Harley

[Rugrat]

Agreed, how anyone can compare Paynter to Harley is beyond me.

Wasn't comparing to Paynter just just using as an example ... maybe a bad one but the point is that it will take more than one maybe two games to determine, for me.

Anyway it looks like we may be on a bit of a roll ... we've picked up three wins so onward and upwards and if Harley contributes his fair share then I'd be delighted for him and us

 

[BensGrandad]

I think and hope that he will gradually improve through this season and we will really see him at his best next season when he is well and truly settled in the side and accustomed to the Championship.

 

[brunswick]

chuck vicente in instead of harley marley and we will be awesome.

 

[Marshy]

I rate him. The art of a really good player is keeping hold of the ball for as long as possible sometimes and not delivering it too quickly... sometimes that means you get caught in possession

Very good player for me.

 

[Hotchilidog]

Harley was my MOM on saturday, normally I don't notice him at all, but I thought he had a good game against Cov. It seems that becoming a regular is helping his confidence.

 

[BRIGHT ON Q]

I think Navarro is still the weak link in midfield,spraying a couple of long passes is not enough over 90minutes,we have Bridcutt in a defensive midfield role so he is not needed and offers very little.I think Harley will only get better.

 

[deletebeepbeepbeep]

Trust in Harley, he will come good.

 

[WallyBanana]

Harley was my MOM on saturday, normally I don't notice him at all, but I thought he had a good game against Cov. It seems that becoming a regular is helping his confidence.

With you on that one.....very surprised when they read out CMS's name as MOM. He was a close second IMO

 

[Gazwag]

With you on that one.....very surprised when they read out CMS's name as MOM. He was a close second IMO

You do realise its the match sponsors that decide MOM after spending 30 minutes of the 90 eating and drinking and not actually watching the game

 

[Coleby1007]

I think Navarro is still the weak link in midfield,spraying a couple of long passes is not enough over 90minutes,we have Bridcutt in a defensive midfield role so he is not needed and offers very little.I think Harley will only get better.

Absolutely spot on!

Have been saying this for ages now. Navarro, Painter and Paynter are not good enough. Simple

 

[catfish]

Gus obviously saw something in him that he liked. Having been dropped he should realise he can't just stroll into the team so if his attitude continues to improve hopefully so will his performances.

 

[BensGrandad]

I am and have beena critic of Navarro but in the most recent games he has improved but I would prefer us to bring in a old established midfielder looking for a final season or two in the mould of a past player like Tim Sherwood or even a Danny Murphy/Steve Sidwell type.

 

[niknokseagull]

It's odd how a lot of people are now laying into Navarro. Surely there is some degree of correlation between his return to the first team and getting three wins in four, the wider 'team' playing with a little more verve and confidence and (dare I say it), his presence allowing Harley to express himself a lot better than he's done in the past.

Having said all that, a fit Vicente beats Harley every time in my book

 

[BensGrandad]

When is fat Frank due to drop out of the Prem as he has just bought a house in Ferring

 

[Pot noodles for everyone]

I wonder if Harley will now go on to enjoy a similar career to El-Abd, Butters and to a certain extent Navarro. All 3 of the latter players took a fair amount of time to come good esp El-Abd who, without Poyet, would surely have left by now. I really hope Harley is starting to get to grips with this league. Maybe, just maybe Gus can see something in him that we have all missed (as he did with El-Abd) and that Harley will become a fan's favourite. Fingers crossed, this happens.

 

[JCL666]

Harley was my MOM on saturday, normally I don't notice him at all, but I thought he had a good game against Cov. It seems that becoming a regular is helping his confidence.

Defo agree on him as MOM. Much stronger in tackling, tracking back.

i thought his link up play was excellent, bringing wide players into the game and supporting strikers.

 

[leigull]

Always knew Harley would be a quality player if given a run of games. The only problem for him will be if Vicente is ever fit then he will be sitting out again.

 

[deletebeepbeepbeep]

Always knew Harley would be a quality player if given a run of games. The only problem for him will be if Vicente is ever fit then he will be sitting out again.

Very much about rotation with Vicente I think

 

[leigull]

Very much about rotation with Vicente I think

Yeah I suppose, we're unlikely to get an extended run of games from Vicente so he shouldn't be out long enough to affect his fitness/sharpness. It's Sparrow that seems to be out the fold now

 

[deletebeepbeepbeep]

I feel sorry for Sparrow, a good solid Championship player on his day and adds a bit more stability in the midfield then Harley but lacks some consistancy. A good player to have in the squad though.