Mcburnie

[FallowfieldBlade]

Needs to spend less time poking slappers.

Is there a direct correlation between poking slappers and footballing ability ?

 

[Guesty]

Pelters again for the lad, while MGW gets clapped and ‘unlucky’ for tossing the ball to an opponent/out of play.

And again, called lazy, watch the Ndiaye chance, didn’t he head their corner clear then end up in arguably a better position than Ndiaye as one of the three?

I’m all for him and others having to improve, but he certainly gets the rough end of some folks mood.

He has very little credit in the bank compared to those two, and they've only been here this season.

That said it does look like Gibbs-White early form was a bit flash-in-the-pan, he's not been at it for a while now. Ndiaye also has some glaring weaknesses in his game, not least his finishing, but he's still young.

I couldn't understand the anticipation for that front three after the team was announced tonight, that trio screams "frustrating 90 minutes" to me.

 

[mattbianco1]

There’s no way anyones blaming him for tonight, surely?

There’s agendas - then there’s just plain taking the piss.

Bloke to right and 2 nobs straight behind. All they did was whinge everytime he lost it. Didn't mention anything when he didn't lose it. As you say, it's become an agenda now

 

[Guesty]

Is there a direct correlation between poking slappers and footballing ability ?

I think he's implying there's an inverse correlation.

 

[robbiez666]

In fairness to him he had two chances on target, a shot in the six yard box that went straight at the keeper in the middle of the goal, and another which the keeper saved in the bottom corner.

What I will say in his defence is that we had 22 shots, 3 on target and 2 of those were his. Coincidentally when he had service to his feet. Once again when he plays the players revert to endless crosses to him when he's shite in the air. Play the ball to his feet and he actually makes the keeper work and looks like scoring. What's more annoying is that we play the ball to Billy's feet more often than not.

So is it Hecky's tactics? The players being lazy and just looking for an easy option to cross it to the tall guy? McBurnie convincing that team that he's good in the air and prefers that service when he's not? It's weird that we always resort to lumping it up to him or crossing it to him, instead of playing it to his feet.

I just don't see it happening for him here and we're stuck with him.

To be fair, he was winning headers. Could have easily scored from one.

 

[mattbianco1]

Is there a direct correlation between poking slappers and footballing ability ?

Well I've not poked a slapper and I'm terrible at football

 

[Sean Thornton]

In fairness to him he had two chances on target, a shot in the six yard box that went straight at the keeper in the middle of the goal, and another which the keeper saved in the bottom corner.

What I will say in his defence is that we had 22 shots, 3 on target and 2 of those were his. Coincidentally when he had service to his feet. Once again when he plays the players revert to endless crosses to him when he's shite in the air. Play the ball to his feet and he actually makes the keeper work and looks like scoring. What's more annoying is that we play the ball to Billy's feet more often than not.

So is it Hecky's tactics? The players being lazy and just looking for an easy option to cross it to the tall guy? McBurnie convincing that team that he's good in the air and prefers that service when he's not? It's weird that we always resort to lumping it up to him or crossing it to him, instead of playing it to his feet.

I just don't see it happening for him here and we're stuck with him.

A good balanced view.

 

[Grumps]

McBurnie out Jebbo in.Worst C/F since Chris Guthrie

 

[mattbianco1]

In fairness to him he had two chances on target, a shot in the six yard box that went straight at the keeper in the middle of the goal, and another which the keeper saved in the bottom corner.

What I will say in his defence is that we had 22 shots, 3 on target and 2 of those were his. Coincidentally when he had service to his feet. Once again when he plays the players revert to endless crosses to him when he's shite in the air. Play the ball to his feet and he actually makes the keeper work and looks like scoring. What's more annoying is that we play the ball to Billy's feet more often than not.

So is it Hecky's tactics? The players being lazy and just looking for an easy option to cross it to the tall guy? McBurnie convincing that team that he's good in the air and prefers that service when he's not? It's weird that we always resort to lumping it up to him or crossing it to him, instead of playing it to his feet.

I just don't see it happening for him here and we're stuck with him.

He also had 2 of our shots on target against Huddersfield

 

[Sean Thornton]

McBurnie out Jebbo in.Worst C/F since Chris Guthrie

You must have had a few years not watching us.

 

[Foxy]

He has very little credit in the bank compared to those two, and they've only been here this season

Credit in the bank doesn’t change what’s in front of a pair of eyes though

 

[Aston max]

I would love nothing more than for the lad to succeed, but the annoying thing is young Jebbison has been recalled off a good scoring run but not been given a go
McBurnie is a good lad to bring on in a winning position to put himself about a bit, even better if he manages to score a couple and get his confidence up
Give the 3 young lads a go from the start

 

[Blad]

“He looks like he’s going to score” is a particular favourite of mine of someone finding something to say to back him

And it’s got worse folk counting his shots on targets

 

[Guesty]

Credit in the bank doesn’t change what’s in front of a pair of eyes though

What I mean is that those two have earned some grace by actually playing well for us on occasion this season. Therefore it's only natural that their mistakes will be met with more understanding that those of a £20m paperweight who has yet to contribute anything even in the league he was supposed to tear up. It doesn't mean they played better than McBurnie tonight, it provides the context for the different receptions they receive from the crowd.

