Abraham Romanovich Posted September 10, 2011 Report Share Posted September 10, 2011 Is it just me or is he a poor mans Lee Johnson. He looks ponderous in possesion plays too deep. Can't seem to release the ball quickly enough or even spot a pass. If he is the answer in midfield what the hell was the question? . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Reynolds Posted September 10, 2011 Report Share Posted September 10, 2011 He's played what, 6 games? In a disjointed team that all play like they've just met. Leeds fans told us what to expect, and I don't think he's a bad option. LJ thinks he's Steven Gerrard-lite, pinging 40 yard passes to opposition full-backs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Montana Posted September 10, 2011 Report Share Posted September 10, 2011 He's more like Hartley than Lee Johnson. All these people saying we need a creative midfielder are expecting us to go get a guy who can split a defence in half and play passes straight through the middle, theres no-one at this level who i have seen do that. Who do you want Xavi ? Millen is the reason we lose, he has no tactical knowledge and no motivation skills! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donald Posted September 10, 2011 Report Share Posted September 10, 2011 I'd say a better version of LJ, But that wasn't what we need, we need a Hartley/Tinnion Don't think he's a bad signing, just maybe not what was needed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betelgeuse Posted September 10, 2011 Report Share Posted September 10, 2011 He's been average at best so far. Holds on to the ball far to much at times. I don't think he's improved our team at all but Millens tactics aint helping anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan Tansley Posted September 10, 2011 Report Share Posted September 10, 2011 Wasn't his best game, we needed quicker ball out to the wide men today but he seemed to slow it right down. LJ is a similar player but he does get it wide faster than Killkenny did today. Not really the point though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Reynolds Posted September 10, 2011 Report Share Posted September 10, 2011 I'd say a better version of LJ, But that wasn't what we need, we need a Hartley/Tinnion Don't think he's a bad signing, just maybe not what was needed I think Kilkenny is more like Tins. I think we're crying out for someone who can run at a defence and drive us forward without going gung-ho. In the Championship, WHO?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pederho ll Posted September 10, 2011 Report Share Posted September 10, 2011 Is it just me or is he a poor mans Lee Johnson. He looks ponderous in possesion plays too deep. Can't seem to release the ball quickly enough or even spot a pass. If he is the answer in midfield what the hell was the question? . Well, he's no better thats LJ that's for sure. I agree, however, he has not got a lot of options most of the time, so it makes him look even worse. It also looked very much like he exchanged verbals with BCFC fan in the EE All in all, no better then what we had. Another great Millen signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynriley Posted September 10, 2011 Report Share Posted September 10, 2011 Is it just me or is he a poor mans Lee Johnson. He looks ponderous in possesion plays too deep. Can't seem to release the ball quickly enough or even spot a pass. If he is the answer in midfield what the hell was the question? . For me he is a similar player to Leon Britton of Swansea , who wants to pick the ball up from defence and set attacks in motion. The difference with us and Swansea is we have poor movement in front of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC_Red Posted September 10, 2011 Report Share Posted September 10, 2011 I'd say a better version of LJ, But that wasn't what we need, we need a Hartley/Tinnion Don't think he's a bad signing, just maybe not what was needed Buying players you dont need when monies tight is a bad signing surely? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynriley Posted September 10, 2011 Report Share Posted September 10, 2011 Buying players you dont need when monies tight is a bad signing surely? Dont get me started on Bolasie & Taylor then !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fka dagest Posted September 10, 2011 Report Share Posted September 10, 2011 Kilkenny is a more aggressive, assertive version of Lee Johnson. He isn't a bad player. He is not the creative player we were led to believe he was. He is a duff signing in a team still lacking creativity. That all comes down to Keith Clueless Millen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbcfc Posted September 10, 2011 Report Share Posted September 10, 2011 He's more like ray Wilkins backwards and sideway passes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bard Posted September 10, 2011 Report Share Posted September 10, 2011 For me he is a similar player to Leon Britton of Swansea , who wants to pick the ball up from defence and set attacks in motion. The difference with us and Swansea is we have poor movement in front of him. Spot on. Our movement is terrible. we don't look to lose a man by shifting him out of position. Sides like Brighton and Swansea do that all over the pitch. Just before half time Spence took a throw near the corner flag. Not one of our players was moving when he threw it in. This clearly isn't central to our training and needs to be if we want to persist with 4 5 1. My issue with Kilkenny is his almost complete inability to tackle. A couple of his 'challenges' were embarrassing today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Economou Posted September 10, 2011 Report Share Posted September 10, 2011 Well, he's no better thats LJ that's for sure. I agree, however, he has not got a lot of options most of the time, so