Hanlan

[TonySoprano]

With all the moly talk, ive not seen anyone mention just how awful hanlan was when he came on.

He couldn't hold up his arm, never mind the ball. It just bounced off him all the time. Including one time where it was that bad, the ball bounced out of play for a throw in from his position in the centre circle!

His missed chance gets worse every time I see it aswell, just tsps it straight at the keeper, despite a gaping space either side of him.

Get rid, free transfer to frickley

[mpc123]

Ive watched premiership players the same in moments

[IDM]

We won, almost safe from relegation, so yeah, let’s pick on a player again..

[drfchound]

Forwards go to put the ball between the keepers legs or just at the side of them.
Sometimes they go in and sometimes they hit the keeper.

[Draytonian III]

We won, almost safe from relegation, so yeah, let’s pick on a player again..

Totally agree , in my paper this morning it says Doncaster Rovers 1 Reading 0

[TonySoprano]

I see the usual happy clappers are completely missing the point as usual.

The point being, it could have cost us points yesterday.
Luckily we got away with only needing the 1 goal.

The other point being, we need a proper striker in the summer, one who is a vast improvement on Hanlan the competition winner.

[IDM]

Nope..

Players miss chances in every game.  Defenders make mistakes, as do keepers.  Sometimes it costs us, sometimes it doesn’t.  Crap play happens, yet we still win football games.

Debate squad changes for next season by all means..

But don’t label folks “happy clappers” just for wanting to stay positive after a really good win.!

[Blue Green Algae]

Who to listen to, some bloke off the Donny messageboard, or Brentford owner Matthew Benham:

"Typically for a one-on-one, the odds are 50/50 that you will score. You might say he's less efficient but the fact he is getting the positions for the shot is more important to us."

Tricky one...

[Rupee92ONLY]

There is only really Bailey for us this season who has got himself into great positions inside the box at a very high consistent rate. That’s what he’s improved, not his heading or finishing.

Molyneux and Clifton the 2 behind Bailey but nowhere near enough (especially Molyneux). That’s not a slate on Molyneux’s ability, I just don’t think we’ve helped him in the slightest this year.

[TonySoprano]

Nope..

Players miss chances in every game.  Defenders make mistakes, as do keepers.  Sometimes it costs us, sometimes it doesn’t.  Crap play happens, yet we still win football games.

Debate squad changes for next season by all means..

But don’t label folks “happy clappers” just for wanting to stay positive after a really good win.!

You refusing to acknowledge the point is bizarre. Textbook happy clapper

[ChrisBx]

Who to listen to, some bloke off the Donny messageboard, or Brentford owner Matthew Benham:

"Typically for a one-on-one, the odds are 50/50 that you will score. You might say he's less efficient but the fact he is getting the positions for the shot is more important to us."

Tricky one...

Interestingly, Hanlan's xG across his 34 appearances is 5.3 (0.3 p/90). A significant way off the more consistent goal scorers in this division.

* A caveat to this is that I've used Whoscored's free data, therefore it may not be the most accurate.

[Petche]

I appreciate we won yesterday and that was the most important thing but my god this Hanlan fella just doesn't cut it. I hope we strengthen sufficiently in the summer that we can use him as a bit part player next season, maybe send out on loan. I don't care what anyone says if we want to progress he is not the answer up front!

[Ian Nimmo]

I appreciate we won yesterday and that was the most important thing but my god this Hanlan fella just doesn't cut it. I hope we strengthen sufficiently in the summer that we can use him as a bit part player next season, maybe send out on loan. I don't care what anyone says if we want to progress he is not the answer up front!

Totally agree, forget about when he was one on one, the fact is that he is not up to L1 standard. He is consistently poor in all aspects and to be honest I wouldn’t be surprised if he didn’t make it at L2 level.

[mpc123]

I see the usual happy clappers are completely missing the point as usual.

The point being, it could have cost us points yesterday.
Luckily we got away with only needing the 1 goal.

The other point being, we need a proper striker in the summer, one who is a vast improvement on Hanlan the competition winner.

Typically the striker doesnt score the goals in this division if you want to be successful.

Take a look at the top goalscorer list and the position of the teams in the league

[GazLaz]

Who to listen to, some bloke off the Donny messageboard, or Brentford owner Matthew Benham:

"Typically for a one-on-one, the odds are 50/50 that you will score. You might say he's less efficient but the fact he is getting the positions for the shot is more important to us."

Tricky one...

Interestingly, Hanlan's xG across his 34 appearances is 5.3 (0.3 p/90). A significant way off the more consistent goal scorers in this division.

* A caveat to this is that I've used Whoscored's free data, therefore it may not be the most accurate.

Rob Street xG per 90 0.27.

He’s played wide for the minority of the season admittedly but has played centrally.

Freddie Draper at Lincoln 0.26 per 90.

[Chris Black come back]

Hanlan has been served up a tough gig this season. He’s played as a sub (15) almost as much as a starter (17) and been all over place, out wide, one up, two up, front three.

[ncRover]

Who to listen to, some bloke off the Donny messageboard, or Brentford owner Matthew Benham:

"Typically for a one-on-one, the odds are 50/50 that you will score. You might say he's less efficient but the fact he is getting the positions for the shot is more important to us."

