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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Slaphead in Qatar on November 23, 2019, 07:50:18 AM

Title: Knockaert
Post by: Slaphead in Qatar on November 23, 2019, 07:50:18 AM
Clearly trying his best and really wants to do well.

But he's just not making the impact I would have hoped for so far this season.
Title: Re: Knockaert
Post by: Statto on November 23, 2019, 09:15:02 AM
Clearly a top player at this level and I agree about his effort

IMO he is just not utilised correctly

When you've a wealth of attacking talent like Mitrovic, Reid, Cavaleiro, Cairney and Johansen (and Knockaert himself) it's about getting the ball to people's feet inside the 18 yard box and letting their skills and finishing do the damage

He seems to have spent too long with the unsophisticated managers Chris Houghton telling him to punt early, long, hopeful crosses and shots instead of getting down the wing and/or playing low, delicate crosses and passes

But with all that said he was well unlucky last night and deserved a goal or two
Title: Re: Knockaert
Post by: Robbie on November 23, 2019, 10:20:11 AM
Our French players played well today !
Title: Re: Knockaert
Post by: absenteeism on November 23, 2019, 10:25:13 AM
We have the squad for quick incisive attacks.

Instead we insist on slow ponderous play.

More cocerned about our £12 million commitment to Bobby Reid
Title: Re: Knockaert
Post by: filham on November 23, 2019, 10:29:45 AM
Knockheart is not alone, several of our quality players, while not playing badly, have not hit their best form including Cairney.
Title: Re: Knockaert
Post by: Sgt Fulham on November 23, 2019, 11:03:07 AM
He will be aware of this more than anyone and keen to improve. He will come good with time, I'm sure of it.
Title: Re: Knockaert
Post by: MikeW on November 23, 2019, 11:48:50 AM
Quote from: absenteeism on November 23, 2019, 10:25:13 AM
We have the squad for quick incisive attacks.

Instead we insist on slow ponderous play.

More concerned about our £12 million commitment to Bobby Reid.


He certainly looks decent at times but the barren 'goals scored' column is a worry, given what he achieved at Bristol City.  The dilemma seems to be where to play him.

I agree also with Statto's observations on Knockaert.