| Harness 16:48 - Sep 26 with 3349 views | NorfolkBlue1 |
Genuinely interested in peoples views on him and his hold up play.
We often hit him when he has his back to goal, which is very normal for a 10. He doesn’t seem to have the awareness of touch to deal with it all that well, Portsmouth fans were saying he excelled more from a wide role, I suppose he could of been collecting the ball from slightly deeper and facing the opposition.
I may be being unfair on him but I’ve been to most games this season and apart from his goals (which obviously are important) I have not been overly impressed |  | | |  |
| Harness on 16:54 - Sep 26 with 3268 views | Pompey1234 |
This!
It's exactly what we thought of him.
He could look nigh on unplayable at times but follow that up with 'did he play' displays and even petulant kick outs at other players. It's not as if he is an enforcer or a hard player.
Your team have others that can cover his off days but it does get annoying sooner or later | | | |
| Harness on 17:01 - Sep 26 with 3243 views | clive_baker |
Much better when facing their goal, he's not the best with his back to goal and touch is pretty poor at times. When he pops up with goals it's one of those where he can get away with it, but when he's not it's going to frustrate. Certainly doesn't look after the ball as well as Aluko, he would've been a calming influence in recent games but wasn't to be.
I still like Harness though, he's lively and tries to make things happen. Out of possession he's been excellent too, often leading the press and horrible to play against. |  |
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| Harness on 17:05 - Sep 26 with 3225 views | FrimleyBlue |
Positives
Direct
Busy
Good at pressing
Never gives up
Helps defence
Negatives
Terrible control
Passing is hit and miss
Runs into players alot
Doesn't try killer passes enough |  |
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| Harness on 17:45 - Sep 26 with 3117 views | billlm |
He's a bit marmite, but the wheels came off when we took him off yesterday, |  | | |
| Harness on 17:47 - Sep 26 with 3115 views | Swansea_Blue |
I thought he was pants yesterday. But then I was watching via Sky on a small screen and couldn't tell the difference between the two teams. He may have been doing great stuff off the ball, but fluffed his lines when it really mattered.
But he's been good as well this season, so yeah a bit inconsistent. |  |
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| Harness on 18:12 - Sep 26 with 3021 views | backwaywhen |
| Harness on 17:05 - Sep 26 by FrimleyBlue |
Positives
Direct
Busy
Good at pressing
Never gives up
Helps defence
Negatives
Terrible control
Passing is hit and miss
Runs into players alot
Doesn't try killer passes enough |
Add losing possession then trying to pull the opponent back , happens every time , leading to a foul and unnecessary free kick , frustrates me , he even does it to team mates when warming up ! | | | |
| Harness on 19:42 - Sep 26 with 2822 views | ibbleobble |
My position is the same as it was at the start of the season despite him scoring a few. He’s no way near the calibre of Celina. He had more poor touches in the first half Sunday than Celina did all season. No doubt he’d look better coming in from the touch line but that’s not the role. I expect him to chip in a bit this season but from what I’ve seen so far, he’s not Championship level.
Celina is coming back in Jan for the big promotion push so all good. | | | |
| Harness on 19:56 - Sep 26 with 2791 views | Swansea_Blue |
| Harness on 16:54 - Sep 26 by Pompey1234 |
This!
It's exactly what we thought of him.
He could look nigh on unplayable at times but follow that up with 'did he play' displays and even petulant kick outs at other players. It's not as if he is an enforcer or a hard player.
Your team have others that can cover his off days but it does get annoying sooner or later |
Sounds like he hasn’t changed much! | |
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| Harness on 20:04 - Sep 26 with 2776 views | Stenvict |
Could've been sent off in each of the previous 3 games for persistent fouling.
Yesterday he was very poor. Miscontrolled the ball a few times.
If it wasn't for his goals so far, I'd be very disappointed, but he's got us a good few points so far, so can't really complain. | |
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| Harness on 21:15 - Sep 26 with 2648 views | Kropotkin123 |
His defensive work for a forward is definitely underrated. He makes the fourth most tackles per game (1.3 per game) and tracks back well (anecdotal). For tackles, only Morsy (2.1), Davis (1.8) and Evans (1.5) make more on a per-game basis.
