| Is it Morsy or Evans that McK isn’t happy with ? 08:12 - Jan 24 with 6716 views | Slimitfc91 |
He obviously sees one of the current midfield 2 as an issue, hence his pursuit of Jack Taylor, my guess would be Evans, is he just too soft ? |  | | |  |
| Is it Morsy or Evans that McK isn’t happy with ? on 08:19 - Jan 24 with 4671 views | portmanking |
I do think Evans has his limitations. He's pretty slow, which often results in his late tackles and regular bookings. His lack of physicality/dynamism does heap pressure on Morsy to dominate.
Evans is great when midfields step off him and give him that extra half a yard to work with, but that's becoming a rarity. [Post edited 24 Jan 2023 8:40]
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| Is it Morsy or Evans that McK isn’t happy with ? on 08:37 - Jan 24 with 4558 views | LeoMuff |
| Is it Morsy or Evans that McK isn’t happy with ? on 08:19 - Jan 24 by portmanking |
I do think Evans has his limitations. He's pretty slow, which often results in his late tackles and regular bookings. His lack of physicality/dynamism does heap pressure on Morsy to dominate.
Evans is great when midfields step off him and give him that extra half a yard to work with, but that's becoming a rarity. [Post edited 24 Jan 2023 8:40]
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He is great at spraying balls left and right but we lack someone who can play foward balls into the 10s or striker. |  |
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| Is it Morsy or Evans that McK isn’t happy with ? on 08:45 - Jan 24 with 4486 views | BigCommon |
Personally think the pursuit of Taylor, is more for forward thinking, long/ medium term investment, given his age. And the fact that Morsy is no Spring Chicken.. I get the feeling that we are continually courting Taylor, whilst his contract ticks down. So we are somewhere near the front of the queue when he eventually starts talking to other clubs. The 6 month Luongo signing, suggests, imo, that well go back again in the Summer to try for Taylor. |  | | |
| Is it Morsy or Evans that McK isn’t happy with ? on 08:48 - Jan 24 with 4459 views | Slimitfc91 |
| Is it Morsy or Evans that McK isn’t happy with ? on 08:45 - Jan 24 by BigCommon |
Personally think the pursuit of Taylor, is more for forward thinking, long/ medium term investment, given his age. And the fact that Morsy is no Spring Chicken.. I get the feeling that we are continually courting Taylor, whilst his contract ticks down. So we are somewhere near the front of the queue when he eventually starts talking to other clubs. The 6 month Luongo signing, suggests, imo, that well go back again in the Summer to try for Taylor. |
But he would have joined us this month if Peterborough hadn’t changed managers, so as well as obviously being a longer term signing, McK wanted him for the here and now, and in my opinion it was to replace Evans | | | |
| Is it Morsy or Evans that McK isn’t happy with ? on 08:48 - Jan 24 with 4461 views | portmanking |
| Is it Morsy or Evans that McK isn’t happy with ? on 08:45 - Jan 24 by BigCommon |
Personally think the pursuit of Taylor, is more for forward thinking, long/ medium term investment, given his age. And the fact that Morsy is no Spring Chicken.. I get the feeling that we are continually courting Taylor, whilst his contract ticks down. So we are somewhere near the front of the queue when he eventually starts talking to other clubs. The 6 month Luongo signing, suggests, imo, that well go back again in the Summer to try for Taylor. |
Re. Taylor - it's a nailed-on certainty that he'll be a Town player this summer, providing Posh don't somehow fluke promotion in the playoffs. | | | |
| Is it Morsy or Evans that McK isn’t happy with ? on 08:57 - Jan 24 with 4295 views | davblue |
| Is it Morsy or Evans that McK isn’t happy with ? on 08:19 - Jan 24 by portmanking |
I do think Evans has his limitations. He's pretty slow, which often results in his late tackles and regular bookings. His lack of physicality/dynamism does heap pressure on Morsy to dominate.
Evans is great when midfields step off him and give him that extra half a yard to work with, but that's becoming a rarity. [Post edited 24 Jan 2023 8:40]
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think he would be better in a 3 as a deep lying player rather than a 2.
Had a good season pre injury, looks like he's feeling his way in a bit which probably hasn't helped him or the team. |  | | |
| Is it Morsy or Evans that McK isn’t happy with ? on 09:00 - Jan 24 with 4258 views | Meadowlark |
They both went missing on Saturday ......as far as I could see! |  | | |
| Is it Morsy or Evans that McK isn’t happy with ? on 09:04 - Jan 24 with 4221 views | homer_123 |
| Is it Morsy or Evans that McK isn’t happy with ? on 08:37 - Jan 24 by LeoMuff |
He is great at spraying balls left and right but we lack someone who can play foward balls into the 10s or striker. |
We do have a young CM that can do that. |  |
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| Is it Morsy or Evans that McK isn’t happy with ? on 09:11 - Jan 24 with 4173 views | StokieBlue |
| Is it Morsy or Evans that McK isn’t happy with ? on 09:04 - Jan 24 by homer_123 |
We do have a young CM that can do that. |
I think he's having a bit of a rest, he's been guilty of backing off for two goals recently (by no means we're the goals entirely his fault).
I'm sure we will see him back in soon.
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| Is it Morsy or Evans that McK isn’t happy with ? on 09:17 - Jan 24 with 4117 views | CityBlue |
I would say that by reselecting Evans over the in form Humphreys would suggest he is happy with both but maybe Evans has been more defensive minded recently given the lack of continuity n front of him. |  |
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| Is it Morsy or Evans that McK isn’t happy with ? on 09:17 - Jan 24 with 4112 views | JDB23 |
I'm not sure I particularly like Morsy in the more advanced role. Don't get me wrong, he helps drive us forward, keeps hold of possession well and gets out of tight situations, but he then lacks a killer instinct. Too many times I see him in possession on the edge of the box and we just end up recycling the ball with the easy pass sidways/backwards that amounts to nothing.
Question is would we be happy to lose the good things he does in that role for someone who can hurt teams more. Clearly we are creating chances, but still feel like we should be doing a lot better from open play given how often we have the ball in those areas. | | | |
| Is it Morsy or Evans that McK isn’t happy with ? on 09:19 - Jan 24 with 4080 views | FrimleyBlue |
| Is it Morsy or Evans that McK isn’t happy with ? on 09:17 - Jan 24 by CityBlue |
I would say that by reselecting Evans over the in form Humphreys would suggest he is happy with both but maybe Evans has been more defensive minded recently given the lack of continuity n front of him. |
Think this helps to understand the importance of Evans
https://footystats.org/players/wales/lee-evans |  |
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| Is it Morsy or Evans that McK isn’t happy with ? on 09:29 - Jan 24 with 3934 views | Marshalls_Mullet |
| Is it Morsy or Evans that McK isn’t happy with ? on 09:11 - Jan 24 by StokieBlue |
I think he's having a bit of a rest, he's been guilty of backing off for two goals recently (by no means we're the goals entirely his fault).
I'm sure we will see him back in soon.
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And scoring goals. |  |
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| Is it Morsy or Evans that McK isn’t happy with ? on 09:44 - Jan 24 with 3855 views | homer_123 |
| Is it Morsy or Evans that McK isn’t happy with ? on 09:11 - Jan 24 by StokieBlue |
I think he's having a bit of a rest, he's been guilty of backing off for two goals recently (by no means we're the goals entirely his fault).
I'm sure we will see him back in soon.
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Still learning his trade but offers something that neither Evans or Morsy can at the moment.
I'm happy that KM rotates him to be honest, don't want to overplay him and there are times when, for example, Evans more direct longer balls are needed. | |
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| Is it Morsy or Evans that McK isn’t happy with ? on 09:50 - Jan 24 with 3813 views | braveblue |
| Is it Morsy or Evans that McK isn’t happy with ? on 08:19 - Jan 24 by portmanking |
I do think Evans has his limitations. He's pretty slow, which often results in his late tackles and regular bookings. His lack of physicality/dynamism does heap pressure on Morsy to dominate.
Evans is great when midfields step off him and give him that extra half a yard to work with, but that's becoming a rarity. [Post edited 24 Jan 2023 8:40]
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Yellow cards. Four in 19 games in central midfield. Same as Harness. Where is the issue? Team in form and stories are being made up regardless of the facts. | | | |
| Is it Morsy or Evans that McK isn’t happy with ? on 09:53 - Jan 24 with 3787 views | Wickets |
| Is it Morsy or Evans that McK isn’t happy with ? on 09:17 - Jan 24 by JDB23 |
I'm not sure I particularly like Morsy in the more advanced role. Don't get me wrong, he helps drive us forward, keeps hold of possession well and gets out of tight situations, but he then lacks a killer instinct. Too many times I see him in possession on the edge of the box and we just end up recycling the ball with the easy pass sidways/backwards that amounts to nothing.
Question is would we be happy to lose the good things he does in that role for someone who can hurt teams more. Clearly we are creating chances, but still feel like we should be doing a lot better from open play given how often we have the ball in those areas. |
For me the problem with Sam in a more forward role is he gets into the right position but his finishing is too hit and miss a prime example is the scuffed shot that would have sealed a win against Plymouth . I dont want to be over critical we miss lots of chances but he is not a natural finisher for me . |  | | |
| Is it Morsy or Evans that McK isn’t happy with ? on 10:12 - Jan 24 with 3632 views | portmanking |
| Is it Morsy or Evans that McK isn’t happy with ? on 09:50 - Jan 24 by braveblue |
Yellow cards. Four in 19 games in central midfield. Same as Harness. Where is the issue? Team in form and stories are being made up regardless of the facts. |
Evans gives away lots of cheap fouls and free kicks. Given our frailties from set plays (it's where we've conceded most of our goals) he's often either too slow or naive.
I think he's a very gifted footballer, but whether he has the dynamism to play as a two in McKenna's system long term is up for debate IMO. As another post said earlier, he'd be ideal in a midfield three where the heat would be off him a little. | | | |
| Is it Morsy or Evans that McK isn’t happy with ? on 10:15 - Jan 24 with 3614 views | tractorboy1978 |
| Is it Morsy or Evans that McK isn’t happy with ? on 10:12 - Jan 24 by portmanking |
Evans gives away lots of cheap fouls and free kicks. Given our frailties from set plays (it's where we've conceded most of our goals) he's often either too slow or naive.
