Ben Osborn

[XH536]

Zero goals scored maybe, but 11 players stood around doing nowt would result in a rather large number in the goals against column.

Substitute effect for result if it makes it easier for you.

 

[XH536]

Yes, having footballers who can actually run around is a terrible tactic for any team.

Running ain't enough, a ball comes into it at some point and if a player has little ball skill, all the running in the world will not help.

 

[LJBlade]

Running ain't enough, a ball comes into it at some point and if a player has little ball skill, all the running in the world will not help.

Obviously, but you could also have all the technical talent in the world but if you just stand in the middle of the pitch all game and don't put the running in you would be a complete waste of a shirt. You'd get much more from a team of players willing to run all day than a team of players who don't run at all. It's why the fitness of players is such a major factor in terms of team success.

 

[XH536]

Obviously, but you could also have all the technical talent in the world but if you just stand in the middle of the pitch all game and don't put the running in you would be a complete waste of a shirt. You'd get much more from a team of players willing to run all day than a team of players who don't run at all. It's why the fitness of players is such a major factor in terms of team success.

You never saw Jimmy Hagan in his later years.

 

[LJBlade]

You never saw Jimmy Hagan in his later years.

Jimmy Hagan last played for United over 60 years ago. There's no relevance between that example and football as it is today.

 

[ATL Recs]

Jimmy Hagan last played for United over 60 years ago. There's no relevance between that example and football as it is today.

Maybe we should stop drooling over TC then seeing as its nearly 50 years since he palyed for us

 

[ATL Recs]

Maybe we should stop drooling over TC then seeing as its nearly 50 years since he palyed for us

Played

 

[LJBlade]

Maybe we should stop drooling over TC then seeing as its nearly 50 years since he palyed for us

Personally I have never 'drooled' over TC but then I never got to see him play. Not sure what relevance this has to my comment though, I wasn't suggesting that you can't appreciate the ability of players from many years ago, who were clearly very good during their time.

 

[Moan? Nope-I saw Longhorn]

Yes, let's have 10 Ben Osborn's running around like twats.

Aye
But is that better than 10 twats running around like Ben Osborn

 

[Bladesman]

 

[s20Blade]

Would have preferred to have little ozzy in that midfield today!!







Only kidding hahaha ha lol

 

[Slim Man]

I would

 

[Wilderat Heart]

Would have preferred to have little ozzy in that midfield today!!







Only kidding hahaha ha lol

So would I and I'm not kidding.

 

[bakeblade]

I would

Definitely, or at LWB. Wonder why he wasn't in the squad.

 

[3Cheers4Ramirez]

He should start every game until he's injured again

Oh...... he's injured already? Well, when he's back, he should start every game until he's injured again

 

[Tony_Kaufman]

To be fair to him Ozzy could do a better job in central midfield than Norwood. He can't win aerial battles, but neither can Norwood. He can and will track back and tackle, which Norwood can't do and gets out run every match, so Ozzy 1, Norwood 0. Ozzy's distribution is normally woeful or backwards, so he's level with Norwood for that, and his set pieces are garbage too, just like Norwood. So in summary, Ozzy is a minor upgrade on Norwood.

 

[Rufus Smalls]

Thought Ozzy was a bit of an unsung hero today.

Kept himself busy, marked Barkley effectively, some nice defensive work and was there at the build up to the essential 3rd goal, which effectively killed the game off for Luton.

Good, solid game Ben !

 

[71Blade]

He played well very well

 

[3Cheers4Ramirez]

Was crucial today. Covered a lot of ground and cut off key areas of attack for Luton

He's done this sort of performance many times. He's a decent solid player, a team player. I'd keep him around if he could be trusted to stay fit

 

[SUFCinks]

He has his limitations but he is also an absolute grafter and a very likeable lad. He’s like a yappy little terrier who has so much persistence snd courage for his ability & size. Excellent squad player and today, coupled with other performances shows that he can step up when asked.

 

[Stockholm syndrom]

Lad had a job to keep their midfield busy and he did that I thought

 

[Big.Dane.w]

He’s always been alright, not a world beater but not shite, good reliable squad player, find it strange when people call for him to be moved on like he’s garbage,

 

[HD8 Blades]

Never gives less than 100%

 

[IdLiketoRogerMoore]

Even a stopped clock tells the right time twice a day ...

 

[Slim Man]

Not quite at ‘give him a new contract’ territory but he deserves his flowers today. Without him we don’t win that game.

 

[S64 Blade]

One swallow doesn’t make a summer.

 

[s20Blade]

He's still wank

 

[1889]

One swallow doesn’t make a summer.

Great night out though

 

[Shirty Blade]

He played well today and set up Vini for the final goal. Well done lad!

 

[Lightsoot]

Ozzy was great. Used the ball well, good energy, and importantly excellent tracking back which gave Vini some welcome protection. Fully deserved his plaudits today.