Jack The Flipper 5,936 Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 25 minutes ago, Lord Lockin said: I actually said the very thing to 2 guys at my work yesterday who don't rate Morelos - right on the phone to them last night and a great day at work today - plenty more to come from the Buffalo so one then :P Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougaaley 28 Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 6 hours ago, Sportingintegritymyarse said: Like in so many games someone has crossed a ball in and he has missed. It was a fantastic header, from a more difficult ball in than he has missed from on multiple occasions. It was a good ball but a great header. It's unsurprising you can't see that his attitude looked completely different last night, that's why it's like debating with a brick wall. He put the team first. He never let his head drop and show petulance. He was looking for others not only at the goal from stupid angles. He wasnt moaning and walking around in a huff. He was positive in play and attitude, inspiring even, not the negative guy he can be that a team mate would get riled by. You don't think he's changed much and you think he was given better service last night and supported better than in previous games. He wasn't. He did more, better, which is what we need from him. He created things for himself too which is what i mentioned previously, we can't afford a centre forward who relies solely on service. Last night proves nothing other than he's capable of it and has set his bar for the season. I'll not be getting in a debate with you on this one as you're not objective. But no doubt when he has his next stinker you'll avoid the thread or blame service and support again. “It was a selfless performance from Alfredo, I thought he ran himself into the ground for the sake of the team" - SG Gerrard pretty much nails what I'm saying. And whilst the graft has often been there the attitude was different with the very different selfless, team first approach. Maybe he would have missed, but he doesn't get those opportunities if people don't cross the ball in for him... I won't dispute that he looked determined last night, but that's because he was doing what he enjoyed - getting in and about people instead of being played as a focal point. Just imagine if there had been another striker he could have laid off or played through balls to? You know that there's a difference between "petulance" and "frustration" right? If he was actually being petulant the manager should sub him off. I don't think he was given much service last night, no. Were there many of these "misses" that you like to berate him for? What were his stats - how many attempts on goal did he get? In saying that "we afford a centre forward who relies solely on service", can I ask how you expect him to score goals otherwise? I don't think he's a magician, he can't create opportunities out of nothing. Think about how tight defences are in the SPL, he won't run rings around everyone on his own - he'll either need to given opportunities to finish, or be used as the provider for someone else to finish. Forgive me for trying to see the best in our players, play to their strengths and make the most out of what we have - instead of being all negative & downbeat like you. Based on your description, some could even say you were being petulant... I'd say Morelos did a lot more work for the team, than the team did for him. He worked his ass off and I'm sure he was exhausted - that's his style of play. When he puts in performances like that and things don't work out for him I would say that he is quite justified in getting a bit annoyed and frustrated. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
five stars 1,621 Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 There's no doubt his standard's dropped in the later part of last season but there's a difference (that many don't recognise on here) between being a poor player and being off form. Hopefully Stevie G can get the best out of young Alfredo. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougaaley 28 Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 Look at that - another goal after someone provided him an opportunity... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeparateEntityMyArse 53,725 Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 2 minutes ago, dougaaley said: Look at that - another goal after someone provided him an opportunity... Oh look, a player with a far improved attitude who has lost his petulance getting just rewards. Which is great for the team, as is his new selfless approach. siddiqi_drinker 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brackley Bluenose 4,479 Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 He’s been absolutely outstanding these past two games. Looks like he’s got a new lease of life. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenoz 30,843 Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 Looked a lot better today. Being fitter certainly helps. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ger_onimo 20,488 Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 45 minutes ago, dougaaley said: Look at that - another goal after someone provided him an opportunity... Yes, a lack of opportunities was definitely the problem before... The No.9 and The Specky Forum Organiser 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Hurlock Loyal 12,133 Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 46 minutes ago, Brackley Bluenose said: He’s been absolutely outstanding these past two games. Looks like he’s got a new lease of life. Chasing a contract at Fenerbache?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brackley Bluenose 4,479 Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 9 minutes ago, Terry Hurlock Loyal said: Chasing a contract at Fenerbache?? He seems happy to be fair, think Gerrard might have got him on side. WilliamMunny and Terry Hurlock Loyal 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougaaley 28 Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 3 hours ago, Sportingintegritymyarse said: Oh look, a player with a far improved attitude who has lost his petulance getting just rewards. A player who is playing better because the team are playing to his strengths... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
siddiqi_drinker 14,635 Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 2 hours ago, Terry Hurlock Loyal said: Chasing a contract at Fenerbache?? OR given the fact, he has never hidden his desire to play in the EPl (cannot blame him) perhaps he realises that hard-work and listening to SG might just get him there. Terry Hurlock Loyal and WilliamMunny 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Hurlock Loyal 12,133 Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 7 minutes ago, siddiqi_drinker said: OR given the fact, he has never hidden his desire to play in the EPl (cannot blame him) perhaps he realises that hard-work and listening to SG might just get him there. Fair point. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeparateEntityMyArse 53,725 Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 50 minutes ago, dougaaley said: A player who is playing better because the team are playing to his strengths... The team aren't doing more for Morelos, he is doing more for the team ? siddiqi_drinker 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misteral 2,932 Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 Really hope he can open the scoring on Thursday and we win. The team's and his own confidence for the sheep will be at its highest, which is what we need. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougaaley 28 Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 49 minutes ago, Sportingintegritymyarse said: The team aren't doing more for Morelos, he is doing more for the team ? Created that goal himself did he? I think you're going back on what you said previously... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rum Ham 2,059 Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 Think the rest would have had a big impact on his game. Looks like he is back to the way he was at the start of last season. Spoke highly of Gerrard the other day too, hopefully he realises there will be a lot more eyes on our games with Gerrard here. Terry Hurlock Loyal and WilliamMunny 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhW 4,669 Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 3 hours ago, Terry Hurlock Loyal said: Chasing a contract at Fenerbache?? 1 hour ago, siddiqi_drinker said: OR given the fact, he has never hidden his desire to play in the EPl (cannot blame him) perhaps he realises that hard-work and listening to SG might just get him there. He was doing the "I'm staying here" point at the ground thing after he scored. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbm26896 995 Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 I thought he was excellent again tonight. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
siddiqi_drinker 14,635 Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 8 minutes ago, OhW said: He was doing the "I'm staying here" point at the ground thing after he scored. Really, I thought he was saying "hey you like my new white boots." ' OhW 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docspawn 412 Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 Might have some big money offers for him based on last couple games, he’s been superb. He’d be 50 mil + if played in different colours ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMB 14,167 Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 3 hours ago, dougaaley said: A player who is playing better because the team are playing to his strengths... The two goals he's scored so far have came from the same type of chances we were creating last season. Tavernier and Candeias crossing the ball in to the box isn't something new. whatnobeer, The No.9 and SeparateEntityMyArse 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeparateEntityMyArse 53,725 Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 1 hour ago, dougaaley said: Created that goal himself did he? I think you're going back on what you said previously... Don't think you're all there tbh. The No.9 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
laudrupno1 3,932 Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 Doing great again recently hopefully keeps it up and confidence is high for smashing in many goals this season. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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