Sterling Archer
Well-Known Member
First of all this is isn't hype or a reaction to him winning his recent award, I just genuinley feel he is technically one of our more gifted midfielders in a sea of mediocre midfield players. I don't understand why he isn't even getting on the bench. I am a season ticket holder and go to most away games as well, so I am not someone just buying the hype from afar. Lets have a look at the other midfielders:
- Gary Deegan - The new Michael Doyle, runs around and puts a decent shift in, gets stuck in BUT this whole 'pitbull' idea seems to mask his negative aspects. For a midfielder, his passing is attrocious (the Palace game on Tuesday was one of the worst displays of passing I have ever seen from a City midfielder) and his "run around like a maniac" routine often leaves him out of position and leaves gaping holes for the opposition to exploit (ooo-errr).
- Carl Baker - Was starting to hit a bit of form but is now injured.
- Sammy Clingan - We know what he can do and I still think he can find some form but there is no denying that by the high standards he has set in previous years that he is not performing to the true level of his capabilities.
- Olly Norwood - Seems to get better with each game at the moment, needs to ease on some of the Hollywood balls but overrall I think he is worthy of a place in the side.
- Gary McSheffrey - Has to stay in the team because regardless of form or if he hasn't done anything all game, he always has that ability for that little spark that gets us a goal. I actually think he has been playing quite well in the last couple of months.
- David Bell - I am not a fan of Bell. Slow, can't beat a player and his delivery is shocking, the amount of times he floats it straight to the keeper is alarming. However, every now and again he can produce a bit of skill which creates something. I don't mind seeing him come on for the last 10-15 mins but he simply isn't good enough and has never proved himself to be good enough to start.
- Connor Thomas - I like Connor but on Saturday he came on and looked like he had never played football before! He is in a similar bracket to Gael in terms of their situations surrounding this season and breaking through but I have unfortunately seen him have more bad games than good.
So looking at the above surely there is room for Gael to return fter his break from the first team (which hopefully has rejuvenated him and got his confidence back). He would offer us something slightly different to the rest and maybe he could have a role a little further forward to try and use the flair and creativity we keep hearing about and have seen in glimpses?
Thoughts?
- Gary Deegan - The new Michael Doyle, runs around and puts a decent shift in, gets stuck in BUT this whole 'pitbull' idea seems to mask his negative aspects. For a midfielder, his passing is attrocious (the Palace game on Tuesday was one of the worst displays of passing I have ever seen from a City midfielder) and his "run around like a maniac" routine often leaves him out of position and leaves gaping holes for the opposition to exploit (ooo-errr).
- Carl Baker - Was starting to hit a bit of form but is now injured.
- Sammy Clingan - We know what he can do and I still think he can find some form but there is no denying that by the high standards he has set in previous years that he is not performing to the true level of his capabilities.
- Olly Norwood - Seems to get better with each game at the moment, needs to ease on some of the Hollywood balls but overrall I think he is worthy of a place in the side.
- Gary McSheffrey - Has to stay in the team because regardless of form or if he hasn't done anything all game, he always has that ability for that little spark that gets us a goal. I actually think he has been playing quite well in the last couple of months.
- David Bell - I am not a fan of Bell. Slow, can't beat a player and his delivery is shocking, the amount of times he floats it straight to the keeper is alarming. However, every now and again he can produce a bit of skill which creates something. I don't mind seeing him come on for the last 10-15 mins but he simply isn't good enough and has never proved himself to be good enough to start.
- Connor Thomas - I like Connor but on Saturday he came on and looked like he had never played football before! He is in a similar bracket to Gael in terms of their situations surrounding this season and breaking through but I have unfortunately seen him have more bad games than good.
So looking at the above surely there is room for Gael to return fter his break from the first team (which hopefully has rejuvenated him and got his confidence back). He would offer us something slightly different to the rest and maybe he could have a role a little further forward to try and use the flair and creativity we keep hearing about and have seen in glimpses?
Thoughts?