His finishing is evidently an asset (1 goal per 205mins, or 1 per 154 if, like me, you are still bitter about Barnsley), and I believe this currently makes up for his lack of control. He does foul more regularly than most(2= with Davis and Evans), but this is noticeable for one main reason - He gets involved in defensive duties more than other forwards. For example, he is 7th in tackles to fouls ratio (between Edmundson and Burgess, with 108%). Compare that to Ladapo (367%), Burns (275%), Aluko (167%) or Jackson (133%) and he looks much better. Unsurprisingly, some of our defenders come out best Woolfenden (38%), Leigh (50%), and Donacien (55%).
On a side note, Morsy commits 1.6 fouls per game (the most). But he is actually a pretty good tackler. He has a ratio of 76%. It is more the type of fouls he commits and the number of challenges he makes (most, 3.7) that makes people miss this. |  |
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| I like him, he gives us something more effective, and can score and make things on 21:47 - Sep 26 with 2584 views | unstableblue |
... happen
But his touch goes rusty quite often (he was poor against Plymouth, but still showed a few good moments on the ball and in passing/moving).. I'm not sure he suits being swapped in and out of the team
He's only player 614mins of the 900... and he's still scord 3 goals.. he's our second highest scorer
Give the guy some leeway, support and gametime [Post edited 26 Sep 2022 21:48]
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| Harness on 21:59 - Sep 26 with 2541 views | OsborneOneNil |
| Harness on 17:45 - Sep 26 by billlm |
He's a bit marmite, but the wheels came off when we took him off yesterday, |
The wheels didn’t come off due to Harness leaving the field. He had a poor one yesterday. |  | | |
| I like him, he gives us something more effective, and can score and make things on 22:14 - Sep 26 with 2484 views | NorfolkBlue1 |
| I like him, he gives us something more effective, and can score and make things on 21:47 - Sep 26 by unstableblue |
... happen
But his touch goes rusty quite often (he was poor against Plymouth, but still showed a few good moments on the ball and in passing/moving).. I'm not sure he suits being swapped in and out of the team
He's only player 614mins of the 900... and he's still scord 3 goals.. he's our second highest scorer
Give the guy some leeway, support and gametime [Post edited 26 Sep 2022 21:48]
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By no means am I trying to dig him out, he’s certainly effected games positively and obviously scored important goals, i just get the sense we aren’t playing him in a position that gets the best out of him | | | |
| Harness on 22:41 - Sep 26 with 2416 views | BigCommon |
I like him.. He's busy, energetic, hard working.
He's looks far more comfortable working in close proximity with others, tight interplay, one two's, quick interchange. Occasionally dipping his shoulder and getting a shot off.
For both our 10's to work really effectively. Then , imo, Morsy and our WB's getting forwards is key. Neither Chaplin or Harness are great holders of the ball. Imo, more "pass and move" types.
The better oppositions we've faced, have been able to nullify the supporting players by pressing us high. To a degree, preventing Morsy and/or WB's getting forwards so freely. Thereby forcing our 10's to just try and hold the ball for a few seconds, through lack of easier passing options.. Here, they tend to get bundled and smothered, and end up having to chase about trying to close down and win back possession. Which, they do. But , I wouldn't say that these tasks are their strengths, imo..
Plymouth did this well. Chaplin had a very quiet game. Although he's probably got some recent credit in the bank. So it's Harness being questioned this week.
Just my opinions.
Think someone needs to step up, atm, in our squad. If this blip is to be halted.. Chaplin, Harness and Evans have all been golden for 8-9 games. At least one of those players has put in a MOM performance, in most games, to carry us through our good start to the season.. If those three start levelling off for a few games. Then I'd like to see someone else' form spiking to give us a lift.. Hopefully Ladapo might be on a run now. Or dare I say it, Burns could find last years spark again..And Davis is looking bright. We're not going to get all eleven player on 8/10 every week. But we need 3 or 4 each game. Others need to chip in. Instead of us relying on the same 3-4 players to raise the bar. If others don't start chipping in with 8's and 9's out of 10. Then those same 3 or 4 players will be scrutinized more heavily. Which I don't think is entirely fare on them. |  | | |
| Nailed it on 23:26 - Sep 26 with 2326 views | unstableblue |
| Harness on 22:41 - Sep 26 by BigCommon |
I like him.. He's busy, energetic, hard working.
