Hazzman
New Member
Right then I am sticking on my pundits hat and with my experience being equal to the achievements of Andy Townsend and Robbie Earle put together, I am clearly well qualified for the job of assessing our squad and their performance so far. Given that everyone else beats the pair of them nobs in the same area, feel free to do the same as myself.
We are currently 9th with the league record of w2 d2 l1. I have seen us at both league home games and at Bramall Lane and St James Park. Please state these games as this will have an impact upon your rating.
Right off we go
Chris Weale
Looks compentent enough. Kicking is pretty good bar the odd dodgy one. Couple of good saves I have seen off him and other than Swansea, the two crackers at Bramall Ln and St James Pk were difficult to anyone. Also like him cos I have seen around the city a couple of times.
Robbie Neilson
Dodgy. Thought he looked slow at Bramall Lane but then redeemed himself at home to Barnsley with a decent showing against Hume. However, he was poor against Newcastle and he couldn't cross a road all evening. Much the opposite of the previous OTT Gilbert from last term. ie Slow = too quick. One takes throw-ins, the other didn't.
Wayne Brown
Strong, solid, can't pass. He's a simple footballer, so I'll keep it down to a couple of sentences.
Jack Hobbs
The good cop of the centre-half pairing. Confidence player in the extreme but I think he's a super marker as seen in keeping Evans out of the game at Bramall Lane. Had a test last night and let the hard way, defenders can't make odd mistakes.
Bruno Berner
Cult-hero. A lot of effort if not the application. Struggles on the big game environment. However, good start but let's see if McGivern will take over.
Michael Morrison
The other defender I've witnessed. Struggled first half against Swansea but like so many grew as the game went on. Like a lot but he's raw and learning. If he can't get games, give him a months loan at L1 level.
Dany N'Guessan
Hit and miss as so many have said. Looks the ideal impact player but Pearson likes him because of his height which gives us an extra header of the ball from the long punt or clearance. Bags of speed and forgots the ball. Strange un.
Matt Oakley
Looks better than he did at most points of last season and the Holloway season. When alongside Wellens, looks the part but they are two similar footballers. We didn't have a midfielder running onto anything yesterday but that's more of a general complaint than a personal complaint
Ritchie Wellens
Best signing since being relegated out of the Premiership so far. Tenacious, clever, strong in the tackle. Works hard, loves winding up opposition and has super technique. If only he was 21....
Lloyd Dyer
I have doubts about Lloydly at this level. Never made it before past this bridge and doesn't have the biggest of physical presence. Does have speed...but very rarely seen so far. He was cracking as a outlet on the wing, a true winger so to speak but appears over eager in getting into the game by coming in so narrow.
Nicky Adams
Thought he had potential last year, works hard, can spot a pass and has enthusiasm. The lad's been unlucky not to be included considering the start I saw him in, he was fine at Bramall Lane. Hope he makes the 11 for the next game.
Andy King
Is he in our squad? It was only when making sure I hadn't left anyone out, I remembered to include him. Another who could do with loan time should we get another midfielder in.
Paul Gallacher
Is he winger or a striker? Is he too clever or sometimes a bit too ambitious. Give him more time.
Matty Fryatt
The quandry of Fryatt. Currently has a decent strike record per game but per chance, it's poor. Needs to get his shooting boots on, I hope he does it but unsure whether he can. Has defo improved since his last attempt at Championship football.
Steve Howard
Works hard and tried his socks last night at SJP but became a bit greedy in seeing the headlines. Poor peno against Swansea though. Just hope we keep employing him in the correct manner rather than hoof last night.
Martyn Waghorn
Raw, looked the part in two games for us. Anonymous last night. Might find it hard to break through now.
Paul Dickov
Thank **** he's gone for a bit.
The summary shall return in time for the next international break. Feel free to add or arguing the toss and in the process make me look a fool as I contradict myself a couple of times. Would like to see how Tunch or Kermorgant get on.....
We are currently 9th with the league record of w2 d2 l1. I have seen us at both league home games and at Bramall Lane and St James Park. Please state these games as this will have an impact upon your rating.
Right off we go
Chris Weale
Looks compentent enough. Kicking is pretty good bar the odd dodgy one. Couple of good saves I have seen off him and other than Swansea, the two crackers at Bramall Ln and St James Pk were difficult to anyone. Also like him cos I have seen around the city a couple of times.
Robbie Neilson
Dodgy. Thought he looked slow at Bramall Lane but then redeemed himself at home to Barnsley with a decent showing against Hume. However, he was poor against Newcastle and he couldn't cross a road all evening. Much the opposite of the previous OTT Gilbert from last term. ie Slow = too quick. One takes throw-ins, the other didn't.
Wayne Brown
Strong, solid, can't pass. He's a simple footballer, so I'll keep it down to a couple of sentences.
Jack Hobbs
The good cop of the centre-half pairing. Confidence player in the extreme but I think he's a super marker as seen in keeping Evans out of the game at Bramall Lane. Had a test last night and let the hard way, defenders can't make odd mistakes.
Bruno Berner
Cult-hero. A lot of effort if not the application. Struggles on the big game environment. However, good start but let's see if McGivern will take over.
Michael Morrison
The other defender I've witnessed. Struggled first half against Swansea but like so many grew as the game went on. Like a lot but he's raw and learning. If he can't get games, give him a months loan at L1 level.
Dany N'Guessan
Hit and miss as so many have said. Looks the ideal impact player but Pearson likes him because of his height which gives us an extra header of the ball from the long punt or clearance. Bags of speed and forgots the ball. Strange un.
Matt Oakley
Looks better than he did at most points of last season and the Holloway season. When alongside Wellens, looks the part but they are two similar footballers. We didn't have a midfielder running onto anything yesterday but that's more of a general complaint than a personal complaint
Ritchie Wellens
Best signing since being relegated out of the Premiership so far. Tenacious, clever, strong in the tackle. Works hard, loves winding up opposition and has super technique. If only he was 21....
Lloyd Dyer
I have doubts about Lloydly at this level. Never made it before past this bridge and doesn't have the biggest of physical presence. Does have speed...but very rarely seen so far. He was cracking as a outlet on the wing, a true winger so to speak but appears over eager in getting into the game by coming in so narrow.
Nicky Adams
Thought he had potential last year, works hard, can spot a pass and has enthusiasm. The lad's been unlucky not to be included considering the start I saw him in, he was fine at Bramall Lane. Hope he makes the 11 for the next game.
Andy King
Is he in our squad? It was only when making sure I hadn't left anyone out, I remembered to include him. Another who could do with loan time should we get another midfielder in.
Paul Gallacher
Is he winger or a striker? Is he too clever or sometimes a bit too ambitious. Give him more time.
Matty Fryatt
The quandry of Fryatt. Currently has a decent strike record per game but per chance, it's poor. Needs to get his shooting boots on, I hope he does it but unsure whether he can. Has defo improved since his last attempt at Championship football.
Steve Howard
Works hard and tried his socks last night at SJP but became a bit greedy in seeing the headlines. Poor peno against Swansea though. Just hope we keep employing him in the correct manner rather than hoof last night.
Martyn Waghorn
Raw, looked the part in two games for us. Anonymous last night. Might find it hard to break through now.
Paul Dickov
Thank **** he's gone for a bit.
The summary shall return in time for the next international break. Feel free to add or arguing the toss and in the process make me look a fool as I contradict myself a couple of times. Would like to see how Tunch or Kermorgant get on.....
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