dmayne7 Posted 14 March 2021 Share Posted 14 March 2021 10 minutes ago, Eskay said: He actually put himself about a bit today and tracked back. There was one really meaty challenge where I was convinced it wasn't him! Haha yeah that was great to see. Of course he then got completely bullied about a minute later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Russell Posted 14 March 2021 Share Posted 14 March 2021 Great finish today and great pass in the build up to the first goal. We’ll need him to play like that in the run in and at his best he can get on the ball and help our attacking game. Vardy, Kel and Perez looked good as a trio (caveat that the Blades were abysmal). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Posted 14 March 2021 Share Posted 14 March 2021 His close control and technical ability is very good, and he can clearly spot a pass, but he literally gets blown away like tumbleweed. Saying that, very happy with his contribution today 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotch Posted 14 March 2021 Share Posted 14 March 2021 1 hour ago, Koke said: I can't remember a more lightweight player we've had in the last decade. Mahrez was pretty lightweight but Mahrez would quite easily out-muscle Perez. He posted a pic to twitter the other day and it definitely looks like he is putting serious effort into bulking up but yeah you're not wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sol thewall Bamba Posted 14 March 2021 Share Posted 14 March 2021 Specialist in scoring in games that are already won In all seriousness good to have the option of him back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post UpTheLeagueFox Posted 15 March 2021 Popular Post Share Posted 15 March 2021 Some reluctant credit being handed out here today to the main scapegoat. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vardinio'sCat Posted 15 March 2021 Share Posted 15 March 2021 Excellent effort today, could easily have had a couple of assists. Nice to see him picked out on MOTD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vardinio'sCat Posted 15 March 2021 Share Posted 15 March 2021 5 minutes ago, UpTheLeagueFox said: Some reluctant credit being handed out here today to the main scapegoat. Tbf, most are probably back-pedaling as far as they can, given what is previously written in this thread. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Oxlong Posted 15 March 2021 Share Posted 15 March 2021 2 hours ago, UpTheLeagueFox said: Some reluctant credit being handed out here today to the main scapegoat. I don’t get this post. I’ve been critical of his past performances but will be over the moon if he starts playing more often like he did yesterday 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoxOnWheels Posted 15 March 2021 Share Posted 15 March 2021 (edited) Thought overall he did well yesterday Anyone else suprised every time they see how slow he is, I thought he had a good bit of pace when was at Newcastle Edited 15 March 2021 by FoxOnWheels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshall Cockney Fox Posted 15 March 2021 Share Posted 15 March 2021 9 minutes ago, FoxOnWheels said: Thought overall he did well yesterday Anyone else suprised every time they see how slow he is, I thought he had a good bit of pace when was at Newcastle It's remarkable isn't it. A crocked Big Wes would have him in a foot race! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wardyfox86 Posted 15 March 2021 Share Posted 15 March 2021 He was great yesterday admittedly, aided impeccably by Sheffield Utds complete reluctance to fill in the gaping hole behind their midfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dahnsouff Posted 15 March 2021 Share Posted 15 March 2021 People really reluctant to praise, its quite hilarious! If you are quick to condemn, you should be equally as rapid to praise, and that does not have to mean doing so through gritted teeth 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Oxlong Posted 15 March 2021 Share Posted 15 March 2021 21 minutes ago, Dahnsouff said: People really reluctant to praise, its quite hilarious! If you are quick to condemn, you should be equally as rapid to praise, and that does not have to mean doing so through gritted teeth I thought many recognised in the post match thread how well he played yesterday. It is a shame we haven’t seen that more often but hopefully yesterday will kickstart a good run in the team on merit. I’m not sure if he benefitted from having two strikers ahead of him or whether it was something else but he certainly showed what he is capable of 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dahnsouff Posted 15 March 2021 Share Posted 15 March 2021 13 minutes ago, Mike Oxlong said: I thought many recognised in the post match thread how well he played yesterday. It is a shame we haven’t seen that more often but hopefully yesterday will kickstart a good run in the team on merit. I’m not sure if he benefitted from having two strikers ahead of him or whether it was something else but he certainly showed what he is capable of I think having the two strikers definitely helped, and I also suspect that the formation yesterday will become more frequent, even once more players return from injury. 5, 3 at the back certainly worked against poor opposition, but maybe a flat 4 against better opposition? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filbertway Posted 15 March 2021 Share Posted 15 March 2021 29 minutes ago, Dahnsouff said: I think having the two strikers definitely helped, and I also suspect that the formation yesterday will become more frequent, even once more players return from injury. 