Ismaila Coulibaly

[robbiez666]

Man City represent a completely different proposition to any championship team. Have loved the guy but we need legs from somewhere in midfield- his have completely gone.

The second best player in the league, based on stats, is shit, or some of our fans are clueless muppets?
https://www.whoscored.com/Regions/2...ayerStatistics/England-Championship-2022-2023

 

[BigBed]

Davina?

Far too skinny and loose skinned.

 

[NAP]

The second best player in the league, based on stats, is shit, or some of our fans are clueless muppets?
https://www.whoscored.com/Regions/2...ayerStatistics/England-Championship-2022-2023

Never said he was shit. It’s just my opinion for this particular game.

 

[robbiez666]

Have loved the guy but we need legs from somewhere in midfield- his have completely gone.

you talking about Norwood here?

 

[NAP]

you talking about Norwood here?

Yes, but also applies to Fleck. we cannot afford to have a chronic lack of any mobility whatsoever in our midfield for Wembley against City

 

[buddy]

Mo Besic effect. Gets better with every match he doesn’t play.

A lot of clamour from teenagers on twitter with Ronaldo profile pictures to get him in the squad.

Thats it , he might get better if he gets a chance , i know 2 fuckers who wont , but they could be still playing next season int premier cus they are untouchables

 

[buddy]

The second best player in the league, based on stats, is shit, or some of our fans are clueless muppets?
https://www.whoscored.com/Regions/2...ayerStatistics/England-Championship-2022-2023

No need for insults rob , but them stats are based on all them pointless 10 yard backwards and sideways passes Norwood likes to Egan and back , and back etc going nowhere . He has been good , but not recently

 

[CarlMcBlade]

Absolutely nobody expects us to even lay a glove on Man City. But it would be a sad thing to come away from Wembley knowing we didn’t try to make a game of it.

 

[Millhousesblade1889]

As has been pointed out already , this has nothing to do with loosing a game , most people would have expected Coulibally to have had more minutes game time after the Spurs match to see if he is up to it and a better option than Norwood and Fleck , off the bench or whatever . The point is we just dont know and neither does the manager cus the only way to find out is in a match , not training . And if hes only had a handful of average performances up to now , its not his fault , and its hard to remember Norwood or Fleck having many average games recently . Just give the lad a chance

Why? We’re in a pressure situation with 6 games left before a potential promotion and you want to give a lad a chance to see if he’s any good even though he’s proven many times during U21, friendlies, training and a few first team appearances that Hecky doesn't feel he’s ready yet.

I trust Hecky on this one.

 

[Millhousesblade1889]

What’s wrong with having younger legs in the middle of the park for just one game. Doyle and McAtee are the first pick for the league game. But this semi is the biggest free hit we could dream of…let’s go out on our shield.

I’ve absolutely no issue with him starting in cup games, but absolutely wouldn’t consider him starting a league game unless we have an unforeseen injury crisis.

I’ve not seen anything of him other than a few nice turns that makes me feel he’s better than what we’ve got.

If we’re 1-0 up with 10 minutes to go I’d rather have Fleck on the pitch over Coulibaly even if he’s not the player he once was he has big game experience.

 

[buddy]

Why? We’re in a pressure situation with 6 games left before a potential promotion and you want to give a lad a chance to see if he’s any good even though he’s proven many times during U21, friendlies, training and a few first team appearances that Hecky doesn't feel he’s ready yet.

I trust Hecky on this one.

”proven many times” , ffs thats what this is about to me . He hasnt had enough chance to show one way or the other , meanwhile the other 2 make Lundstrum look good just about everytime they play now. Do you really want to see a midfield of Berge , Fleck and Norwood at Wembley ? Sorry but Heck really worries me now

 

[LJBlade]

I suspect there will be an outcry if he keeps picking midfielders who are clearly not up to the job also, this is a dilemma caused by not giving Coulibally chances and being too loyal to underperforming players no matter what they did in the past . Its a tough one

After the win against Norwich there were a good few positive comments on here about Norwood and Fleck coming on and using their experience to see the game out. One defeat later and they’re back to being “clearly not up to the job”.

