Gint11
Well-Known Member
id say he either goes in the summer or we offer a 1-year deal and he remains a squad player.
He had a great game yesterday, but I think talk of a big contracts on the back of one decent performance is a bit premature.
Before his latest lay off he was often exposed as a player who lacked the raw physicality sometimes needed.
He’s been out a while, and he’s maybe missed the latest long term coaching which seemed to be “receive ball, slow game down, pass backwards no matter what and your passing success stat will look good”.
It was refreshing yesterday to see him run forward into space and actually attempt passes that might progress the play.
He also ran and read the game well, nipping in to intercept or block or close down passes. His movement to find space was also good which drew players away from our other players.
I’ve been critical of him in the past. Yesterday highlighted where our team on the whole has been lacking; movement, reading of play, progressive passing. Sheaf doesn’t do this naturally, neither does Eccles or Torp. O’Hare and Gus did. It’s clear to me that we need a player in the midfield to actually find the pockets of space. Don’t get me started on our totally gormless lack of historical ability to receive a throw in; our players just standing still.
Overall, great from Allen yesterday, but it just shows up where we were so badly lacking.
Played well yesterday. Wouldn't be averse to activating his one year option, but certainly no more than that.
Robins played him all of the time. He started the season in the team ahead of Eccles. His problem has been that for most of the last 18 months he has been injured or ill.He was getting zero game time as Sheaf - and also under Robins - Eccles - were always preferred.
He's 30 this month and has a checkered fitness record over the past couple of years. Any extension is not going to be a lengthy one.Robins played him all of the time. He started the season in the team ahead of Eccles. His problem has been that for most of the last 18 months he has been injured or ill.
Forgot about that - Sheffield Wednesday down here wasn't it?To be fair one of the injuries was because he got his cheekbone smashed.
In terms of his effort and attitude he is good as a captain, but he is not vocal enough. A captain needs to be the one organising the team, speaking to the ref and pointing things out, not standing there mute.plus we appear to have found a viable on the pitch captain in our ranks
I agree but a definite improvement on Sheaf whose performances seem to be thwarted with the burden of responsibilityIn terms of his effort and attitude he is good as a captain, but he is not vocal enough. A captain needs to be the one organising the team, speaking to the ref and pointing things out, not standing there mute.
I'm thinking more of the knee trouble this season and the potentially career-threatening heart condition last season tbf!To be fair one of the injuries was because he got his cheekbone smashed.
Well you might think we can get better....but we havent... and weve been apparently trying for 2 years almostI’d only offer a deal if we’re not going to get someone better. Otherwise he’s a decent earner in a position we obviously need evolution in.
Not taking away from his recent performances, he’s been good. But can we afford him as a long term option where we’re maybe nearing some kind of capacity in terms of our payroll? In that circumstance I’d prefer to cut ties and believe we can get better
Activate the extension please Doug.Will he be another that now gets himself a new deal before the end of the season? If his form continues, and he continues as captain…you can’t see why not. Low cost option.
Hope he can stay fit!
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