2025/26 Dwight McNeil

[RalphDring]

Is he any worse at defending now than Coleman was in 2012 when Moyes made him our right back?

Think him overlapping to Grealish's left would take our build up to another level

A player at left back wearing number 7 would set my ocd off the stratosphere. There are probably better reasons why this is a bad idea also.

 

[Clarky cat]

….he’s languid, a bit like Dibling. It’ll often disguise a lack of effort but it doesn’t mean they’re not trying. Indeed, a few posters on here commented that he was trying too hard.

Not sure if you watched him for U21s, certainly couldn’t say he was sulking or not trying.

His performances have been poor this season but I wouldn’t blame his attitude.

Obsessed.

 

[Eggs]

Obsessed.

….i don’t think Dibling is obsessed, just seems a quiet type of lad.

 

[pfim]

Is he any worse at defending now than Coleman was in 2012 when Moyes made him our right back?

Think him overlapping to Grealish's left would take our build up to another level

Yes, much worse.

 

[Clarky cat]

….i don’t think Dibling is obsessed, just seems a quiet type of lad.

It’s quite obvious that you are obsessed, you are displaying exactly the sort of unhealthy infatuation you had for Kevin Thelwell for Tyler, weaving him in to other threads now as well.
How about you prove me wrong and try your hardest not to mention or refer to Tyler Dibling until the Chelsea game, as you’re a betting man I bet £5 to a charity of your choice that you can’t. I’ll even ask big fat Mick Quinn for some tips for you the next time I see his massive face in Waitrose.

 

[FinnTrikker]

After the points deduction he was immense,important goals and assists,the one at Forest comes to mind,then came the injury and personal problems and has never got back to that level,did ok for a few games towards end of last season,again Forest away comes to mind.
We have evolved as a team in that space of time,better players and seemingly no real place for an attrition footballer like Dwight going forward.Will always appreciate what he contributed during some dark times.....

 

[degsy]

Well he should be going somewhere soon, because if we let another player walk for free, that will be a disgrace

I'm not up on AFCON dates and related team permutations, but we will be 2 midfielders out and if McNeil is still needed for cover and the window closes he can't go anywhere.

End of the season is a different matter.

 

[MACCA75]

Is he any worse at defending now than Coleman was in 2012 when Moyes made him our right back?

Think him overlapping to Grealish's left would take our build up to another level

You mean the quick, aggressive, determined Irish lad? Yes.

 

[Drago]

I don't think I've ever seen a footballer accelerate as slowly as he does when he receives the ball

 

[Bluewolf]

After the points deduction he was immense,important goals and assists,the one at Forest comes to mind,then came the injury and personal problems and has never got back to that level,did ok for a few games towards end of last season,again Forest away comes to mind.
We have evolved as a team in that space of time,better players and seemingly no real place for an attrition footballer like Dwight going forward.Will always appreciate what he contributed during some dark times.....

You mean the 23/24 season where he scored 3 goals and got 6 assists?

Not exactly what id call "immense" imo.

Fact is even when he was "good" for us it was at the detriment of the team and it arguably made us worse by having everything run through a one legged slug. Who was our most creative player but his first instinct was to pass it backwards.

Hes a relegation fodder player and having a relegation fodder manager make him our most creative player dragged us down to his level.

Its no coincidence that we've looked miles better as a team with him out of the squad.

 

[blueboy72]

Can’t be easy being a first pick for several years then getting 10 mins here and there. Looked good yesterday, wanted the ball and gave us energy.
Still remember that time when he sprinted across the opposition’s back 4 to keep closing each player down.
Effort goes a long way to win fans over

Not as much as talent

 

[NikNak8]

I thought he played well when he came on. Helped to keep us on top in the midfield. If he plays like that moving forwards then I have no issue with him. We certainly need him for now.

I agree, was all on for shipping him out as thought he looked out of place but after that performance I think he does offer something and god knows our bench is limited already so every little helps.

 

[RichCee123]

Not as much as talent

Absolutely but players aren’t turning down the opportunity the play at a bigger team and earning more money. It isn’t a players fault if they are trying but aren’t good enough. They shouldn’t have been bought!

 

[N0L1M1TK]

He’s a solid premier league player, his downfall is he has very little pace. He has a beautiful left peg tho. I think he’s best suited to the 10 role now - for me you have to have pace for the wider areas of the pitch.

He’s not good enough to displace Grealish Illy or KDH.

He has a role to play as a squad player, if he wants.

I’d keep him around, as the club moves forward others will be phased out too.

 

[blueboy72]

Absolutely but players aren’t turning down the opportunity the play at a bigger team and earning more money. It isn’t a players fault if they are trying but aren’t good enough. They shouldn’t have been bought!

It was a financial signing as he was cheap and the down payment low, we shouldn’t be making them mistakes moving forward