2021/22 Mason Holgate

[Littlesue]

He has all the tools, just seems to lack focus. Is it confidence? attitude? Lifestyle??

In Frank Lampard he couldn’t have a better example of how a professional should conduct himself. And Paul Clemment is highly rated too.

Based on what we’ve seen to date, I’d let him go, but if these guys can sort his head out & help him realise his potential, then bonus.

Lol have you never seen the videos of Lampard from his playing days??

 

[Nymzee]

 

[Littlesue]

Surely they should play their best for any manager??, if only to keep fans off their back and show they grateful for being paid [Poor language removed] loads of money for about 20 hours work a week?

 

[bring back the catt]

Surely they should play their best for any manager??, if only to keep fans off their back and show they grateful for being paid [Poor language removed] loads of money for about 20 hours work a week?

I read what you're writing, but in life, this isn't always the case.
We've probably all worked for a really effective boss, and, metaphorically, you would take the bullet for them. Conversely, a chief you just do not rate, you would be more willing to aim the bullet at them.
Professional footballers are still human beings with human emotions. Honest.
The difference being that, despite obscene salaries, they wish to be at their best and show professionalism. Being made to perform in an unnatural style/position affects performance, with the added joy that their entire game is being scrutinised by, well, the entire world these days, which only leads to more uncertainty.
Under such scrutiny, a poor tactic leads to a poor performance, which in turn affects their entire game. Ergo, confidence is shot and often a Mr. Hyde appears which they will hide behind.
I trust Lampard has more nous than the previous cretin and we can all witness a re-appearance of the far more effective Dr. Jekyll in our playing squad.

 

[BigBlueConk]

It's great that some players have suddenly upped their game.
Suggesting they were pretty much letting the fans down even if they haven't cared for previous managers.

My view is simple. They can all be upgraded.
No matter how well they are playing, there are players out there who can make us better still.

So these lads need to stay on their game because lets face it, they have been disappointing for a long time now.
One swallow doesn't make a summer etc

 

[Littlesue]

It's great that some players have suddenly upped their game.
Suggesting they were pretty much letting the fans down even if they haven't cared for previous managers.

My view is simple. They can all be upgraded.
No matter how well they are playing, there are players out there who can make us better still.

So these lads need to stay on their game because lets face it, they have been disappointing for a long time now.
One swallow doesn't make a summer etc

My take on it too

 

[Sheedy's right knee.]

I read what you're writing, but in life, this isn't always the case.
We've probably all worked for a really effective boss, and, metaphorically, you would take the bullet for them. Conversely, a chief you just do not rate, you would be more willing to aim the bullet at them.
Professional footballers are still human beings with human emotions. Honest.
The difference being that, despite obscene salaries, they wish to be at their best and show professionalism. Being made to perform in an unnatural style/position affects performance, with the added joy that their entire game is being scrutinised by, well, the entire world these days, which only leads to more uncertainty.
Under such scrutiny, a poor tactic leads to a poor performance, which in turn affects their entire game. Ergo, confidence is shot and often a Mr. Hyde appears which they will hide behind.
I trust Lampard has more nous than the previous cretin and we can all witness a re-appearance of the far more effective Dr. Jekyll in our playing squad.

Great point, my mate is a stockport county fan, and they where struggling early season, changed manager to Dave Chanillor, and made a couple of signings and the result have turned night and day. It’s harder at top level but it makes a difference a the top. The mmager can make the biggest difference with the plyers in my opinion. Good and bad.

 

[Sheedy's right knee.]

Great point, my mate is a stockport county fan, and they where struggling early season, changed manager to Dave Chanillor, and made a couple of signings and the result have turned night and day. But not only results the manner of the results. It’s harder at top level but it makes a difference a the top. The mmager can make the biggest difference with the plyers in my opinion. Good and bad.

Sorry for the bad grammar, one too many glasses of red

 

[LouReedwalkonthewildside]

Sorry for the bad grammar, one too many glasses of red

I've had a few Guinness mate and your grammar looks boss. lol

 

[atypicalusername]

Good 3rd best centre back we have. Him and Keane did well last week best of luck to him tomorrow.

 

[4 Eyes Better Than 2]

Like a slug in mud this fella

 

[diggerdestroyer]

Like a slug in mud this fella

Keane and himself bound to make a mistake for a goal. Both look like they lost in spacecakes again.

 

[brownmola]

It’s shocking how many times he heads the ball straight to the opposition.

 

[Kantareller]

Not good, but not our worst player today.

 

[North wales blue]

He’s piss poor , does he not realise that Everton play in blue.