 

[Nah den]

I think the problem with Coulibaly is a lack of match fitness as much as anything. He looked OK against Spurs but you could see he was blowing even in the first half. Given game time you'd hope he'd be a better option than Fleck who's legs have gone, but he won't be for the semi.

 

[buddy]

After the win against Norwich there were a good few positive comments on here about Norwood and Fleck coming on and using their experience to see the game out. One defeat later and they’re back to being “clearly not up to the job”.

Its not just after one defeat tho , they have been poor for a while now ,and its more about Heck not trying other options for me . Are you happy about the prospect of Berge , Fleck and Norwood in midfield at Wembley and potentially in the premier ?

 

[Deadbat]

Coulibaly was absolutely blowing by half time of Wrexham and Spurs - which seems to be overlooked in all the criticism of Fleck and Norwood for lack of legs - which is vaid but Coulibaly looked miles off it fitness wise in the two games he started and was done by 50-55 minutes.

 

[Nicesheffielder]

Thats it , he might get better if he gets a chance , i know 2 fuckers who wont , but they could be still playing next season int premier cus they are untouchables

BANG ON BROTHER 100%

 

[Nicesheffielder]

I’ve absolutely no issue with him starting in cup games, but absolutely wouldn’t consider him starting a league game unless we have an unforeseen injury crisis.

I’ve not seen anything of him other than a few nice turns that makes me feel he’s better than what we’ve got.

If we’re 1-0 up with 10 minutes to go I’d rather have Fleck on the pitch over Coulibaly even if he’s not the player he once was he has big game experience.

And no pace to track back if required flecks Finnished at this level and him in the side brings nothing but a 100% booking and possibly a red card

 

[CrookesBlade]

Its not just after one defeat tho , they have been poor for a while now ,and its more about Heck not trying other options for me . Are you happy about the prospect of Berge , Fleck and Norwood in midfield at Wembley and potentially in the premier ?

I expect to see one of either Brookes or Coulibaly start against Man City to give us legs in Midfield. Fleck more likely to start in games where we expect to have at least 50% of the possession.

But if they don’t then so what? It’s a show piece occasion against a financially doped collection of the best players in the world. Could have Jimmy Hagan or Tony Currie in there and it probably wouldn’t make a difference.

As for next season Fleck and Norwood are out of contract. I’d expect changes in that area if we go up. Hecky no longer sees Norwood as first choice but has been fine when brought on to see games out. Who would you rather seen come on as a sub in that situation? A experienced head, excellent passer of the ball who walks into most Championship sides or an untested kid who has been injured most of the season? Might not be “fair” on the young lad but that’s football.

 

[Ndiayewillalwaysloveyou]

Couilbaly isn't match fit because he's started two games all season Never had a run in the team so it's wrong to label him "he's not good enough or unfit."

 

[Micky Narker]

Cup games with zero pressure are all well and good, but I don't think I'd expect miracles if Coulibaly somehow found himself ahead of Fleck for the remaining league games. Just crossing my fingers hoping at least Doyle and McAtee can play every league minute till the end of the season.

 

[CrookesBlade]

Couilbaly isn't match fit because he's started two games all season Never had a run in the team so it's wrong to label him "he's not good enough or unfit."

Yeah but if he’s unfit he’s unfit. Doesn’t matter what mitigation there is.

We’ve bigger fish to fry in the next 7 games rather than getting him minutes.

 

[NuddysGloves]

Who would you rather seen come on as a sub in that situation? A experienced head, excellent passer of the ball who walks into most Championship sides.....

Walks into them because he can't run.........

 

[Millhousesblade1889]

And no pace to track back if required flecks Finnished at this level and him in the side brings nothing but a 100% booking and possibly a red card

Has Coulibaly? He didn’t look athletic by any stretch when he played. He just looked comfortable on the ball playing safe passes. 6/10 performances in both games.

