Jezzard 14 Posted November 8, 2021 (edited) Not necessarily being critical; I know that (defensive) midfielders’ work often goes unnoticed and keeping the shape is important…but after 80 minutes or so I really had to think whether he was on the pitch or if I’d read the line-up incorrectly. The commentary didn’t mention him. Was I just not concentrating enough, or did he have a match where he never had the ball for more than one second? On watching the highlights I notice he ‘assisted’ Normann’s assist for the penalty but didn’t note this at the time. Edited November 8, 2021 by Jezzard Typo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rock bus 836 Posted November 8, 2021 I honestly think you could have posted the same comments after nearly every game this season! Been the invisible man in virtually every game. His selection each week has been my main concern Re Farke. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellow Green Army 236 Posted November 8, 2021 One moment in the game I was screaming at him as left his man unmarked and allowed them to run past unchallenged into our penalty box. No effort or attempt made in tracking back. Only when it was too late did he make any effort. Really poor play on his behalf. Not what you expect at this level when your scrapping for every point. I think going forward he has a real battle in his hands to retain his place in the starting line up. Can see it being Norman, Gilmour, Les Melou. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indy 3,232 Posted November 8, 2021 The issue I have is he’s susceptible to giving the ball away and does it at least once or twice in very dangerous areas in the game causing us real problems.He does have the odd game where he plays really well but not consistent enough….Niasmith like player who is really out his depth at this level shown in both premiership seasons. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlands Yellow 3,825 Posted November 8, 2021 Regular starts for Kenny could be coming to an end, far better quality at the club already Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,514 Posted November 8, 2021 Given its been clear that Farke had a bias for him I feel his time here may be coming to an end once the new boss comes in Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlands Yellow 3,825 Posted November 8, 2021 32 minutes ago, cambridgeshire canary said: Given its been clear that Farke had a bias for him I feel his time here may be coming to an end once the new boss comes in Rangers in January for a million or two? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,092 Posted November 8, 2021 The Invisible Man. Hopefully the new manager will see through him 😉 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulfotto 590 Posted November 8, 2021 I thought the McLean hate might stop since he is no longer keeping Vrancic or Leitner out of the team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellow Fever 3,690 Posted November 8, 2021 The 'new' man (or woman these days) will run the rule over the whole squad with fresh unbiased eyes. Maybe a few shocks there for many. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harry53 197 Posted November 8, 2021 We must also remember how good he was in the Championship too. Sadly this season he is not the same player. A move could be a good thing for him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ged in the onion bag 847 Posted November 8, 2021 Not my favourite either, technical ability fails him when he loses concentration….. last 10 mins v Leeds, 1-2 down, Normann picked up the ball from our defence and where was Kenny as an option? Nowhere. Twice he was behind our defenders, obviously knackered! One of Daniels faults of course, didn’t recognise who were in need of replacing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indy_Bones 441 Posted November 8, 2021 Mclean is another one of those players that's good enough for the champs but not quite PL level, let's not forget he had some very good performances last season (much as I personally don't rate him that well), but like players such as Stipermann, at the top he simply doesn't have the skill-set, and as we've already seen in Normann, he does everything McLean does and better. Time for the Rangers move I think, but we still have to respect the contributions he has made to the club in the process. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlands Yellow 3,825 Posted November 8, 2021 Will be a sad day for Hoggy if he leaves. I can see the tears dripping into his morning cornflakes as he logs on in here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Petriix 2,821 Posted November 8, 2021 It's an odd time to criticise Kenny when he actually had one of his better games. Not that he did anything particularly of note, just that he formed a fairly decent partnership with Normann in midfield and (on the whole) maintained better positional discipline than we've seen recently. Yes, he had one or two lapses, but by simply standing in vaguely the right place more of the time he was able to prevent Brentford from passing through us so easily. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mello Yello 2,265 Posted November 8, 2021 22 minutes ago, Midlands Yellow said: Will be a sad day for Hoggy if he leaves. I can see the tears dripping into his morning cornflakes as he logs on in here. He never logs off.....not even when goes to drop a log.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Bristol Nest 512 Posted November 8, 2021 I wonder if the Kenny bashers really understand his role in midfield. Imo he is and has been one of our most effective players. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricardo 7,239 Posted November 8, 2021 Kenny, the new escape goat🐐🐐🐐🐐 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted November 8, 2021 I think the comments are fair. Its quite easy to say, he does a look of unseen work. Yes he might not have the ability of Normann to pass but he has to bring something else instead. In the Championship, it is easier for him to move box to box. In the EPL, he is out of his depth against so many teams. Not his fault, but he is like a few in the squad who have found it harder. Midfield is the main part of any team, apart from Liverpool who have a unique style, and we just do not have enough good players in that position. Yes Kenny can sit and try and cover but we need more than that. We need games where our midfield dominates. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites