Davefevs Posted August 29, 2015 Report Share Posted August 29, 2015 I thought Wilbs did fine on the first two home games, but was not at the races today. He ultimately might not be good enough but IMHO this was one poor performance out of three. I agree, that KA should've got 30 minutes today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderrider Posted August 29, 2015 Report Share Posted August 29, 2015 Can never fault him for effort, but for me Wilbs was off the pace again today. Kodjia needs someone that can keep up with him and interplay with him. Also as captain I don't think he's having enough influence on the pitch. Wade Elliot was always shouting at everyone and cajoling them. We need an experienced midfield general to grab the team by the scruff of the neck and drive them forward. That's not too ignore or discount Wilbs though, I still think he can play an important part as a impact player from the bench and to mentor our relatively young squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Skin Posted August 29, 2015 Report Share Posted August 29, 2015 Wilbs way off the pace this season. Kodjia lone striker with Bobby Reid & Feeman behind. Wes Burns & Joe Bryan wing backs. Either Flint or Korey Smith captain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red white and red Posted August 29, 2015 Report Share Posted August 29, 2015 Blimey, am I the only person who didn't think wilbs played bad today... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfctim Posted August 29, 2015 Report Share Posted August 29, 2015 Thought he was alright today personally, better than the previous times I've seen him this season. The link up play and understanding between him, Kodjia and Reid was very promising. He's not going to be as effective as he was in League 1 (certainly won't get 20 goals!) but I think he can still do a job. On the captaincy debate, I think the role of a captain nowadays, on the pitch at least, is very much overstated. Off the pitch you want that experienced head, manager's voice in the dressing room etc, but during a game it's important to have leaders all over the pitch, everybody talking to each other and willing to take responsibility. And I think we have that at the minute: Korey, Flint, Ayling's always in the ear of his teammates as well. For that reason I'd rather have someone like Wilbs: an old head, someone's who's been there and done it who'll be a calming influence behind the scenes, than a relative youngster. They can still lead on the pitch, whether they have an armband on or not. And I don't see why the captain has to play every game. SC showed last season when he dropped Elliott for Pack for the second half that he doesn't require it. You see a lot more 'club captains' in the modern game, who barely play at all, but have that authority, respect and presence about the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chairman Mao Posted August 30, 2015 Report Share Posted August 30, 2015 doesn't create the space like Kodjia, sure he holds the ball up but frankly I'd rather us play it along the ground, he is the easy option I'm afraid, not so strong facing the goal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted August 30, 2015 Report Share Posted August 30, 2015 Still our best striker missing lukey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCulturalBomb Posted August 30, 2015 Report Share Posted August 30, 2015 Wouldn't mind seeing Reid & Freeman in behind Kodjia at Birmingham. Might work but we will be lacking height from Alby. And Freeman back in the side, did he perform well before he got his red card, cannot remember. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chairman Mao Posted August 30, 2015 Report Share Posted August 30, 2015 Might work but we will be lacking height from Alby. And Freeman back in the side, did he perform well before he got his red card, cannot remember. not really could go with Kodjia on his own but I'm not convinced he is an out and out frontman Robinson and Kodjia could be sexy with Reid just behind, Reid was very good for the first 40 mins until Burnley worked him out, he has real potential Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCulturalBomb Posted August 30, 2015 Report Share Posted August 30, 2015 not really could go with Kodjia on his own but I'm not convinced he is an out and out frontman Robinson and Kodjia could be sexy with Reid just behind, Reid was very good for the first 40 mins until Burnley worked him out, he has real potential Reid has played 3 games and impressed in every one, will deffo be a Bryan season for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 30, 2015 Report Share Posted August 30, 2015 No he won't, Korey will. Isn't flint vice captain? Either way does not really matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 30, 2015 Report Share Posted August 30, 2015 Completely agree. Worked fine whenever it was JET and Freeman last season That was behind Smith though, kodjia is a very different player. Would like to see it tried at some point though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Red Hat Posted August 30, 2015 Report Share Posted August 30, 2015 Isn't flint vice captain? Either way does not really matter. No, it's Korey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thatwasclose Posted August 30, 2015 Report Share Posted August 30, 2015 He's 35 now, sorry I think he might no longer be cut for this level Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bs4Red Posted August 30, 2015 Report Share Posted August 30, 2015 Personally don't rate Wilbs at all at this level. He runs and runs but no final product. He couldn't hold up an apple let alone the football. Kills kodjia space far to often and hasn't taken his chances. Cannot believe he was given the captaincy in front of Korey or Flinty tbh. Hoping we will sign Bradshaw before the end of the window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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