5, 3 at the back certainly worked against poor opposition, but maybe a flat 4 against better opposition? It's worked but it's not been convincing (yesterday aside) Castagne and Ricardo have basically been non-existant and the back 3 look very uncomfortable. We struggle to create much going forwards becase we're trying to go through the middle. It doesn't even make us look more solid, we were fortunate not to concede 3 or 4 against Burnley and Brighton. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mod hero Posted 15 March 2021 Share Posted 15 March 2021 7 hours ago, UpTheLeagueFox said: Some reluctant credit being handed out here today to the main scapegoat. Your told you so posts are tiresome mate. He’s not been made a scapegoat he’s come in for some criticism and rightly so. His output this season in the main has been woeful. Yesterday he was excellent and rightly praised. They were diabolical though and one of the worst teams I’ve seen down here for sometime, let’s hope it wasn’t a one off and he can step up against the better sides in Maddison’s absence 💙🦊 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoareyaaa Posted 15 March 2021 Share Posted 15 March 2021 Much better yesterday and he wasn't 100% fit .. probably his best position lets hope he can turn it around now and have a good run in the side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dahnsouff Posted 15 March 2021 Share Posted 15 March 2021 5 minutes ago, mod hero said: Your told you so posts are tiresome mate. He’s not been made a scapegoat he’s come in for some criticism and rightly so. His output this season in the main has been woeful. Yesterday he was excellent and rightly praised. They were diabolical though and one of the worst teams I’ve seen down here for sometime, let’s hope it wasn’t a one off and he can step up against the better sides in Maddison’s absence 💙🦊 A sense of balance would be good, as he gets dogs abuse when he is bad, and a subtle, slightly begrudging doffing of the hat when he does well, that's all. Anyway, we won 5-0 so who gives a ****. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dahnsouff Posted 15 March 2021 Share Posted 15 March 2021 9 minutes ago, filbertway said: It's worked but it's not been convincing (yesterday aside) Castagne and Ricardo have basically been non-existant and the back 3 look very uncomfortable. We struggle to create much going forwards becase we're trying to go through the middle. It doesn't even make us look more solid, we were fortunate not to concede 3 or 4 against Burnley and Brighton. Yes, maybe it will improve with more time, maybe its not suitable for some games, but it was a formation we could play with the personnel available, until recently at least. Seems like it will work against the fodder as we get more bodies up the pitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
An Away Move Posted 15 March 2021 Share Posted 15 March 2021 Perez was fab yesterday. He’s got a slightly lackadaisical manner but great skill. Reminds me a touch of Berbatov. Useful but can feel like a luxury player. He really showed his worth yesterday. He was excellent. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoxOnWheels Posted 15 March 2021 Share Posted 15 March 2021 If this was his consistent standard of performance level he wouldn’t receive stick only he can control that he’s shown he can be more than useful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfox Posted 15 March 2021 Share Posted 15 March 2021 One swallow does not make a summer… Was wonderful yesterday, but, this has to be followed up with other strong performances… He has the ability which was shown clearly yesterday…. Loved that slide rule pass to Vardy to assist for the first goal (was the trickiest part to execute from the four players involved) Lets see it again next week and then in following games please :-) !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teblin Posted 15 March 2021 Share Posted 15 March 2021 He did some great things yesterday, always known he has ability. I loved the 50/50 tackle he did too which wasn't ever his balll to win in the 1st half. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StriderHiryu Posted 15 March 2021 Share Posted 15 March 2021 Interesting interview with him on the official site. Seems like he pushed himself through the pain barrier to play in the team, and talks about playing centrally as opposed to wide. "We created a lot of chances. It could have been more goals, but it's a positive performance for us. "Being central as a no.10, you get chances to either assist or score goals. You are closer to the box. You're in a position where you are important in that link-up with the strikers. It's a position I have played many times and a position where I feel very comfortable." It went in and I'm pleased and very happy to score again and to be back with the boys. I pushed myself to be available today because of the injury, I knew I wasn't 100 per cent, but I had to be on the pitch and help my team-mates. "I tried to find the far post, it got a little deflection, which helped it a little bit, but obviously the intention was to find the far post," he explained. "It went in and I'm pleased and very happy to score again and to be back with the boys. I pushed myself to be available today because of the injury, I knew I wasn't 100 per cent, but I had to be on the pitch and help my team-mates. "We're in a great position and we are fighting and pushing to stay there." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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