Don’t be Krul 399 Posted January 12, 2022 Listening to the 5-live commentary and the main commentator has called him on more than one occasion Pierre LESS Melou. A Freudian slip or an honest assessment of our Frenchman? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Greenthumb 751 Posted January 12, 2022 I want him to do well, but he just isn’t good enough at this level Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Petriix 2,853 Posted January 12, 2022 Completely anonymous. Makes Kenny McLean look like an average Prem midfielder. The worst of our summer signings, which is really saying something. So slow it makes me pine for Alex Tettey to inject some pace into the midfield. Pierre Lees Melou, where are you... Pierre Lees Melou where are you? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Don’t be Krul 399 Posted January 12, 2022 1 minute ago, Petriix said: Completely anonymous. Makes Kenny McLean look like an average Prem midfielder. The worst of our summer signings, which is really saying something. So slow it makes me pine for Alex Tettey to inject some pace into the midfield. Pierre Lees Melou, where are you... Pierre Lees Melou where are you? To the Scooby Doo theme? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Petriix 2,853 Posted January 12, 2022 Just now, Don’t be Krul said: To the Scooby Doo theme? Exactly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGunnShow 6,027 Posted January 12, 2022 He's the signing that's disappointed me the most so far, simply as when looking at his age and experience, he seemed the most likely to solve a weakness of ours and hit the ground running, but he hasn't. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man 3,866 Posted January 12, 2022 31 minutes ago, Don’t be Krul said: Listening to the 5-live commentary and the main commentator has called him on more than one occasion Pierre LESS Melou. A Freudian slip or an honest assessment of our Frenchman? https://fb.watch/av0ONR3k1-/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bovril 221 Posted January 12, 2022 Can't cover the ground enough, looked completely gone from 65minutes. Atleast Mclean has a decent engine on him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coneys Knee 996 Posted January 12, 2022 He’s awful. He’s not alone, but he’s awful 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 1,136 Posted January 12, 2022 Looked quality in pre-season, but was never able to get anywhere near the West Ham midfield tonight. Always seemed to be half a yard off the pace. Honestly, seems like Vrancic without the attacking ability at the moment. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Christoph Stiepermann 1,155 Posted January 12, 2022 It's a common theme with Webber signings. Player who are only capable of playing pass and move who have no pace or physicality, can't run with the ball, can't win headers, doesn't shoot, doesn't tackle just floats about wanting to tippy tappy the ball about. It's truly shocking that after the lesson he should have learned in 19/20 that Webber is still signing players like this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrdi 374 Posted January 12, 2022 He reminds me of Carl Robinson. And not in a good way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tetteys Jig 830 Posted January 12, 2022 just seems like a soulless body in the middle of the park. 4 out of 10 at everything. Pointless player really. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 1,136 Posted January 12, 2022 11 minutes ago, Christoph Stiepermann said: It's a common theme with Webber signings. Player who are only capable of playing pass and move who have no pace or physicality, can't run with the ball, can't win headers, doesn't shoot, doesn't tackle just floats about wanting to tippy tappy the ball about. It's truly shocking that after the lesson he should have learned in 19/20 that Webber is still signing players like this The dangers of making data analysis and potential resale value such a central part of our recruitment strategy IMHO. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 3,707 Posted January 12, 2022 He’d not be playing if Gilmour, Rupp or Normann was fit (or if Cantwell hadn’t gone awol). 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Newtopia 519 Posted January 12, 2022 Tonight I thought he was significantly better than McLean. He slows the play down, and goes backwards more than I wanted him to, but didn't seem to lose the ball that often, and even broken up several West Ham breaks. Anyone who thought he was awful is just looking for a scapegoat, or I got McLean and PLM mixed up a lot. He was not great, he definitely was not our worst player. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chelm Canary 404 Posted January 12, 2022 He can string 1 or 2 short passes together but if he's trusted with anything more then we lose the ball and the other team counter. He lost the ball a few times tonight when he didn't appear to be under any pressure. He must be doing something special in training to be turning out every week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,300 Posted January 12, 2022 Spindle. At least he was cheap. Curious signing tbh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ 1,232 Posted January 12, 2022 2 minutes ago, Capt. Pants said: Spindle. At least he was cheap. Curious signing tbh. Another that, on paper, looked a decent proposition with some added height and physicality about him to replace Marco. Unfortunately it hasn't worked out, like virtually all our summer signings. Ironically looked very good in pre season but now like most of our squad has had any ounce of confidence evaporated Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chelm Canary 404 Posted January 12, 2022 1 minute ago, AJ said: height and physicality The height I see but the physicality worried me from the off. He has the appearance of a crane fly trying to kick a ball around. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ash.m87 17 Posted January 12, 2022 Can you blame him? We only had 2 that were outnumbered and unsupported in the middle of the park the whole game Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ 1,232 Posted January 12, 2022 Just now, Ash.m87 said: Can you blame him? We only had 2 that were outnumbered and unsupported in the middle of the park the whole game Unlike any of the past 19 games this season, it's almost like we lacked a defensive midfielder 😅 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CowboyCanary 38 Posted January 13, 2022 4 hours ago, Dr Greenthumb said: I want him to do well, but he just isn’t good enough at this level Not sure I agree on PLM but will say there are others who are not good enough in the PL. If Cantwell collects a pay check he does not deserve it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulfotto 644 Posted January 13, 2022 Actually I think we have seen ability in flashes and cameos. I just think the guy is struggling with the speed and intensity of the premier league. Whether he can get to the required intensity is probably open for debate. Like a lot of the signing he is someone who next season might look like a good signing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Smith 2,349 Posted January 13, 2022 8 hours ago, Chelm Canary said: The height I see but the physicality worried me from the off. He has the appearance of a crane fly trying to kick a ball around. Yes, the moment i saw him it was obvious he wasn’t what we needed. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Greenthumb 751 Posted January 13, 2022 6 hours ago, CowboyCanary said: Not sure I agree on PLM but will say there are others who are not good enough in the PL. If Cantwell collects a pay check he does not deserve it. That’s up to you. Which game was it that made you decide he is premier league quality? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrD66M 106 Posted January 13, 2022 Nah mate. I think most fans have a skewed view of players - it's fair to say that PLM maybe hasn't had a run of games, but like everyone else, he has to earn it. We need to judge players across the good and bad games they play, and focus on what they can produce most consistently even if not at their best. Like, Pukki even at his poorest games never gives up making runs for a good through-ball. PLM in preseason had range of passing and timing runs into the opponent's box, but since then I haven't seen it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yobocop 1,105 Posted January 14, 2022 There’s a player there but haven’t seen it for over a month there was a game earlier this season where me and my co-watcher in the Barclay both wondered what blade of grass PLM didn’t touch didn’t see that last night Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlands Yellow 4,113 Posted January 14, 2022 Any player in midfield that makes Kenny NcLean look average has to be absolutely dire. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellow Shirt 17 Posted January 14, 2022 I remember when we signed him a French league expert said he wouldn’t be one to start many games in the prem but has a great attitude and work ethic and could prove a really useful squad member. it seems like that guy knew exactly what he was talking about. I can imagine that if you just need someone to come on for twenty minutes to be calm and move the ball around he’d be perfectly good enough… much how Vrancic ended up being used, not as good a player but could do that calm passing role for a bit when things are going well. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites