San Miguel 0 Posted April 4, 2009 Today wasn''t just his fault i know, the whole team was poor but I have to say that today was his worst performance by far this season. The one time he got forward his cross was appalling, and for the rest of the game he couldn''t have looked less interested in the game. The man was asleep and needs a firm kick up the arse. This proves again that we need a proper captain - someone should have had a go at him early in the first half to try and wake him up.Part of the problem is that he has no competition. Since Omosuzi returned to Fulham I can''t recall anyone else playing right back - is there anyone? Leijer perhaps? If he''s got no reason to fight for his place then it''s not just his fault.Get it together Jonny, you''ve had a terrible season. but then so has most of the team i guess!otbc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GJP 79 Posted April 4, 2009 No, because we haven''t go anyone else.Apart from one great run today where he pulled a great ball back (a lack of movement in the box meant it wasn''t done justice) he was poor which is a shame because his form recently has been better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kdncfc 0 Posted April 4, 2009 He certainly seemed half asleep on more than one occasion today, I thought he could have done more to stop the winning goal but he seemed to be having one of his regular naps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Spector 0 Posted April 4, 2009 Jon Otsemobor is a useless waste of space - the most infuriating player I have ever seen in the Yellow n Green. Would play Korey Smith at RB next week - have seen him there for reserves and at youth level, and has always done a good job. At least you can guarantee he will give you 100%. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
First Wazzock 904 Posted April 4, 2009 [quote user="kdncfc"]He certainly seemed half asleep on more than one occasion today, I thought he could have done more to stop the winning goal but he seemed to be having one of his regular naps.[/quote]Too damn right he could. It was his player who ''scored'' and who was trying to tackle him...Crofty. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WeAreYellows49 0 Posted April 4, 2009 [quote user="San Miguel"]Today wasn''t just his fault i know, the whole team was poor but I have to say that today was his worst performance by far this season. The one time he got forward his cross was appalling, and for the rest of the game he couldn''t have looked less interested in the game. The man was asleep and needs a firm kick up the arse. This proves again that we need a proper captain - someone should have had a go at him early in the first half to try and wake him up.Part of the problem is that he has no competition. Since Omosuzi returned to Fulham I can''t recall anyone else playing right back - is there anyone? Leijer perhaps? If he''s got no reason to fight for his place then it''s not just his fault.Get it together Jonny, you''ve had a terrible season. but then so has most of the team i guess!otbc[/quote]Trouble is who is there to replace him that''s better? Mind you his performance today was worse than woeful. The only one IMHO who played well was Shacks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
? 20 Posted April 4, 2009 Dropped? Semi should be shot and used for dog food. About all he''s good for, i''d say.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Things are looking up 0 Posted April 4, 2009 Spillane for me next season. Doing really well at Luton possible player of the season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grantroederdisaster 0 Posted April 4, 2009 And replace with who? To be fair the whole team were completely lack lustre! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yorkshire Canary 118 Posted April 4, 2009 He is crap and always has been. His only asset is that he can run fast but when you do not give someone a brain it is not much use. He is Norwich Citys Forest Gump! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WeAreYellows49 0 Posted April 4, 2009 [quote user="Yorkshire Canary"]He is crap and always has been. His only asset is that he can run fast but when you do not give someone a brain it is not much use. He is Norwich Citys Forest Gump![/quote] LMFAO yewwwwwwww make i larfffffff [:D] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xavi- Poor Mans Ian Crook 0 Posted April 4, 2009 Definitely, Korey Smith should get the nod ahead of that waste of space. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Syteanric 1 Posted April 4, 2009 Korey Smith.. so you''d all rather have a midfielder played out of position than semmy played at full back? i do wonder about some peopel on here...we need another right back at e club, then take semmy out of the firing line..jas :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LQ 0 Posted April 4, 2009 Jas, Smith has played RB for the reserves and the youth team that got to the quarter finals of the FA Cup excellently this season. OK, so most of his appearances in the youth team have been in midfield but he is more than adequate up against men at RB. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Syteanric 1 Posted April 4, 2009 [quote user="LQ"]Jas, Smith has played RB for the reserves and the youth team that got to the quarter finals of the FA Cup excellently this season. OK, so most of his appearances in the youth team have been in midfield but he is more than adequate up against men at RB.