Why has Kelly fallen out of favor? I don't get it. Has her performance fallen off? She's always been very good---and a better, more influential player than Fowler when she's in form.
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WSL Man Utd (H) 19/01/25
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Rotten day at the office for Khiara. She plays a risky a game and you have to accept the downsides that come with that, but today she had an absolute howler. If she could improve her judgement she'd be world class.
We actually played q well for long periods today but we were never off the back foot thanks to the goals we gifted them.
I think Knaak showed enough to suggest she'll be a decent stand in for Greenwood. But we also saw today (and over the past 2 months) that this squad isn't equipped to deal with more than one key absence at a time. No Hemp and no Shaw leaves us too light up front. The lack of directness and physicality was so clear.
Ouahabi needs upgrading too. Keating will be blamed for the third but she played a pass that was clearly what she was expected to do and Ouahabi was half asleep. Cant see it happening this January but we have to upgrade on her in the summer.
Ha, ha: Judgment/decision-making is a huge part of being a keeper.
Who is still available of quality?
Tbh I really don't know. She wouldn't be popular in these parts but Casey Stoney's CV is already hugely impressive and she was available up until last week.
JRockBlues
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Kelly has basically been living off her England exploits for about a year or so. Though to be fair to Chloe it's very difficult to show up when all your chances come in bit minutes as a late substitute. I've not heard her slag off Taylor or the club in public so maybe in training she's just not doing enough to earn a starters slot or her relationship with Taylor has deteriorated so badly that it's time to part ways (just not to the ragettes though please). Fowler was one of our better players today and for someone who is still adapting to playing as a winger I think she did remarkably well for a team that was determined to shoot itself in the foot.Why has Kelly fallen out of favor? I don't get it. Has her performance fallen off? She's always been very good---and a better, more influential player than Fowler when she's in form.
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She was good manager for them but her players were limited. She did well with them. I don't think she would want to come to us anyway. Maybe Sojgran will have some ideas.Tbh I really don't know. She wouldn't be popular in these parts but Casey Stoney's CV is already hugely impressive and she was available up until last week.
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Kinnell, rags scraping the barrel.
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Agreed. I’ve changed my view on this. I was previously in the ‘give Mary a chance’ camp when Kelly was playing but not very effectively.Why has Kelly fallen out of favor? I don't get it. Has her performance fallen off? She's always been very good---and a better, more influential player than Fowler when she's in form.
But now, having seen Fowler for a sustained period, I’ve seen she has significant weaknesses to her game and can often appear ineffective and peripheral on the pitch.
What really changed it for me was going to the Everton away game before Xmas when you can stand right next to the pitch. Kelly came on, and seeing her up close was a revelation. Her body shape and movement off the ball, her runs, her touch our of her body when she receives the ball is so, so good, and a visible cut above a lot of the other players around her.
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nmc
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Rotten day at the office for Khiara. She plays a risky a game and you have to accept the downsides that come with that, but today she had an absolute howler. If she could improve her judgement she'd be world class.
We actually played q well for long periods today but we were never off the back foot thanks to the goals we gifted them.
I think Knaak showed enough to suggest she'll be a decent stand in for Greenwood. But we also saw today (and over the past 2 months) that this squad isn't equipped to deal with more than one key absence at a time. No Hemp and no Shaw leaves us too light up front. The lack of directness and physicality was so clear.
Ouahabi needs upgrading too. Keating will be blamed for the third but she played a pass that was clearly what she was expected to do and Ouahabi was half asleep. Cant see it happening this January but we have to upgrade on her in the summer.
Ouahabi Is a poor player - totally one footed, poor positioning and switches off frequently.
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You wouldn't believe it the way some here speak of her. I suppose we all have our favourite players And to be fair, I do as well.Agreed. I’ve changed my view on this. I was previously in the ‘give Mary a chance’ camp when Kelly was playing but not very effectively.
But now, having seen Fowler for a sustained period, I’ve seen she has significant weaknesses to her game and can often appear ineffective and peripheral on the pitch.
What really changed it for me was going to the Everton away game before Xmas when you can stand right next to the pitch. Kelly came on, and seeing her up close was a revelation. Her body shape and movement off the ball, her runs, her touch our of her body when she receives the ball as so, so good, and a visible cut above a lot of the other players around her.
Some of us love the club and think they can never do wrong. Ever. The men's team forums are littered with this type. I love City but sometimes don't always agree with every decision. Similar to loving a family member and always taking up for them in public or being on their side but also being able to say, "That was a really fucking stupid decision you made."
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Fully agreed mate.You wouldn't believe it the way some here speak of her. I suppose we all have our favourite players And to be fair, I do as well.
Some of us love the club and think they can never do wrong. Ever. The men's team forums are littered with this type. I love City but sometimes don't always agree with every decision. Similar to loving a family member and always taking up for them in public or being on their side but also being able to say, "That was a really fucking stupid decision you made."