Maddison

[Beechey]

 

[HybridFox]

Had a great game today and justified his selection. I hope he can push on now because an in-form Madders is a brilliant asset to this football club 

Edited 16 October 2021 by TK95

[The Horse's Mouth]

He was really class first half, thought he probably should've come off a bit earlier but no complaints from me at all

[Jimmy]

His best game this season by a mile but still wouldn’t say it was anything more than a 6 or 7

[Hales]

So much better today. A goal would do him the world of good too.  He is getting there.

[Bluetintedspecs]

Some people form an opinion when a player is out of form / carrying an injury and won't change their mind purely to save face. 

I personally think he was very good today not at his best but getting there which is great to see 👍

[Chiltern Fox]

Had a good game did maddy. Hope coming off didn't knock his confidence. 

[Vindaloo FOX]

The boy is talented no doubt about that.

 

My only question is how far does he want to go ?

 

Today was a good performance, hopefully more to come.

[Bptiger]

The big differences today was he kept the ball rather than to play it 1st time every time , he is a much better player when he holds the ball 

[Matt]

Whilst I felt he did nothing spectacular he was decent yesterday, his best game in a long time and that's probably what the problem has been - he was always looking to do the spectacular and it wasn't coming off, just get your head down, get stuck in and play your game!

[HoustonFox]

12 hours ago, StriderHiryu said:

7/10 and good but not great game for me. He was good in keeping the ball going and drawing fouls, but wasteful with set pieces. His role in the team is to find the killer pass and it didn’t quite happen, though he did find Nacho with one who should have at least tested the keeper. 
 

Definitely getting much closer to what I’d expect, though Perez outdid him when he came on!

 

 

Agree, felt he played well but was visibility tired and drifted out the game before he was subbed. At least he got back to moving the ball more quickly and directly today. More of that please and he’ll be well on the way back to the old Madders who we all love.  

[SheppyFox]

23 minutes ago, Matt said:

Whilst I felt he did nothing spectacular he was decent yesterday, his best game in a long time and that's probably what the problem has been - he was always looking to do the spectacular and it wasn't coming off, just get your head down, get stuck in and play your game!

 

[Marshall Cockney Fox]

Much improved from Madders. Finding great space between the lines and moving the ball quickly. He really linked our play well in the 1st half. Honourable mention to the distinct absence of constant pirouetting. Now keep that up lad!

[Kinowe Soorie]

15 hours ago, StanSP said:

Did he not do enough for you today?! 

 

He was very good. Much better than anything he's done so far this season. 

What did he do of any note? Few shots and quality corners? 

[StanSP]

3 minutes ago, Kinowe Soorie said:

What did he do of any note? Few shots and quality corners? 

Held up the ball in good positions, always wanting the ball, not wasteful in possession and was key to some of our attacks. Drew quite a lot of fouls for us and fitted in to the formation well. He actually looked bothered yesterday. 

 

I'm by no means saying it was perfect but it was a very significant improvement from whatever we've seen this season so far. 

[Farrington fox]

Looked sharper, hopefully this is the re emergence of the quality player we know he is.

[foxile5]

I know people don't condone booing and that but his upturn in form has directly coincided with the manager and the fans demonstrating annoyance with him. 

[foxile5]

4 minutes ago, foxile5 said:

I know people don't condone booing and that but his upturn in form has directly coincided with the manager and the fans demonstrating annoyance with him. 

Just at a further to this - I'm not advocating for a hate campaign every time he doesn't perform. 

 

But - he was shit for six months and has only really got it together after feeling like folk had enough. It's very clear that he wants to be adored and becomes motivated if he isn't. That's something Brendan can use. 

[drumbeat]

1 hour ago, Kinowe Soorie said:

What did he do of any note? Few shots and quality corners? 

Didn't hang on to it for too long and maintained the forward momentum. Played some wonderful first time through balls (after Youri found him usually) and generally contributed to the game rather than marked his own territory. 

 

It was definitely a marked improvement from previous showings largely do, IMHO, to not trying to be 'the star'.

[drumbeat]

2 minutes ago, foxinsocks said:

It may be.. 

I know what you're saying

 

(picky mode on) not the same but can both be used describe the same thing. Something may be both causal and correlate.

 

Like, just because I'm paranoid doesn't mean they aren't after me!

[TJB-fox]

1 hour ago, foxile5 said:

I know people don't condone booing and that but his upturn in form has directly coincided with the manager and the fans demonstrating annoyance with him. 

[Vazman]

If we were issuing individual medals I'd say Madders and Perez get the best improved award. Alot better from both.

[jerry]

7 hours ago, drumbeat said:

Didn't hang on to it for too long and maintained the forward momentum. Played some wonderful first time through balls (after Youri found him usually) and generally contributed to the game rather than marked his own territory. 

 

It was definitely a marked improvement from previous showings largely do, IMHO, to not trying to be 'the star'.

Problem is he raised the bar first half of last season and is possibly judged on that. Not spectacular on Saturday but improvement hopefully going forward.

[Guest Col city fan]

It would be lovely to see him hit a vein of form 

Edited 17 October 2021 by Col city fan

[foxinsocks]

8 hours ago, drumbeat said:

I know what you're saying

 

(picky mode on) not the same but can both be used describe the same thing. Something may be both causal and correlate.

 

Like, just because I'm paranoid doesn't mean they aren't after me!

But although it doesbt mean they definitely are... they may be.

Btw .  I dont think the crowd are helping Maddison at all. I am hoping he is working with the coaches to build his form and confidence.