Matondo

[AGM_72 3,734]

There was several times in the second half where it looked like he could have stole the ball or been better positioned to win a 50-50 against their full back/CB but he was either too tired or didn't have the quickness of thought to get there. 

I thought he was a nuisance and he did a fairly good job, not really sure about the long term but he put in a shift and deserves credit for bringing an intensity that we have lacked against them from the first whistle. 

[left winger 14,762]

I think there’s still the possibility there could be player there. But that possibility drops a wee bit every match. I’d still have him involved in the last three games, though.

[Jimfanciesthedude 25,047]

54 minutes ago, Moody Blue Legend said:

He’s not got a clue when we had the ball.  That offside near the end when he’s looking across the line was brutal.

Couldnt have been that near the end as he went off before sakala scored lol, 

[nik2402 1,391]

1 hour ago, MayboleLoyal_atb said:

Was watching him quite a bit when they had the ball and a don’t think he had a clue what he was doing 😂

You’re spot on. Souttar was going mental with him at one point start or second half. Think he was asked to mark the half space between starfelt and ralston and pressure ralston when it was played wide. But he was in no man’s land. Was too far off starfelt to press and to far away from ralston to get out. 
 

Think if we can get some money back on him we should be thinking about taking it. Just don’t see him fitting into a Beale system.

[Smile 26,622]

When you have open teams like them the quick players can get in about them better when we play slow players it's hard to get close to them even to press.

[Moody Blue Legend 62,183]

17 minutes ago, Jimbeamjunior said:

Couldnt have been that near the end as he went off before sakala scored lol, 

Aye it was 2-0 at the time.  

[mitre_mouldmaster 21,510]

Im utterly convinced he is going to do something positive one day, and from that moment on, transform into one of our top players.

[superallysbears 7,879]

4 million or whatever it was, the guys not even a footballer for me, there would have been folk in the stand yesterday that are better than him, i truly believe that.

[NorthernLights 2,526]

15 minutes ago, mitre_mouldmaster said:

Im utterly convinced he is going to do something positive one day, and from that moment on, transform into one of our top players.

He just can’t be as bad as he has looked at times 

[D'Artagnan 13,319]

15 minutes ago, mitre_mouldmaster said:

Im utterly convinced he is going to do something positive one day, and from that moment on, transform into one of our top players.

Honestly MM - kudos to you for your optimism. But I dont see the team sheet nor the challenges next season having the luxury of affording starting slots for those seeking redemption or remedial training.

[Madina 3,932]

I think he has got a tad better the last fee games hes played. That cross he put in v St Mirren (iirc) was delicious. Still dont think he has a 30+ game season in him for us though 

[BlueAvenger 10,516]

He tried and I think he just wasn’t as pish as normal !! We need better

[Jimfanciesthedude 25,047]

3 hours ago, superallysbears said:

4 million or whatever it was, the guys not even a footballer for me, there would have been folk in the stand yesterday that are better than him, i truly believe that.

I said the same about lafferty, can imagine my joy when he signed a second time

[DrLaudrup 4,865]

He needs to play along with other fringe players until end of the season. If it isn’t working he needs moved on though. We can’t keep people hanging around not contributing. 

[Leeds_Bear 8,166]

3 hours ago, D'Artagnan said:

Honestly MM - kudos to you for your optimism. But I dont see the team sheet nor the challenges next season having the luxury of affording starting slots for those seeking redemption or remedial training.

Agreed, he really just isn’t good enough to be relied on upon as a member of our squad. I hope he goes on to prove me wrong but he can’t trap it, can’t pass it, can’t really dribble with it and can’t shoot.

I also hate this phrase but he is so lightweight and isn’t intelligent enough to use what little strength he has. 

[bluenoz 31,353]

He doesn't have the basic skills or the ability to read the game. You can't transform that.

People are hopeful because of the speed he possesses. Nothing more.

Hopefully, Beale realizes he is not good enough.

[theiconicman 3,026]

4 hours ago, mitre_mouldmaster said:

Im utterly convinced he is going to do something positive one day, and from that moment on, transform into one of our top players.

I have some real magic beans to sell you.

[Prso's headband 35,957]

He’s absolutely woeful. No football brain at all. I can’t believe we spent £3m on him. 

[The Godfather 72,890]

18 minutes ago, Prso's headband said:

He’s absolutely woeful. No football brain at all. I can’t believe we spent £3m on him. 

The fee isn't as bad as the reported wage.

Guys mince

[Smile 26,622]

Did well yesterday gave their players something to think about, they are terrified of pace with Postecoglu Kevin Keegan style approach to football.

[SeparateEntityMyArse 54,378]

Really pretty average at best yesterday.

His pace is his biggest asset and he had opportunities to use it and decided against. 

At least he gave the general effort some others before him haven't.

[Jimfanciesthedude 25,047]

1 hour ago, theiconicman said:

I have some real magic beans to sell you.

Beat it i have him buying a bridge im selling 

[shaka 1,721]

He's still young so hopefully he's one of those players that just takes time to settle and he comes good because every now and then you see flashes of a good player struggling to make an appearance.  A full pre-season and some game time who knows he might still surprise everyone. 

[Raligt 2,541]

Only thing he has is pace.

Poor footballing brain and first touch.  Not good enough unfortunately.

[BuffaloUSAGers 1,314]

Hoping we do not have another Amad Diallo on our hands.