NewRadical
Player Valuation: £30m
The desire was there (it always has been) and he made some good interceptions but he ruined a lot of that by blasting the ball back to their 'keeper.
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....he kept Sterling relatively quiet, was competitive, combative and got in the opposition box to play a key part in out goal. Still has plenty to offer does Coleman.
wandyr79
Player Valuation: £25m
Just said the same in the match thread, I have also said it previously.
I think it is unwise to write off Coleman, he is a fighter.
Paul Rideout
Player Valuation: £35m
I can see the ‘but Sterling had an off day’ people on the horizon mate... some people can’t give any players they deem not good enough for the club any credit.
I think it’s a society problem rather than an EFC issue - the world is becoming a series of binomials.
I actually think he played well last night.
He played well and likewise against Spurs when he came on, which shows that on his day he can still provide something - an option as part of the squad.
I think the wider concern is Coleman's inconsistency: for me, he regularly swings from playing well to awful with sadly little in between.
A good game last night, which was brilliant to see, so hopefully he can take that forward for the next few appearances as he does offer more of an outlet.
Stephenlloyd
Player Valuation: £40m
I think it’s ok to say someone played well, who long term isn’t good enough. We’ve got about 10 of them in the squad. The ones who have 1 good game in 10.
I don’t mind him as squad player next season, coming off the bench for the last 10mins to help us see a game out. But he’s not good enough to start next season for a team that wants to kick on, technically he’s a poor player.
What summed him up tonight, was robbing foden on the edge of our box, he strolls forward 10yards looks up 3 times. Tries to find Richarlison and plays the pass 30yards to his right.
barneygumble
Player Valuation: £60m
Paul Rideout
Player Valuation: £35m
I completely agree.
I think he’s still got enough for this level, my issue is he takes 3 games to get up to speed after an injury, has about 2 or 3 good games, gets injured - out for a couple of weeks.
rinse and repeat
Carloblues
Player Valuation: £30m
given his performances over the past 3/4 seasons not sure how you think he still has plenty to offer?
He is awful
I can't believe he's only 32, he plays like someone coming to their twilight years. Might be good enough for a bottom half team, but not for a team wanting to compete with the top 6.
He's been a great signing but he needs to be moved on at the next available opportunity.
He's been a great signing but he needs to be moved on at the next available opportunity.
....I don’t think anybody would disagree that we need a new RB, but as far as I’m concerned Coleman still offers more than Holgate and will be a decent back-up when the new bloke comes in.
I think this would have been the case 2 seasons ago, but his decline has been a constant for a while now.
Don’t get me wrong, I have a strong affinity to Coleman and I think he’ll go down as a great player for us. I just think the longer he is with us, the less people will remember how good he actually was. He’s the last piece of the Moyes “knife to a gun fight” legacy and his constant rallying cries after a poor performance are tiresome.
I think it’s best for both parties if he can leave.
.....not sure what his contract situation is, I suppose there is cover with the likes of Godfrey being so versatile. I wouldn’t be surprised if Ancelotti wants him around the place for another season, he’s club captain & i imagine he’s a really good influence around the squad as well as being a decent back-up.
I agree with the captain thing as he seems like a nice fella and I can imagine the other lads like him, but he’s only 32 and could be with us for potentially another 4 seasons or so. I’d dread to think how ineffective he would be by then.
....hopefully the days of long contracts for older players have gone.
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