if even half our players showed the passion and committment Matt did last season then we wouldn't have finished where we did. With a Shelvey or Howard type player alongside him and two decent wide players then our midfield would be okay.
[cite]Posted By: LargeAddick[/cite]if even half our players showed the passion and committment Matt did last season then we wouldn't have finished where we did. With a Shelvey or Howard type player alongside him and two decent wide players then our midfield would be okay.
Sorry LA but you could pull someone out of the crowd and they would show passion and committment. Wouldn't be enough to get us promoted though!
[cite]Posted By: LargeAddick[/cite]if even half our players showed the passion and committment Matt did last season then we wouldn't have finished where we did. With a Shelvey or Howard type player alongside him and two decent wide players then our midfield would be okay.
Sorry LA but you could pull someone out of the crowd and they would show passion and committment. Wouldn't be enough to get us promoted though!
I just don't understand why Matt get pelters whilst, relatively speaking, the likes of Thomas, Ambrose, get away with murder in that not only are they not good enough but they don't even try.
Although I don't expect him to play as prominent a role next season - something he shouldn't be expected to do as others have to take up more responsibility - this is a good signing. Can we lose this negative attitude to everything the club does? They aren't above criticism but some people are far too quick to put a downer on things and it doesn't help matters at all, especially on match day.
He was voted POTY and has earned this new contract.
My view is that Matty is an excellent role model particularly given that we are not keeping Chris Powell and is worth retaining because of that. He will influence the youngsters positively around the training ground.
However I really hope Pardew doesn't consider him the number one name on his team sheet for next season. He is committed and willing but simply too lightweight to play alongside ZZ, Shelvey or Ambrose on a regular basis. We need a Carsley, even Ashbee of Hull, type figure, not that I'm suggesting either of those, who can put a foot in.
[cite]Posted By: Barn Door Lisbie[/cite]Ambrose - 9 goals from 29 starts, that's a pretty healthy return for someone that isn't good enough and doesn't try.
... and no one had more official assists than Ambrose either - and he isn't really a winger!
Holland works hard and runs around but never looks like controlling a game - he is the clean-shorted Kish. He is a model pro and I am glad he is staying but if we want to aim for promotion then I hope he is not a regular ... since we have a better option.
Great to have an experienced head working with the yout' of today. But not so great if he becomes anywhere near a regular next season. He is simply not good enough anymore.(cue-'but he was our player of the year' type rants) Regardless of all his efforts, he has been fading as a 'force' for the past 3 years at least, having had his best years at Ipswich earlier in his career.
I think this is a great signing and I'd keep him as the holding midfielder for next season. Can't believe people are giving him stick-the amount of games last year when he was the only player who looked interested.
Also completely disagree that he's not the player he was, as far as I'm concerned he's played better under Pardew (in Prem and Championship) than he ever did under Curbs.
I think having decent options in midfield is key for next season. When things weren't going well we struggled to change things around in the middle. Hopefully with Holland, ZZ, Racon, Basey, Shelvey maybe Ambrose and a couple of new signings we won't have that problem.
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Lets hope that having to carry captain deadwood doesn't effect his game to much!
yeah, right.
Sorry LA but you could pull someone out of the crowd and they would show passion and committment. Wouldn't be enough to get us promoted though!
I just don't understand why Matt get pelters whilst, relatively speaking, the likes of Thomas, Ambrose, get away with murder in that not only are they not good enough but they don't even try.
He was voted POTY and has earned this new contract.
Thomas - fair enough!
However I really hope Pardew doesn't consider him the number one name on his team sheet for next season. He is committed and willing but simply too lightweight to play alongside ZZ, Shelvey or Ambrose on a regular basis. We need a Carsley, even Ashbee of Hull, type figure, not that I'm suggesting either of those, who can put a foot in.
Even if he doesnt play, having holland in the changing room will do wonders for some of the youngsters.
Holland works hard and runs around but never looks like controlling a game - he is the clean-shorted Kish. He is a model pro and I am glad he is staying but if we want to aim for promotion then I hope he is not a regular ... since we have a better option.
As for Thomas - let's hope someone buys him soon.
Also completely disagree that he's not the player he was, as far as I'm concerned he's played better under Pardew (in Prem and Championship) than he ever did under Curbs.