coopsleftboot 5,512 Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 I've a mate who follows Sheffield United and he raves about him, makes them tick apparently. Not seen him at all to be honest, but my mate is a decent judge of a footballer. Fleck was always a player I had a soft spot for when he was coming through the ranks and was disappointed when he lost his way. Seemed to do okay at Coventry finally being awarded their Player of the Year last season, now playing a starring role for Sheffield United, top of Division 1 and shortlisted for the divisional Player of the Year. http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/sheffield-united-billy-sharp-and-john-fleck-on-shortlist-for-efl-s-league-one-player-of-the-year-award-1-8461143 Seems to be, at last, maturing into a quality player, and at 25, his best years should still be ahead of him. Is it time to bring him back?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaudrupsPatrickBoots 13,507 Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 No. Fuck him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplythebest 11,453 Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Still wouldn't want any of them back Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieD 18,732 Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Is he a holding midfielder now? Those stats on wikipedia aren't much to shout about for "the next Wayne Rooney". Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Godfather 70,781 Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 No Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moody Blue Legend 61,037 Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 'mon hame Fleckster. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeWallaceRFC 3,920 Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Good for him, shame he could never make it at a big club. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
reallyruff 622 Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Sheffield must be his level then, couldn't cut it at the famous. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hilts 12,819 Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Although the SPFL is of a shite standard, some players just can't hack it playing for a club of our size. The likes of Fleck and Kane Hemmings are good examples. Both were underwhelming when playing for us but now they're doing well at smaller clubs playing at the same playing level or arguably better. I remember Hemmings having a shocker at Ibrox against Stirling Albion in the 3rd division, then was banging them in down south in League 1 a year later. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
j1mgg 3,766 Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 He should stay where he is if he is doing well, and keep on that track and hopefully get a move to a bigger club in the championship. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polo 1,427 Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 They're probably not playing him at left wing then.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Copland bear 7,966 Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 Was over hyped and pish then, and he's pish now.. We have as good if not better than him as it is and that takes some doing considering we are not exactly flying this season Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperPapac05 3,383 Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 He must have no any pals down in Sheffield to go out on the weekend swally with in their Lacoste trackies. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coopsleftboot 5,512 Posted March 30, 2017 Author Share Posted March 30, 2017 I only asked a question based on something a mate (a Sheffield Utd fan) said to me, someone who's watched a lot of him this season. Perhaps the pressure of playing for us and the hype that went around him as a youngster distracted him or perhaps he couldn't cope. He was very young and immature, so it's not inconceivable that he's now matured and is a responsible professional. His quality is being recognised, albeit in the third tier in England, but in the main most teams in that Division would be top six in ours. I don't deny I can't comment on his current playing standard through having watched him play, but if his performances are standing out at that level and it's being recognised with POTY awards (and also based on a fan's view) then maybe, just maybe, he's developing into the kind of player his early promise showed? From most of the comments above, it seems most are dismissing him because of what he couldn't handle as a 16/17 year old and haven't seen him play since. Anyone with an informed view? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Jela 20,017 Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 People keep talking about this 'hype' with Fleck. I honestly can't remember talking with anybody and them telling me "he's outstanding" "he's our next star" or even "he's half decent". I remember one goal against Dundee United and even then no one went overboard. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thermopylae 15,286 Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 Another one who chucked away his talent Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElBufalo20 7,826 Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 On 30/03/2017 at 4:40 PM, Thermopylae said: Another one who chucked away his talent To a certain extent yeah but he's only 24. Think he was badly managed and overhyped. Never good enough at 16 and was thrown in at the deep end. Looks like he's having a solid career now so good luck to him Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wullyRFC 5,230 Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 On 30/03/2017 at 1:31 PM, Copland bear said: Was over hyped and pish then, and he's pish now.. We have as good if not better than him as it is and that takes some doing considering we are not exactly flying this season Many games you been down to this season? You a ST holder at Bramell Lane or just a regular whenever you can get down? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Copland bear 7,966 Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 19 minutes ago, wullyRFC said: Many games you been down to this season? You a ST holder at Bramell Lane or just a regular whenever you can get down? Where? He was meant to be the next big thing ffs, I never ever bought into his hype, average player at best and no better than say a Charlie Miller Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wullyRFC 5,230 Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 43 minutes ago, Copland bear said: Where? He was meant to be the next big thing ffs, I never ever bought into his hype, average player at best and no better than say a Charlie Miller Thought as much. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Copland bear 7,966 Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 Just now, wullyRFC said: Thought as much. Wully, I never really rated him much with us, I thought everything was blown out of all proportions. , glad to see the guy get his career back on track, but his uncle Robert was some player and wish we had kept him longer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Soprano 13,964 Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 On 30/03/2017 at 3:52 PM, coopsleftboot said: From most of the comments above, it seems most are dismissing him because of what he couldn't handle as a 16/17 year old and haven't seen him play since. Anyone with an informed view? He's been class this season and should probably win the league's PoTY. Him or Sharp imo. It all depends on how you view League One and here, really. I'm of the belief that he could hold his own in this team but he's not the sort of signing that would set the heather alight, nor is he someone I would say is a signing that we should be making if we are to challenge for the league next year. He might have a superb season in the Championship next year (surely United can't even fuck this up ) and make me eat my words and I hope he does. Blades are my English side, btw. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlCapone 7,678 Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 1 hour ago, wullyRFC said: Many games you been down to this season? You a ST holder at Bramell Lane or just a regular whenever you can get down? theres no need to be so nasty, shocking behaviour Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wullyRFC 5,230 Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 2 minutes ago, AlCapone said: theres no need to be so nasty, shocking behaviour Fuck up Al. YKF1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BertContraband 282 Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 Scored the winner yest to seal promotion. Maturing as a player. Bring him hame Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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