Apparently 6 games for us is more than enough to write him off.He’s played less than 30 games in England.
I think he has quality and would probably be better in a better team. Unfortunately our other players are not set up for the system that suits him best. He's a luxury type number 10 in my eyes that we can't carry. I like him but the rest of our squad at this level looks better as a straight 442 and he's not a winger and not a CM in my eyes. A shame but not the answer. The thought of JJ''s return on the other hand really excites me and I can't wait to see him back. Not a fan of Thomas so far either and want to see Jones on one side Allassani on the other.
I really think Thomas will come good and frightens the shit out of defenders. End product not there yet but that’s why he’s on loan in l1I think he has quality and would probably be better in a better team. Unfortunately our other players are not set up for the system that suits him best. He's a luxury type number 10 in my eyes that we can't carry. I like him but the rest of our squad at this level looks better as a straight 442 and he's not a winger and not a CM in my eyes. A shame but not the answer. The thought of JJ''s return on the other hand really excites me and I can't wait to see him back. Not a fan of Thomas so far either and want to see Jones on one side Allassani on the other.
Agree with most of this Rob, but although Thomas has been wasteful, he looks like he will create regular opportunities with his pace, and if he stays in the side all season I'd be surprised if he didn't hit double figures (brave shout, as he hasn't hit a barn door yet!)
I think he has quality and would probably be better in a better team. Unfortunately our other players are not set up for the system that suits him best. He's a luxury type number 10 in my eyes that we can't carry. I like him but the rest of our squad at this level looks better as a straight 442 and he's not a winger and not a CM in my eyes. A shame but not the answer. The thought of JJ''s return on the other hand really excites me and I can't wait to see him back. Not a fan of Thomas so far either and want to see Jones on one side Allassani on the other.
Very surprised at your comments about Thomas. He is an exceptionally dangerous player in my opinion.
In what way? An attacking player can only be dangerous if they can score or create chances. Being able to beat a few players then not having an end product so far doesn’t make him dangerous to opposition managers
Not necessarily.In what way? An attacking player can only be dangerous if they can score or create chances. Being able to beat a few players then not having an end product so far doesn’t make him dangerous to opposition managers
Not necessarily.
If they stick two players on him that leaves more space for chaplin/others to work with. Kent was really good for us just because he dragged other players out of position. Everyone was so focused on the fact he didn't score for fun though that we didn't realise that until he left.
This is an old thread but I can’t be bothered to start a new one.
So he’s playing now. What does he bring to the team? Personally he’s been a disappointment. Even disregarding his fitness issues his set pieces (corners) have been lame.
Andreu looks a liability to me. What dies he actually contribute?
He should be fit 11 games in you’d think/hope? We’re about 1/4 way through the season already
He should be fit 11 games in you’d think/hope? We’re about 1/4 way through the season already
Oh bore off.All that hype aswell around him, how once he was back into the team we’d be a totally different prospect. You’d think we had League One’s answer to David Silva returning when we had only seen him for a dozen games
The only memory I have of seeing him play before his injury was in a Checkatrade game. He was fairly anonymous until Doyle was taken off. He dropped back a bit and looked a different player. On that limited evidence he needs to play deeper and not just behind the striker,
I can't see how to achieve that
Is he out of contract in the summer?Andreu clearly has fitness issues. He's been in training since before just season and a full pre season
Oh bore off.
You're the first to throw the toys out if somebody criticises a young player but you're straight on it with a player who has had a year out for whom a clear role in the team isn't defined. Likewise your Robins out drivel last night. Grow up
Fair enough. Tommy Widdrington told me about what a player he'd be tbf, I tend to believe there's more to come and as a 30 year old his recovery is slower. Let's hope so anywayIt’s not criticism. I’m saying some of our fans pinned all our hopes on him despite only seeing him play for a few games, not a criticism of his more of how a player becomes better the longer he’s out of the side
The post about Robins wasn’t serious it was about the posters who are only seen when we lose
On the ball in the wrong areas ?! He's either a player or he isn't !I think there's a player in there but -
A - he clearly isn't fit
B - we kept getting him on the ball in the wrong areas
C - JCH isn't the time of player he should be playing behind. That pairing did neither of them any favours