Coutts

[Trafford]

Anyone know if he was carrying a knock or ill on Boxing Day, he played like last season's Coutts rather than this one's, short on energy and arsy with it?

 

[Stretch]

Not sure but I didn't think he was all that bad to be honest, though I agree he wasn't up to his normal standards from this season. He picked up a bit second half as well, but you could say that about every Blades outfield player.
I though Fleck had the quietest game from the midfield 3.

 

[Balham Blade]

Anyone know if he was carrying a knock or ill on Boxing Day, he played like last season's Coutts rather than this one's, short on energy and arsy with it?

First half he struggled the same as the rest of the midfield as Oldham pressed high up the pitch and didn't give him (or Fleck) any time on the ball. They were also good at cutting off Coutts' preferred out-ball in those circumstances to the full backs.

Second half as Oldham tired he came more into the game but he defended more than I can recall him doing previously. Was it his best performance this season? No. Was it back to the bad old days? No. A solid 7 out of 10 for me.

Fleck was quiet throughout though - Oldham's pressing got to him more than it did Coutts. I wish he (Fleck) would stop the shots from ludicrous distances: the number which were blocked 25 yards out was annoying.

 

[knowsnowt]

Someone mentioned he'd turned an ankle at cov. Could be down to that.

 

[curly]

First half he struggled the same as the rest of the midfield as Oldham pressed high up the pitch and didn't give him (or Fleck) any time on the ball. They were also good at cutting off Coutts' preferred out-ball in those circumstances to the full backs.

Second half as Oldham tired he came more into the game but he defended more than I can recall him doing previously. Was it his best performance this season? No. Was it back to the bad old days? No. A solid 7 out of 10 for me.

Fleck was quiet throughout though - Oldham's pressing got to him more than it did Coutts. I wish he (Fleck) would stop the shots from ludicrous distances: the number which were blocked 25 yards out was annoying.

Don;t shoot don't score.

 

[Minty]

I wish more players would have a shot from far out more often. This season particularly we get into that area more so why not, it's what we've been crying out for for ages, rather than just passing it wide all the time and then crossing to...........the keeper or defenders' heads. Take a shot - the keeping and defending at this level isn't brilliant and it could easily be deflected in.

 

[GreasyChipBeattie]

Weren't there but thought I heard on commentary that he took a bang to the head first half?
(First half of the game, not a bang on the first half of his head)

 

[Woodwardfan]

The gap from Coutts and Fleck to Duffy was greater than ever and Oldham dominated that area of the pitch.

Coutts played competently in his favourite area just inside our half.

 

[ChipButtyBlade]

Someone mentioned he'd turned an ankle at cov. Could be down to that.

That was Herbert mi owd sausage.

 

[Sean Thornton]

Move over Matty......

 

[Digger]

Credit to Oldham who did a job on us. Coutts was average at best but still covered more ground than he did the whole of last season.

 

[sheffielder]

he was shit though, compared to how he has been playing. The rest picked up but he didn't seem with it.

I don't think it's worth worrying about at this point

 

[Alfreton14Blade]

Coutts was shut down by Oldham's high pressing, I thought.

But very unfair on that showing to compare him to last season's wet lettuce leaf. He grafted & battled & got stuck in.

 

[Tyler Durden]

I can't imagine how Golden Boy could've had a bad game? He's been utterly super-duper in the entire 4 months he's played for us after all.

That 50 mile long ball to nobody? Definitely an ankle problem.

 

[sitwell]

I can't imagine how Golden Boy could've had a bad game? He's been utterly super-duper in the entire 4 months he's played for us after all.

That 50 mile long ball to nobody? Definitely an ankle problem.

God you're tiresome.

 

[Balham Blade]

I can't imagine how Golden Boy could've had a bad game? He's been utterly super-duper in the entire 4 months he's played for us after all.

That 50 mile long ball to nobody? Definitely an ankle problem.

Just like your favourites Sharp and (bewilderingly) Scougall, Coutts has good games and less good games. Like everything it's not all black and white...but that's not a subtlety you've shown any signs of understanding in your stay on here.

Or maybe you're just being contrary for the sake of it?

 

[silverfox]

I can't imagine how Golden Boy could've had a bad game? He's been utterly super-duper in the entire 4 months he's played for us after all.

That 50 mile long ball to nobody? Definitely an ankle problem.

So many many maggots around the cast.....I really hope you don't get a nibble!

 

[Tyler Durden]

God you're tiresome.

Not quite God, just a close resemblance.

 

[SteveBlade]

Might have needed a shit but struggled to get it out before the game.

 

[silverfox]

Not quite God, just a close resemblance.

Yep....just a figment in imagination....not real or credible!



Love it!

 

[Tyler Durden]

Just like your favourites Sharp and (bewilderingly) Scougall, Coutts has good games and less good games. Like everything it's not all black and white...but that's not a subtlety you've shown any signs of understanding in your stay on here.

Or maybe you're just being contrary for the sake of it?

Nothing subtle about the mass fawning over somebody who has played well for a grand total of just over 1 fifth of his tenure.

 

[silverfox]

Nothing subtle about the mass fawning over somebody who has played well for a grand total of just under 1 fifth of his tenure.

Let's hope we sell Coutts in January then....hahahahaha.

 

[Pinchy]

....is a top quality player at this level and competent at the one above. He's a proper footballer and that's a welcome change in our midfield (with the delightful bonus of another two alongside him).

I'm very grateful we've got him. A pleasure to watch and support.

❤. ❤⚔.

 

[Tyler Durden]

Let's hope we sell Coutts in January then....hahahahaha.

I doubt we will. He'll be here for the rest of the season at least.

Or to put it another way, 4 more good performances in Couttsian chronology.

 

[silverfox]

I doubt we will. He'll be here for the rest of the season at least.

Or to put it another way, 4 more good performances in Couttsian chronology.

Hahahahahahaha!

Haha!

 

[georgebernardshaw]

So many many maggots around the cast.....I really hope you don't get a nibble!

Ah, maggots at last.....

It's definitely maggots..

Maggots.

 

[sitwell]

I doubt we will. He'll be here for the rest of the season at least.

Or to put it another way, 4 more good performances in Couttsian chronology.

So you would rather play scougall ?

 

[Tyler Durden]

So you would rather play scougall ?

Yup, hasn't put a foot wrong all season despite being one of the mobs favourite targets.

 

[Minty]

It's probably just me but you can't compare Scoogs to Coutts - Scoogs is more the harrier and Coutts is the better footballer in terms of passing. If anything, Scoogs and Done could be compared although Scoog's scoring record (albeit mostly off shins, knees and mishits) is better than Done's!

 

[spongebobblade]

Kinell.
If it isn't Done it's Bash.
If it isn't Bash it's Clarke.
If it isn't Clarke it's Coutts.

How the fuck are we occupying one of the auto places? Be fucked if I know.