The frustrating thing about Shipley is the fact that he has a deft, wand of a left foot that can smack a great pass / cross or shot into the net. He doesn’t use it often enough but when he does it can be magic.
A loose ball at the edge of the box, there are not many other players I’d like to see jogging on to it.
As I say, frustrating that other aspects of his game are so lacking. He doesn’t track back enough or get forward quickly. Our team plays high tempo and press in midfield and that style doesn’t suit him. You don’t need talent to harry and sprint, just effort. Effort training to get super fit and then effort on match day.
His dad, mentioned here, could do with giving him the talk: “son, you’ve a great opportunity, don’t let it slip by”. I’m sure MR has already.
I really hope Shipley gets his effort levels up. A fit, committed Jordan Shipley would be great in the squad.
Just my opinion.
Hmmm.
