Are we playing with 10?

[Ian Nimmo]

Obviously stats don’t compare to reality.

They are reality though, that’s the thing.

He creates good chances for others and gets into good scoring positions. That’s a fact.

Sorry but I can’t agree with this, he produced nothing again today. We probably have a different opinion because I watch  him closely as opposed to looking at his stats.

[GazLaz]

Obviously stats don’t compare to reality.

They are reality though, that’s the thing.

He creates good chances for others and gets into good scoring positions. That’s a fact.

Sorry but I can’t agree with this, he produced nothing again today. We probably have a different opinion because I watch  him closely as opposed to looking at his stats.

Last two games he’s been poor. I can see that.

[andyst79]

Obviously stats don’t compare to reality.

They are reality though, that’s the thing.

He creates good chances for others and gets into good scoring positions. That’s a fact.

Sorry but I can’t agree with this, he produced nothing again today. We probably have a different opinion because I watch  him closely as opposed to looking at his stats.

Last two games he’s been poor. I can see that.

Doesn't help when he's isolated out left, Moly has Sterry running riot alongside of him .

[GazLaz]

Obviously stats don’t compare to reality.

They are reality though, that’s the thing.

He creates good chances for others and gets into good scoring positions. That’s a fact.

Sorry but I can’t agree with this, he produced nothing again today. We probably have a different opinion because I watch  him closely as opposed to looking at his stats.

Last two games he’s been poor. I can see that.

Doesn't help when he's isolated out left, Moly has Sterry running riot alongside of him .

True. I think he struggles playing games in quick succession as well.

[Ian Nimmo]

To be honest he’s been poor for more than the last two games.
For me his head does not seem to be in the right place, I have mentioned numerous times his body language seems to be an issue.

Have you noticed in the warm up and shooting section, he seems to have a problem putting the ball in the net!

[ZiggerZagger]

We were watching Gibson in the shooting practice warm up he missed 7 out of 10, hit post once and keeper caught the other 2. Bloke at side of us said, "Waste of a shirt", I said its only practice. He replied, "Just watch him go missing during game and keep coming inside to hide, and when hes got time to run into open space and put a decent cross in, he cant." after the game I have to agree. Never really noticed it before.

[drfchound]

The shot that Gibbo had in the first couple of minutes was really poor and summed up his shooting overall IMO.

[sedwardsdrfc]

Just think it’s showing how strange the decision to loan Hurst out was. He could compete for that place and give better options to change things. Ennis is not great so Gibson will just keep playing even if he needs a break out to come back sharper.

[RoversInSpain]

I think Gibson is where Molyneux was 2 to 3 years ago. Flashes of brilliance but just not getting the end bit right as much as he could. How long did it take Molyneux to score at home? Seem to think it was ages.
Maybe this one is a patience thing and let the coaching team get into him.

[Alan Southstand]

I think Ennis had an impact at Tranmere and I think Grant will give him the shirt v Colchester. Gibson should have been benched for a few games now.

[Bills view]

Interesting how we all see players differently. I agree his shooting is often lacking (maybe confidence as others said) and perhaps is final ball should be better but we can say that about others too.

I think he's got a touch of skill and a few tricks to break into space, something that perhaps only Molly in the squad has.

We ought to get behind players more rather jump on them and criticise. It wasn't long ago many were criticising Sterry. I think most would say Sterry is a quality player at our current level.

I rate Gibson.

[Spilsby Red]

I said this a few days ago. Let’s be positive to our players. Only breeds confidence.
Gibson is one of our best passes of the ball.
Let’s not forget, it took Moly a season to settle. He was getting abuse. Sterry has come good. Didn’t start of well. Broadbent is showing what McCann saw in him. Sometimes it takes times. Confidence breeds confidence

[drfchound]

Interesting how we all see players differently. I agree his shooting is often lacking (maybe confidence as others said) and perhaps is final ball should be better but we can say that about others too.

I think he's got a touch of skill and a few tricks to break into space, something that perhaps only Molly in the squad has.

We ought to get behind players more rather jump on them and criticise. It wasn't long ago many were criticising Sterry. I think most would say Sterry is a quality player at our current level.

I rate Gibson.

Bill, I said on here a couple of weeks back that Gibson has lots of skill, ability to beat defenders and is very quick.  However his shooting is poor and often very weak and his final ball isn’t often a good one.
All of the above were evident at Tranmere and have been during his run in the side.
Hopefully he will get the poor stuff sorted and I dearly hope he comes of age in the upcoming three league games.   I will be backing him all the way.

[ForsolongaRover]

Interesting how we all see players differently. I agree his shooting is often lacking (maybe confidence as others said) and perhaps is final ball should be better but we can say that about others too.

I think he's got a touch of skill and a few tricks to break into space, something that perhaps only Molly in the squad has.

We ought to get behind players more rather jump on them and criticise. It wasn't long ago many were criticising Sterry. I think most would say Sterry is a quality player at our current level.

