JJ 0 Posted November 23, 2013 Woeful yet again.Defensively incompetent as a right back and it''s time he got dropped? Fine at CB but he cost us in them first two minutes.It might do him good to realise he isn''t always first choice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alex_ncfc 662 Posted November 23, 2013 Yes. Permanently. Not good enough. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Move Klose 303 Posted November 23, 2013 Yep, isnt doing enough to keep whittaker out of the team. Johnson looks poor and thats just as worrying Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tetteys Jig 830 Posted November 23, 2013 Dunno why Whittaker lost his place in the first place Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chelmsford Canary 0 Posted November 23, 2013 Just seen their second! It bad goalkeeping...people calling for managers head. How can he be responsible for goalkeeping errors, or Johnson ball watching for that matter!He sets the team out to keep clean sheet and take a chance away from home. Even if one of those awful goals went in we could have been coming home with a point which I would have been happy with.It''s all if''s but''s and maybe''s, and if my auntie had bo11ocks... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tetteys Jig 830 Posted November 24, 2013 The Johnson thing, he shouldn''t have been picked - Managers faultThe Keeping, part the keepers fault, but the managers tactics invite way too much pressure on our back 5 and it''s ineviteble that mistakes will be made, yes they shouldn''t have been, but even if you put the likes of Vidic and Cech under enough pressure, mistakes will be made. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GJP 79 Posted November 24, 2013 No better than Whittaker in defensive situations and gives you less on the ball/going forward. Good player to have in the squad (like Johnson) but not someone who should be in the first team regularly. Obviously a model pro and decent guy which I think cuts him some slack. A less well liked player would probably come in for a bit more criticism. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canarycop 206 Posted November 24, 2013 I was at game today and agree that Martin was poor. However I must say that Johnson and Turner outshine him in the poorness stakes. We had five across middle and still looked short. We need a,centre half , holding midfielder and another winger desperately. And why bring on two subs with 2 mins left ???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kangaroo Court 0 Posted November 24, 2013 If Pellegrini has the balls to drop Hart then Hughton should have the balls to drop Ruddy. Start Bunn as soon as he''s fit. All these "negative tactics" complaints are missing the point - we''re shipping soft goals and the players need to take responsibility. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4th floor 4 Posted November 24, 2013 Poor defensively, poor in attack. A good squad player who''s worth having on the books, but looked like a championship defender against the Magpies. Whittaker is a much better footballer overall and should have started yesterday after Martin''s recent indifferent form. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frying Pan Eyes 0 Posted November 24, 2013 He really isnt the same player he was last season. It has to be down to the coaching. I reckon whotun should go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hairy canary 0 Posted November 24, 2013 Bassong dropped (rightly so in my book) for not performing...Surely that means that Martin has to start...What does it say if the club and team captain are dropped for not being good enough.If captaincy players don''t have their heart in the game for NCFC and Hughton, then it is not looking good for us as a team. Maybe try Bennett and Bassong and give Turner a rest for 1 game. Not saying Turner should be dropped, but give Bassong a chance to proove himself again. Then Whittaker can replace Martin and see how that goes...We seem to be losing too many games anyway, so why not try a little rotation..If it results in a loss, it''s probably no different outcome..Cheesed off yes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nexus_Canary 1,016 Posted November 24, 2013 Martin is the only leader we actually have. He should be captain and one of the first 3 names on the team sheet, so stop trying to poo poo the Norfolk Cafu !!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ron obvious 1,502 Posted November 24, 2013 I think there is little doubt that, with the system we play, BJ is the weak link at the moment. Could Martin play that role? Or Whittaker? We need to find an alternative, ASABP. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Highland Canary 76 Posted November 24, 2013 Whittaker is the better player in any case. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waveney Canary 0 Posted November 24, 2013 Ruddy had a stinker against man city and yesterday he needs to be dropped to Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bury Green 0 Posted November 24, 2013 Sat 135 steps into the clouds at yesterday''s match what struck me the most is how, with just a small amount of managerial savvy, Pardew knew exactly what to aim for.Within the first two minutes they''d stuck two deep diagonal balls onto Martin, he looked deeply shakey deling with both and to me at least this unsettled him for the rest of the game.Similarly Ruddy, it looked liked Pardew had told them to shoot from wherever and whenever they could, thankfully they weren''t so hot at this but again his current form suggests he''s going to spill one or two of them.In answer to the OP, yes absolutely, I''ve always felt SW looks a more composed fullback and we look much better with him in the team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pliff 4 Posted November 24, 2013 Should have been sold close season but no was given another contract omg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites