GOULDYBOBS
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I really want him to do well but he just isn't taking his chances at the minute. Last night he was poor
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87 | James McAtee - 2024/25
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BlueMoonRisin’
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I didn’t know that.Why Championship? Fulham and West Ham are both actively seeking his hand. And I wish him good luck. London may be good for him.
And thats gonna have to be on him.I really want him to do well but he just isn't taking his chances at the minute. Last night he was poor
At the end of the day, we can rate some of these youth players all we want, but if they dont grab these opportunities by the rough of the neck and truly show they belong... well thats that then.
And thats gonna have to be on him.
At the end of the day, we can rate some of these youth players all we want, but if they dont grab these opportunities by the rough of the neck and truly show they belong... well thats that then.
My issue is always the lack of opportunities though - those were McAtee’s first minutes in a month. And he might easily not play again for another month. It’s virtually impossible to play once a month (usually out of position) and impress. It was the same with Palmer two seasons ago and Bobb last season. And yet the likes of Doku and Savinho both went straight into the team as soon as we signed them and have played numerous matches in their preferred position. It’s frustrating that Pep treats academy players different to players we’ve signed, even when Bobb and Palmer are arguably better players than Doku and Savinho.
Well no first season benefit? Or that is restricted to only few favourites?I really want him to do well but he just isn't taking his chances at the minute. Last night he was poor
I agree it's a bit frustrating how Pep deals with our youth players. We could surely have given them more minutes in easier games and then you're not dropping the likes of Simpson Pusey in after a bunch of injuries and a 5 losses streak where he's obviously going to struggle.My issue is always the lack of opportunities though - those were McAtee’s first minutes in a month. And he might easily not play again for another month. It’s virtually impossible to play once a month (usually out of position) and impress. It was the same with Palmer two seasons ago and Bobb last season. And yet the likes of Doku and Savinho both went straight into the team as soon as we signed them and have played numerous matches in their preferred position. It’s frustrating that Pep treats academy players different to players we’ve signed, even when Bobb and Palmer are arguably better players than Doku and Savinho.
What I would say though is Palmer and Bobb actually looked like they made stuff happen and showed a lot more quality in limited chances than mcatee. He's unfortunately shown nothing really and doesn't try to grab the game.
GOULDYBOBS
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Fair enough. I do get frustrated how he isn't given a good run but understand Peps trying to play Foden into form.Well no first season benefit? Or that is restricted to only few favourites?
Thought james looked really nervous against Feyenord and kept making bad simple mistakes. He wasn't the worst in the side by any means, just commenting on him in particular because I want him to do well.
He's obviously got the ability and traits if he is the England captain. Sunday would be great timing for him to come on and turn it on
BlueMoonRisin’
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No surprise McAtee was nervous when he came on. Not easy for him to try and impress when team morale is low. To keep in Pep's plans he needs to come and be a game changer like score a dying seconds(like Bobb) winner or even an assist. Young James will have to be patient when he next gets a chance but he must play well for any chance of getting regular footbal.Fair enough. I do get frustrated how he isn't given a good run but understand Peps trying to play Foden into form.
Thought james looked really nervous against Feyenord and kept making bad simple mistakes. He wasn't the worst in the side by any means, just commenting on him in particular because I want him to do well.
He's obviously got the ability and traits if he is the England captain. Sunday would be great timing for him to come on and turn it on
Bluesince1979
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And neither does the other fella !I didn’t know that.
He is sheff u standard
I agree.My issue is always the lack of opportunities though - those were McAtee’s first minutes in a month. And he might easily not play again for another month. It’s virtually impossible to play once a month (usually out of position) and impress. It was the same with Palmer two seasons ago and Bobb last season. And yet the likes of Doku and Savinho both went straight into the team as soon as we signed them and have played numerous matches in their preferred position. It’s frustrating that Pep treats academy players different to players we’ve signed, even when Bobb and Palmer are arguably better players than Doku and Savinho.
He is being dealt a shit hand a bit.
I would have even preferred he came on for Bernie on the RW spot rather than the middle in Gundogans spot.
But he is being dealt this hand, and he simply MUST make the most of it.
That's how life works sometimes. Palmer and Bobb barely played as you said, but STILL impressed, that's how City fans and Pep knew that Bobb was the one, even with limited minutes.
God I miss Bobb... fuck that injury...