I rate Gibson.

Bill, I said on here a couple of weeks back that Gibson has lots of skill, ability to beat defenders and is very quick.  However his shooting is poor and often very weak and his final ball isn’t often a good one.
All of the above were evident at Tranmere and have been during his run in the side.
Hopefully he will get the poor stuff sorted and I dearly hope he comes of age in the upcoming three league games.   I will be backing him all the way.

I agree; his attitude is positive. Some players, and we saw it in (for example) Senior again yesterday, when, having received the ball from TSL and with acres of space in front of him, returned it to TSL, playing safe, and some do so too often rather than taking responsibility, whereas Gibson has the "fault" of taking the positive option. It's difficult to identify the difference between what he achieves in his end-product and that of Molyneux, but it is naïve to dismiss him as some do. He is an intelligent footballer and it may just be bad luck and the need for just a bit more confidence that makes the difference.  I agree that Ennis showed more than I've seen from him before, but as Dickos said (and yes, I'm agreeing with him!) Tranmere risked all-out attack and being wide open at the back in their quest for a goal and we really should  have made more of that than we did. So I don't think he made enough of the free run to earn himself a start.

[ravenrover]

I'm sorry but I don't get this we should bring Hurst back
Grant let him go for a reason, he is powder puff at this level he is simply not up to it physically. Can't fault his ability but just not strong enough

[DonnyOsmond]

We were watching Gibson in the shooting practice warm up he missed 7 out of 10, hit post once and keeper caught the other 2. Bloke at side of us said, "Waste of a shirt", I said its only practice. He replied, "Just watch him go missing during game and keep coming inside to hide, and when hes got time to run into open space and put a decent cross in, he cant." after the game I have to agree. Never really noticed it before.

The tactics are designed for him and Molyneux to both come inside... He's not "hiding". He's played as an inside forward not a winger.

[Spilsby Red]

It’s a shame about Hurst. Can’t make a difference at Queens Park. On the bench today. Got potential but not yet for us, just my view

[GazLaz]

We were watching Gibson in the shooting practice warm up he missed 7 out of 10, hit post once and keeper caught the other 2. Bloke at side of us said, "Waste of a shirt", I said its only practice. He replied, "Just watch him go missing during game and keep coming inside to hide, and when hes got time to run into open space and put a decent cross in, he cant." after the game I have to agree. Never really noticed it before.

The tactics are designed for him and Molyneux to both come inside... He's not "hiding". He's played as an inside forward not a winger.

Say what you want about him but he doesn’t hide. He is movement is excellent hence why he gets more shooting opportunities than anyone. His movement in the box is two levels above. Just wish he could finishes his chances better than he has been. 5 goals and 7 assists should really be 8 goals and 10 assists.

He’s only played 2336 minutes though. Essentially 2/3 of the minutes of Molyneux and Bailey who are the leading minute men. 

[RoversInSpain]

I hope Gibson starts on Monday, he causes problems, wears out the opposition, then it’s Ennis’ turn to come on, young lively with a  full back a bit knackered….

[Upton Rover]

Another shocking performance yesterday against Tranmere, woeful

[idler]

He is a bit of an enigma for me. I think that when he comes to shoot he snatches and mistimes it. At other times like the crossfield ball for Mols to score the other week was as sweetly struck as you could want. The lob against Accrington in the first game of the season was almost perfect. Maybe a settled close season with us might relax him a bit. There is definitely a talent in there even if somewhat flawed at the minute. Build his confidence in pre season and see where he goes.

[Chris Black come back]

Scored 7 times in League One last season for a very poor side that got relegated. He can and has scored a decent number and at a higher level.

[ravenrover]

Grimsby away
Remind me

[Sammy Chung was King]

He gets picked because the manager sees him as a more solid option than Ennis in my opinion. Maybe thinks Ennis isn’t quite there to start and has more impact off the bench.
Ennis looked lively and just needs a goal.

[GazLaz]

His goal was great today. Moly’s run was exceptional and Gibsons front post movement was very intelligent. Said before, that’s one Gibsons biggest strengths. He always finds good positions in the box.

[RoversInSpain]

In addition, today he was chasing and pressing too.
Which he has been accused of not doing. Part of a great 1st half performance today.

[drfchound]

His goal was great today. Moly’s run was exceptional and Gibsons front post movement was very intelligent. Said before, that’s one Gibsons biggest strengths. He always finds good positions in the box.

I have always agreed that he has bags of skill and speed but has been a poor finisher and often poor with his final ball.
Today he did well on all points.

[sedwardsdrfc]

Very composed finish today and a few touches of class switching the ball. He’s not a bad player!

[mushRTID]

I thought he looked to be working harder today. Hopefully the Penney has dropped and we see more of it.

Was decent today.

[Ryaldinhio]

100% he was grafting today and his whole body language seemed much more positive.

Great display and rounded off with a long awaited goal.

I'm sure GM can get the best out of him eventually.