BTA > Simms (2 Viewers)

ms639 · Saturday at 5:30 PM

Come at me bro.

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napolimp · Saturday at 5:30 PM

I wouldn't, works as a sub I reckon.

SBT · Saturday at 5:36 PM

No problem with me.

steve101 · Saturday at 5:45 PM

Ran the left channel very well and showed good close control at pace. Not something I associate with Simms. We haven't seen enough of him in the 9 but to me he looks a better player. I get the argument for him coming off the bench too though.

mmttww · Saturday at 5:47 PM

He looked sharp against a tired, stretched defence. Did a good job. Not sure rushing him to start after that cameo is smart but I wouldn't be shocked if he did.

Perennial Lurker · Saturday at 5:49 PM

Simms played well today , he challenged and harried the Boro back line before getting subbed. BTA also did well but Boro were chasing the game then and there was a lot more space for him .
I wouldn't change Simms starting but wouldn't be unhappy if it was changed either

stay_up_skyblues · Saturday at 5:51 PM

Not gonna play the telephone pole role though is he, which changes the tactics considerably. Don’t get me wrong, Simms has proven this season he is pony. But he does jump for longer balls and temporarily occupy defenders (even if he doesn’t win it). And BTA has had plenty of games where he has looked like he won a competition to play a game for a pro club when he’s started.

Given the late stage of things I’d probably only drop Simms for Wright up front, ideally with EMC back on the left. BTA an impact sub for now when arses are blowing.

Tommo1993 · Saturday at 5:54 PM

Simms a bit more of a nuisance today but still poor with his first touch and passing, although he knocked that ball over the midfielders head and touched it back down again in the first half, I laughed out of shock. Some really easy passes messed up. Wright more of a threat but frustrating and wasteful with his unnecessary selfishness.

BTA needs more time, he’s a good player.

SIR ERNIE · Saturday at 5:54 PM

Start with Simms.

no_loyalty · Saturday at 5:55 PM

BTA was great when he came on looks much better against tired players. Simms did ok today I thought, desperately needs a goal though.

Covcraig@bury · Saturday at 9:08 PM

All day long

Grendel · Saturday at 9:20 PM

Perennial Lurker said:
Simms played well today , he challenged and harried the Boro back line before getting subbed. BTA also did well but Boro were chasing the game then and there was a lot more space for him .
I wouldn't change Simms starting but wouldn't be unhappy if it was changed either

What did Simms do to suggest he played well? I thought he was awful

fingers_crossed · Saturday at 9:27 PM

I think It’s just that Simms lacks dynamism, he never really seems to believe he can affect the game. When BTA came on you could see he was up for it, he presses and fights for everything, his technique is much better. He believes in himself in a way that Simms rarely seems to. I think BTA will start on Friday.

Matt smith · Saturday at 9:27 PM

BTA superb impact, should start on Friday to reward the impact he made

simms isn’t at the level I’m sorry, he’s a championship player not someone to get promoted with

Ccfcisparks · Saturday at 9:28 PM

Matt smith said:
BTA superb impact, should start on Friday

simms isn’t at the level I’m sorry, he’s a championship player not someone to get promoted with

So you want to start the IMPACT player

Matt smith · Saturday at 9:28 PM

Ccfcisparks said:
So you want to start the IMPACT player

As in the impact deserves a start, what’s the issue with that

Ccfcisparks · Saturday at 9:31 PM

Matt smith said:
As in the impact deserves a start, what’s the issue with that

He’s played barely any minutes for about 2 months, and you’d start him in the playoffs after a 15 minute cameo.

this might be your worst post since you switched from CC84 to this account

Hobo · Saturday at 9:35 PM

Not the BTA our fans have been happy to write off all season and have had him on the transfer list since Christmas

Ccfcisparks · Saturday at 9:38 PM

Hobo said:
Not the BTA our fans have been happy to write off all season and have had him on the transfer list since Christmas

Against Stoke he was asking why we were bringing Asante on. Now he wants him leading the line in the playoffs

stay_up_skyblues · Saturday at 9:38 PM

He’s definitely made a case for himself but let’s have it right, BTA has put in some non-league performances for us. Starting him in such a big game following 30 odd minutes in two games after barely kicking a ball in anger for months is a jump. He had acres against a Boro team chasing the game. Different prospect Friday (until we score.)

Perennial Lurker · Saturday at 9:39 PM

Grendel said:
What did Simms do to suggest he played well? I thought he was awful

Is he your latest booboy now DaSilva has proved your football insight wrong?

Hobo · Saturday at 9:48 PM

stay_up_skyblues said:
He’s definitely made a case for himself but let’s have it right, BTA has put in some non-league performances for us. Starting him in such a big game following 30 odd minutes in two games after barely kicking a ball in anger for months is a jump. He had acres against a Boro team chasing the game. Different prospect Friday (until we score.)

Another perspective is BTA was playing with an injury. Recently he has been rested and now come back sharper and capable of a more explosive performance.

You can argue the game was stretched and Middlesbrough had to go for it - but you still have to exploit that situation.

Yes Friday will be different. But so will the following Tuesday be different again!

stay_up_skyblues · Saturday at 9:53 PM

Hobo said:
Another perspective is BTA was playing with an injury. Recently he has been rested and now comeback sharper and capable of a more explosive performance.

You can argue the game was stretched and Middlesbrough had to go for it - but you still have to exploit that situation.

Yes Friday will be different. But so will the following Tuesday be different again!

He was excellent, one of his best performances for us, even if a cameo. He absolutely deserves game time against Sunderland. Just think that probably ought to come as a sub.

Grendel · Saturday at 9:58 PM

Perennial Lurker said:
Is he your latest booboy now DaSilva has proved your football insight wrong?

What did he do today to justify your observation he had a good game?

AJB1983 · Saturday at 10:13 PM

Different types of player. Simms I didn’t think really got in the game - I think we worked hard, and there were times he should have been played in by wright and wasn’t.
But this game towards the end suited Asante and he played really well when he came on.
Stick with simms up top for now (if they’re going to play same formation) but encouraged by what Asante had to offer going into the semi’s as an alternative option

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