TheKingObv 10,646 Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 He's pretty hopeless at the momentHugely disappointing Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chineseboy 1,563 Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 He's not 2 footed, he's actually very right sided, and we had Lewis MacLeod, a far better player. You must be kidding! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassaaaa 11,406 Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Not as bad as some make out , today he was shite . When its cold and pishin leave him out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
theclothmonster 1,707 Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Anyone can see he is a class player, unless of course you happen to be born in Scotland where the majority of folk would have slagged of Pele for not doing enough work off the ball etc etc. Little wonder this country is sliding towards the footballing abyss when our middle age attitude still remains.Only fanbois can't see that he has a lot to work on when it comes to off the ball side of play. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpStepsTheHammer 93 Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 He's been terrific today. People questioning his work rate and toughness surely must accept that both were there in abundance today. Yes, he wastes passes now and again but I don't mind that so much when he's trying to play difficult, incisive passes, they aren't all going to come off. He also seemed to be a little more advanced than normal today, he seemed to be in and around the box more often than I've seen in recent matches and I'm sure goals will come for him.Spot on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayside 295 Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 No heart no desire not interested in tracking back , gives up at the drop off a hat , as for a 50/50 challenge no chance as he shires it every time my only gripe with the manager is this guy , seems to have a blind spot for him .9 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ready91 57 Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Slows things down in the middle of the park too much for me. Whenever we bypass him and look to the wings for a quick counter we always look far more dangerous than when we go through him in the middle. This becomes more and more relevant as we see teams rushing to put 9 or 10 men behind the ball and as it becomes more important for us to take advantage of any quick counter attacking opportunities we get.I do think he is an excellent prospect and i'd like to see him stick around as a squad player for the second half of the season but i'm not sure he suits our new style of play particularly well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenoz 30,843 Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 He's not 2 footed, he's actually very right sided, and we had Lewis MacLeod, a far better player. GP, I know you like a wee moan now and then but I can tell you know enough about the game to think this way about Zalelem. Perhaps he is one step ahead of his own team mates when things break down? He has skill and I thought he was decent today as did MW or he would have been substituted. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Gallant Pioneer 555 Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 You must be kidding!Deadly serious. This kid is so over rated it is frightening. There is absolutely no doubt MacLeod was a better player. Regardless of level he played, this is still the lower leagues and some of the goals young Lewis scored were absolutely sensational. He also stood up and was counted against SPL sides in the cup, unlike Zelalem who shat himself against St Johnstone and Hibs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kai_Johansen 978 Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 No problem with that bud. Fair enough. Opinions its what football, and football forums are all about I still think the kid's got a great future! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Gallant Pioneer 555 Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 He's pretty hopeless at the momentHugely disappointingNo heart no desire not interested in tracking back , gives up at the drop off a hat , as for a 50/50 challenge no chance as he shires it every time my only gripe with the manager is this guy , seems to have a blind spot for him .9Both of you spot on. GP, I know you like a wee moan now and then but I can tell you know enough about the game to think this way about Zalelem. Perhaps he is one step ahead of his own team mates when things break down? He has skill and I thought he was decent today as did MW or he would have been substituted.MW has a relationship with Arsenal to keep mate. The whole world could see Zel should have come off instead of Holt. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenoz 30,843 Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Both of you spot on. MW has a relationship with Arsenal to keep mate. The whole world could see Zel should have come off instead of Holt. I agree there may be something to the Arsenal thing and Holt certainly didn't deserve to come off but neither did Zelalem. I believe he will prove the doubters wrong before he leaves. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johanhentze 14,089 Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 A lot of people writing off an 18 year old (18!!!!!!!!!!!!!!) player that is incredibly highly rated by one of the top clubs in Europe. Times have certainly changed.. he might not be Messi, but he does a job that is not really appreciated.. people expect someone who goes past players, scores goals and sets them up. He isnt that kind of player, in my opinion. He plays his best football when spraying passes around and finding that pass that puts a player through. He sometimes plays passes that you would never expect.. and THAT is what makes him a very good player. We are lucky to have him, as my Arsenal supporting friends were furious when he came to us, as they expected him to feature in their first team this year. He will be inconsistent, yes, but writing him off is just silly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johanhentze 14,089 Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 He's not 2 footed, he's actually very right sided, and we had Lewis MacLeod, a far better player. I completely disagree with you. Lewis isnt half the player that Zelalem is. One of the biggest prospects in a major European club for a reason. Lewis played Peterhead etc.