no_loyalty
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I know Ryan Kent frustrated the life out of us City fans at times, but would you have him back on loan for the run in?
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Earlsdon_Skyblue1
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Personally, I wouldn't. He couldn't pass, couldn't cross, and couldn't shoot. He might have been able to get fans excited by running around a bit and beating a few defenders but it came to nothing 90% of the time, and by the end of it I started to stop getting out of my seat when he had the ball because it was so predictable what was going to happen.
The argument that he pulled defenders out of position is scraping at the barrel at most, and didn't work anyway because it was never exploited. Mainly because he couldn't pass the ball 5 yards, or decided to make the wrong decision.
He isn't the answer, but I would say we definitely need a new winger in.
The argument that he pulled defenders out of position is scraping at the barrel at most, and didn't work anyway because it was never exploited. Mainly because he couldn't pass the ball 5 yards, or decided to make the wrong decision.
He isn't the answer, but I would say we definitely need a new winger in.
Brylowes
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I would definitely take him back,gave the team much needed pace.
Skyblueweeman
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Strange thread as there's no chance on us getting him back...
I_Saw_Shaw_Score
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skybluetony176
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Whether he could pass or not isn't important. He stretched defence's and that stopped others being marked out of the game. I'd take him back in a heartbeat myself.
skybluedan
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Yeah me too, also whatever happens to petrasso? He still at qpr?
i liked him as well
i liked him as well
rupert_bear
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No, but he ain't the only fish in the sea, we need pace, we need width and we need another forward option but believe me despite bagging over £2million last month take it from me smooth talking Anderson won't allow Mowbray to sign anyone else
harvey098
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Haha
Missed him or someone like him big time and a major factor of why we are outside of the play offs and not in them, changed the dynamics of the front line and stopped us having a sub with pace to come on if they was on the bench.
Cannot understand why we never looked for someone similar when he went back.
Cannot understand why we never looked for someone similar when he went back.
italiahorse
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Yes. Something happened when he was here and I don't know why.
lifeskyblue
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Yes I would take him back. As for the 'scraping the barrel' argument that we didn't exploit his play and pace: he started 10 games and we won four and drew 4. Oh for a return to that form. In those games he came on as sub (7) we won three and drew 2. He was involved in 17 games including a second half sub v peterboro and the demolition of gillingham. Of course he didn't do that alone but it's the sort of style and results we need over the next few weeks.
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Earlsdon_Skyblue1
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At that time we were playing well enough with our passing style of play. Kent wasn't involved in creating or scoring anything. Just how many assists or goals has he got? One a piece I believe, which is an alarmingly low return for someone playing in that position.
When he was on the pitch we would have done better to play without him. Like Murphy, when the team is playing as well as they can do, we can afford to play with effectively ten men when they aren't performing, because the squad is that good. That's what makes our current form so baffling. We're like Jekyll and Hyde this season.
Our drop in form is nothing to do with Kent going back, and the turn in heads because we aren't playing well is short sighted in my opinion.
If you're going to have a fast player they need to have other attributes as well. Someone like Kent with the ability to do something with the ball at the end would be ideal to help bolster our end of season, but he himself really isn't the answer.
Samo
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It's called a coincidence.
rupert_bear
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Kent is one of the fastest players with the ball at his feet I have ever seen, when he develops a final ball he could be some player, if Liverpool were getting rid I'd be happy with him.
AFCCOVENTRY
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Story out today that he's on his way to Sheffield United!
standupforcity
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No thanks...football is a team game!!
GaryJones
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I'm puzzled why we do not seem to be in the frame for Kent to return.
Why would Sheff Utd be a better option is beyond me.
He may not have created that much but he took 2 players away from the opposition most of the time and that gave Murphy and Armstrong more chances and space on the ball.
I'd have him back in a heartbeat.
Why would Sheff Utd be a better option is beyond me.
He may not have created that much but he took 2 players away from the opposition most of the time and that gave Murphy and Armstrong more chances and space on the ball.
I'd have him back in a heartbeat.
standupforcity
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No good with no end result. A selfish player with no 'team' spirit.
Earlsdon_Skyblue1
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83% of fans on the CET say they would have him back.
I just don't get what I'm missing here, did any of those 83% actually watch him play this season?
I just don't get what I'm missing here, did any of those 83% actually watch him play this season?
GaryJones
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Ive been to every game this season home and away - its not just about what Ryan Kent gives us as an individual its about what he brings as part of the 3 pronged attack with Murphy and Armstrong - he frightens the opposition to death to such an extent that they take their eyes off our other attacking players.
Get him back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Get him back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Gazolba
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95% last time I looked.
Earlsdon_Skyblue1
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Murphy and Kent in a three pronged attack?
I'd rather Paul and Barry...
...The Chuckle brothers.
Bertola
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He frustrated at times, but just carrying the ball that far up the pitch helps relieve pressure on our defence, it puts teams on the back foot and can lead to them not attacking with such numbers.
He was clearly a popular lad in the dressing room, and would be a great addition in my eyes.