DerbyshireFox Posted 5 March 2020 Share Posted 5 March 2020 Simply not good enough. He has been ‘patchy’ since we bought him, and hardly shown any improvement in the four years he’s been here. Still makes the same mistakes of not passing, trying to do too much and shooting when a shot isn’t on. Granted he scored that goal at Cardiff which we will all appreciate, but the simple facts are he hasn’t had a consistent 90 minute display that I can recall since Derby in the cup replay 3yrs ago. He had a decent game against Brighton when Rodgers took over, but that’s it. Last night he was anonymous in a game against his old club! Sadly I don’t think he’s ever going to cut those mistakes out. Best for both parties to sell and move on. I hope he proves me wrong, but 9/10 times when he’s on the pitch, he proves me right!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevosevic Posted 5 March 2020 Share Posted 5 March 2020 He'll be gone in the summer. Time to cash in what we can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Flair Posted 5 March 2020 Share Posted 5 March 2020 I don't see him being here come August 31st, likewise Albrighton who I think will push for a move rather than we actively look to get rid of him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScouseFox Posted 5 March 2020 Share Posted 5 March 2020 i think that weird commentary duo on facebook kinda summed it up last night. introduced him as an exciting winger who would be dangerous throughout the match. by half time they were unsure as to why he wasn't involved in the game more and they thought he'd had a "frustrating" first half. by the time he got subbed they were genuinely just shouting at him calling him a useless cu nt and questioning how it was that he has never made a right decision in his life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJB-fox Posted 5 March 2020 Share Posted 5 March 2020 5 minutes ago, ScouseFox said: i think that weird commentary duo on facebook kinda summed it up last night. introduced him as an exciting winger who would be dangerous throughout the match. by half time they were unsure as to why he wasn't involved in the game more and they thought he'd had a "frustrating" first half. by the time he got subbed they were genuinely just shouting at him calling him a useless cu nt and questioning how it was that he has never made a right decision in his life. Thought the two commentators were horrendous if I’m honest. Not sure who they were but you could tell they’d seen very little of us this season and didn’t have the greatest knowledge of our players and their recent form. As for Gray. Really disappointing. Shitter than normal last night. Just looks so scared to run at players or make a mistake. Feel for him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filbertway Posted 5 March 2020 Share Posted 5 March 2020 He needs to go down to the championship or maybe even a top end league one club and get a full season under his belt at a level where he can play competitively well. He's just wasting away his career at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weller54 Posted 5 March 2020 Share Posted 5 March 2020 Bin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
An Away Move Posted 5 March 2020 Share Posted 5 March 2020 Alas, time to go. I feel there’s no reason he couldn’t play like Barnes if he wanted to. He’s fast, has the ability to go by people, but his schtick seems to be to want to cut inside and try and score the same goal that he scored against us before we signed him. He seems content to coast. If he was hungrier I feel he would have pushed his way into the starting eleven by now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murphy Posted 5 March 2020 Share Posted 5 March 2020 2 hours ago, Foxxed said: As a backup winger he’s alright. If we sell we’ll need to buy another backup winger (and a first team winger). He gets a lot of hate for someone who plays so little. I have the feeling if we sell, he’ll go somewhere, something will click and he’ll realise all his potential. Doesn’t seem to be happening here. If we don't sell, he will simply leave the following year on a free, following Silva and Slim. Nearly £60m worth there plus wages leaving for nothing If we can sell Musa and Schlupp, we can sell Gray and it needs to happen in the summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fox in the North Posted 5 March 2020 Share Posted 5 March 2020 I think he’s rock bottom in confidence and lack of playing time which compounds his erratic decision making in the final third. He needs game time to build up any chance of consistency, but he simply doesn’t help us when does play (apart from a couple of games around December where he looked lively) and we are not in a position in the league to let him have the time/experience to build up. Had we been in mid table, I think we’d ought to give him a big run out to definitely be sure before making a decision, however with Champions League on the line we simply can’t afford it. Such a shame as it’s evident he has potential; can absolutely see someone like Watford signing him and Gray scoring against us next season mind you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueman1967 Posted 5 March 2020 Share Posted 5 March 2020 A bit rough, he got cheered off, when sub last night , but he didn't have a good game, maybe go on loan for more game time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boots60 Posted 5 March 2020 Share Posted 5 March 2020 Demarai Gay, you should have stayed at home yesterday We got your message on the radio, conditions normal and you're coming home These games you play, they're gonna end in more than tears someday Demarai Gay, it shouldn't ever have to end this way 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxile5 Posted 5 March 2020 Share Posted 5 March 2020 Unfortunately