[/quote]Ryan Bertrands played left wing.. suppose youd stick him there too every week?jas :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LQ 0 Posted April 4, 2009 Sometimes yes.It depends what the team needs. If the major opposition threat comes from their right then by all means stoke up the left wing with effectively two defensive players out there. Today for example I''d have had Carney off after 20 minutes and Lappin over to help Bertrand out on that side.Seriously, Smith has proved himself to be very able at RB (although he may not like it!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Spector 0 Posted April 4, 2009 Yes Jas - would far rather we played someone there with a bit of passion who is going to give his all for the team, rather than a scouse waste of space just collecting his wage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Syteanric 1 Posted April 4, 2009 [quote user="We Want Lappin Back"]Yes Jas - would far rather we played someone there with a bit of passion who is going to give his all for the team, rather than a scouse waste of space just collecting his wage.[/quote]so some of the small minded fans can ruin the poor boys confidence by lambasting every mistake he makes out of position....remember Ian Henderson?jas :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZLF 274 Posted April 4, 2009 Ots was woeful again today and should take as much blame for the goal as anyone, it was ball not to a danger zone and they scored! but there is no alternative. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mister Chops 7 Posted April 4, 2009 [quote user="jas the barclay king"][quote user="We Want Lappin Back"]Yes Jas - would far rather we played someone there with a bit of passion who is going to give his all for the team, rather than a scouse waste of space just collecting his wage.[/quote]so some of the small minded fans can ruin the poor boys confidence by lambasting every mistake he makes out of position....remember Ian Henderson?jas :)[/quote]Jas is right, Semi is rubbish but you don''t solve that problem by picking a youth/reserve team player and playing him out of position in a relegation battle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LQ 0 Posted April 4, 2009 It''s not playing him out of position though, Jas.The boy may prefer to play in midfield but there is no doubt he is a very effective right back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ca 1 Posted April 4, 2009 Yes he was bad today and shouldn''t start against Swansea. Can''t Leijer play there? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GJP 79 Posted April 4, 2009 Semmy has been poor most of the season but I''d be even more worried about Korey Smith starting there. I know he''s from our academy which means we have to give him bonus points but he doesn''t look like he''s going to do a lot at this level, in my opinion. He did well to get their boy sent off but other than that I thought he looked lost, especially when he was defending.I saw him in that game against Barnet Res and he was unconvincing playing right back against them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
still holding out for new heroes 0 Posted April 5, 2009 says quite a lot about why we are where we are when one of the worst full backs in living memory has no competition for his place, perhaps we need to go to a back 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Syteanric 1 Posted April 5, 2009 [quote user="LQ"]It''s not playing him out of position though, Jas.The boy may prefer to play in midfield but there is no doubt he is a very effective right back.[/quote]Dean Windass and Rio Ferdinand have both played in goal in competitive matches in their careers too... just because a player can play in a position doesnt make them any good in that position does it? especially not over a run of games.. theres 5 games left and we cant afford some pimply kid making mistakes every week.Like someone said above, play Leijer.jas :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellow Wal 314 Posted April 5, 2009 Quite simply the player who is available to do the best job for the team should play there! And if that is Semmy then we are in trouble! There are other possibilities and Korey Smith, essentially a midfielder, and Adrian Leijer essentially a centre back, are two possibilities. Players play for a team where they can be most beneficial and Jas, are you saying nobody can be better at RB than Semmy? As for players playing out of position .... how many games has Jamie Carragher played at RB for Liverpool because his manager thought it was part of the best option available to him? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Metatron 0 Posted April 5, 2009 Well, whatever we do for the rest of the season, a good RB has to be very high up on the summer shopping list. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
They need to EARN the right to play us 0 Posted April 5, 2009 If the only alternative is Korey Smith then NO! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
birdman 0 Posted April 5, 2009 Korey Smith is not the answer, the reserves and academy are miles away from the quality needed in the Championship, Smith is too slow for a right back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites