Jordan Tansley Posted August 30, 2008 Report Share Posted August 30, 2008 For most of us today was the first chance to see our newest signing Andy Webster. i know he hasnt played much football over the last 2 years but he certainly didnt fill me with confidence(same as mccombe in that respect!) how did everybody else rate his home debut? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westonred Posted August 30, 2008 Report Share Posted August 30, 2008 Solid, No Nonsense, No thrills Centre Half Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Man In Black Posted August 30, 2008 Report Share Posted August 30, 2008 He sometimes seemed scared to attempt the tackle. Maybe he just needs more match fitness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted August 30, 2008 Report Share Posted August 30, 2008 He sometimes seemed scared to attempt the tackle. Maybe he just needs more match fitness. Webster didn't seem to have achieved "Johnson fitness" yet. Slow on a couple of tackles leading to clumsy looking fouls and easily nutmegged by Agyemang. Two week break now will do him good and I'd expect a much more assured and convincing performance next time out with the extra training behind him and improved familiarity with his defensive colleagues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted August 30, 2008 Report Share Posted August 30, 2008 Looked solid and sound defensively, at this level you'd like to think that he would try and play the ball rather than whack it out every time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boadle Posted August 30, 2008 Report Share Posted August 30, 2008 I sometimes wonder if we all watch the same games. I thought he looked assured, classy and experienced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrenadaRed Posted August 30, 2008 Report Share Posted August 30, 2008 I sometimes wonder if we all watch the same games. I thought he looked assured, classy and experienced. I agree, I thought he looked very composed, confident and assured. Slotted in to a tough position effortlessly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan Tansley Posted August 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2008 well he completely missed an easy header, looked slow, made one tackle which was a foul on the touchline and was made to look a fool until carey saved his bacon with a good challenge. but like i said he isnt fit yet. sometimes i wonder what games people watch too, hense i asked for some views! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted August 30, 2008 Report Share Posted August 30, 2008 I sometimes wonder if we all watch the same games. I thought he looked assured, classy and experienced. Did you not see the several mistimed tackles leading to free kicks and the nutmeg? I'd call him 'no nonsense' on this performance as he often chose to put the ball straight into touch. I hope, and expect, he will be far more impressive when he's settled in but today he seemed off the pace at times and very much a new boy with unfamiliar colleagues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
double-trouble Posted August 30, 2008 Report Share Posted August 30, 2008 Solid, No Nonsense, No thrills Centre Half Work with many Rangers fans who do not have a good word to say about him . Watched him at Crewe in the week and seemed to be doing all the talking and all of the the time to Carey and Fontaine which impressed me as a new boy to the team . Crowd was small and you could hear the players more than usual . Broke the play up and always offered to accept the ball was my first thoughts on Tuesday . Fitness may be a problem short term a la Williams then Elliot then Mccombe ......... Could become a good aquisition in key role . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarksRed Posted August 30, 2008 Report Share Posted August 30, 2008 I sometimes wonder if we all watch the same games. I thought he looked assured, classy and experienced. i agree here, just not at the required fitness level yet ........i also seem to remember 3 or 4 times last year, our defenders 'trying to play the ball' against oncoming forwards, each time costing us a goal, two for Darren Huckerby in fact. now if our defender is under pressure .. near our penalty box, placing the ball skillfully in row Z is fine by me. leave the clever stuff to the other end of the pitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted August 30, 2008 Report Share Posted August 30, 2008 i agree here, just not at the required fitness level yet ........i also seem to remember 3 or 4 times last year, our defenders 'trying to play the ball' against oncoming forwards, each time costing us a goal, two for Darren Huckerby in fact. now if our defender is under pressure .. near our penalty box, placing the ball skillfully in row Z is fine by me. leave the clever stuff to the other end of the pitch. In fairness, aren't most/all of these goals down to Bradley Orr? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Horsman Posted August 31, 2008 Report Share Posted August 31, 2008 In fairness, aren't most/all of these goals down to Bradley Orr? NO!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terjon Posted August 31, 2008 Report Share Posted August 31, 2008 I sometimes wonder if we all watch the same games. I thought he looked assured, classy and experienced. I will have what your drinking mate......I think you should start watching the game properly. He was nervous, clumsy and in my oppinion GJ doesnt think much of is coo because hes had a couple of sub apperences and if he was (quality) GJ would start him..........hurry up ribs and macombe we need you..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_BCFC Posted August 31, 2008 Report Share Posted August 31, 2008 It looked as though he hadn't played much and he did struggle a bit. Will give him a few games grace... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BITW Posted August 31, 2008 Report Share Posted August 31, 2008 In fairness, aren't most/all of these goals down to Bradley Orr? ..... No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boadle Posted August 31, 2008 Report Share Posted August 31, 2008 I will have what your drinking mate......I think you should start watching the game properly. I think you should be a little less patronising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted August 31, 2008 Report Share Posted August 31, 2008 It was funny when, on 2/3 occasions Basso shouted for the backpass, but Webster, probably a little nervous, booted the ball out for needless throw-ins. Basso was exasperated and signalled to anyone who would aknowledge him that Webster wasn't listening. I dunno if anyone 'had a word' but later on there was a similar position and Webster played the backpass! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimplyRed Posted August 31, 2008 Report Share Posted August 31, 2008 I thought he did ok, but no more than that. Definitely made a couple of errors early on, but one assumes he will settle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xerox6060 Posted August 31, 2008 Report Share Posted August 31, 2008 Looked like a player who had only played 5 games in 2 years ....sure he will improve though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezgimed Posted August 31, 2008 Report Share Posted August 31, 2008 Made one decent towering header. Other than that, misjudged a high ball that Carey had to look after, repeatedly kicked the ball out of play when a simple pass to the goalie would suffice, oh and fouled alot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bucksred Posted August 31, 2008 Report Share Posted August 31, 2008 Webster didn't seem to have achieved "Johnson fitness" yet. Slow on a couple of tackles leading to clumsy looking fouls and easily nutmegged by Agyemang. Two week break now will do him good and I'd expect a much more assured and convincing performance next time out with the extra training behind him and improved familiarity with his defensive colleagues. Well said. Pretty much sums his performance up. He did look as if he could clear the ball out to specific targets too. which would make a change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freezer Posted August 31, 2008 Report Share Posted August 31, 2008 He didn't look great to me, but he may be a bit 'ring-rusty'. Hopefully McCombe will return soon, if not can we get Vasko back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exiledinwatford Posted August 31, 2008 Report Share Posted August 31, 2008 Didn't impress me at all against Coventry or Crewe. If I had to make my home debut at CH I'd rather fancy my chances against 10 man QPR. It wasn't that difficult for him. Early days so let's hope he improves with better fitness and understanding of his new teammates, but wrap Carey in cotton wool PLEASE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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