Will Buckley

[London Irish]

Would still have started him instead of Fenelon today despite form question marks, thought he did well second half against Southampton - questionable decision by Sami

 

[The Fifth Column]

Buckley has cheesestrings not hamstrings.

 

[countryman]

He seemed more like his old self against Wednesday. He created chances and showed his pace when chasing down their players. He should have been on the pitch a lot earlier though.

 

[Guy Fawkes]

After one game!!! - Lets at least let him get a few under his belt this season, and hopefully he will find that form again.

 

[Dick Knights Mumm]

I'll admit I'm speaking from a certain degree of ignorance as I wasn't there today, but Buckley at his least effective still makes a bigger contribution than JFC, who hasn't hurt an opposing team with a pass for over a season.

Now THERE is a player who has gone backwards. He was perfect for the Oscar team, pointlessly keeping possession with safe, short passes that seldom, if ever, did any damage. Maybe Sami will encourage him to look forward occasionally, but I think that part of his game has died off since that debut against Southampton.

Tis true. JFC needs to rediscover the penetrating pass. There was one second half that stood out for its rarity.

 

[Rookie]

Tis true. JFC needs to rediscover the penetrating pass. There was one second half that stood out for its rarity.

There were two ping point passes to Bruno to put him through on goal

 

[kevtherev]

Buckley is living proof, that keeping a player who doesn't want to be at the club, is a waste of time and money and can be nothing but disruptive to team plans.

 

[Bakero]

I'll admit I'm speaking from a certain degree of ignorance as I wasn't there today, but Buckley at his least effective still makes a bigger contribution than JFC, who hasn't hurt an opposing team with a pass for over a season.

Now THERE is a player who has gone backwards. He was perfect for the Oscar team, pointlessly keeping possession with safe, short passes that seldom, if ever, did any damage. Maybe Sami will encourage him to look forward occasionally, but I think that part of his game has died off since that debut against Southampton.

JFC was more adventurous with his passing yesterday. He also played well in a more advanced position in the Toulon tournament for England earlier in the summer. Hopefully the manager uses him correctly and encourages his attacking instincts.

 

[bhawoddy]

JFC was more adventurous with his passing yesterday. He also played well in a more advanced position in the Toulon tournament for England earlier in the summer. Hopefully the manager uses him correctly and encourages his attacking instincts.

There were times yesterday where we had all 3 central midfielders sitting in the holding role, when we had possession.

 

[Rookie]

There were times yesterday where we had all 3 central midfielders sitting in the holding role, when we had possession.

Because they were covering the full backs who had gone up field. Didn't seem like there was much communication about who should press and who should hold.