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Title: Middleton
Post by: Spilsby Red on January 13, 2026, 07:54:53 pm
Not slating the guy. But has anyone been underwhelmed with him. Was really excited to him signing but …….
Title: Re: Middleton
Post by: dknward2 on January 13, 2026, 08:02:06 pm
Not slating the guy. But has anyone been underwhelmed with him. Was really excited to him signing but …….

Maybe like a lot of players that move from one area of the country to another it's taking him time to settle down and be able to concentrate on his football
Title: Re: Middleton
Post by: Petche on January 13, 2026, 08:02:31 pm
Dreadful so far tonight.
Title: Re: Middleton
Post by: Spilsby Red on January 13, 2026, 08:02:48 pm
Maybe
Title: Re: Middleton
Post by: jmt23 on January 13, 2026, 08:06:56 pm
He seems a bit of a one trick pony, his one trick is very good though.

He is sooo one footed and refuses to come inside and shoot - it maybe a confidence thing, I’m sure in an interview players were saying his shooting is really good. - I’ve never seen it, he almost crumbles at the sight of goal.


Title: Re: Middleton
Post by: roversdaft on January 13, 2026, 08:10:05 pm
Crossing is ok, but finishing needs to improve
Title: Re: Middleton
Post by: sedwardsdrfc on January 13, 2026, 08:13:57 pm
If we had an Andy Cook or Charlie Wyke type forward he’d be a great player for us.
Title: Re: Middleton
Post by: 5minstogo on January 13, 2026, 09:07:24 pm
Too one dimensional. Will get a few goals and assist a few but Gibson and Haks offer far more.
Title: Re: Middleton
Post by: DonnyBazR0ver on January 13, 2026, 09:08:51 pm
He seems a bit of a one trick pony, his one trick is very good though.

He is sooo one footed and refuses to come inside and shoot - it maybe a confidence thing, I’m sure in an interview players were saying his shooting is really good. - I’ve never seen it, he almost crumbles at the sight of goal.




That's been the disappointment with him not mixing it up with a few inside runs. He can use both feet and scored a great right footed finish in a pre season game.

Thought his recent goal might spur him on to try and get in the box more often.

Time yet though.
Title: Re: Middleton
Post by: Alan Southstand on January 13, 2026, 09:12:42 pm
It took Mols & Adelakun to come on for us to look anything like a team. P1ss poor first half!

We NEED a centre back and another midfielder, pronto!

Title: Re: Middleton
Post by: sf9944 on January 13, 2026, 09:18:14 pm
Overly negative in my opinion. I thought after a slow start the midfield was excellent. Really liked what I saw from Robinson and Broadbent lovely distribution. Defensively good also.
Title: Re: Middleton
Post by: Petche on January 13, 2026, 09:20:10 pm
Liked what I saw tonight from Robinson. He was what we were expecting from Crew.
Title: Re: Middleton
Post by: Spilsby Red on January 13, 2026, 09:21:04 pm
Massive improvement on Crew
Title: Re: Middleton
Post by: StocksArmy on January 13, 2026, 09:28:20 pm
Think Middleton has been really hard done by. Especially after the Bolton game to score, receive MOTM and get dropped. Having said that, if I had to choose between him and Haks I know which one I’d rather have.
Title: Re: Middleton
Post by: jmt23 on January 13, 2026, 09:35:25 pm
I agree with Broadbent and Robinson it looked well balanced and both played well, BUT let’s be honest Fleetwood are an injury ravaged team and seemed to lack real quality.

There was never a moment I felt we were under pressure and most players played within themselves.

Just on Middleton, he looked so frustrated, it looked like he was wondering what the hell is going off, why is this not working.
Title: Re: Middleton
Post by: grayx on January 13, 2026, 09:39:34 pm
Think Middleton has been really hard done by. Especially after the Bolton game to score, receive MOTM and get dropped. Having said that, if I had to choose between him and Haks I know which one I’d rather have.
I agree. Think hes been a bit harshly treated being dropped after having a decent game in the past and seems to be out of favour. A shame because i thought he was a decent signing.
Title: Re: Middleton
Post by: In the box on January 13, 2026, 09:40:25 pm
I agree with Broadbent and Robinson it looked well balanced and both played well, BUT let’s be honest Fleetwood are an injury ravaged team and seemed to lack real quality.

There was never a moment I felt we were under pressure and most players played within themselves.

Just on Middleton, he looked so frustrated, it looked like he was wondering what the hell is going off, why is this not working.
Middleton needs to concentrate on targeting people in the box , he has what Molyneux has   Pace and the ability to get past defenders and cross , yet his final delivery fall short too often , he seldom seems to find a player coming in . More Patience and looking up to see who’s where could help . I think players of pace just need what Gibson has achieved time to sort their feet out .
Title: Re: Middleton
Post by: Janso on January 13, 2026, 10:18:49 pm
Molyneux was a bit crap for ages after he signed and now look at him. Give the guy a chance.