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chineseboy 1,563 Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 GP, I know you like a wee moan now and then but I can tell you know enough about the game to think this way about Zalelem. Perhaps he is one step ahead of his own team mates when things break down? He has skill and I thought he was decent today as did MW or he would have been substituted.This. When you are a good player, like he is, you are using the brain as well as the foot, and unfortunately he is always going to be one step ahead of the others. This means he will look bad. The others need to up their game to his wavelength! Not a fanboy as has been suggested, just someone who knows a class player when he sees one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chineseboy 1,563 Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 A lot of people writing off an 18 year old (18!!!!!!!!!!!!!!) player that is incredibly highly rated by one of the top clubs in Europe. Times have certainly changed.. he might not be Messi, but he does a job that is not really appreciated.. people expect someone who goes past players, scores goals and sets them up. He isnt that kind of player, in my opinion. He plays his best football when spraying passes around and finding that pass that puts a player through. He sometimes plays passes that you would never expect.. and THAT is what makes him a very good player. We are lucky to have him, as my Arsenal supporting friends were furious when he came to us, as they expected him to feature in their first team this year. He will be inconsistent, yes, but writing him off is just silly.I fear you may be wasting your time trying to convince many on here, mate! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterD 7,435 Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Anyone can see he is a class player, unless of course you happen to be born in Scotland where the majority of folk would have salgged of Pele for not doing enough work off the ball etc etc. Little wonder this country is sliding towards the footballing abyss when our middle age attitude still remains.Stupid comment and if anyone has a middle age attitude it's you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chineseboy 1,563 Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Stupid comment and if anyone has a middle age attitude it's you.Thanks for proving my point. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trueblueal 2,117 Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Both of you spot on. MW has a relationship with Arsenal to keep mate. The whole world could see Zel should have come off instead of Holt. We have a league game on Tuesday. I think that influenced the subs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterD 7,435 Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 I completely disagree with you. Lewis isnt half the player that Zelalem is. One of the biggest prospects in a major European club for a reason. Lewis played Peterhead etc..He might not go on to be half the player but he offered us more in his time on the pitch.Lewis played Peterhead etc, who has Zel been playing? Alloa? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterD 7,435 Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Thanks for proving my point.If your point was that you're stupid then you proved that yourself. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
theclothmonster 1,707 Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 A lot of people writing off an 18 year old (18!!!!!!!!!!!!!!) player that is incredibly highly rated by one of the top clubs in Europe. Times have certainly changed.. he might not be Messi, but he does a job that is not really appreciated.. people expect someone who goes past players, scores goals and sets them up. He isnt that kind of player, in my opinion. He plays his best football when spraying passes around and finding that pass that puts a player through. He sometimes plays passes that you would never expect.. and THAT is what makes him a very good player. We are lucky to have him, as my Arsenal supporting friends were furious when he came to us, as they expected him to feature in their first team this year. He will be inconsistent, yes, but writing him off is just silly.It's not about what level he is going to end up at, it's about what level he is for us. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chineseboy 1,563 Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 If your point was that you're stupid then you proved that yourself.And thanks again! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Gallant Pioneer 555 Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 I completely disagree with you. Lewis isnt half the player that Zelalem is. One of the biggest prospects in a major European club for a reason. Lewis played Peterhead etc..Zels playing Livi, Alloa etc...in a supposed good team.....and found wanting.....Lewis was in among our worst ever....yet was still exceptional. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cstamomusa 3,809 Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 We have a league game on Tuesday. I think that influenced the subs. This. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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