Maxwell

[GazLaz]

I think he deserves his own thread. He’s brilliant. For me, I think only him and Bailey have taken the step up in level in their stride. I think he’s really underrated defensively.

Others have either struggled or taken time to adjust.

[Copps is Magic]

Maxwell very good. Bailey over the season has done well, but in the second half today he was well off it. Him and Broadbent lost control.

[Bessie Red]

I think he deserves his own thread. He’s brilliant. For me, I think only him and Bailey have taken the step up in level in their stride. I think he’s really underrated defensively.

Others have either struggled or taken time to adjust.

I would say Sterry & Molyneux have also made the step up, others are still adjusting but will get there

[big fat yorkshire pudding]

He was excellent today, I really hope he finally gets that run of games now.

[jmt23]

Maxwell frustrates the hell out of me, he could be a very very good player, but he doesn’t seem to be learning from his mistakes - over running the ball, playing simple passes poorly and getting caught out of position constantly. - he does so much good stuff and then messes up. He’s ok, but that position is our weakest, and teams know it.

[GazLaz]

Maxwell frustrates the hell out of me, he could be a very very good player, but he doesn’t seem to be learning from his mistakes - over running the ball, playing simple passes poorly and getting caught out of position constantly. - he does so much good stuff and then messes up. He’s ok, but that position is our weakest, and teams know it.

Maxwell is 23 and played 160 games. The odd possession mistake will (and already is) sharpen up and if he stays fit (and it’s a big if), he will be a best of a player. He’s the player in our team currently that could play at a higher level now. I’m not sure any of the others could. Not even Bailey.

[Ian Nimmo]

Maxwell frustrates the hell out of me, he could be a very very good player, but he doesn’t seem to be learning from his mistakes - over running the ball, playing simple passes poorly and getting caught out of position constantly. - he does so much good stuff and then messes up. He’s ok, but that position is our weakest, and teams know it.

You have got to be joking!
Maxwell was excellent today, his workrate was tremendous, and I honestly thought he was our best player today.
Yes I know Gibson scored both goals and therefore deserves mom for that , but he went missing for lots of the second half.
Would be great to see maxwells stats for today.

[DearneValleyRover]

Thought Sterry was over run today and had a pretty poor game by his standards. My only problem with Maxwell is that when he starts putting performances out like today he normally is out injured for a few games.

[Draytonian III]

Especially in the 2nd when they brought their number 11 on, he was an excellent player

[Padge_DRFC]

His best game this season. Feel like he's got better defensively. Attacking wise he can be really good or really frustrating

[ForsolongaRover]

When he had the long spell out injured he often acted as summariser on iPlayer and his contributions showed that he read the game very intelligently.

Incidentally today’s summariser felt that the defence was not covering the flanks when the wing backs went upfield; they left space down the wing which Peterborough exploited to cross the ball unchallenged. Was that apparent to those who saw the whole match?

[jmt23]

It’s the fact I can see he could be so good, but constantly makes the same mistakes, and nothing to do with today’s performance Ian.

How many times does he bomb forward making a fantastic run, but then over runs the ball, or make a mindless pass to nobody - it’s very often, and could be so easily worked on and sorted. He has cut out the little I think I’m Messi moments he used to have (in the wrong areas,) so I remain hopeful.

Defensively he doesn’t sense danger enough and bombs on regardless, he got a huge bollocking today in the first half for that, I think it led to the TLT save where he had to come out at the players feet, it definitely led to a chance.
May not be totally his fault as the way Grant plays can be to want his wing backs to bomb on, but he has to learn when he can and can’t.

I really like him as a player btw, but he could be so much better.

[Goole Rover]

Maxwell frustrates the hell out of me, he could be a very very good player, but he doesn’t seem to be learning from his mistakes - over running the ball, playing simple passes poorly and getting caught out of position constantly. - he does so much good stuff and then messes up. He’s ok, but that position is our weakest, and teams know it.

Maxwell is 23 and played 160 games. The odd possession mistake will (and already is) sharpen up and if he stays fit (and it’s a big if), he will be a best of a player. He’s the player in our team currently that could play at a higher level now. I’m not sure any of the others could. Not even Bailey.

Agree I wouldn’t have been pleased with one or two of the pass backs if I’d been on the receiving end.

[Donnybax]

Maxwell is very good. Keeping him fit is the issue

[andyst79]

The lads never had a consistent run of games down to injuries unfortunately. Hopefully they're behind him now. Remember some people on here never rated George Friend!

[RoversInSpain]

Maxwell is very good. Keeping him fit is the issue

100% correct, when fully fit he’s one of the first on the team sheet for me and always has been. He’s brave, intercepts really well, charges forward, plays at full pelt which is probably why he’s a bit injury prone.same with Jamie Sterry, when fully fit he’s superb.

[BillyStubbsTears]

When he had the long spell out injured he often acted as summariser on iPlayer and his contributions showed that he read the game very intelligently.

Incidentally today’s summariser felt that the defence was not covering the flanks when the wing backs went upfield; they left space down the wing which Peterborough exploited to cross the ball unchallenged. Was that apparent to those who saw the whole match?

Spoke with him in the Sal after the Bradford match last year.

He's a very intelligent and thoughtful lad. I could well see him making a very good coach or manager later on.

[Petche]

Sorry but I don't see it!

[Metalmicky]

Sorry but I don't see it!

Then you are blind - reads the game sooo well.  He ain't blood and thunder, but his footy brain is ahead of others...

[Barmby Rover]

Sorry but I don't see it!

Then you are blind - reads the game sooo well.  He ain't blood and thunder, but his footy brain is ahead of others...

Quite agree, I hope his brain is ok for Tuesday after the injury today.

[scawsby steve]

I think Maxwell's better going forward, Senior's better at defending. JMHO.

[Move DRFC]

Maxwell is quality, streets ahead of Senior IMO. But Jack is a more than capable backup. Left back isn't a position to worry about for us at all.

[jmt23]

He was exceptionally poor tonight, and was picked on all match

[GazLaz]

He was exceptionally poor tonight, and was picked on all match

I agree.

[Move DRFC]

Yep possibly the worst I've seen him tonight.

[jmt23]

Not helped by an equally poor Gibbo, what has happened to him in the last two games, he’s looked devoid of interest or desire

[Filo]

Not helped by an equally poor Gibbo, what has happened to him in the last two games, he’s looked devoid of interest or desire

For me Gibbo does what he does, starts well, and then just fades away and just goes missing

[GazLaz]

Not helped by an equally poor Gibbo, what has happened to him in the last two games, he’s looked devoid of interest or desire

Gibson, Mols and Sharp were all terrible.

They were better organised, better coached and had better players. We did ok keeping it tight, whilst not creating anything, in the first half but second half we were dire.

[Spilsby Red]

Unfortunately Sharp is a bit of a liability. The way he spoke to the ref after he blew for half time. Remember home to Bradford last season. He throws his arms around a lot.
Not having a go at him but….

[GazLaz]

Unfortunately Sharp is a bit of a liability. The way he spoke to the ref after he blew for half time. Remember home to Bradford last season. He throws his arms around a lot.
Not having a go at him but….

He’s just completely gone and only me has dared say it this season. He’s living of reputation. I said last season giving him another year was a bad decision based on emotion, and I think I’m right.

Decisions like that compound and end up causing issues down the line.

Turning down big offers for players that are not particularly good, another poor decision.

The list goes on.