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Originally posted by Petereagle
For me it shows how much we have been missing with Cabaye leaving, who really fought hard defensively but was still great on the attack with Hugh pass completions. Neither Schlupp nor Meyer are as sound defensively whereas McArthur does offer a lot defensively but has lost a lot of edge going forward Agree
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Scluppie is one of our best players
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Originally posted by Petereagle
For me it shows how much we have been missing with Cabaye leaving, who really fought hard defensively but was still great on the attack with Hugh pass completions. Neither Schlupp nor Meyer are as sound defensively whereas McArthur does offer a lot defensively but has lost a lot of edge going forward Agree with this.... I sometimes used to think towards the end that we wouldn't miss Cabaye... How wrong I was! I still don't know quite what Schlupp is?... Left back? Left winger? Centre midfielder?... What I do know is that Roy clearly rates him.
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My issue with Schlupp this season has been how slow he has been to track back, which has cost us a couple of goals at least, but in his last game he did actually put some leg work in and chased back to good effect. His plus points are that he is surprisingly good in the air for someone who is a modest 6' and over short distances he is incredibly quick, plus of course he has a good shot on him. On the downside, if you look at his stats (average per game) his pass success rate is worse than the rest of the midfield, he has no assists, offers very few key passes and is below every outfield player bar Meyer in terms of successful tackles. (stats taken from here [Link] ) I know you can't base a player on their stats, but from looking at them they basically confirm what I see when I watch him that being he is good offensively but questionable defensively. I do wonder his best position is as a striker/forward, rather than a midfielder.
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Originally posted by Maine Eagle
Schlupp....is on the up.....yup..... I have royally slated Schluppers many times, but honestly he deserved it at times as his performances earlier in the season were dire. Lo and behold with a run of games in a similar position he is now starting to fire. He is still pretty clumsy and lacks accurate passing at times, however he does bring some solid attributes to the party. He is strong, quick, and does like to get a shot off and has a cheeky eye for goal. I think I would play him ahead of MaCarthur right now as Jimmy Mac is having a poor run. Previously when someone got Schlupped it was us, with a mistake or poor performance, however these days it is the opposition getting Schlupped by Jeffrey.
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Originally posted by ripleyeagle
When discussing our midfield players it’s hard not to point out one who needs a rest. I used to dig out Schlupp on the regular too, but he turned me around with taking his chances for goals and his all around improvement. Sorry to point it out but based on that criteria Macca deserves some criticism.
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Originally posted by Petereagle
For me it shows how much we have been missing with Cabaye leaving, who really fought hard defensively but was still great on the attack with Hugh pass completions. Neither Schlupp nor Meyer are as sound defensively whereas McArthur does offer a lot defensively but has lost a lot of edge going forward Nonsense, he gets himself into great positions ..very very unfortunate not to score more.
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Originally posted by dreamwaverider
Scluppie is one of our best players This comment is a joke right??
Don't waste your time with jealousy. Sometimes your ahead, sometimes your behind, the race is long. But in the end it's only with yourself!! |
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Originally posted by Maine Eagle
When discussing our midfield players it’s hard not to point out one who needs a rest. I used to dig out Schlupp on the regular too, but he turned me around with taking his chances for goals and his all around improvement. Sorry to point it out but based on that criteria Macca deserves some criticism. Many think Schlupp is rather careless with distribution and I agree and almost every one of our players has been criticised for being silly with scoring opportunities ...not just McArthur who when you look at the teams performances on the pitch stands out as a positive for me every single time he plays.
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Originally posted by kennybrowns leftfoot
This comment is a joke right?? Yes, it is.
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Meyer should start more he always makes a difference off the bench
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Originally posted by deetee
Meyer should start more he always makes a difference off the bench What is Meyer's best position apart from substitute ?
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Originally posted by braunstoneagle
i have to say...i was sceptical of schlupps signing, it was expensive and big on wages. however, it has to be said, whenever called upon he has done a solid if not spectacular job, which is fine. it has been mooted he is the best finisher at the club, and has chipped in with a few goals. i have changed my opinion on him, he in my eyes is now a solid versatile player who when called upon does a solod job. however, i would rather max start in front of him, but thats not my call, its roys...and in my eyes roy can do nothing wrong whatsoever. Harry Kane on corners?
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Originally posted by Maine Eagle
Harry Kane on corners? Careful now, you've made fair criticisms of both SP and Hodgson in a short space of time. That's thoughtcrime around these parts...
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End of the day the bloke plays football better than any f***er on here could dream of. Leave him be
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Originally posted by syd snot
End of the day the bloke plays football better than any f***er on here could dream of. Leave him be That's not really a valid reason on a discussion forum. Eddie The Eagle can ski better than I can so does that make him immune from criticism?
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Originally posted by ChrisGC
Careful now, you've made fair criticisms of both SP and Hodgson in a short space of time. That's thoughtcrime around these parts... Quite right too, the crime bit i mean
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Originally posted by ARGILE OLD GEEZER
Quite right too, the crime bit i mean Haha, I knew that would get a bite :-)
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