Numero Uno Posted July 11, 2020 Report Share Posted July 11, 2020 2 minutes ago, BigTone said: Honest question. Why was he sent out on loan to Derby ? Always had me flummoxed !! Think he was told off basically. Don’t know what for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe jordans teeth Posted July 11, 2020 Report Share Posted July 11, 2020 4 hours ago, bris red said: This Pato is nothing new, we have seen this throughout his career at City. Its his lack of consistency that lets him down IMO, he is far too flakey to rely on if we want to push for promotion next season. A massive shame as on his day he is one of the best in this division in that number 10 role. Footballers are sensitive souls and if they don’t get on with a manager who would rather ship them of to Timbuktu than play them then you won’t see consistency Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted July 11, 2020 Report Share Posted July 11, 2020 10 minutes ago, JonDolman said: Was strange when LJ had him behind Palmer last season and brought in Palmer to be ahead of Szmodics. So basically Palmer is worse than Paterson, but he's better than Szmodics. So let's send Paterson out on loan and not play the other 2 because they're not as good as the one we sent out on loan! Makes no sense to me. Sounds like LJ logic though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted July 11, 2020 Report Share Posted July 11, 2020 6 minutes ago, BigTone said: Sounds like LJ logic though Never really understood why we bought Szmodics to be honest. No doubt he will be out the door soon a lot like Engval. As for Adelukan then God only knows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveybadger Posted July 11, 2020 Report Share Posted July 11, 2020 Think Pato has been decent since his return but last 2 games he’s actually been deeper and central, so less a 10 and more a playmaking midfielder. And how he has responded. More please. Also read on another thread that He is rubbish defensively and can’t head the ball, which of course is what he’s there for.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gambler Posted July 11, 2020 Report Share Posted July 11, 2020 He is the best footballer at the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portland Bill Posted July 11, 2020 Report Share Posted July 11, 2020 4 hours ago, eardun said: Spot on. Better chance of a player showing more consistency if he is played in his best position consistently. Pato needs to play centrally not on the wing. Plus, made to feel good and given confidence by the manager. I wonder how many of the other players feel that way.... now. I have no doubt whatsoever that LJ’s constant blaming the players for everything totally effected a lot of them, Holden probably knows how to treat people properly, that makes a massive difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riaz Posted July 11, 2020 Report Share Posted July 11, 2020 He’s the Bannon type player Johnson was looking for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatalist Posted July 11, 2020 Report Share Posted July 11, 2020 Just watched Quest. Didn't spot his handball at 1-0 - could well have been a pen, then we go up the other end and he scores for 2-0. We didn't seem to get that sort of break when we were still in the race. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted July 12, 2020 Report Share Posted July 12, 2020 5 hours ago, CHIPLEY RED said: Its funny how opinions change. Last season LJ took pelters because he continued to play Pato now after 2 decent performances Pato is a world beater. Tbh, his output notably improved in the 2nd half of the season/from Ipswich away. Happy to look up the stats but goals and assists...were woeful until one of these points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted July 12, 2020 Report Share Posted July 12, 2020 He's been impressive. Is worth also considering the opposition though. An interesting way to develop this formation might be him in a 3 vs better sides- who drops out though? Smith, Paterson and another genuine CM. Then two of Weimann-Wells-Diedhiou...maybe mix and match for opposition, form etc. Weimann-Wells today, goal/assist x 2...that could have real potential, moving forward? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarksRobin Posted July 12, 2020 Report Share Posted July 12, 2020 Pato has definitely been below his best for a while. I think he was a bit of a victim of Josh’s emergence and was played out of position. Considering he was sent out on loan, and had to come back knowing he was not favoured by the head coach can’t have been easy. 50% of form is related to confidence so hopefully he has found that again and can get back to his best with city. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted July 12, 2020 Report Share Posted July 12, 2020 19 hours ago, BigTone said: Honest question. Why was he sent out on loan to Derby ? Always had me flummoxed !! Wasn`t there some talk at the time of some kind of naughtiness on Instagram or some such? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted July 12, 2020 Report Share Posted July 12, 2020 5 minutes ago, Lanterne Rouge said: Wasn`t there some talk at the time of some kind of naughtiness on Instagram or some such? Sent something to the wrong WhatsApp group allegedly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted July 12, 2020 Report Share Posted July 12, 2020 44 minutes ago, Lanterne Rouge said: Wasn`t there some talk at the time of some kind of naughtiness on Instagram or some such? There was ? Do you have the gory details? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted July 12, 2020 Report Share Posted July 12, 2020 1 minute ago, BigTone said: There was ? Do you have the gory details? Sorry mate, I don`t think anyone ever found out what it was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted July 12, 2020 Report Share Posted July 12, 2020 1 minute ago, Lanterne Rouge said: Sorry mate, I don`t think anyone ever found out what it was. Ok, I'll go back to Songs of Praise now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBW Posted July 12, 2020 Report Share Posted July 12, 2020 On 11/07/2020 at 16:38, Ashtonboy said: Anybody think the pretend phone call after the goal was "I'm available"? No. Was something to do with Scott Murray leaving the squad's shinpads behind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted July 12, 2020 Report Share Posted July 12, 2020 Just now, TBW said: No. Was something to do with Scott Murray leaving the squad's shinpads behind. No. Was something to do with Scott Murray leaving the squad's shinpads behind. To be sure to be sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted July 12, 2020 Report Share Posted July 12, 2020 22 hours ago, BigTone said: Never really understood why we bought Szmodics to be honest. No doubt he will be out the door soon a lot like Engval. As for Adelukan then God only knows. One for the future , a punt , we’ve never had a Szmodics play for the club ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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