he isn't going to make it here. Matt Piper echoed the sentiments I've been outlining for ages - his workrate and attitude towards development is the issue. Piper pointed out that Harvey Barnes has been taking on extra hours in the gym to bulk up his upper body and improve his strength on the ball; this reaped dividends last night, he was shrugging players off for fun. Piper pointed out that it was difficult to imagine Gray doing this and, to be honest, have we even seen any developments like this from him? I'm sure he's a nice guy and good around the club but at the level we need to be playing we need the 'above and beyonders' rather than those who are content. £25 million from Bournemouth looked outrageous. I felt really bad for him last night, he ws trying his hardest. But, sadly, his lack of development means that the game has passed him by in recent years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luttfox Posted 5 March 2020 Share Posted 5 March 2020 Was worth the risk, £3m or whatever it was seems nothing for a player who had some potential, but never really worked for him here, and if we are challenging european football and top 5/6 finishes he's simply not going to be good enough. Someone like a Palace/Bournmouth/Brigton he could be useful for, or reinvent himself in the Scottish leagues, either way unless we let him leave for free, there should be some profit in him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Shire Fox Posted 5 March 2020 Share Posted 5 March 2020 (edited) Hes a player with ability but it just hasnt worked out for him here. Certainly wont boo him when he plays against us for his new club like some of our drongo fans. Edited 5 March 2020 by South Shire Fox 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoxinNotts Posted 5 March 2020 Share Posted 5 March 2020 4 hours ago, Foxxed said: As a backup winger he’s alright. If we sell we’ll need to buy another backup winger (and a first team winger). He gets a lot of hate for someone who plays so little. I have the feeling if we sell, he’ll go somewhere, something will click and he’ll realise all his potential. Doesn’t seem to be happening here. That’s the point I’m making really. He is a back up winger. Right now our starting ‘winger’(s) isn’t performing, so I’d play Gray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuchsntf Posted 5 March 2020 Share Posted 5 March 2020 6 hours ago, Fox in the North said: I think he’s rock bottom in confidence and lack of playing time which compounds his erratic decision making in the final third. He needs game time to build up any chance of consistency, but he simply doesn’t help us when does play (apart from a couple of games around December where he looked lively) and we are not in a position in the league to let him have the time/experience to build up. Had we been in mid table, I think we’d ought to give him a big run out to definitely be sure before making a decision, however with Champions League on the line we simply can’t afford it. Such a shame as it’s evident he has potential; can absolutely see someone like Watford signing him and Gray scoring against us next season mind you! Its hard to believe,why he doesn't just Keep Running at players..lose the ball then try again... Rodgers..should give him a First half, of no hands tied,attack Drive forward... If he doesnt or hasnt been encouraged...its his career on the line,he should say f**k it do it from and for himself......!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Nacho Posted 5 March 2020 Share Posted 5 March 2020 Awful. All he wants to do is shoot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somebum Posted 5 March 2020 Share Posted 5 March 2020 Maybe we should stop scouting these players by ticking the usual boxes, ie fast, direct, strong Maybe we should go for 'BRAIN' initially and work our way down. Unfortunately it has been evident from very early, like with all players, you cannot force teach football. I know it's blasphemy in some quarters but I'm sorry, Barnes and chillwell are similar to gray. Hoping hard work will get them further for us than gray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkie Bennett Posted 5 March 2020 Share Posted 5 March 2020 I was disappointed with his ball control yesterday. More than once he'd receive the ball at his feet but his first touch would send the ball straight upwards to around head height. He then had to control it again. Well below the standard needed in the Premier League. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stadt Posted 5 March 2020 Share Posted 5 March 2020 Never seen a player not play to their really obvious strength so much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrighty22 Posted 5 March 2020 Share Posted 5 March 2020 Last night was his final chance. No coming back from this and time to move him on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxinsocks Posted 5 March 2020 Share Posted 5 March 2020 Listening to Matt piper he was saying how barnes is working on his upper body strength so he can deal with defenders... how this is showing up in his performances. He talked about barnes will to continuously improve.... ...in contrast with grey. I agree with piper... grey needs a run of games... and hes not going to get that at leicester so needs a move. More worryingly... he doesn't have the will to improve himself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester_Loyal Posted 6 March 2020 Share Posted 6 March 2020 For our sake and his sake, just sell him in the summer, it's best for both parties. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vindaloo FOX Posted 6 March 2020 Share Posted 6 March 2020 I was so excited when we bought him, he has been a massive let down. Sell . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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