[Albion] Has anyone ever taught Welbeck how to hit the ball?

[The Wizard]

If you don’t see the way Welbeck comes in deep and links the play up I suggest a trip to specsavers is in order, yes he’s not the most clinical player, he never has been, but for me he has a very high football IQ and with the other players we have zipping around upfront he’s the perfect foil

 

[GallodiMare]

At life? Yes I have. Not being you is the first thing

In terms of national squad. I was referring to it. Life is a big thing we are not able to manage still after 60 years

 

[Invicta]

Great player, our Premier League trajectory has been very much in the period he's been with us. Great all round squad player.

 

[Pevenseagull]

Love him to bits

And Lallana

Ball falls nicely to them 20 yards out


WHOOOSH!!!!


Nobody's perfect.

 

[Seagull Stew]

He's a distraction for the centre backs, that allows Mitoma and March the space to come inside.

 

[Terry Butcher Tribute Act]

His first time finishing is dreadful. Get it under control and he's a different player

 

[schmunk]

Caicedo on the RB was a mistake

Agreed. He's to blame for ALL of the goals Man U scored.

 

[Greg Bobkin]

Caicedo on the RB was a mistake

So was Shaw sticking his hand in the air

 

[dejavuatbtn]

Grandmothers and sucking eggs come to mind.

 

[Papa Lazarou]

I think he had a below par game yesterday, a complete reversal of fortune from Saturday.

 

[Nobby Cybergoat]

I think he had a below par game yesterday, a complete reversal of fortune from Saturday.

Yeh, it wasn't his best game last night. Ferguson will come back in when fit. Undav may even get the nod Monday.

Danny a decent player to be competing to be the first back up striker

 

[Commander]

He always seems to be leaning backwards.
Then he hits the ball, with an empty net, and invariably and irremediably sends it over the crossbar.
Many of his shots are with almost an empty net, a sort of penalty.
I don't know how old he is, 32/33?
He hasn't yet learned that you can hit the ball full neck, in terms of your feet, simply by forwarding your torso along with your whole body.
Ask Gross how he scored his last two goals.
Coordination, timing, quick reflexes etc.
Not only that: he can't hold the ball to make the team come up from behind.
I would have replaced him after 30 minutes.
But this is, of course, just my humble opinion.

I'm going to back you up here. He is a quality player, but it is odd how poor he is at shooting for a striker. But you can file it under the 'if he didn't have that flaw then he wouldn't be playing for us' category. Same with Gross and his lack of pace.

 

[Wardy's twin]

Welbeck is undoubtedly class, but... and I'm uncomfortable saying it... I really don't think he's sharp enough or fast enough for what we have become as a team.

I can only think his knowledge and reading of the game adds something we need as RDZ picks him, but he's not someone I'd say is the backbone of the team or even a 'special' player.

Sorry if my opinion is unpopular.

He added a physical presence which was needed last night but quite often the ball played to him 'didn't stick' so we lost the ball, his finishing is generally poor IMO considering how much he has achieved over the years.

 

[beorhthelm]

I just don't see it myself. I don't think he's pin sharp, and I don't think he's a brilliant finisher.

he isn't a finisher, never has been. he's always been a classical inside forward, one with vision, pace and strength to play in CF position, hold play, bring others in, and generally screw with the defense.