 

[RecordBreakers]

He wasn't the worst player tonight but he certainly was when near the 18yard area which should be his mecca. He does all his work away from goal which for a so called £20m proven championship hit man that some would have you believe is scandalous, he needs to concentrate on making runs off the CB's shoulder an make them runs no more than the width of the 18yrd box instead of the argy bargy 40 yds from goal and he may find himself with more clear cut chances. I just don't think he's good enough I don't see goals in him and I really don't like his slow lazy style of play, jebbo needs to be given a chance.

 

[metalblade]

He also had 2 of our shots on target against Huddersfield

The haters don't want to read this pal.

 

[DIRTY HARRY]

Because the crossing and corners were really poor.

Yep...the usual excuse for a striker who cant hit a cows arse with frying pan.Starting with him up front will cost us a play off place.

 

[bakeblade]

I'm not his greatest fan, but I thought he played well tonight. Worked hard, linked well, but for once actually got into the box & onto the end of some half chances (he didn't miss any sitters). Far more encouraging than we've seen from him before.

You can see he isn't fully fit yet, but he doesn't deserve to be scapegoated for tonight.
It's so overly simplistic to look at the scoreline and blame the striker. That isn't what tonight was about.

The one criticism would be, when MGW and Ndiaye are on the park we don't need McBurnie dropping deep looking for work. Be the focal point, but stay in and around the box. Work the central defenders and attack the near post when we're playing triangles out wide.
Oli, if you're reading this, watch Mitrovic as your homework this week.

He played OK and worked hard, but just doesn't look like scoring.
Two decent chances in the air, but one wide the other over the bar and his shooting!! doesn't seem capable of striking the ball cleanly.

 

[s4-blade]

Absolutely outstanding tonight, best player on the pitch by a distance.

And I’d also say if McBurnie was played through 1v1 in the second half instead of Ndiaye, who couldn’t finish his fucking breakfast, it’ll have been 3 easy points.

 

[blade too long]

21 attempts and yes it's frustrating not to convert one but shit happens
Hecky yet to concede a home goal
A points the minimum requirement so bit disappointing but QPR and Coventry both lost
Mcburnie needs a deflection or one off his knee to go in.

 

[DIRTY HARRY]

No mate it is the hatred from you and others that is out of control.

We dont hate him...we just hate seeing him play.

 

[Guesty]

Absolutely outstanding tonight, best player on the pitch by a distance.

And I’d also say if McBurnie was played through 1v1 in the second half instead of Ndiaye, who couldn’t finish his fucking breakfast, it’ll have been 3 easy points.

That's optimistic, he hasn't scored a league goal in over a year (Ndiaye's finishing is very poor, granted).

 

[Hillsboro Blade]

I just get the overall impression with McBurnie that he doesn’t want to be here. When I watched him play for Swansea he looked a very good player. Sometimes it just doesn’t click at a club and I think it’s like this with him. I think it would be better all round if we parted company this summer.

 

[metalblade]

We dont hate him...we just hate seeing him play.

Go watch the pigs then

 

[LewishamBlade]

Pelters again for the lad, while MGW gets clapped and ‘unlucky’ for tossing the ball to an opponent/out of play.

And again, called lazy, watch the Ndiaye chance, didn’t he head their corner clear then end up in arguably a better position than Ndiaye as one of the three?

I’m all for him and others having to improve, but he certainly gets the rough end of some folks mood.

It’s embarrassing

 

[DIRTY HARRY]

Blinded by the fee

Is he ..so thats why he cant find the onion bah

 

[bladesmanluke]

Absolutely outstanding tonight, best player on the pitch by a distance.

And I’d also say if McBurnie was played through 1v1 in the second half instead of Ndiaye, who couldn’t finish his fucking breakfast, it’ll have been 3 easy points.

Really? I want him to succeed, but I think he'd have rolled it softly to their goal keeper. The amount of scuffed shots is ridiculous. He badly needs a goal and I hope the confidence he can get from one changes him

 

[DIRTY HARRY]

Go watch the pigs then

What a **** like reply

 

[Sean Thornton]

The haters don't want to read this pal.

None came from play when he starts with him facing his own goal. Many of those goals are the type of chances Billy Sharp thrives on. Despite Billy’s goals, we don’t , based on the play down the wings, provide that many chances for him.

 

[metalblade]

What a **** like reply

Why thank you you deserve it