Tricky one...

Interestingly, Hanlan's xG across his 34 appearances is 5.3 (0.3 p/90). A significant way off the more consistent goal scorers in this division.

* A caveat to this is that I've used Whoscored's free data, therefore it may not be the most accurate.

Rob Street xG per 90 0.27.

He’s played wide for the minority of the season admittedly but has played centrally.

Freddie Draper at Lincoln 0.26 per 90.

Sorry, i’m not sure where you two are looking because Hanlan’s xG per 90 on FotMob is 0.22.

And both those players offer more than him in other aspects.

xG shots on target compared to xG alone shows those two players challenge the keeper more with their chances compared to Hanlan too.

Also this - https://www.drfc-vsc.co.uk/index.php?topic=296580.msg1457080#msg1457080

[Draytonian III]

Nope..

Players miss chances in every game.  Defenders make mistakes, as do keepers.  Sometimes it costs us, sometimes it doesn’t.  Crap play happens, yet we still win football games.

Debate squad changes for next season by all means..

But don’t label folks “happy clappers” just for wanting to stay positive after a really good win.!

You refusing to acknowledge the point is bizarre. Textbook happy clapper

The opposite of a Happy Clapper is a Wind Up Merchant, and that’s you come across as, every post that’s started you try and cause controversy on it . Perhaps that’s your manner so be it , but don’t forget this is a forum and not everyone will have the same opinion.

[Barmby Rover]

There is no doubt that Rovers looked more positive and threatening without Hanlan on the pitch, enough said.

[IDM]

Nope..

Players miss chances in every game.  Defenders make mistakes, as do keepers.  Sometimes it costs us, sometimes it doesn’t.  Crap play happens, yet we still win football games.

Debate squad changes for next season by all means..

But don’t label folks “happy clappers” just for wanting to stay positive after a really good win.!

You refusing to acknowledge the point is bizarre. Textbook happy clapper

How often do you read post match reports when we have lost where the author (or the manager etc) tries to identify some positives from the game despite the result?

Yes we won, and could and perhaps should have scored one or two more goals.  But at the end of the day it’s a huge 3 points in the context of the season.

I for one am very happy with that outcome.

Why you see the need to continue to give folks like me a label just for being pleased we won a vital game is beyond me.  Unless as suggested above, you are a WUM.  Considering your history on this site, I know what the answer is.

[TonySoprano]

Nope..

Players miss chances in every game.  Defenders make mistakes, as do keepers.  Sometimes it costs us, sometimes it doesn’t.  Crap play happens, yet we still win football games.

Debate squad changes for next season by all means..

But don’t label folks “happy clappers” just for wanting to stay positive after a really good win.!

You refusing to acknowledge the point is bizarre. Textbook happy clapper

How often do you read post match reports when we have lost where the author (or the manager etc) tries to identify some positives from the game despite the result?

Yes we won, and could and perhaps should have scored one or two more goals.  But at the end of the day it’s a huge 3 points in the context of the season.

I for one am very happy with that outcome.

Why you see the need to continue to give folks like me a label just for being pleased we won a vital game is beyond me.  Unless as suggested above, you are a WUM.  Considering your history on this site, I know what the answer is.

Because your completely missing the point, either on purpose or something else.

[5minstogo]

Hanlan only needs 2 more goals to equal his season best of 9 when he made 48 appearances. I don't know why folk thought he'd turn into prime Ronaldo, I include McCann in that.

[Rupee92ONLY]

He has great character though. It’s the first thing you notice when you look deep into the whites of his eyes.

[monkeytennis]

I’m fed up of seeing the ball bounce off him tbh. He shows a distinct lack of finesse and control.

[Barmby Rover]

I’m fed up of seeing the ball bounce off him tbh. He shows a distinct lack of finesse and control.

or the ability to challenge for a ball that's gone forward, or win a header or so many other things. It is like playing with ten men once he appears.

[Canadian Rover]

I see the usual happy clappers are completely missing the point as usual.

The point being, it could have cost us points yesterday.
Luckily we got away with only needing the 1 goal.

The other point being, we need a proper striker in the summer, one who is a vast improvement on Hanlan the competition winner.

Discuss it in the summer then.

[MachoMadness]

I’m fed up of seeing the ball bounce off him tbh. He shows a distinct lack of finesse and control.

Which begs the question why we're always playing it to him with his back to goal, when he's shown that he can be an asset when he's running into space. Like it or not he's the only striker we've got, basically has been for most of the season, but that's not his fault.

I appreciate we won yesterday and that was the most important thing but my god this Hanlan fella just doesn't cut it. I hope we strengthen sufficiently in the summer that we can use him as a bit part player next season, maybe send out on loan. I don't care what anyone says if we want to progress he is not the answer up front!

Totally agree, forget about when he was one on one, the fact is that he is not up to L1 standard. He is consistently poor in all aspects and to be honest I wouldn’t be surprised if he didn’t make it at L2 level.

He's made it into his late 20s, is still playing in L1, and has been for a long time. I think he's already made it!