I think he's a very gifted footballer, but whether he has the dynamism to play as a two in McKenna's system long term is up for debate IMO. As another post said earlier, he'd be ideal in a midfield three where the heat would be off him a little. |
He isn't dynamic enough for the Championship IMO. Taylor/Humphreys coming in for him regularly at that point is a natural progression. | | | |
| Is it Morsy or Evans that McK isn’t happy with ? on 10:18 - Jan 24 with 3595 views | Mookamoo |
| Is it Morsy or Evans that McK isn’t happy with ? on 09:53 - Jan 24 by Wickets |
For me the problem with Sam in a more forward role is he gets into the right position but his finishing is too hit and miss a prime example is the scuffed shot that would have sealed a win against Plymouth . I dont want to be over critical we miss lots of chances but he is not a natural finisher for me . |
Morsy is one of those players who is good enough they can give pretty much any position a go. He is not great at that more advanced midfield role, but is prepared to go at players and try to make something happen.
It would help if the No10's were able to drop deeper and do that when required. Aluko is good at it, but the others can be a little reactive. |  | | |
| Is it Morsy or Evans that McK isn’t happy with ? on 10:23 - Jan 24 with 3551 views | Wickets |
| Is it Morsy or Evans that McK isn’t happy with ? on 10:18 - Jan 24 by Mookamoo |
Morsy is one of those players who is good enough they can give pretty much any position a go. He is not great at that more advanced midfield role, but is prepared to go at players and try to make something happen.
It would help if the No10's were able to drop deeper and do that when required. Aluko is good at it, but the others can be a little reactive. |
Well we all see it different but the last thing i want to see is the 10's dropping any deeper and isolating the lone striker more . For me our biggest problem as far as scoring more goals as KM has just asked for is not getting enough bodies into their box . | | | |
| Is it Morsy or Evans that McK isn’t happy with ? on 10:26 - Jan 24 with 3529 views | CityBlue |
great link that and shows how good a passer he is but has issues when deciding to keep the ball. | |
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| Is it Morsy or Evans that McK isn’t happy with ? on 10:34 - Jan 24 with 3441 views | LeoMuff |
| Is it Morsy or Evans that McK isn’t happy with ? on 10:26 - Jan 24 by CityBlue |
great link that and shows how good a passer he is but has issues when deciding to keep the ball. |
To me it clearly shows the problem 2 assists so far from one of our 2 central midfielders, in one or the highest scorers in the league is surely not enough.
Contrast than to Fin Azaz, and Bannon who have 6 each, and a significant period of injury same as Evans, Morsy also only 3 assists. [Post edited 24 Jan 2023 10:38]
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| Is it Morsy or Evans that McK isn’t happy with ? on 11:01 - Jan 24 with 3266 views | JDB23 |
| Is it Morsy or Evans that McK isn’t happy with ? on 10:23 - Jan 24 by Wickets |
Well we all see it different but the last thing i want to see is the 10's dropping any deeper and isolating the lone striker more . For me our biggest problem as far as scoring more goals as KM has just asked for is not getting enough bodies into their box . |
Yes, I made this comment after the Burnley game that was on TV the other night. You watch them attack and they have 4/5 players in the box and are constantly asking the oppo defence to make a decision. We get forward and everyone seems to sit just outside the 18 yard line with maybe Ladapo somewhere in the box and occasionally Chappers making a run in.
I’d like to see us have more bodies in the box and ask those questions of the defence, especially with Hirst and Broadhead now available. | | | |
| Is it Morsy or Evans that McK isn’t happy with ? on 11:02 - Jan 24 with 3253 views | BigCommon |
Think KM sees Morsy and Evans as an incredibly strong pairing. Hence why Ball (when he was fit),And now Humphreys and Luongo aren't getting loads of game time.. Having pushed to envelope on 1million plus signings in other positions in both windows. I'm quite sure that if it was "an obvious issue", as the OP makes it out. Then we'd have seen an incoming upgrade in CM. Personally don't think we have an immediate need to do so..Morsy and Evans are one of the strongest midfield pairings in the division.And that's exactly how KM sees it, given the signings we made this window. | | | |
| Is it Morsy or Evans that McK isn’t happy with ? on 11:03 - Jan 24 with 3242 views | itfcjoe |
| Is it Morsy or Evans that McK isn’t happy with ? on 10:12 - Jan 24 by portmanking |
Evans gives away lots of cheap fouls and free kicks. Given our frailties from set plays (it's where we've conceded most of our goals) he's often either too slow or naive.
I think he's a very gifted footballer, but whether he has the dynamism to play as a two in McKenna's system long term is up for debate IMO. As another post said earlier, he'd be ideal in a midfield three where the heat would be off him a little. |
Really lacks mobility in the tougher games, Plymouth away was painful to watch as he got dragged all over the place
Games like this one tonight are perfect for him as we will dominate the ball and territory so I'd expect to see him have a very good game tonight |  |
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