I’m repeating myself, but could that be because he hasn’t started a game in 10 weeks? I’d imagine it takes time for any player to get going with no game timeDelightful player. Intelligent, technical, composed, skilful.
I’ve noticed when he starts games he tends to take ages to “get going”. Once he does, he’s class, but it shouldn’t be taking that long. To be a player in this team it needs to be from the off and he needs to stamp his authority on his part of the pitch.
Have to agree with Pep. Some on here get carried away too easily after a 2nd half hattrick against a 2nd division side that was already knocked down, or a great move that led to a 2nd goal at Leicester
If the time is right, JM will start and can prove himself to be a consistent starter. I sincerely hope he makes it. And I think he can.
It's strange, I've followed City everywhere and yet never have I felt further from them.
Why McAtee cannot get Premier League game time is beyond me and frankly so disappointing that it's pissing me off and putting me off.
Why pay over the top prices in January, on players you probably haven't considered before and are buying in desperation, when there are players like McAtee.
Rant over.
You have to trust that they see players everyday and will be more aware of any negatives they have in their game. It's frustrating and they will make the odd mistake but there is no reason not to play someone you already have at the club if they are better than what is currently in front of them.It's strange, I've followed City everywhere and yet never have I felt further from them.
Why McAtee cannot get Premier League game time is beyond me and frankly so disappointing that it's pissing me off and putting me off.
Why pay over the top prices in January, on players you probably haven't considered before and are buying in desperation, when there are players like McAtee.
Rant over.
He is getting back there gradually and who has been there done it! McAteer done two season loan where he was ok I trust pep what he does with the lad and for me he will be soldnot this season he doesn't.
Gundo is part of the reason I am getting mighty pissed off. Sadly he is not the player he was so why keep playing him (and others) rather than try youth.I don’t think Pep likes to put young players in when things are going badly for one.
However, we saw yesterday both sides of James and playing in midfield for City, you have to make passes that he failed to complete on a number of occasions. Mind you he wasn’t alone: Gundo missed a few bread and butter passes yesterday.
James has talent but the very best players do the simple things right time and time again.
His goals were very well taken and hopefully he just needs time and Pep’s tutelage to fulfil his potential.
Pep could try starting McAtee in the league but he chooses not to. If he thought it was the answer to the team’s prayers, he would start him.Gundo is part of the reason I am getting mighty pissed off. Sadly he is not the player he was so why keep playing him (and others) rather than try youth.
The argument about not playing youngsters when we are doing badly is flawed as he doesn't play them when we are doing well either.
Foden is another off the pace as is Bernardo. Couldn't we at least try McAtee ?
You’re probably spot on imo mate.I’m repeating myself, but could that be because he hasn’t started a game in 10 weeks? I’d imagine it takes time for any player to get going with no game time
He stamped his authority by scoring a hat trick
James said at the beginning of the season he wasn't worried about minutes and he just wanted to stay and be part of the 1st team squad.He needs to give it the rest of the season to see how he’s treated. Ations not words. Then decide his future based on:
- Whether he’ll ever get serious game time, or
- How he fared if actually given significant minutes.
Should be clear to all by then if it’s worth hanging around or restarting elsewhere. I don’t think he’ll leave lightly but he has a decision to make.
If he’s sold or transferred before then, it would reflect badly on the club.
I'm sorry but I have to disagree about Pep. He is loyal to his small squad and very obstinate. EDS players have hardly had a look in during our poor form and that's especially true with McAtee.Pep could try starting McAtee in the league but he chooses not to. If he thought it was the answer to the team’s prayers, he would start him.
I agree, mate. I'd start McAtee at Gundogan's expense because Gundo will be knackered from yesterday. But not only that, young James confidence will be sky high after his hat trick. He has the legs to run and the drive to succeed. He must be given a chance starting at Brentford.I'm sorry but I have to disagree about Pep. He is loyal to his small squad and very obstinate. EDS players have hardly had a look in during our poor form and that's especially true with McAtee.
Like Pep doesn't make substitutions unless forced to, believing in the 11 he picked to sort it out, anyone of the midfielders or forwards could have been left out and McAtee brought in.
This is what is annoying me, perhaps irrationally, bit the EDS lads should be tried, why keep McAtee at the club this season if he isn't going to be played ?
But Gundogan isn't starting games lately either.I agree, mate. I'd start McAtee at Gundogan's expense because Gundo will be knackered from yesterday. But not only that, young James confidence will be sky high after his hat trick. He has the legs to run and the drive to succeed. He must be given a chance starting at Brentford.
He started yesterday though.But Gundogan isn't starting games lately either.
And do did McAtee.He started yesterday though.