2025/26 James Tarkowski

[toffeeblue9]

Certainly feels like age is catching up with him. He's been largely poor this season. Ideally he becomes a squad player or is moved on next season with a top player replacing him, or at the very least a promising young player to go behind Branthewaite and O'Brien

Don't really agree. I think Tarkowski had a very poor opening half dozen games or so of the season, but I think he's been absolutely fine for a while.

I also think that while everyone eventually wants a JOB/Branthwaite partnership, Tarks still walks into the team - he's a real presence in both boxes and he's the only talker in that defence.

 

[mahermi1]

I think a JOB Branthwaite partnership needs testing before the end of the year and if it’s good he needs to be a squad player.

Armband to McNeil at Crystal Palace.

Fixed that for you matey.

 

[Ged G]

Glaringly on the wane.

Many disagree, including me, glaringly! And so do the stats... tackles won, blocks, heading duels, etc.

 

[Ged G]

When we signed him I thought he would be crap from the off, but as is often the case I was wrong and he has given us a good few years which is a great result from a free transfer. It just looks as though time has caught up to him now, and he needs to be dropped. Sadly, he is a Moyes favourite so he will be the first name on the teamsheet until the end of the season.

It's a frustration when young players will get 45-60 mins to prove themselves and then get dropped for a few games if they don't pull up trees, but this guy can make mistake after mistake leading to goals and never a suggestion of him losing his place.

Most of that is way off the mark. I was going to pick holes in several things you wrote but then thought, wisely, why bother? You are deluded and nothing anyone can say will sway you.

 

[Ged G]

He has got mistakes him in every match which unfortunately are getting punished.

Banal. THAT can be said for EVERY player.

 

[Brett Angell Delight]

Most of that is way off the mark. I was going to pick holes in several things you wrote but then thought, wisely, why bother? You are deluded and nothing anyone can say will sway you.

Now is not the time, Mrs Tarkowski

 

[Ged G]

Now is not the time, Mrs Tarkowski

An intellectual reply

 

[Benicetoourboys]

Fans online are in the main far more critical than match going supporters.

Tarkowski cares, is conscientious, a great defender & leader, fine Captain.

Don't know why players wives have to be talked about either, only supporting their husbands from online abuse.

 

[Shibbywiggles]

He’s made a few mistakes this season but that’s because we’re trying to play out from the back more, especially at home where we’re expected to take the game to the opposition and that’s not his biggest strength.

Overall, I think the fact he’s played almost every game with Keane next to him, instead of Branthwaite who we can all agree is top class, I think he’s had another good season. His leadership and commitment can’t be questioned either and he’s one of the few players I like listening to in interviews as he speaks quite openly and honestly.

 

[Ged G]

Fans online are in the main far more critical than match going supporters.

Tarkowski cares, is conscientious, a great defender & leader, fine Captain.

Don't know why players wives have to be talked about either, only supporting their husbands from online abuse.

A good, sensible post. More like this please lads and lasses

 

[Hinchcliffe's Corner]

Most of that is way off the mark. I was going to pick holes in several things you wrote but then thought, wisely, why bother? You are deluded and nothing anyone can say will sway you.

My God you're dull.

 

[Rooney_Tunes]

Many disagree, including me, glaringly! And so do the stats... tackles won, blocks, heading duels, etc.

He's only average to poor when he plays next to Keggers...when Jake or Branthwaite are next to him he's good...wonder why?

 

[Nymzee]

Needs phasing out.

 

[davids]

Many disagree, including me, glaringly! And so do the stats... tackles won, blocks, heading duels, etc.

He plays well in the away games when we are generally under the cosh for a large part of the game. At Bramley Moor when we need to be on the front foot his limitations become clear.

 

[davids]

Banal. THAT can be said for EVERY player.

Pickford?