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Jack Daniels

Jack Daniels

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I feel that already, the writing is on the wall for the lad. The situation doesn't lie.

Can't get into the 18 when both Bodin and Harrop are out long term, then you have both Clarke and Ledson as members of the 18 ahead of him yet both missed out last night. That puts him at 23rd at best by my reckoning.

Might be best, even at this early stage, to sort out a Loan for the lad, maybe with a permanent view.

Sometimes, things just don't work out.

Unless he is injured and I've missed it...
 
I'm wondering if we are just giving him more time to settle given he was going back to back much like Maguire last year.
 
Can't imagine he's on much in terms of wages and he obviously needs work in terms of what he does off the ball. He has talent.

I'd like to think he's just a work in progress and he's not in the team because we're not having problems scoring goals.

Barkhuizen seems back in form down the right, Boro in the cup, Wigan & Brentford, all good performances.
 
Sometimes players just need time and when his chance comes he needs to take it. Johnson has been out of the 18 at times this season and is now a permanent player in the side. The midfield 3 last night is our first choice but one may get injured/suspended at some point this season. Then Burke needs to step up. He shouldn't imo be playing out wide.
 
Just to add, I have nothing against the lad. Just wondering why he is suddenly erased from the 18.
 
White123;n3396925 said:
Sometimes players just need time and when his chance comes he needs to take it. Johnson has been out of the 18 at times this season and is now a permanent player in the side. The midfield 3 last night is our first choice but one may get injured/suspended at some point this season. Then Burke needs to step up. He shouldn't imo be playing out wide.
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One of the 3 go and it is either Gallagher or Ledson who steps in. That makes Burke 6th in line for CM, 7th when Harrop returns.
 
paddysr;n3396927 said:
If Browne has to play RB on Saturday he might get his chance
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I pray and hope that Browne does not start RB on Saturday. Browne is essential to the high press and we need him in that attacking midfielder role.
 
White123;n3396935 said:
I pray and hope that Browne does not start RB on Saturday. Browne is essential to the high press and we need him in that attacking midfielder role.
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I agree, and that’s why AN will most likely not start Burke in midfield, he wouldn’t offer any pressing or legs.
 
paddysr;n3396917 said:
I'm wondering if we are just giving him more time to settle given he was going back to back much like Maguire last year.
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Could well be the right answer. We highlighted the problem last year with Maguire and then he got injured. But it's hard to see where he would play at the minute, but it is slightly odd he played against Bolton and has made 2 sub appearances since, one of which was in the cup.
 
White123;n3396935 said:
I pray and hope that Browne does not start RB on Saturday. Browne is essential to the high press and we need him in that attacking midfielder role.
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Totally agree, its a daft suggestion.
 
Not seen enough of him to make a real judgement he stood out in pre season and a couple of early fixtures but that was to be expected as he came in mid season in terms of his fitness
 
Seemed a bizarre signing at the time out of nowhere. The club seem to take the lead on the whole Irish market thing, really doubt it's something Neil pushes for.

Neil strikes as someone who wants to bring in players for a specific role. From the off it was hard to see where Burke would fit into to our squad/system, and that is being proven now by the fact that he cannot make the squad even with Bodin and Harrop out with long-term injuries.

As it stands I think he might be another O'Connor, plays a handful of games then keeps going out on loan. Also, not sure about this idea that he might be being held back due to the timing of the Irish season. We've been struggling as a team and if he was good enough he would've been playing.
 
Jack Daniels;n3396928 said:
Just to add, I have nothing against the lad. Just wondering why he is suddenly erased from the 18.
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My guess is it's because we have more than 18 players and it's a squad game, you need players who aren't as good as the first team to act as backup. He hasn't been bad this season and has scored, he'll be on a low wage and just needs some time to develop to the rigours of Championship football. It seems that every time a player drops out of the squad people are calling to get rid or speculating on some fall out/perceived conspiracy (when Nmecha was out of the squad for a few games apparently he had a bad attitude). Thank God pneonline don't run the team we wouldn't have a first 11 to put out at the first sign of an injury crisis.
 
Burke is a technically gifted player. Has a great touch and is a good footballer. Trouble is, he looks too weak for this level at the moment. He also doesn't really suit our system. He's not aggressive or seemingly athletic enough in midfield and doesn't have enough pace to play across the front 3.
 
Delaney;n3397045 said:
My guess is it's because we have more than 18 players and it's a squad game, you need players who aren't as good as the first team to act as backup. He hasn't been bad this season and has scored, he'll be on a low wage and just needs some time to develop to the rigours of Championship football. It seems that every time a player drops out of the squad people are calling to get rid or speculating on some fall out/perceived conspiracy (when Nmecha was out of the squad for a few games apparently he had a bad attitude). Thank God pneonline don't run the team we wouldn't have a first 11 to put out at the first sign of an injury crisis.
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Nail absolutely on the head. As we have a squad bigger than 18 players, it is inevitable that some players don't make the squad...…….that is just mathematics and commonsense.
Also short memories on here...…….over playing Maguire in back to back seasons is exactly the reason that knackered him.
 
Bhagwan H;n3397570 said:
Barky, Nmecha, and Robbo all playing well now. Plus Maguire back. That might be why he can't get in at the moment.
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Now now, it's not allowed to be that simple. I reckon he's had a fallout with the manager and refused to play for the team. He's. Also been caught out shagging other team members wives and girlfriends while wearing tangerine coloured underpants with a picture of Blackpool Tower on the arse.
 
The lad is technically gifted for sure. Obviously just hasn't grasped our style of play yet. I can't see him being involved much until the early rounds of the FA Cup.
 
Today has to be the final straw in terms of 'the irish market'. Astonishing that Burke was ever deemed appropriate to sign for a club at this level. Felt sorry for him today given how out of his depth he looked.
 
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