and the same must apply then to Rafferty and Green....so we ar ebuilding a technical squad as well as hard working one.
Harrop
I'd agree. Forgot about Raff, and he'll probably look better given a run of games at right back!
Glad that one of my favourites got his chance...and by george, did he take it. Even at the expense of my favourite fav, Seani!
Well in, Josh.
Well in, Josh.
On the Ball very positive and did well. looked rusty(to be expected like Bodin was) and off the Ball pretty weak in the tackle and stands off big lads. Plenty of room for improvement for me and this lad will just get better. You can see the quality he has, it's now about becoming more complete.
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It's hard to know whether that was tactical genius by Neil or stoke were absolutely shite?
But really well played everyone.
Now let's sort the away results out because apart from second half at Millwall the performances have been very good.
But really well played everyone.
Now let's sort the away results out because apart from second half at Millwall the performances have been very good.
Best game for us last night and the goal will have done him the world of good.
We’ve never been quite sure which is his best position which hasn’t helped and obviously the injury was a huge set back.
Hopefully he can kick on. There is player in there I’m convinced of it.
We’ve never been quite sure which is his best position which hasn’t helped and obviously the injury was a huge set back.
Hopefully he can kick on. There is player in there I’m convinced of it.
i see Harrop as our 1st choice number 10, not a winger in an AN side as he hasn't the strength to do the defensive side of the game.. As the season progresses i feel he will compete with DJ and Browne for the position..
be interesting to see if he starts Saturday as i feel Seani will be back... it took AN about 15 games to work out his best 11 last year and it seems it will be the same this year- though if we keep picking up points along the way i will be happy.
be interesting to see if he starts Saturday as i feel Seani will be back... it took AN about 15 games to work out his best 11 last year and it seems it will be the same this year- though if we keep picking up points along the way i will be happy.
I have not been a great fan of Harrop but he did well last night, the only issue I have with him is that he doesn't do enough off the ball and at times looks for the "Hollywood" moment. The lad has ability no doubt but let's not get too carried away as Stoke were even worse than Wigan.
I think the not getting carried away applies to the side as a whole Bill.
We have had two very good home wins against two piss poor teams.
We’ve had two tough away games and lost them both.
If we can win on Saturday a average start could become a decent one, it’s vital that we stay in touch with the top six going into that first international break and don’t get cast away again.
Harrop is amongst a few lads who seem to have taken their chance but much like DJ Harrop needs a run of consistent performances prior to anyone getting carried away.
He was excellent last night. Only overshadowed by DJ who was again excellent. DJ has to keep that 10 role.
Harrop is fine as one of the wide forwards, he gets about the pitch. He does over play it sometimes but he hasn't had a consistent run in the side were AN can work with him and point out what he can do better etc after games.
I thought Barkhuizen led the line well, personally I like having him as the furthest player up the pitch and you can see the opposition defence are frightened to death of his pace. Horrible to defend against someone so quick.
Harrop is fine as one of the wide forwards, he gets about the pitch. He does over play it sometimes but he hasn't had a consistent run in the side were AN can work with him and point out what he can do better etc after games.
I thought Barkhuizen led the line well, personally I like having him as the furthest player up the pitch and you can see the opposition defence are frightened to death of his pace. Horrible to defend against someone so quick.
Harrop was very good last night. His work around DJ helped the latter get his MOM. I thought the whole team played well with special mentions to the BFG and Rafferty. On another point their 'sitter' would have been offside. The liner was there with his flag up.
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Agree with JK. Stoke are bottom for a reason. They're shocking, and we only beat them so comfortably because of Jack Butland's howlers.
Wigan, also, are quite clearly a bad side.
Let's not rush into any hasty judgments until we play the league's better teams. Wednesday will be a tough test, by the looks of it.
Wigan, also, are quite clearly a bad side.
Let's not rush into any hasty judgments until we play the league's better teams. Wednesday will be a tough test, by the looks of it.
what is evident is that harrop along with green , barky and the fringe players all look fit motivated and wanting to impress. We lost narrowly on Saturday and have had two solid home performances. If we can continue this over the next few games we will be in a strong league position. Harrop and DJ were superb tonight constantly on the front foot and both earned their goals. Harrop has a lot of potential, he needs a solid month of first team football to get his legs going and then kick on, hopefully will co-inside with a good run of results
I've never been a huge fan as, imho, he blows hot and cold.
But, I think that's the key here. As long as he develops a positive consistency in his performances, improves his decision making, and some of his close control, we'll be seeing a much improved version. If the gaffer gives him game time then it's up to him to keep the shirt; it'll be interesting, and no doubt frustrating at times, to see how all this unfolds.
No pressure then 😀!!
(As far as weak in the tackle is concerned, you'll have to ask his Mrs.)
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Interesting comments from Alex on the Swansea game. He encouraged the full backs to get further forward so we played a more 'expansive ' game but it backfired. Tricky one, if you take the lead and get the full backs to be more cautious then you are sitting on a lead and encourage opposition attacks, if the full backs push forward you can score more and put the game out of sight but you risk being caught out.
