Is Wagstaff On The Pitch!

[Robiness]

Every game I watch , I'm always thinking the same thing is Wagstaff playing! Does he actually do or bring anything to the team ? The play always seems to happen away from him ,just doesn't get involved enough for me ,

[fka dagest]

He's a difficult one to sum up.  He does weigh in with goals from midfield. He runs around a lot and has a good attitude.  But there again, he's clumsy and makes poor decisions.

 

Then there was yesterday.  In the first half he was terrible (as all the midfield was).  At half-time I'd have happily never seen him in a City shirt ever again.

 

And then there was the second half.  He was much more involved, determined and combined well with Reid.  He showed he's adaptable by filling in at right-back and generally had a good half.

 

I think he's an enigma.

[bemmyredjeff]

He's a difficult one to sum up.  He does weigh in with goals from midfield. He runs around a lot and has a good attitude.  But there again, he's clumsy and makes poor decisions.

 

Then there was yesterday.  In the first half he was terrible (as all the midfield was).  At half-time I'd have happily never seen him in a City shirt ever again.

 

And then there was the second half.  He was much more involved, determined and combined well with Reid.  He showed he's adaptable by filling in at right-back and generally had a good half.

 

I think he's an enigma.

I am always bemused by Wagstaff, who seems totally anonymous for long periods of the game.

His willingness to chase lost causes and closing down the opposition  appears adequate to retain his place in the side and be exempt of much criticism from the fans.

Taking out the odd goal and by the way his execution of the open goal miss at Tamworth was embarassing from a professional, his attacking contribution is minimal.

However, i was sufficiently impressed by his cameo full back to suggest that this may be the best way forward for him, especially if we adopt the wing back formation which i have always felt is best for the players we currently have at our disposal.

[exAtyeoMax]

I always think he puts in a good shift, always there in the mix. 

[Swindon8er]

Gives his all and fans have time for him because of that, but he isn't good enough and shouldn't be starting after Jan when hopefully Cotts can get some players in.

[petehinton]

You're not going to notice him when he's being played RB for half an hour

[Taunton_Red]

he's the right footed Pearson, weighs in with the odd goal every 7-8 games, runs about doing nothing and when he gets the ball, always looks backwards, I'd play the diamond with Bobby in his place instead.

[headhunter]

He's a difficult one to sum up.  He does weigh in with goals from midfield. He runs around a lot and has a good attitude.  But there again, he's clumsy and makes poor decisions.

 

Then there was yesterday.  In the first half he was terrible (as all the midfield was).  At half-time I'd have happily never seen him in a City shirt ever again.

 

And then there was the second half.  He was much more involved, determined and combined well with Reid.  He showed he's adaptable by filling in at right-back and generally had a good half.

 

I think he's an enigma.

 

I just think he's crap.

 

All the enthusiasm of a puppy dog chasing around in a field afer a ball but lacking in intelligence.

 

I thoguht Anderson was smilarly inconsequential last season

[Robiness]

I agree but Anderson seemed to have more of an idea of the game

[HoldenBall]

Like someone else said, a younger Stephen Pearson.. and that's a pretty bad insult.

[marksy]

He didn't come on a free transfer from Charlton for nothing?

[Gillies Downs Leeds]

Works very hard, probably covers more ground than any other City player. This is perhaps why he is in the team on a regular basis, to cover for the lack of workrate of certain others.

[Who Are Rovers?]

He runs his heart out, but not the most technically gifted player, and decision making can be poor.

[OneManMob]

Vanilla

[Taylor10]

I can't fault his work rate but I have a real issue with Wagstaff. Seems a genuine bloke and a 'trier' but it just doesn't wash with me.

You could get anyone who has a good level of fitness to do what he does if you want absolutely zero creativity and attacking input. I know he has chipped in with what, 3 goals but even the likes of Woolford and JCR did that.

He just constantly plays it safe or goes back, he couldn't cross a road and can't beat a player for toffee. Technically poor as well. Someone mentioned his open goal miss at Tamworth earlier in this thread. It was awful. Dreadful attempt from a professional. I played Sunday morning football today with players that would have better execution in a situation like that.

I can't believe that people on here used to be so critical of Adomah. Probably the same people that are prepared to accept Wagstaff as he's a 'trier'.

I'm all for a trier but he just doesn't offer anything else for me. Going to head down the same route as the likes of Wagstaff and JCR I'm afraid. Possibly being a bit harsh on him but my patience is wearing thin.

[exAtyeoMax]

You could say the same about John Stead. I didn't rate him at all but he tried hard and ran around a lot.

[Eco]

I can't fault his work rate but I have a real issue with Wagstaff. Seems a genuine bloke and a 'trier' but it just doesn't wash with me.

You could get anyone who has a good level of fitness to do what he does if you want absolutely zero creativity and attacking input. I know he has chipped in with what, 3 goals but even the likes of Woolford and JCR did that.

He just constantly plays it safe or goes back, he couldn't cross a road and can't beat a player for toffee. Technically poor as well. Someone mentioned his open goal miss at Tamworth earlier in this thread. It was awful. Dreadful attempt from a professional. I played Sunday morning football today with players that would have better execution in a situation like that.

I can't believe that people on here used to be so critical of Adomah. Probably the same people that are prepared to accept Wagstaff as he's a 'trier'.

I'm all for a trier but he just doesn't offer anything else for me. Going to head down the same route as the likes of Wagstaff and JCR I'm afraid. Possibly being a bit harsh on him but my patience is wearing thin.

His goal at Carlisle wasn't bad for someone with no technique, have you scored one like that on a Sunday morning ?

[OneManMob]

You could say the same about John Stead. I didn't rate him at all but he tried hard and ran around a lot.

 

People did say that about Stead and were right

[Taylor10]

His goal at Carlisle wasn't bad for someone with no technique, have you scored one like that on a Sunday morning ?

I have actually. Doesn't mean I'm good technically.

If we are going by that logic then Marvin Elliott is good technically. He's scored crackers in his time. Is he technically gifted!? No. Of course not.

Just because you score a good goal every now and then doesn't mean you have good technique. I would expect a bit of quality from a pro footballer but I am basing my opinion on every game I have seen him play this season. Not one good strike that could arguably have been a little lucky.

[Eco]

I have actually. Doesn't mean I'm good technically.

If we are going by that logic then Marvin Elliott is good technically. He's scored crackers in his time. Is he technically gifted!? No. Of course not.

Just because you score a good goal every now and then doesn't mean you have good technique. I would expect a bit of quality from a pro footballer but I am basing my opinion on every game I have seen him play this season. Not one good strike that could arguably have been a little lucky.

Fair play to you !