Boateng: The Weak Link

[BLUEYdogg]

soory but i tend to agree with the majority on here was very good for us tonight. cannot think of any of our players who had a bad game.

 

[M147WN]

I agree.

And me.

Thought he was good tonight.

Thts his true position alright and looked acomplished all night!
VK + JB? Most clubs would bite yer hand off!!

 

[whitycity]

I thought he played well. Potentially...blimey, looks good to me.

 

[MikeF]

Note to self: must make an appointment at specsavers tomorrow

Oh, I should explain, I totally disagree with the OP and thought that was the best game for us by far

I do think that he stands off far too much though

 

[Freestyler]

did alrite, but one thing i hate about him...

doesn't close down, backs off, doesn't get within 5 yards of the man.

townsend repeatedly picked up on this on the highlights show.

he annoys me with it, just doesn't close down, it's gonna cost us, villa nearly scored tonight cause he did it again.

oh and for a big lad, he's a shithouse.

 

[PistonBlue]

We weren't under pressure very much tonight but when we were, they had no problem beating boateng every time. It's the same every game, He stands off players, his passing is poor and he can't tackle.

I've not been impressed with him since we signed him, He looks like a different player from the world cup.

good grief

 

[LongsightM13]

There has been a huge media wankfest over Smalling in recent weeks after a couple of decent games, but Chelsea ruthlessly exposed his limitations on Tuesday night.
Played in his proper position, like tonight, J-Bo is on a different planet to him as a player. And they cost about the same.
Not the finished article, but oozes potential and has incredible experience under his belt for such a young player. Young, still in his first, injury hit season in a new team in a new country, and has been used in three different positions.
He will only get better and better and could be a huge player for us for years to come.
There have already been rumours in the press last week that Real Madrid are keeping an eye on him.

 

[simon23]

clearly a good player....

my only issue with boateng is that he seems a bit casual at times and isnt anywhere near aggressive enough

at right back, for me richards is still the better player....and at centre half id rather have kompany lescott or kolo over boateng

i do think boateng has the potential but it might take him a while to get there....i think he is a plyer for the future and that is why RM brought him in

 

[SalfordAl]

Quality and still getting used to premier league

 

[taconinja]

clearly a good player....

my only issue with boateng is that he seems a bit casual at times and isnt anywhere near aggressive enough

at right back, for me richards is still the better player....and at centre half id rather have kompany lescott or kolo over boateng

i do think boateng has the potential but it might take him a while to get there....i think he is a plyer for the future and that is why RM brought him in

On balance, I think he gets the aggression level while playing CB about right as he's often in the penalty area when he's defending. Don't want silly penalties. I think he could turn it up a notch, but hopefully that develops over time.