Canary Jedi 599 Posted April 13 (edited) For Stacey … not just this game but the last few games, he makes long busting runs down the wing only to deliver very poor crosses. Needs some 1:1 coaching on this. In todays Preston game I gave up counting after he got to 5/5 crosses that were very ineffective. I actually think Stacey is superb, I would not swap him for Aaron’s. So if he can improve the crossing area of his game he will be immense! Edited April 13 by Canary Jedi 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nuff Said 5,766 Posted April 14 He’s been much better in the past, it was just an off-day. Overall he’s been huge for us this season, an inspired buy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bigbrenn 86 Posted April 14 Perhaps Stacey is coached to get corners and not be too fussed about an early ball? His speed means his targets in the box are few and not renowned at headers. Whereas, from corners, a lot more are in the box and an opportunity for set plays . 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canary Jedi 599 Posted April 28 Homework still needs to be done! Conor Southwell’s player ratings from Swansea: Jack Stacey 6 An afternoon best summarised by his positive positioning but poor final delivery. Failed to find a yellow and green shirt with any of his 11 crosses into the area throughout this contest. The most frustrating moment came in first-half stoppage time when he hesitated over a ball into the box after Sargent had made a darting run to the near post. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greavsy 2,584 Posted April 28 Remember Aaron's didn't get over the 1/2 way line enough. Stacey does but is still gets criticism ....... Who'd be a footballer hey? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pyro Pete 2,269 Posted April 28 Arguably, Daft Punk's best album. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BroadstairsR 2,272 Posted April 28 (edited) On 13/04/2024 at 23:26, Canary Jedi said: For Stacey … not just this game but the last few games, he makes long busting runs down the wing only to deliver very poor crosses. Needs some 1:1 coaching on this. In todays Preston game I gave up counting after he got to 5/5 crosses that were very ineffective. I actually think Stacey is superb, I would not swap him for Aaron’s. So if he can improve the crossing area of his game he will be immense! The co-commentator made this point consistently yesterday, and although true is, I feel somewhat of an exaggeration. He's no Sara for sure, but Stacey has been through spells this season when his crossing was more effective. How much luck and how much judgement comes into the art can be disputed, but I suppose numbers count, and yesterday they all failed. I remember when Ruel Fox ended up at Spurs. My Spurs supporting friend didn't rate him as he said that he 'couldn't cross a ball.' I didn't have the ammunition to argue with this, but always regretted Ruu-el's loss to City nevertheless. Edited April 28 by BroadstairsR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Newports Canary 9 Posted April 29 (edited) 17 hours ago, BroadstairsR said: The co-commentator made this point consistently yesterday, and although true is, I feel somewhat of an exaggeration. He's no Sara for sure, but Stacey has been through spells this season when his crossing was more effective. How much luck and how much judgement comes into the art can be disputed, but I suppose numbers count, and yesterday they all failed. I remember when Ruel Fox ended up at Spurs. My Spurs supporting friend didn't rate him as he said that he 'couldn't cross a ball.' I didn't have the ammunition to argue with this, but always regretted Ruu-el's loss to City nevertheless. Dean Ashton kept mentioning it, but it's been obvious for some weeks. More involving his final ball than his crossing then, but vs Swansea it was his limitations with that which were picked up on, over and over. With a bit of tinkering - stay wider (almost hug the line) when we are in possession and I believe we'd start to see a better Jack Stacey and better build up play overall. But I'm not actually including Saturday and the 11 wasted crosses in that, because I have been thinking that for weeks. But Wagner has already said that it's down to the players to adapt and stick to the role they are given - presumably even if the player has other strengths which are then unused, or is particularly weak in one aspect like Stacey's distribution and final ball. Edited April 29 by Newports Canary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