it makes him look even worse. It also looked very much like he exchanged verbals with BCFC fan in the EE All in all, no better then what we had. Another great Millen signing. Kilkenny was having a slanging match with Pitman, said fan then abused Kilkenny who raised an eyebrow but no more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickle Rick Posted September 10, 2011 Report Share Posted September 10, 2011 He's more like Hartley than Lee Johnson. All these people saying we need a creative midfielder are expecting us to go get a guy who can split a defence in half and play passes straight through the middle, theres no-one at this level who i have seen do that. Who do you want Xavi ? Millen is the reason we lose, he has no tactical knowledge and no motivation skills! This. Well said. Millen/Wigeley have consistantly shown they're tactically clueless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bringbacktherobin Posted September 10, 2011 Report Share Posted September 10, 2011 Does anyone know what him and pitman were arguing about in the second half? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted September 10, 2011 Report Share Posted September 10, 2011 Does anyone know what him and pitman were arguing about in the second half? No, but if I was Kilkenny I'd shut my mouth as he'd been on the pitch 80 minutes at that stage and done one good thing. For those saying he's better than LJ, I've absolutely no idea why, he does nothing better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bringbacktherobin Posted September 10, 2011 Report Share Posted September 10, 2011 No, but if I was Kilkenny I'd shut my mouth as he'd been on the pitch 80 minutes at that stage and done one good thing. For those saying he's better than LJ, I've absolutely no idea why, he does nothing better. He also had ago at the eastend aswell, but i think he was getting mixed up with people shouting "w**nker" at the player taking the corner, and not that the chant wasnt aimed at him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonwheeler Posted September 10, 2011 Report Share Posted September 10, 2011 Is it just me or is he a poor mans Lee Johnson. He looks ponderous in possesion plays too deep. Can't seem to release the ball quickly enough or even spot a pass. If he is the answer in midfield what the hell was the question? . Spookily I made exactly the same comment half way through the second half today? Apart from a different name and number he is a Doppelganger for Little Lee??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted September 10, 2011 Report Share Posted September 10, 2011 For me he is a similar player to Leon Britton of Swansea , who wants to pick the ball up from defence and set attacks in motion. The difference with us and Swansea is we have poor movement in front of him. Could be could be- time will tell. Agree with you on the movement though, so so static at times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlwayBelieves Posted September 10, 2011 Report Share Posted September 10, 2011 Yup Kilkenny is Fekkin Sh*t... He is a absolute Pansy, does not bring anything to this team that Lee Johnson didn't Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickolas Posted September 10, 2011 Report Share Posted September 10, 2011 How on earth is he a regular starter for the aussies tho?! I dont like LJ but kilkenny is no diffrent. Hate to say it but we need a nasty b@stard in midfield to spice fings up. We need a savage/derry type midfielder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete1975Legend Posted September 10, 2011 Report Share Posted September 10, 2011 What annoys me is that LJ was part of our succesful side who was then lambasted by many people on this forum and in the ground when he did what Kilkenny does. This Kilkenny gets no slating at all, just proves to me it was about who signed LJ to the club and not the player himself!!! Bring back LJ with Elliott again it worked last season and it could work again. If you get chance read 10th paragraph down and who says Johnson cant tackle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paco Posted September 10, 2011 Report Share Posted September 10, 2011 I told you lads: http://www.otib.co.uk/index.php?/topic/138250-kilkenny-from-a-leeds-fan/page__p__1413111__fromsearch__1#entry1413111 You'll resent him and his style massively before the season's out. All he offer you is 5-10yard short passes 8o yards from goal. You'll wish for more but you won't get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_BCFC Posted September 10, 2011 Report Share Posted September 10, 2011 I think he looks a fair bit better than LJ. He has had a fair few opportunites to shoot and that doesn't look like one of his strong points. Should be hitting the target more often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Wendall Posted September 11, 2011 Report Share Posted September 11, 2011 I can see where his qualities are I just think he slowed the game down when we need to be zipping the ball about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangers Posted September 11, 2011 Report Share Posted September 11, 2011 I can see where his qualities are I just think he slowed the game down when we need to be zipping the ball about. and why did he slow the play down? A LACK OF MOVEMENT!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Wendall Posted September 11, 2011 Report Share Posted September 11, 2011 Well yeah that's a good point, lack of movement was terrible. Saying that there were a few obvious passes he could of made but held on to it to long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talk Of The Town Posted September 11, 2011 Report Share Posted September 11, 2011 Far better player than Lee Johnson, id say hes more busier as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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