He needs to play regularly at a senior level which he is finally getting. Hopefully this means he is getting stronger as well which helps reduce his injury issues. I fully expect him to develop further which is why I hope we get him permanently.
To be fair though it is hard for a winger to effect the game/control the game in the same way a central midfielder or centre back can because they naturally see less of the ball. Most wingers drift in and out and have moments, I thought Shodipo was pretty good too.I’ve never seen what all the fuss is about. I’m sure that places me in a minority. His decision making is poor and I never have confidence in his ability to go past his opponent. He relies on balance rather than pace or tricks, so at times he looks elegant but I’d never be frightened of him if he was lining up against us. He’s a player of occasional moments in the same way that Shodipo was. Maybe that’s enough for KR in this team, but he doesn’t effect the games anywhere near enough.
Scientific stats say he’s good, in a way I don’t really followThis tells us what? The comment is propaganda...
Scientific stats say he’s good, in a way I don’t really follow
Something about Karl Robinson and Ray lewington opening the bowling against Holland....Scientific stats say he’s good, in a way I don’t really follow
When he gets the ball he puts his head down and goes. I like that. Barker and to an extent Shodipo would go all round the houses and try to beat everyone twice before getting near the box or byline.These guys explain it quite well:
A progressive run is a any carry that moves the play >5 yards upfield in the final third or a single carry into the box (this can be <5 yards).
Holland does this a lot.
I thought Barker was one of the classiest players we've had in a long time. I seem to remember he wasn't that popular, but when he played we won more matches.I personally think both Barker and Shodipo’s performances last season were better than Holland’s this season. He still has plenty of time to come good though, and he’s shown flashes.
Barker was excellent, but did seem to have an issue concentrating and/or trying. Maybe attitude? Don’t know, but he was certainly a potential Championship player. Someone needs to have a word with him and explain the way his career is likely to go if he doesn’t try harder!I thought Barker was one of the classiest players we've had in a long time. I seem to remember he wasn't that popular, but when he played we won more matches.