Matsuki

[Midfield_General]

8 minutes ago, S-Clarke said:

I thought we were changing that in the summer with Downs and Quarshie, some even Quarshie whilst tall is quite weak in one-on-one duals. 

But after adding some height with those first two, we didn't really continue in the same vein which was odd. I thought we were hitting the spine of the team with some physical presence.

It's especially negligent given that Spors came out at the beginning of the window and said that the one thing you need in this league is physical presence. And then, Quarshie aside, did absolutely fuck all about it. 

[davefizzy14]

Matsuki has to be back in the squad for tomorrow. He has got quality. His stunning goal in the cup proved this. 

Edited October 30 by davefizzy14

[Deanovski]

I get there’s probably a bit of a language barrier but we’ve seen enough of him in pre season mainly because we hadn’t signed anyone yet to know he’s solid. He looked sharp against Norwich in the cup too, actually wanted the ball which matters when the team’s got low morale, and he’s got that bit of spark others just don’t. Honestly I’m done watching Downes look useless both defensively and going forward. I get we don’t see training but what more does the guy have to do? Bet he’s already feeling demoralised with this circus, being overlooked while we’ve got players who are "sick". Would’ve much rather seen him come on than Aribo last night that’s for sure.

[SuperSAINT]

Surprised he’s not been featuring for the 21’s.

[Harry_SFC]

8 hours ago, Deanovski said:

I get there’s probably a bit of a language barrier but we’ve seen enough of him in pre season mainly because we hadn’t signed anyone yet to know he’s solid. He looked sharp against Norwich in the cup too, actually wanted the ball which matters when the team’s got low morale, and he’s got that bit of spark others just don’t. Honestly I’m done watching Downes look useless both defensively and going forward. I get we don’t see training but what more does the guy have to do? Bet he’s already feeling demoralised with this circus, being overlooked while we’ve got players who are "sick". Would’ve much rather seen him come on than Aribo last night that’s for sure.

Agree. Aribo was the opposite of what we needed last night. Needed some energy and bite, instead we got someone jogging around and giving up too easily. 

[SNSUN]

Is he injured? I know there are players ahead of him bang in form right now but if he's not injured I'm surprised he's not even getting on the bench. Loan in January?

[benjii]

Masski san!

[Harry_SFC]

2 hours ago, SNSUN said:

Is he injured? I know there are players ahead of him bang in form right now but if he's not injured I'm surprised he's not even getting on the bench. Loan in January?

Not sure why we've got to put Aribo in the bench ahead of him. Aribo doesn't look interested at all and seems very slow on the ball. 

[Deanovski]

2 hours ago, SNSUN said:

Is he injured? I know there are players ahead of him bang in form right now but if he's not injured I'm surprised he's not even getting on the bench. Loan in January?

Literally. I said last night that it was the perfect game for him to come on and add to Leicesters suffering.

[Holmes_and_Watson]

2 hours ago, Harry_SFC said:

Not sure why we've got to put Aribo in the bench ahead of him. Aribo doesn't look interested at all and seems very slow on the ball. 

He's not back to being the total lump he was for quite a while, but Aribo is obviously a bit rusty and not as mobile as he could be. 

That said, the pace of that second half was very different. Everyone was a bit slower and more measured. Only Robinson having a few solo runs and AA's work rate strong, even when slower.

Even then, Aribo's awareness closed things down without him having to bust a gut. He also took up at least one really good space only for no one to pass to him.

That, and the off chance of getting some January pennies for him, and I can see why he's there.

[Suhari]

I'd forgotten about him!

They way we are playing under Tonda would suit him very well I think. Maybe he'll get some game time over the busy Christmas schedule.

[Miltonaggro]

4 minutes ago, Suhari said:

I'd forgotten about him!

They way we are playing under Tonda would suit him very well I think. Maybe he'll get some game time over the busy Christmas schedule.

Hoping for this too. Buzzing little player, seems perfect for a TE team.

[Harry_SFC]

9 hours ago, Miltonaggro said:

Hoping for this too. Buzzing little player, seems perfect for a TE team.

You've got to feel for him. Comes off the bench, plays well and scores an absolute worldy then hasn't seen a minute since.