Sunderland fans highlighted him as being one of the best players on the park, just so you know...
He did some frustrating things and his delivery was uncharacteristically poor from set pieces today.
Please don't confuse my posts with slating him, many players weren't great today. My opinion of him is based upon last season too, so I'm hoping five games in this season, you'll be quoting me, pointing out how stupid I am!
Let's settle on, he's not the wingback for us :)
I do still think if we opt for the 4-3-3 more often this season he may come into his own. I think having attacking players within closer proximity to him and down the channels will help.
I know people on here love to jump to his defence based on his experience. And this isn't to single him out because he wasn't the worst today at all.
However, he's not a wing back. Certainly not within the way we play. He doesn't look to pass the ball progressively often enough, not...
Wingbacks absolutely pointless as an attacking outlet, neither good enough on the ball or can run at players.
Allen largely anonymous and when on the ball, it's usually in an unthreateninf position.
Panzo only decent performance so far.
Think Gyok will get more joy as the game wears on and...