If I was writing bossmans minority report about half term it would just read ... w. a. n .k and that's 4 letters too many
I don’t get how anyone can have Poya scoring higher than Schopp. We’re no better despite been fitter & having Morris & Anderson back. We should be a fair bit better by now. He’s got more options all over the pitch. The worst performances of the season for me were Hull, Fulham & Swansea that all came after Schopp left.
Collins 8 - very good. Clear no. 1 for us & I hope we keep him Walton - not seen enough to judge Brittain 5 - it’s tough for him because he’s had so little to aim at for 3 months. Having Morris back who’s good in the air can only help him. J. Williams 5 - decent at RB poor at left back. Would’ve liked to have seen him get a go as a 3rd centre back like how Struber used him when we were short of centre backs. Helik 6 - don’t think he’s been anywhere near as bad as some suggest but obviously looks worse without better players around him. Halme 5 - Did OK when he played but I think he’ll end up leaving on a free in the summer which is a shame as I think he’s got some good attributes but he can’t stay fit. Sibbick 5 - I don’t think he’s actually done that much wrong. Massive balls up for the Birmingham goal when he let it bounce but it feels like he’s been treated harsher for his mistakes than others have. Kitching 4 - Never seen a centre back get caught wrong side or dragged out of position as much. Luckily for him he’s quick. Can’t fault his effort but needs to switch on more Moon 5 - not going to be too harsh on him he’s had a tough welcome to championship football having to play numerous positions. I don’t think he’s gets anywhere near the team if everyone’s fit but I don’t think he’s disgraced himself. Would look a lot better coming into a settled side. Anderson 6 - definitely an improvement on Kitching, Halme & Moon. Good to have him back. Ben Williams - not seen enough to judge this season but I’m not a fan. Vita - Looks nice & cosy in his woolly hat & gloves warming up at half time. No idea whether he can play football to a decent standard. Styles 5 - Average at wing back, poor in midfield. I’ll give him the benefit of the doubt in that he’s barely played with the 3 nearest players to him on the pitch from last season - Mowatt, Anderson & Morris. I think he’ll get better. Gomes 5 - A few nice touches & busy but he’s very lightweight. Watching teams run at him & either Palmer or Benson is terrifying. Palmer 4 - Gone backwards massively. I imagine not having Mowatt at the side of him is a huge part of that but he needs to improve a lot Benson 5 - I’d imagine most would rate him lower but I thought he looked really good before he got Covid. Been terrible lately, hopefully that’s down to either his injury or Covid & he’ll be back to his best soon. Frieser 5 - a couple of good performances at the start of the season but been garbage for a while. Makes sense for all parties for him to leave Oduor 4 - Outstanding for 45 minutes at QPR but that was it. Desperately needs to nail down a position which to me should’ve been at left wing back when Styles moved centrally. Like Adeboyejo it says more about how bad the other forwards have been that he’s had so many minutes in the front 3. Cole 4 - not played much but doesn’t offer a lot when he does play. Been no worse than his competition though which is the worrying thing. Adeboyejo 4 - can’t fault his effort but that he’s made about 90 appearances for us & I don’t know a single fan that thinks he’s championship standard says it all. The other forwards should be embarrassed he’s been ahead of them in the pecking order. Woodrow 4 - very poor. People tell me he works hard because he runs but that’s only part of it. Has barely challenged for a header all season, as a central striker you have to make defenders uncomfortable which he hasn’t done. Also needs to attack the box more instead of constantly dropping off. I can’t remember who it was against but there was a recent home game where twice Morris & once Styles put excellent balls across the edge of the 6 yard box & he was hanging back for everyone. Leya Iseka 4 - Talented lad but no footballing brain, constantly makes the wrong decision. He’s one of them that could be a good player in time but I’m not sure he’s someone that should be starting in a relegation battle. Morris 8 - Been superb since he’s come back, running at defenders & winning corners & setting up chances. I just hope he can stay fit as he’s our only chance of a miracle. Oulare - Looked like a competition winner on the 2 appearances I’ve seen him make, I’ll not give him a rating as there’s not enough to judge him on. At this point looks like one of the worst signings we’ve ever made.
Not sure how we get to 8 for Morris given he’s scored 1 goal and assisted none so far. He certainly offers strength and aggression but nowhere near the standard of last season when he made most impact as a sub. Lots of time for him though as he’s a good player if he can keep fit.
Blackpool away Bournemouth away were very bad. I tought schopps tactics team selection and the treatment of certain players was abysmal aswell as his connection to supporters. Poya seems to be ultra negative for me swansea at home i dont know if the tactic was to bore everyone in the ground to sleep and then put the ball in Swanseas goal. If we go down i dont want him to stay because i cant see a manager so negative been able to get a team to push for a promotion or even a top 6 finish.
For me he’s making the right runs & getting in the right positions. I think he should have several assists already given the service he’s been providing.