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Kevin Mirallas

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Osamabindiesel said:
I'd like to see Kevin behind Lukaku and Barkley in the holding role so he can work on his overall game. That way we can keep our defensive winger (Lennon) on the pitch while adding another goal scoring threat to the lineup. I think Barkley has everything it takes to play the holding role; he just needs to work on his mentality and decision making.

Martinez has too much respect for Barry to drop him from the lineup though. I think Barry is solid, but he is holding back this team's potential. Sometimes you have to drop the old fart just to let a young team grow, no matter how good he has been. If things go horribly wrong, you could always put old reliable back into the lineup. I'd like to see Bessie get some minutes every now and again as well.
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wait you think mirallas should replace barry? That would be a massive misuse of kev's talent. besic has also been injured lately hence not even playing the cups. Besides everyone hops on barry because he's old despite him out playing Mccarthy so far.
 
Arteta2391 said:
What a boss buy by Moyes
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never been quite the same since ratboy did him, shades of Jimmy Husband
his attitude though, what's all that about, stuff behind the scenes I think.
did he only resign because nobody came in for him?
when he's good he good, when he's bad he stinks, no in between
 
degsy said:
never been quite the same since ratboy did him, shades of Jimmy Husband
his attitude though, what's all that about, stuff behind the scenes I think.
did he only resign because nobody came in for him?
when he's good he good, when he's bad he stinks, no in between
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just described every mercurial winger in world football mate
 
gaino92 said:
just described every mercurial winger in world football mate
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yeah, but I'm right though. Unless he gets his head in gear and does the 'good' bit of mercurial he's a waste of space and wages. Now he's signed an extension we can maximise what fee we get and free up some wages for more bang average DM's or a decent No 10, which ever seems more likely.
this season his best contribution was NOT taking a penalty Vs Norwich
 

Barry dropped
Barkley in CM
Mirallas behind lukaku

Is what he is saying

USABlue said:
wait you think mirallas should replace barry? That would be a massive misuse of kev's talent. besic has also been injured lately hence not even playing the cups. Besides everyone hops on barry because he's old despite him out playing Mccarthy so far.
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Kev does burn hot and cold, but so does Deulofeu. It's mainly getting the balance of the side right to be able to incorporate them both in the same side.

The thing is with us, even if RM were to start two wingers, we seem to get bogged down if we don't get an early breakthrough - especially at home. It's why Cleverley coming back will be a real bonus, I think, as much as I'd like to see Kev and Del play in the same team. Unfortunately, if both have off days, it does leave us without options then from the bench.

Personally, I think the best game to start two wingers would be Middlesbrough away in the cup - or a game like that anyway.

We did it in Europe last year - particularly at Wolfsburg away - which is still one of our best displays in RM's era, for me. We were brilliant that day in both defence and attack - with Kev having a really good game.

Now i'm not saying Middlesbrough are anywhere near as good as Wolfsburg and we should sit back and counter attack. But away from home, in front of what will be a full house for a quarter final, we probably will have to do quite a bit of defending - considering how Boro like to play under Karanca.

Personally, that's where I feel playing two out and out wingers pays off, as it gives them the space to play on the counter and Del and Kev are both rapid when they get going.
 
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Remember the level he was it in those games v Stoke and Tottenham in his first season? Genuinely thought he would be world class for us.
 
degsy said:
never been quite the same since ratboy did him, shades of Jimmy Husband
his attitude though, what's all that about, stuff behind the scenes I think.
did he only resign because nobody came in for him?
when he's good he good, when he's bad he stinks, no in between
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well apparently he was crap on tuesday yet he still came up with an assist, id say thats in between wouldnt you?
 

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