JFC - Please God make this the last time we have to watch him play in an Albion shirt...

[HawkTheSeagull]

2 penalties against 10 man Swindon

Still more goals than the rest of our team. Again, he isnt going to be fully noticed in his role. There were worse players today, but you dont slate them.....

Do you genuinely think he deserves to start?

Colunga , who's technically better , could have played behind the striker today so he's not in there cause everyone is injured

Today, JFC for sure as he is best suited to that position of what was available. That said he is more suited in a defensive role for me. Colunga would have been out of position, more effective on the wing, which he certainly was today.

 

[Mike Small]

It'll take more than a season to improve. Some players, take Ince for example, burst on to the scene early and seem to improve with every outing where as others take more time to make noticeable progression. It's highly likely that the coaches, manager and player (JFC) will see progression much sooner than we (the fans) will as we will most likely only notice progression that comes on in leaps and bounds. He's still relatively young and this season has been the first season he's been a regular in our first team. The criticism he receives on here, some of which is justified, is often totally over the top though and it seems to have become somewhat of a scapegoating vendetta rather than giving constructive feedback.

Read Amexers post above for constructive feedback

 

[Mike Small]

Still more goals than the rest of our team. Again, he isnt going to be fully noticed in his role. There were worse players today, but you dont slate them.....

I didn't see anyone worse than him or contribute so little. If he worked his socks off and did everything for the cause I wouldn't be posting but he doesn't

 

[Diego Napier]

I remember him fluffing a 1 on 1.

you would, you're one-eyed.

 

[Bladders]

I'd like those who think the criticism of JFC is harsh to actually back up their arguments with what they think he does really well that enhances the teams performance.

All i read is that we're all being mean, and he's a replacement for Barnes as a scapegoat, but no reall analysis of what it is that he does really well which we couldn't live without.

Tell us what we would be losing if JFC was dropped.

I'm all ears...........

 

[portslade seagull]

Do you genuinely think he deserves to start?

Colunga , who's technically better , could have played behind the striker today so he's not in there cause everyone is injured

I think Colunga would have been better than him today

 

[midnight_rendezvous]

Read Amexers post above for constructive feedback

I did. I disagree slightly as it was Tex that took JFC's role not Calde so the point and comparison re effort put it is, in my mind, slightly redundant. It is a measured response but it's one of the few.

 

[brightonrock]

I have not posted for years but felt I had to on JFC. I consider he is one of worst midfielders I have ever seen for Albion. To convince I was not been unfair I have watched him very closely in his last 2 games. He can hang his leg out but cant tackle so will never be defensive or ball winning midfielder. As far as been an attacking option he cannot go past anyone and makes very few forward runs. Calderon took his place against Ipswich and one minute was putting blocks in outside our area and next he was in there penalty area. JFC has never covered that ground in 3 games let alone 1.Tonight when they had ball he never tracked back or marked and when we were attacking instead of making forward runs stayed by half way line. When he passed the ball instead of finding space he retreated close to Arsenal player so he would never get ball back. I must admit it is even beginning to spoil my enjoyment of watching on the basis I resent spending my money to watch such a limited player contribute so little. For those who say under 21s lower leagues have players that played at that level.
For your info I want all our home grown players including March and Ince to do well. However I do hope not to see JFC again. Incidently whilst blessed with lots of skill I fear March will fade unless he starts doing more then nothing with right foot

I disagree with what you say but your post is measured and I would've been happy to discuss his strengths or weaknesses with somebody like you. Unfortunately you started your post with the bit in bold, and detracted from any point you might've had from the off.

Criticise him, sure - but don't say you've watched him for 2 games and think he's one of the worst midfielders you've EVER seen for the albion? Then you've probably only been watching for 2 games. I'm in my 20s and could name 40 or more terrible players we had in the gillingham & withdean years. It's an absolutely ridiculous statement.

 

[Easy 10]

you would, you're one-eyed.

