Let’s talk about Riley Mcgree

Ex Footy Legs

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I’m really confused and concerned about Mr Mcgree.

Before the last international break and an injury scare (don’t know what the injury was because Carrick treats injuries like Mi6 info) Mcgree was the first name on the team sheet because he offered balance on the left - keeping us wide as a unit and a genuine option down the left.
So, we also know that Bergzorg is a bit petulant and seemed to me was banging on Carrick’s door for an opportunity.
Bergzorg has done ok in games as mcgree finds himself on the bench but I’m not sure Bergzorg has done enough to ensure mcgree is ousted.
Mcgree is clearly out of sorts and doesn’t look happy at all.
I’d personally prefer a fit happy mcgree in the team than a haphazard Bergzorg 🤷🏻‍♂️
 
I’m not sure he’s fully fit. I hope yesterday got him so much needed minutes but he hardly put pressure on Burgzorg for the Portsmouth game!
 
He’s still fit so hopefully he’s just getting back into it physically and wel get the best out of im soon . He has gone from a must start to a bench warmer so far though but he’s still threatened the goal . We’re about to enter the biggest part of the season and wel start to run out if games and players will have to stand up and take more responsibility and treat every game like a cup tie
 
He’s been massively below par for a while now
Only because he’s not match fit as Bergzorg appears to be flavour of the month all of a sudden.
Bergzorg offers pace but no width down the left….
It’s a sad situation that one of our most talented players seems unhappy. He’s good for a goal at times, a belter in fact, links up superbly with Azaz and the forwards and was significant in making us tick….
And now, nothing….🤷‍♂️
 
LW is a problem position for us.
McGree looks miles off it at the moment.
Burgzorg shouldn't be first choice. Decision making is terrible.
Hamilton hasn't done it.

We should be looking to get someone in this window to play eighr away
 
He looks miserable to me, I don't know if it's because of the injuries or he hasn't been playing, he doesn't seem to have a spark. Maybe he just needs something to happen for him. Had a half chance yesterday and could have done with it going in.
 
I think he has a fitness issue, not injured but not fit enough.

Visibly struggling physically at times yesterday.

Maybe he isn’t the only one in our squad in that position.
 
It only his last 4 starts that has me questioning whats going on. Yesterday and Leeds Plymouth and Hull. Looks like he has some worries on his mind. Hopefully get sorted soon
 
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He’s struggling for form which can happen. It must be difficult for him at the moment. He has the ability, but at times it just doesn’t happen.

Hopefully he’s back to his best soon.
 
I think he has mentally checked out from the club. There seems to be a distinct lack of interest

Come the next international break there won't be a second thought about playing for Oz
 
Massively out of form, for some reason.

Either not fit, or needs sessions with a sports psychologist.

On his day one of the best in the squad.
 
Unfortunately he's a bit of a jack of all trades, master of none. He's got technical ability but he doesn't really have a position for me. He's certainly not quick enough to play in wide areas that's for sure. We seem to lose our balance as a team. Bergzorg has to play on that left side at the minute but we could really do with another option there. I wouldn't be opposed to letting McGree move on this window.
 
I noticed just before h/t, we got a corner and he went forward and appeared to be blowing out of his a@#e. It was a pretty physical game and he was clearly struggling but the only way for that issue to improve is to play in games.
 
When he got his new contract I was slagged off on here because I felt it was just the club making sure they got a decent fee for him and that I didnt feel it was a sign of commitment from him.
Something happened last season when he was either injured or dropped.
He does seem to be one of those players that blows hot and cold. Is it an attitude thing?
 
The problem with McGree is that his game involves drifting over to the right to provide the overloads. He does it really well.

But that leaves us exposed on the left. Hackney doesn't cover as well as we need him to do.

So to address that problem Burgzorg is playing who stays on the left more, providing more assistance to the left back. And he mostly does it quite well.

The problem is Burgzorg just doesn't do enough going forward. The Hull goal is what he should be doing, but he doesn't do it.

If we got Giles back McGree would be in the team and Giles would provide the width on the left.

But we would need a really good Left sided centre back to cover. That is probably Rav at the moment. This might be why there is talk of Clarke and Edmundson both leaving. They might be looking for a fast left footed centre back so we can adjust our style or play second half of the season.
 
The problem with McGree is that his game involves drifting over to the right to provide the overloads. He does it really well.

But that leaves us exposed on the left. Hackney doesn't cover as well as we need him to do.

So to address that problem Burgzorg is playing who stays on the left more, providing more assistance to the left back. And he mostly does it quite well.

The problem is Burgzorg just doesn't do enough going forward. The Hull goal is what he should be doing, but he doesn't do it.

If we got Giles back McGree would be in the team and Giles would provide the width on the left.

But we would need a really good Left sided centre back to cover. That is probably Rav at the moment. This might be why there is talk of Clarke and Edmundson both leaving. They might be looking for a fast left footed centre back so we can adjust our style or play second half of the season.

Completely agree with all of that.
 
I’ve said before, McGree seems to be his own biggest fan, when things are not going right he always looks around accusingly at everyone else whilst we all forgot he was playing. He’s like our defenders…..when we’re on song they they look great and when we’re up against it they’re shown up as not good enough for how we play and where we want to be.
 
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