2021/22 James Rodriguez

[BlueToff]

technically world class, physically non league. less than non league

So concentrate on his strengths not his weaknesses?

It's like the Dom thing. We know he's a brilliant poacher, so play to those strengths.

 

[Saint Domingo]

I just think he's completely wrong for us under Benitez. Even off the bench against a stubborn team protecting what they have his lack of ground coverage will be seriously exploited, as we all know it can be.

The next statement he makes on social media that undermines us or diminishes us wont be too far away. It;s in him to do that. He doesn't give a shiny one about us. All he'll achieve - and you can see that already on this thread post transfer window - is to create a rallying point for anti-Benitez sentiment...that's the reason these lads are backing him, just because they cant stand Benitez, because they know in their hearts that James is out for an utter piss take.

I say sideline him and forget him the moment that social media presence of his churns out the next disrespectful BS.

Our paucity of options will result in a spot on the bench. If everyone is fit the bench is probably looking like:

Begovic, Holgate Keane Gbamin Delph Iwobi Gordon James Rondon

We haven’t really got anyone else in the attacking third to throw on unless he turns to a complete wild card. Tbh that’s a far more balanced bench than we’ve had for a long time.

 

[davek]

The club told him in July that we wanted to move him on.

He clearly wanted to leave too - but you know, it's a two-way thing David.

It hasn't happened, so we use him and play him because he's very good, and has quality nobody in the league out of the very top players possess.

He doesn't have physicality, but not every game is won with pace and sheer energy. If it was, Leeds would never lose again.

So get behind him and the squad because if we integrate him he's a bloody fantastic option to have.

There's also the very real problem of his lack of game time. The disruption that brings to a team is something we can also ill afford.

We all have to accept he's here now. Some will be pleased because it's a stick to beat Benitez with, some will be genuinely hopeful he can prove he has the discipline to go with the talent, some (me in this cartegory) who cant stand the circus surrounding him and are dreading the inevitable blow up and affect it'll have on team morale.

It was a minor disaster not getting him a club this summer.

 

[Spadge Vernacular]

I just think he's completely wrong for us under Benitez. Even off the bench against a stubborn team protecting what they have his lack of ground coverage will be seriously exploited, as we all know it can be.

The next statement he makes on social media that undermines us or diminishes us wont be too far away. It;s in him to do that. He doesn't give a shiny one about us. All he'll achieve - and you can see that already on this thread post transfer window - is to create a rallying point for anti-Benitez sentiment...that's the reason these lads are backing him, just because they cant stand Benitez, because they know in their hearts that James is out for an utter piss take.

I say sideline him and forget him the moment that social media presence of his churns out the next disrespectful BS.

If Benitez shuns him and results start going against us, especially through a lack of creativity/goals, he (Benitez) will be for a rough ride.

 

[BigDunc'sFod]

?

 

[BlueToff]

There's also the very real problem of his lack of game time. The disruption that brings to a team is something we can also ill afford.

We all have to accept he's here now. Some will be pleased because it's a stick to beat Benitez with, some will be genuinely hopeful he can prove he has the discipline to go with the talent, some (me in this cartegory) who cant stand the circus surrounding him and are dreading the inevitable blow up and affect it'll have on team morale.

It was a minor disaster not getting him a club this summer.

I'm pleased because he's a good player and I want good players in our squad. When I look to the bench and we've got 8 players on, two of them being goalkeepers, I'm not arrogant enough to think James Rodriguez being in that squad doesn't improve us.

I have no idea why you think it would have any impact on team morale? We've spent £1.7m combined this summer, and our DoF has failed to bring in a right-back yet again. Isn't that more of a risk of negatively impacting morale?

It would have been good for all parties for a break - only if we had got quality in, though - but it hasn't happened. And RB isn't at Madrid with Ronaldo, Bale, Benzema, Modric and Kroos to pick ahead of him. So James should get games and yes, he has to be motivated. But you know what Dave, I want to see Everton win something, and I'm much more confident about James being in the squad to rock up to QPR in the league cup than I would be with just Gordon running around getting pushed over on the wing or having to push Gray to play in every game.

 

[Blunatic]

hopefully so, we know what he can do. just depends on his attitude.....does he want it etc

 

[Blunatic]

So concentrate on his strengths not his weaknesses?

It's like the Dom thing. We know he's a brilliant poacher, so play to those strengths.

hopefully so, we know what he can do. just depends on his attitude.....does he want it etc

 

[davek]

Our paucity of options will result in a spot on the bench. If everyone is fit the bench is probably looking like:

Begovic, Holgate Keane Gbamin Delph Iwobi Gordon James Rondon

We haven’t really got anyone else in the attacking third to throw on unless he turns to a complete wild card. Tbh that’s a far more balanced bench than we’ve had for a long time.

Mate, to me if I was manager I'd be running a mile away from offering a player who doesn't fit my profile and can ignite pockets of resentment against me a place in my team.

I reckon Benitez will see it that way too.

 

[davek]

If Benitez shuns him and results start going against us, especially through a lack of creativity/goals, he (Benitez) will be for a rough ride.

That's a decision and possible scenario this manager wont worry about.

 

[Deco]

Delighted he’s staying. Has everyone forgot how good he was whenever he was fit last season?

Missed a lot of games but he’s had an extended break and we’d be foolish to not capitalise on him staying.

Rafael and James need to get on side with each other and go on the charm offensive with the media.

 

[blulouie]

As said, Benitez has been asked to plait sawdust.

That manager deserves to be supported by the fans if he hasn't been by his employers.

When the inevitable injuries & suspensions kick in and the team starts to falter the manager & dof's heads will be on the chopping block ,as it has been for for the last 20 years, rinse & repeat.

This club needs an enema.

 

[BlueToff]

Our paucity of options will result in a spot on the bench. If everyone is fit the bench is probably looking like:

Begovic, Holgate Keane Gbamin Delph Iwobi Gordon James Rondon

We haven’t really got anyone else in the attacking third to throw on unless he turns to a complete wild card. Tbh that’s a far more balanced bench than we’ve had for a long time.

Gordon will be nowhere near it I don't think.

Lad should have been loaned out.

Again, we were looking. How have we not managed it?

 

[NathDogg]

Kin love it!

 

[BlueToff]

When the inevitable injuries & suspensions kick in and the team starts to falter the manager & dof's heads will be on the chopping block ,as it has been for for the last 20 years, rinse & repeat.

This club needs an enema.

Needs relegating

And I'm only half-joking