This is the kind of post that makes me feel, at times, that we have the strangest fanbase in football.If opponents were given choice among Grealish or Doku they would happily choose Grealish bcoz they know he won’t do shit. Will keep all the ball outside box win free kicks outside the box hit first man while attempting cross.Teams are okay with us HAVING CONTROL and do fuckall with that CONTROL. We are probably the only team that prioritises CONTROL and WINNING FREE KICKS over Goals assists
But we did manage to do something with control in the Treble year - didn't we? - and in those incredible performances v Madrid, Bayern, Liverpool etc. Where control and tempo were our weapon, Grealish on or not.If opponents were given choice among Grealish or Doku they would happily choose Grealish bcoz they know he won’t do shit. Will keep all the ball outside box win free kicks outside the box hit first man while attempting cross.Teams are okay with us HAVING CONTROL and do fuckall with that CONTROL. We are probably the only team that prioritises CONTROL and WINNING FREE KICKS over Goals assists
I think there are two types of control…This is the kind of post that makes me feel, at times, that we have the strangest fanbase in football.
You do realise that our style of play comes from the manager, and that style of play has delivered the most successful team of the decade?
There is a place for control, and a place for chaos. A top-class squad has players with a blend of strengths and abilities.
We are porous because we are missing in defensive midfield and central defence. When we have a fully fit squad, that level of possession has been the fulcrum of our success.I think there are two types of control…
One is the control of the ball to create goal scoring opportunities and put the opposition on the defensive in an “attack vs defence” type situation.
The other is a “we have the ball, so you can’t score” type of control that is currently the pervasive type…yet we are leaking goals like a sieve as soon as we turn it over!!
Possession for possessions stake is where we appear to be, because we are pedestrian in our attacks and 70% possession isn’t making any difference to the REAL STAT of Goals For va Goals Against!! We are +4, which is a joke compared to where we usually are.
We have always had a section of fans who scapegoat players. It remains the only thing that I dislike about being a City fan and has been the case through the dark days and the bright ones.Hmm so Grealish is being blamed for this poor run of form, is he?
Or is he being blamed for not turning games around when we're not winning?
Because last time I checked, there were 9 other outfield players who haven't exactly been playing well. Why is it "expected" of Grealish to turn defeats into wins when none of his teammates seem capable either and haven't for the past couple of months. Last time I saw Grealish put in a good performance was when he was being played in the middle, the position he prefers and excels in, and we commanded a fine 3-0 victory against a very strong Nottingham Forest side, in which Grealish was instrumental.
But no, it's the "He cost £100m, so he should have scored 100 million goals!" crowd. He does exactly what is expected of him to do out on the left, and I don't recall many times he didn't do precisely what he's being told to do. He creates chances for others, who then fluff their lines and it's Jack's fault. He tries a shot himself and misses and Jack is "useless in front of goal". Some people just love to hate the guy when he is no worse than quite a number at the club, yet he gets it in the neck all the time.
I think a lot of people will be very sad to see Grealish leave the club; they'll have lost their scapegoat.
His four seasons with us read 39, 50, 36, and 18 appearances. His fitness has been decent.What’s up with him this time? Turning into a bigger sicknote than Stones.
I don’t think it’s too much to ask for our record signing and 3rd highest paid player at the club to turn games around for us. After all kdb, mahrez, aguero, David silva, Gundo, yaya, sterling etc had games where they did just thatHmm so Grealish is being blamed for this poor run of form, is he?
Or is he being blamed for not turning games around when we're not winning?
Because last time I checked, there were 9 other outfield players who haven't exactly been playing well. Why is it "expected" of Grealish to turn defeats into wins when none of his teammates seem capable either and haven't for the past couple of months. Last time I saw Grealish put in a good performance was when he was being played in the middle, the position he prefers and excels in, and we commanded a fine 3-0 victory against a very strong Nottingham Forest side, in which Grealish was instrumental.
But no, it's the "He cost £100m, so he should have scored 100 million goals!" crowd. He does exactly what is expected of him to do out on the left, and I don't recall many times he didn't do precisely what he's being told to do. He creates chances for others, who then fluff their lines and it's Jack's fault. He tries a shot himself and misses and Jack is "useless in front of goal". Some people just love to hate the guy when he is no worse than quite a number at the club, yet he gets it in the neck all the time.
I think a lot of people will be very sad to see Grealish leave the club; they'll have lost their scapegoat.
I think the issue is he's done a complete disappearing act since the treble winning season. Did he contribute? Of course. But take away those six months and his City career has been very underwhelming; he hasn't scored in over a year. That's not good enough for a player in his position.Hmm so Grealish is being blamed for this poor run of form, is he?
Or is he being blamed for not turning games around when we're not winning?
Because last time I checked, there were 9 other outfield players who haven't exactly been playing well. Why is it "expected" of Grealish to turn defeats into wins when none of his teammates seem capable either and haven't for the past couple of months. Last time I saw Grealish put in a good performance was when he was being played in the middle, the position he prefers and excels in, and we commanded a fine 3-0 victory against a very strong Nottingham Forest side, in which Grealish was instrumental.
But no, it's the "He cost £100m, so he should have scored 100 million goals!" crowd. He does exactly what is expected of him to do out on the left, and I don't recall many times he didn't do precisely what he's being told to do. He creates chances for others, who then fluff their lines and it's Jack's fault. He tries a shot himself and misses and Jack is "useless in front of goal". Some people just love to hate the guy when he is no worse than quite a number at the club, yet he gets it in the neck all the time.
I think a lot of people will be very sad to see Grealish leave the club; they'll have lost their scapegoat.