johnsmithsno2
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I find it really odd that people persist in claiming they see some talent there when he hasn't shown an ounce of ability during his time here. Number 10? Are you kidding?
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Jonny Ingbar
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I agree, I've seen some decent stuff from him, but its not been often enough, nor has he scored enough goals, but then those criticisms can be equally levelled at any of our forwards really.
I can see why we brought him in though, he works very hard for the team and is a physical presence and is willing to fight for the ball - more than any of our forwards for sure. He's looked at his best getting the ball into him and spinning into the space, but that needs a certain type of ball, so nothing in the air really.
For all his mixed performances I'd still have him in the team, I think we're too lightweight without him.
newyddion
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He’s got talent, I don’t see a disciplinary shortcoming or a bad attitude. His relationship seems to have caused him a bit of bother.. but whose hasn’t!
MFC IS a home for disadvantaged footballers and psychological basket cases
We’re the raggy dolls.. dolls like you and me!
newyddion
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I’ve seen talent there.. I’m not blinded by Brighton tweets of daily mail stories about his ex missus. He has pace, ability, he can run past players perhaps not a full true number 10 in the attacking midfield sense.. better and more technically described as a ‘buzzer’
JM14
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What issues has he had with discipline or a bad attitude at Boro? Also yet to see a game where he didn’t give 100%
Such a shame that some of our fans have decided they didn’t like him the second he signed and have taken to making things up as an excuse to slate him
Says it all that Sporar barely had a mention this week despite putting in one of the worst performances of the season on Saturday
newusername
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That is a very low bar to set for a professional footballer.
I bear him no ill will & hope in the run in he comes good & proves everyone wrong but I've seen nothing in the games he's played so far that suggests that will happen.
Look at the Chelsea game again if you think he gives 100%.
I didn't mention his discipline in the three months he's been at Boro, but it ended previous loans at Luton and Stoke.
Why go with someone who has question marks about so many facets of his life when there are so many others with good or excellent characters?
Most people who have watched him in the last three months haven't seen anything to suggest he'll amount to anything.
If he'd turned in a few good performances then I'd say there's maybe a decision to be taken. But he's done nothing on the field, and the off field history is just confirmation we don't need the problem.
you say that, but how many strikers have we had who quite definitely haven't given 100% every time?
TeaCider
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He's never been on loan at Stoke for a start.
NEW ARRIVAL | AARON CONNOLLY CHECKS IN!
Loan striker Aaron Connolly took part in his first training session at The Brache this morning after completing his recovery from a hamstring injury with parent club Brighton & Hove Albion.
www.lutontown.co.uk
He joined Luton on loan in January 2019 whilst injured and wasn't even fit enough to be in training until April.
So you've just completely made up two disciplinary issues.
newusername
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Yes we have had strikers in the past that haven't met that low bar, that doesn't mean ones that barely the exceed it are the answer to our prayers.
newyddion
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He’s 22!! I’m sticking with him. You see any boro players running rings around Chelsea?
Interesting you say no discipline problems at boro.. the entire time he’s been here. Sounds good to me!
As for most people.. I’m not most people x
indeedido
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I don't rate him as many will realise, but its a good message he sent and I believe he means it.
I'm surprised anyone can see anything remotely negative in this message and feel the need to stick the boot into him.
He will play at Swansea and I hope he plays well and scores a brace.
It's one thing criticising his play, or goal record here, but when you are piling on to the message in the OP I think it is totally unfair.
Scrug
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So could I. At least we have that in common.
r00fie1
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I havent the foggiest clue what you are talking about?
He's awful. That picture of him pointing is his highlight reel since he joined. Sooner he's gone and we get someone else in the better
I can't believe, honestly, can't believe at all, that anyone can claim there is a player there. He has no outstanding qualities. Most players that are lacking technically make up for it when young by being physically dominant but he's tiny and not particularly strong or fast.
Compare him to Balogun who clearly has talent but is maybe trying too hard, or Coburn who is super raw but a good finisher. They have something to build on.
I can't believe, honestly, can't believe at all, that anyone can claim there is a player there. He has no outstanding qualities. Most players that are lacking technically make up for it when young by being physically dominant but he's tiny and not particularly strong or fast.
Compare him to Balogun who clearly has talent but is maybe trying too hard, or Coburn who is super raw but a good finisher. They have something to build on.
Genuine question for those who see a player in him. What exactly are his qualities that you see that make you think he could be a successful forward even at championship level?
Pace? Strength? Movement? Technique? Touch? Finishing? Finding space? Anticipation? Passing? Work rate? ect ect.
How would you rate him on a scale of 10 on those attributes?
I'm not trying to be argumentative. Im genuinely interested so I can look out for it myself next time I watch him play.
Pace? Strength? Movement? Technique? Touch? Finishing? Finding space? Anticipation? Passing? Work rate? ect ect.
How would you rate him on a scale of 10 on those attributes?
I'm not trying to be argumentative. Im genuinely interested so I can look out for it myself next time I watch him play.
Glover_elbow
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BoroMart
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I like 4-2-3-1 but you need certain strengths in your players to play it. You have to have a bit of pace at CB, because you don't have the cover behind like with 3 CBs, you couldn't play Hall and McNair as above.
You need the attacking midfield 3 to be able to contribute in terms of goals and assists, they need to be technical and pacey to carry the ball, beat their man and break forward. I'm not really sure we have the players to do that.
CDMs, need to be disciplined and have a range of passing to get the ball forward. We're probably OK with that.
Your loan CF needs to be able to compete and hold the ball on his own until the attacking midfielders join, again Josh might do that in 3 years, but he isn't ready to play solo CF at 18.