87 | James McAtee - 2024/25

[WallyA]

KdB, Foden and Grealish were far better at creating, I'd argue even Bernie and Gundogan were better as well.

He really needs to impose himself in these chances, Bobb and Echeverri could knock him out of a squad spot next season.

 

[Dazzle84]

He'll look back on these few months with huge regret when he's older I fear, he's had his chances and he's just not stepped up and taken them. It feels like he's constantly holding back. As suggested, the Germany option might well do him the world of good

 

[samuelyeboah]

has to play striker. I don't know why pep put phil up top instead. clearly doesn't work.

 

[tommybooth]

Don't see him being a regular.

 

[MCFCFanTX]

Doesn't do enough and generally anonymous.

 

[Lavinda Past]

Looked lost today. Needs a decent run in the team to really show what he's about, but hasn't done enough to justify it in the games he's played.

Catch 22 player. Expect him to be on the move in the summer.

 

[Gabriel]

Would do better in an open team, rather like Marmoush’s role the other evening. McAtee had some nice touches today when the play opened up and became faster.

 

[Cobra]

He'll look back on these few months with huge regret when he's older I fear, he's had his chances and he's just not stepped up and taken them. It feels like he's constantly holding back. As suggested, the Germany option might well do him the world of good

Huge regret?! Scored his first even senior hat-trick, scored his first PL goal, his first PL goal at the Etihad and had good cameos against Leicester and Real Madrid. The two games where he hasn’t really had much of an impact (today and against Orient) he was basically playing up front in a completely changed team against opposition who stuck 11 players behind the ball.

 

[Dazzle84]

Huge regret?! Scored his first even senior hat-trick, scored his first PL goal, his first PL goal at the Etihad and had good cameos against Leicester and Real Madrid. The two games where he hasn’t really had much of an impact (today and against Orient) he was basically playing up front in a completely changed team against opposition who stuck 11 players behind the ball.

Yeah, huge regret. This is his opportunity and he's at risk of seeing it slide past

He's passive in games where he's not put himself at forefront - even the Salford game he didn't actually play that well until the goals started to flow (I know that sounds mad)

My frustration is that I really want him to make it and become a genuine City player, but I feel like he's holding back.

 

[Shazza458]

Sold in the summer. Best for all parties

 

[kingn6]

Huge regret?! Scored his first even senior hat-trick, scored his first PL goal, his first PL goal at the Etihad and had good cameos against Leicester and Real Madrid. The two games where he hasn’t really had much of an impact (today and against Orient) he was basically playing up front in a completely changed team against opposition who stuck 11 players behind the ball.

First PL goal?

 

[Cobra]

First PL goal?

I meant for City

 

[bondsman]

Same as Rico for me. Two lads who are trying and you want to do well because they’re academy produced but lack the athleticism and aggression to be good enough for our aspirations. Both talented lads but a level below I think

 

[Tevez City]

Try him as RB

 

[kismet]

Same as Rico for me. Two lads who are trying and you want to do well because they’re academy produced but lack the athleticism and aggression to be good enough for our aspirations. Both talented lads but a level below I think

absolutely spot on

 

[Tevez City]

Same as Rico for me. Two lads who are trying and you want to do well because they’re academy produced but lack the athleticism and aggression to be good enough for our aspirations. Both talented lads but a level below I think

Agree but Mcatee has higher ceiling.

He can do Zinchenko role

 

[moomba]

My gut feeling is that he still sees himself as a part of the team, someone to help out the stars.

I think Pep wants him to see himself as the man, someone that can demand the ball, run and win games for us.

Not sure if he'll get there with us but he needs to see games like yesterday as an opportunity for him to show he is the key player on the pitch. I don't think he's done that yet (even in the hattrick game).

 

[southamptonblue]

Agree but Mcatee has higher ceiling.

He can do Zinchenko role

What planet are you on? Lewis is far better than the bandwagon jumping boo boys want you to believe.....he's a level above McAtee.

 

[Dax777]

I thought Mcatee had a very good game. Maybe some are expecting superstar from him. But i thought he was very good.

Created our first 2 chances in the game made some good passes. Kelt the ball well and kept it simple.

Also always popping up around the goal area. I dont get the disappointment comments im seeing

 

[117 M34]

What planet are you on? Lewis is far better than the bandwagon jumping boo boys want you to believe.....he's a level above McAtee.

I can't see either of then still being here in 26/27 season but Rico has the better chance of the two.