Alfie May - Let's be honest

[NickDRFC]

StocksArmy - he’s not quick. At all. If he was he’d be a lot more of a threat than he is.

I’m not sure he’s as bad as some people are making out but he’s not cut out for this level and, even worse, just doesn’t suit our system at all. I think in the right team in League Two, played as more of a classic poacher, he could be alright, but he’s just not quick enough/strong enough/smart enough to offer a threat for us.

[DonnyFC1]

Only one word needed to sum up Alfie May = USELESS

[Jonathan]

This makes for a really harsh thread about a player that tries his best for our club. I would agree with the consensus that he doesn’t have the quality for this level, and everyone is entitled to their opinion, but some of the comments are nasty and spiteful. If he wasn’t trying then that’d be fair game, but he gives 100% every time he puts the shirt on. It’s the quality that unfortunately comes up short.

McCann hasn’t made many mistakes this season, but that first half team selection was one of them.

[big fat yorkshire pudding]

I think some things here are harsh.  He has improved a lot technically and links up a huge amount better.

Having said that, he doesn't score enough goals and isn't strong enough holding the ball sometimes, but you cannot knock his effort.  The big problem is he has an impact as a sub as he did at Sunderland then gets a start and offers nothing.  We aren't good enough to carry a player like that for a whole game and it was no surprise he went off.

From what I have seen of Smith I would say similar, he has got a lot to do to improve aswell (though he'll be a better player than May).

Where does Alfie go from here?  It's harsh but I would look to move him on, a new contract was a mistake.

[pib]

Sorry to be harsh but what impact did he make at Sunderland?

[selby]

  Pib you are not being harsh,and if Grant thinks that he is a striker he will play regularly next season, there is a very good chance that Alfie and the other players that are not good enough will cost him his job.

[jackthelad]

I feel like this is harsh and all those who booed tonight and shouted abuse for 90 minutes deserved what they got.

In my eyes Alfie probably isn’t up to scratch at this level, he does his best but that’s not always good enough sadly.
However it isn’t his fault and he shouldn’t be abused and every time he touches the ball.

People need to try getting behind the players it makes a big difference, roll on oxford when most will stay at home.

[pib]

Booing at the match is counterproductive, I agree there. Expressing an opinion on a forum however, is fair game.

[wing commander]

  it's just frustration..People have spent a lot of money this Easter on the Rovers and been given no entertainment for it.We were awful at Sunderland and worse last night so people are going to give them some stick..They are grown men and need to toughen up to a bit of grief,it happens with every club..

  Reality is that despite people thinking individual players are good,it's no coincidence that the top 5 are so far ahead of the rest of this league and we are fighting to be the best of the rest..We simply are not that good however you dress it up.

  GM has done a great job getting us this close with the standard of players we have available but we are paying the price for relying on one striker,trying to get through with Blair as a wing back that has always been a weakness going back to Fergy days..

  May and Crawford are sadly not up to this level,The loan players have been hit and miss but have carried us through but Kane has fallen off a cliff due to it being too many games for a first full season..Copps is now showing more signs that his race is coming to a end..

  Put all these things together and you end up with a side who are probably overachieving to get 6th..Thats the brutal truth..

 

[Chris Black come back]

The loan signings of Lewis and Smith have been opportunities very much lost. Both signed, played fleetingly and then fixed firmly to the bench even though their positions have definitely needed filling. Both Kane and Wilks have to go down as very good loan signings this season whatever happens. Would put Downing in as a good loan signing as well.

[Move DRFC]

Simple truth is, is that May is no where near the level we as a team are at and want to be at. I love McCann but he has to come in for a bit of flack for playing May as much as he has done, especially since the arrivals of Smith and Sadlier.

I said before the game last night that May ahead of Sadlier at left wing was completely bizarre. Remember May is actually a centre forward. Watching him run around hopelessly last night watching the ball bounce off his head was borderline painful to watch.

[The Beast]

He is amazingly lucky to be in this profession, you can’t fault his attitude and his work ethic but lacking on all other fronts. Hope if he leaves he manages to get a league club.

[Upton Rover]

Utter garbage sorry Alfi oh and the other Alfi is too

[sedwardsdrfc]

I'd rather see this Boocock or Watters who are doing well for the reserves get some time now. They will run about like Alfie and work hard but might end up been proper players if we give them chance. No point having someone stand in their way who has peaked and is no better

[Filo]

I got dogs abuse for saying this last season. It was obvious after a dozen games.

Likewise here, I’ve said it before, this is the highest level he will ever play at

[drfchound]

I'd rather see this Boocock or Watters who are doing well for the reserves get some time now. They will run about like Alfie and work hard but might end up been proper players if we give them chance. No point having someone stand in their way who has peaked and is no better

Is Boocock playing for the reserves or the under 18 team?

[Adwick Rover]

He’s been playing for both Hound.

[drfchound]

He’s been playing for both Hound.

Cheers, I wasn’t sure.
I know he has been scoring loads at under 18 level and it is a massive step up to first team from there.
How many has he scored at reserve level please?

[Adwick Rover]

4 in the last 4. Played first full 90 minutes yesterday.

[Barmby Rover]

Kicking the ball roughly in the direction of a small player up in the air when competing with a defender a good foot taller, and you blame May? The stupid defenders or midfielders involved should be ashamed of themselves last night! There was hardly a decent pass forward to any of the attacking players last night in the first half, you can look at how the tactics were being used, and blame the coach, they seemed to be unbelievably stupid, but then McCann can do no wrong can he? I am not saying that he is poor, but the Sunderland and Accrington performances show that he has made mistakes in preparing the team on those occasions. At least after half time things did improve, but by then it had got away from Rovers and they were playing an eleven man defence. Let's hope that the Oxford performance goes back to quick penetrating football we have got used to.

[dickos1]

Kicking the ball roughly in the direction of a small player up in the air when competing with a defender a good foot taller, and you blame May? The stupid defenders or midfielders involved should be ashamed of themselves last night! There was hardly a decent pass forward to any of the attacking players last night in the first half, you can look at how the tactics were being used, and blame the coach, they seemed to be unbelievably stupid, but then McCann can do no wrong can he? I am not saying that he is poor, but the Sunderland and Accrington performances show that he has made mistakes in preparing the team on those occasions. At least after half time things did improve, but by then it had got away from Rovers and they were playing an eleven man defence. Let's hope that the Oxford performance goes back to quick penetrating football we have got used to.

The long ball upto May happened only a couple of occasions. When you’re a centre half and there’s nobody wanting the ball off you in front of you you’re left with little alternative.
It stopped in the second half because whiteman always wants the ball, Crawford and Rowe were just hiding, giving them no options.
There’s two bravery’s in football, one is flying into tackles where you might get hurt and one is demanding the ball even with players around you