He's looks far more comfortable working in close proximity with others, tight interplay, one two's, quick interchange. Occasionally dipping his shoulder and getting a shot off.
For both our 10's to work really effectively. Then , imo, Morsy and our WB's getting forwards is key. Neither Chaplin or Harness are great holders of the ball. Imo, more "pass and move" types.
The better oppositions we've faced, have been able to nullify the supporting players by pressing us high. To a degree, preventing Morsy and/or WB's getting forwards so freely. Thereby forcing our 10's to just try and hold the ball for a few seconds, through lack of easier passing options.. Here, they tend to get bundled and smothered, and end up having to chase about trying to close down and win back possession. Which, they do. But , I wouldn't say that these tasks are their strengths, imo..
Plymouth did this well. Chaplin had a very quiet game. Although he's probably got some recent credit in the bank. So it's Harness being questioned this week.
Just my opinions.
Think someone needs to step up, atm, in our squad. If this blip is to be halted.. Chaplin, Harness and Evans have all been golden for 8-9 games. At least one of those players has put in a MOM performance, in most games, to carry us through our good start to the season.. If those three start levelling off for a few games. Then I'd like to see someone else' form spiking to give us a lift.. Hopefully Ladapo might be on a run now. Or dare I say it, Burns could find last years spark again..And Davis is looking bright. We're not going to get all eleven player on 8/10 every week. But we need 3 or 4 each game. Others need to chip in. Instead of us relying on the same 3-4 players to raise the bar. If others don't start chipping in with 8's and 9's out of 10. Then those same 3 or 4 players will be scrutinized more heavily. Which I don't think is entirely fare on them. |
Not enough players have stepped up and excelled and dominated in the last two games. Burns was doing it every other game last season and it made a huge difference, he's faded this term, but I hope he gets back to his best on Saturday.
Sheff Weds and Plymouth games I felt there weren't enough players giving an 8/10. In fact Andy Warren only gave one outfield player8/10 and that was Davis, who continues to improve. Evans on a 7 and Evans on a 6 is too low for us to dominate. At Weds we had Edmundson and Jackson. And Burns was a 5.
That's what frustrated me about Hillsborough, they were there for the beating we just needed to step up a gear and play our game. We were well below par and still should have won. A few more 8/10s we walk that game.
I feel we're beginning to see a real test of this squad's resilience and character. Pompey and Cambridge at home are going to be battles, this group have been together a while now, are well coached, we need to start seeing Morsy, Harness, Chaplin, Ladapo, Burns, Edmundson really fired up and dominating.
This league is going to get very very hard soon. You have to get points today.. Plymouth may go on a run, perhaps also Barnsley. Derby will click.
Fans need to start firing up to. Need some real atmosphere with these big crowds, not nervousness. | |
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| Harness on 10:49 - Sep 27 with 1836 views | Mediocre_Quick |
| Harness on 17:45 - Sep 26 by billlm |
He's a bit marmite, but the wheels came off when we took him off yesterday, |
Wheels came off when Ladapo came off, Harness went missing from minute 1 |  | | |
| Harness on 11:09 - Sep 27 with 1764 views | vilanovablue |
I have had long conversations with a Pompey season ticket holder I work with and his view on Harness is that he blows very hot and cold. A world beater one week and looks awful the next, hence the reason he isn't playing at a higher level.
His first touch on Sunday wasn't great and this does hamper what he is about. He certainly seems to need the ball in front of him.
I would also echo the sentiments about his off the ball play and press leading which I thought he demonstrated admirably on Sunday. |  | | |
| Harness on 13:00 - Sep 27 with 1633 views | RobTheMonk |
Harness looks like he's thinking about what he's doing too much at times. Needs to play on instinct more. |  | | |
| Harness on 13:02 - Sep 27 with 1629 views | hype313 |
He's no Celina. |  |
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| Harness on 21:02 - Sep 27 with 1327 views | SuperKieranMcKenna |
| Harness on 13:02 - Sep 27 by hype313 |
He's no Celina. |
Not in terms of technical ability. But instinct to get into goal scoring positions and overall goal return seem to be in Harness favour. | | | |
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