see how it goes. He's not going to be amazing in his first start for 18 months. Plus needs to build a partnership with Fletcher. Start him again...its not like we have many alternatives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Binky Griptite Posted December 11, 2019 Author Share Posted December 11, 2019 1 minute ago, S72 Owl said: Doesn’t quite add up that. Doesn't link up play. Never looks like scoring. Basically offers nothing and hasn’t done for a long time. That's what I'm getting at, it doesn't take much to play "well" by the standards were seeing up top, Fletcher aside. He ran around, he closed down, he received the ball to feet and also won a few aerial challenges... ...but he didn't look like scoring, barely touched the ball anywhere near the danger area and you reflect on the performance and say he didn't really do much. I think 442 works on the balance of the last few games so we need another body up top alongside Fletcher and Rhodes has put himself at the front of the queue by doing the minimum you'd expect of a second striker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwinowl Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 Works hard and is clearly trying but it’s just not happening for him. Not sure him and fletcher are a pair and like to see him up top with someone like FF. overall a 6 out of 10 tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McRightSide Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 (edited) He was good for the first 8 minutes and then failed to have any impact on the game whatsoever. Shot to pieces. Can’t believe he got 70 minutes Edited December 11, 2019 by McRightSide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4evaowl Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 He was OK first half but didn’t get “stuck in” second half. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastor Kidneys Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 For me that game tonight signals he's washed up. Offers next to nothing ... Couldn't lace Fletchers boots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowl Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 Wasn't in the 2nd half at all. First half, was more involved; received and gave the ball neatly a number of times. But a striker has to offer so much more than that. If Monk is able to bring someone in on loan in January, I've no doubts it'll be a striker. As it is, you feel it'll have to be Winnall's turn again soon. Not holding my breath, mind, and I'm sure Monk won't be either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Costello 77 Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 Whatever you think of Rhodes he was still making runs until he was subbed.. I thought Nuhiu would be perfect until I saw him getting ready to come on..he looks heavier than I've ever seen him and dreadfully sluggish when he got on... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Down South Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 I thought he did enough to start again if we continue with 442 - Rhodes is best option we have to partner Fletcher and to write off his performance tonight as garbage is just plain nonsense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeadonowl Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 (edited) He set fletcher up first half and hit the bar (just) Second half past him by as he’s not match fit He was part of the team and formation that played well first half and I think we should at least persevere with it for a few games to see what happens In comparison to Murphy and Nuhui when they came on he had a blinder!! Edited December 11, 2019 by yeadonowl 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agentwalker Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 Offered nothing tonight, made no runs in behind into space, didn't drop short to link the play. Just too similar to Fletcher tonight where as on Saturday he came on and stretch the game to create space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inspector Lestrade Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 The way he made the goalkeeper make all those saves, shot after shot saved. What a player. Who would ever think about dropping him? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S72 Owl Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 13 minutes ago, darra said: TBF to him Fletcher got his head to a cross in the 1st half which if he'd left Rhodes was unmarked 6 yards out I bet Rhodes was relieved it didn’t come to him. I don’t think even he believes he would score a free header from 6 yards out anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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