SeparateEntityMyArse 55,390 Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 He gets into seriously good opportunities but has no pace and his finishing is dire. I'd really rather see Middleton play, learn, develop than persist with flat footed Murphy. Edit. Didnt realise his poor touch put us in trouble leading to the RM red. Unsurprising it was him tbh. BridgeIsBlue, eejay the dj, JCDBigBear and 1 other 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC76 427 Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 Another Rangers man in the mold of Dorrans..not bad..but not enough Unfortunately eejay the dj 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsa 3,906 Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 54 minutes ago, .Williamson. said: I actually don't like the shape of him I find his head to neck to body proportion to be way off His shirt appears to be oddly baggy and he has a pasty, sickly look about him. Between his appearance and his name, questions would be asked if we didn't already know he's one of us. He seems to be very inhibited, certainly not the most aggressive player I've ever seen. eejay the dj 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjbscotty12 3,581 Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 Not good enough to be a starter as I feel he goes hiding alot. eejay the dj 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lothianbear 361 Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 He stood out in a poor squad last season but with this seasons squad he looks very average eejay the dj and BridgeIsBlue 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeparateEntityMyArse 55,390 Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 January window looms.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCDBigBear 10,988 Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 He was so anonymous today that I had forgotten he was in the starting line up. When the team came out for the second half I was checking to see if we had made any substitutions, saw Murphy and asked my daughter who he had replaced at half time. eejay the dj and HG5 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeparateEntityMyArse 55,390 Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 14 minutes ago, JCDBigBear said: He was so anonymous today that I had forgotten he was in the starting line up. When the team came out for the second half I was checking to see if we had made any substitutions, saw Murphy and asked my daughter who he had replaced at half time. Old age or vodka does that to you mate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCDBigBear 10,988 Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 Just now, Sportingintegritymyarse said: Old age or vodka does that to you mate. Might be the age because I don't drink vodka. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserJon 12,777 Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 He is an odd one, both in looks and odd regards how we see him as part of SG team. I think he will be be a bit part player at best, I cant see many right backs genuinely scared when they see they are up against him. Not for me overall but thats who we have at present so thats the way it is. Regards Middleton he was promoted to 1st team squad quickly and I feel given the correct bedding in and direction he could play left side more reguarly soonish and if he impresses as the saying goes if you are good enough age does not matter. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eejay the dj 31,964 Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 3 hours ago, KingKirk said: No disrespect to the lad but I find it astonishing his lack of ability considering the level hes played at. No pace first touch of a elephant looks like a old man when hes on the pitch Today it looked like that Somethings wrong with him for me Confidence , attitude .Can't put my finger on it .Even allowing for this .He stood out today as being our poorest player Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Jela 21,683 Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 Thought he looked good for the majority of his loan spell with us last season, although that was a team that finished 3rd and in his defence he's only played 90 minutes twice (?) and in both times we've been a man down for large periods of the game, that being said the other 9 players on the park put in a shift and he's looked like the (extra) man down in both games so far, even Kent and Ejarie, who were both poor imo, worked their arses off the team. Big season for him. Wouldn't be surprised to see him punted in January if he doesn't get the finger out shortly. I just don't see Gerrard giving any time to slackers in the team, especially this season. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WATP-FOREVER 5,231 Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 He's so laid back, he should go to Jamaica and become a limbo dancer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WATP-FOREVER 5,231 Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 5 hours ago, gsa said: His shirt appears to be oddly baggy and he has a pasty, sickly look about him. Between his appearance and his name, questions would be asked if we didn't already know he's one of us. He seems to be very inhibited, certainly not the most aggressive player I've ever seen. 100% mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orangeclement 619 Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 Murphy the new player RM hates since josh left ...... LochendBilly 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcbear 10,932 Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 35 minutes ago, Orangeclement said: Murphy the new player RM hates since josh left ...... The poisoned darts need fired somewhere. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widget 143 Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 Hardly kicked a ball since he shat it in cup semi v tramps. Bad control contributed to McCrories red. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtyard Bear 41,357 Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 Simply not good enough. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeparateEntityMyArse 55,390 Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 He's leading our assists table. Goes to show why stats aren't everything, same as with Windass. It's got to the stage I hate seeing Kent, Ejaria and Murphy all line up in the same team as the way they're playing it's like they're all luxury players not offering enough or making poor decisions. I'm all for taking time with kids too, but Middleton was in shit hot form and must be wondering how he's been kept out the team by a clearly off form Murphy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFCRobertson 11,794 Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 Windass away for a couple days, got a new whipping boy already lol Was going to be him or Ejaria tbf, but yeah Murphys touch is horrendous at times but he did play a vital part in the first goal. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LochendBilly 8,472 Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 9 hours ago, .Williamson. said: Halliday came on today and Hodson made the bench. I love Stevie so far but this idea you're putting forward here that managers see something fans don't simply because they're employed as managers is nonsense Nah mate, I simply mean that I'd trust SG's judgement over guys on a forum, I don't know, maybe SG doesn't rate him that much either but will use him for the squad until he gets rid? Everyone is entitled to an opinion, me included. For the record, I don't think Jamie is that great either but we are where we are for now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number5 2,287 Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 Just a typical wide man, has off days and goes missing. One of the few players we have who can beat a man. He's got ability and hopefully will come into his own. It's good to have options and hopefully Gerrard manages him correctly and doesn't keep on playing him when he's obviously out of sorts. HG5 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamMunny 3,500 Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 To be honest, I think only Candeias is good enough as an option out of the wide attackers we have. It's an area that needs addressed as it may be a bit early for Middleton to start. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HG5 12,257 Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 Has the air of a Chris Waddle about him (he used to hirple about like an old guy with one leg shorter than the other), but without the quality. But then, occasionally, he’ll go on a mazy, beat 3 men & score! Maybe he’s trying to lull defenders into a false sense of security, before cutting loose? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeparateEntityMyArse 55,390 Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 9 minutes ago, HG5 said: Has the air of a Chris Waddle about him (he used to hirple about like an old guy with one leg shorter than the other), but without the quality. But then, occasionally, he’ll go on a mazy, beat 3 men & score! Maybe he’s trying to lull defenders into a false sense of security, before cutting loose? Hopefully it doesn't take another 8 competitive matches before they're fully lulled mate. 35 Yard Dangerman and HG5 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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