...he's less reliant on whoever is in front of him than Baines, but it can't have helped that he's not had a regular wide man to link with this season.
I think against Wolfsburg him and Baines were running rampant, let him get back to full fitness and he'll be doing keepy uppy down the wing in no timeSet a very, very high standard with his performances last season. Not anywhere near replicating them so far.
Playing like he's trying his damdest to justify his price tag at the moment !!!...he's less reliant on whoever is in front of him than Baines, but it can't have helped that he's not had a regular wide man to link with this season.
Yeh Rory Mac deservedly won to be fair. Was surprised Paul Mcginley didnt win manager of year thoughReceived a nomination for Irish Sports Person of the Year tonight. He didn't win like, but it is recognition of the fantastic year that he has had.
Well in Seamie. Let's hope he gets back to his best form soon.
/positivity
not as good when he's forced to send all his time defending. He desperately needs McCarthy back
I am wondering whether McCarthy has in fact being doing the work almost of a player and a half and that is why we miss him so much. Was he doing more than his fair share in his partnership with Barry?.....could be a very good point but I suppose McCarthy and Coleman have played together plenty this season. Generally, though, McCarthy and Barry allow both full backs to get forward and when either is missing the impact could be more considerable to the overall team shape and performance than thought.
I am wondering whether McCarthy has in fact being doing the work almost of a player and a half and that is why we miss him so much. Was he doing more than his fair share in his partnership with Barry?
Not the whole picture like imo, there are many factors at play but Seamus does not seem to be bombing on so much as last season. Can't tell whether he is being pressed back or hanging back through decision.
Just hoping to see Seamus burst through the lines again and fire an angled drive into top corner. Are you listening Santa?!.....McCarthy certainly puts more than a shift in. Part of Barry's role is to sit in for Baines which he does very well. Barry covers less area of the pitch but that's exactly how it should be. Remember our record with Carsley in that position, he was 30+ but rarely missed a game, similarly when Fellaini was given the deeper role he had to be much more disciplined.
Not sure if folk saw the Cattermole interview yesterday but he said his 'new' role was about sitting in front of the back four and he really has to curb his natural instinct to get involved in other areas of the pitch. Just one thing to keep in mind when thinking about McCarthy/Besic dream ticket that's its not all about being busy.