Well, I've seen enough of him with both eyes to conclude that he just doesn't contribute very much. As one of our own youngsters I'd LOVE him to be doing the business, but whatever he brings to the team, I don't see it. He doesn't tackle. He's not creative. He's not a box-to-box workhorse. He's not a goalscorer. He's not a dead-ball specialist. So (at the risk of repeating a famous thread title), what exactly DOES he do ? Having played getting on 60-odd games now, he really should be improving and making an impact in games, but I think he's a passenger in the team, our midfield always looks significantly weaker when he is in it. And that's not judging him today, because whatever midfield we put out there would have its work cut out dealing with Arsenals. But I've seen enough of him in the league this season to form the opinion that he is lightweight and out of his depth. He really needs to STEP UP this season if he's going to be anything other than a League One scuffler at best.

 

[Acker79]

Out of 20+ games this season what has he done?

I only tend to go to home league games, so some of this is based on radio comments/feedback from fans in attendance, his notable positive contributions:

Swindon (LC) Cleared off our goal line after some defensive errors. Scored penalty for third. Won the second penalty, scored it.
Blackburn Took the corner we scored from
Norwich Good block at 0-0
Wolves Joint NSC MotM with Stockdale
Reading Scored our first.
Arsenal (FA) Credited with an assist (I assume the first, as Holla was noted as playing the ball through for Baldock for the second)

 

[Barrel of Fun]

I have not posted for years but felt I had to on JFC. I consider he is one of worst midfielders I have ever seen for Albion. t

I've not been watching Albion for too long in the grander scheme of things, but I don't think he'd make my worst Albion XI from just the Falmer years.

 

[Bladders]

I only tend to go to home league games, so some of this is based on radio comments/feedback from fans in attendance, his notable positive contributions:

Swindon (LC) Cleared off our goal line after some defensive errors. Scored penalty for third. Won the second penalty, scored it.
Blackburn Took the corner we scored from
Norwich Good block at 0-0
Wolves Joint NSC MotM with Stockdale
Reading Scored our first.
Arsenal (FA) Credited with an assist (I assume the first, as Holla was noted as playing the ball through for Baldock for the second)

I cant tell if you're serious or taking the piss with that list

 

[JamesAndTheGiantHead]

He doesn't tackle. He's not creative. He's not a box-to-box workhorse. He's not a goalscorer. He's not a dead-ball specialist. So (at the risk of repeating a famous thread title), what exactly DOES he do?

Stick a months wages on him getting a hattrick next game.

 

[Bladders]

I've not been watching Albion for too long in the grander scheme of things, but I don't think he'd make my worst Albion XI from just the Falmer years.

Worst MF to play for the Albion is a ridiculous statement.

 

[Bladders]

Stick a months wages on him getting a hattrick next game.

Probably get a better return throwing it off the end of the Pier.

 

[WhingForPresident]

He's not awful as such, but I can't see what he brings to the team.

Think a loan spell to a L1 side would do him good if we have adequate cover. For me, he simply isn't Championship standard at the moment.

 

[Hampster Gull]

I'd keep him but give him a rest for a few games and coach him a bit

 

[Acker79]

I cant tell if you're serious or taking the piss with that list

When I say 'notable contribution' I mean a key moment. Not general good play, thankless 'doing a job for the team' performances, or just any good pass, but things like: goals, assists, goal-saving blocks/clearances, any time a player is picked as sponsor's man of the match, or is rated highest on the player ratings threads on here.

I am not taking the piss, but I am not saying this proves or disproves anyone's opinion of his quality. It is merely a list of his notable moments in the season so far.

 

[Algernon]

JFC needs to be watching MOTD, the Bristol City game and Luke Freeman and see how a midfielder is supposed to play. I thought he was excellent.

 

[Bladders]

When I say 'notable contribution' I mean a key moment. Not general good play, thankless 'doing a job for the team' performances, or just any good pass, but things like: goals, assists, goal-saving blocks/clearances, any time a player is picked as sponsor's man of the match, or is rated highest on the player ratings threads on here.

I am not taking the piss, but I am not saying this proves or disproves anyone's opinion of his quality. It is merely a list of his notable moments in the season so far.

I'm sure if you did one for every player they would have had more notable moments that JFC.