 

[Millhousesblade1889]

”proven many times” , ffs thats what this is about to me . He hasnt had enough chance to show one way or the other , meanwhile the other 2 make Lundstrum look good just about everytime they play now. Do you really want to see a midfield of Berge , Fleck and Norwood at Wembley ? Sorry but Heck really worries me now

Hecky is the one that sees them every day so yes he’s proven on a daily basis to Hecky that he’s not ready to be in the mix just yet.

People always think the new guy will sort it all out but we’ve seen Coulibaly and he’s average. He needs a full pre season under his belt and then see where he goes from there, I doubt you’ll see him play a league game between now and 8th May.

Unless there’s an injury between now and then you’ll unfortunately see that midfield trio that you don’t want to see.

 

[Balham]

Couilbaly isn't match fit because he's started two games all season Never had a run in the team so it's wrong to label him "he's not good enough or unfit."

It's pretty clear that Coulibaly hasn't been given a run in the team because the management staff don't think he's good enough at the moment. That's not to say he doesn't have the potential to be a first team player but he's behind Doyle, Norwood, Berge, Fleck, McAtee, Osborn and arguably Arblaster and Brooks for a place in the squad. I am a bit surprised that he's not featured more prominently for the U21s this season.

 

[buddy]

Hecky is the one that sees them every day so yes he’s proven on a daily basis to Hecky that he’s not ready to be in the mix just yet.

People always think the new guy will sort it all out but we’ve seen Coulibaly and he’s average. He needs a full pre season under his belt and then see where he goes from there, I doubt you’ll see him play a league game between now and 8th May.

Unless there’s an injury between now and then you’ll unfortunately see that midfield trio that you don’t want to see.

Yes , looks like thats the way it is , unbelievable . Its almost like the manager ,who has done a decent job mostly , dunt know what hes doing sometimes

 

[CarlMcBlade]

I’ve absolutely no issue with him starting in cup games, but absolutely wouldn’t consider him starting a league game unless we have an unforeseen injury crisis.

I’ve not seen anything of him other than a few nice turns that makes me feel he’s better than what we’ve got.

If we’re 1-0 up with 10 minutes to go I’d rather have Fleck on the pitch over Coulibaly even if he’s not the player he once was he has big game experience.

It’s the cup game I was referring to.

 

[buddy]

Hecky is the one that sees them every day so yes he’s proven on a daily basis to Hecky that he’s not ready to be in the mix just yet.

People always think the new guy will sort it all out but we’ve seen Coulibaly and he’s average. He needs a full pre season under his belt and then see where he goes from there, I doubt you’ll see him play a league game between now and 8th May.

Unless there’s an injury between now and then you’ll unfortunately see that midfield trio that you don’t want to see.

Yep , Coulibally may be average , but that would be a big improvement on the fuckers who cant move but keep getting selected . Hecky knows best tho . Thas got to laugh when tha sees him take his only left footed defender off against best team in league and end up wi all the outta form lads on , he sure knows his stuff and gives you confidence , not

 

[LJBlade]

Its not just after one defeat tho , they have been poor for a while now ,and its more about Heck not trying other options for me . Are you happy about the prospect of Berge , Fleck and Norwood in midfield at Wembley and potentially in the premier ?

Why would they be our Premier League midfield? They aren’t even our Championship midfield.

I’d much prefer McAtee and Doyle to be available for the semi-final but that isn’t the case is it. I’d be just as unhappy if Hecky went with Coulibaly considering his distinct lack of experience. Let’s face it, he hasn’t exactly stood out when he’s been given a chance in the side. Against Tottenham he completely panicked when put under pressure and ended up passing it straight to the opposition on the edge of our box. We were fortunate they didn’t punish us for it. I’d expect both Norwood and Fleck to hold their nerve better in such a situation.

 

[LJBlade]

Couilbaly isn't match fit because he's started two games all season Never had a run in the team so it's wrong to label him "he's not good enough or unfit."

It’s wrong to say that he isn’t match fit when the reality is that he isn’t match fit?

There are many examples of players who haven’t played for a good while who come into the side and look fitter than Coulibaly has done.