Hanlon

[ncRover]

He is a nightmare player thst Byrne so far isn't it. I hope those people are so embarrassed now, pre him playing a game. I guarantee that if he has 1 bad game out of 20 he will be rubbish. Crazy world we live in.

I thought Byrne was a bad signing yeah but I’m glad he’s doing well and will admit he has proved me wrong so far!

[GazLaz]

People see what they want to see.

[Chris Black come back]

There is some real encouragement recently that we can stay up, aside from the Wycombe total debacle.

We seem to have done this by becoming a bit more solid at the back generally although at the expense of an attacking threat. That change might be best way for us to stay up now, but what about next season? What we are playing now is not how McCann likes to play. We're going to reset back to the usual set up in August.

[drfcbenny625]

I think if we're winning and looking to defend a lead Hanlon is the way to go. However if we're behind and need a goal then I'm going with Billy.

[grayx]

Hanlan offers more than Sharp for physicality alone. He can actually move (love Sharp but should be nowhere near it).

Spot on.

[Goole Rover]

He is a nightmare player thst Byrne so far isn't it. I hope those people are so embarrassed now, pre him playing a game. I guarantee that if he has 1 bad game out of 20 he will be rubbish. Crazy world we live in.

I thought Byrne was a bad signing yeah but I’m glad he’s doing well and will admit he has proved me wrong so far!

I thought that Byrne was MOM.

[mpc123]

There is some real encouragement recently that we can stay up, aside from the Wycombe total debacle.

We seem to have done this by becoming a bit more solid at the back generally although at the expense of an attacking threat. That change might be best way for us to stay up now, but what about next season? What we are playing now is not how McCann likes to play. We're going to reset back to the usual set up in August.

I dont think we do defend more, we defend better. I don't think the threat for goals have chanhed either. Huddersfield are a good team with a huge budget.

I thought both ends of the pitch we did well against them.

[mpc123]

There were several times when the ball stuck to Hanlan like glue.

Admittedly one of them was when he was trying to run at their defence and play Adelakun in, but hey-ho.

Imagine the reaction in here if we'd lost. Strange bunch, some of our fans. We showed a maturity tonight that seemed a million miles away three months ago, and still the first thing some folk want to do is to abuse one of our players.

Its a great point on the maturity, Mccann runs over it a little in his interview, almost like the players are getting to grips with league one now, that transition I think has taken a little longer than what he had hoped.

All positive, keep going, keep getting behind them to get around middle table. Strengthen well with the great recruitment that has taken place whilst Mccann is here and you never know next season. Season ticket purchased and ready.

[GazLaz]

There were several times when the ball stuck to Hanlan like glue.

Admittedly one of them was when he was trying to run at their defence and play Adelakun in, but hey-ho.

Imagine the reaction in here if we'd lost. Strange bunch, some of our fans. We showed a maturity tonight that seemed a million miles away three months ago, and still the first thing some folk want to do is to abuse one of our players.

Its a great point on the maturity, Mccann runs over it a little in his interview, almost like the players are getting to grips with league one now, that transition I think has taken a little longer than what he had hoped.

All positive, keep going, keep getting behind them to get around middle table. Strengthen well with the great recruitment that has taken place whilst Mccann is here and you never know next season. Season ticket purchased and ready.

Our underlying numbers have been that of a mid table team all season. Probably as much variance levelling itself out as much as anything.

[Ian Nimmo]

Hanlan offers more than Sharp for physicality alone. He can actually move (love Sharp but should be nowhere near it).

Spot on.

I just cannot believe these comments regarding Hanlan, he’s definitely not up to L1  standard. When he does win the ball he doesn’t seem to know what to do with it

[Barmby Rover]

Hanlan offers more than Sharp for physicality alone. He can actually move (love Sharp but should be nowhere near it).

Spot on.

I just cannot believe these comments regarding Hanlan, he’s definitely not up to L1  standard. When he does win the ball he doesn’t seem to know what to do with it

The classic last night, presented with a free ball he failed to run on goal and try to score, instead he faffed about with it until he lost the ball, if he's a striker I'm a Chinaman (and I was born in Balby)

[Jersey Rover]

Thought he did what was required when he came on. Was a solid performance by all. Nothing fancy, got the 3 pts and onto the next game. McCann set them up perfectly and the team executed.

[Goole Rover]

But if the result had been other than three points would your comments be different ?

[TonySoprano]

There were several times when the ball stuck to Hanlan like glue.

Admittedly one of them was when he was trying to run at their defence and play Adelakun in, but hey-ho.

Imagine the reaction in here if we'd lost. Strange bunch, some of our fans. We showed a maturity tonight that seemed a million miles away three months ago, and still the first thing some folk want to do is to abuse one of our players.

Strange how you chelp up after hanlan played 7/10 for 20 mins.

Probably his role now, hes not good enough to start, but does ok to freshen it up at the end of matches, until okoronkwo gets fit that is.

[oggycompton]

Thought Hanlan was good, way more effective than Sharp with the way we play football.

[Reg of the Rovers]

I thought Hanlan did ok last night - it wasn't a strikers game really, everything he did started in our own half - either holding the ball up, pressing their defenders or trying to break forward - and he did all of those things well.

I think Okoronkwo coming back might cause some formation problems - you'd want Okoronkwo in as the 9, but if Grant persists with the 4-3-3 I'm not sure where Lee would fit, as Grant doesn't usually like the creative 10, and based on his performances Lee has to be in the team - he's a breath of fresh air creatively.

Grant seems to have gone off Haks, and Gibson looks like he really can't be bothered so we're weak on the right at the moment. Maybe time to change shape?

[Barmby Rover]

If Haks doesn't get the call for Saturday's game ahead of Gibson I would be gobsmacked, trying to be clever where it was not needed gave Huddersfield their two main chances in the game, and then was absolutely ineffective in attack. It looked so much better on that side once Haks came on.

[GazLaz]

If Haks doesn't get the call for Saturday's game ahead of Gibson I would be gobsmacked, trying to be clever where it was not needed gave Huddersfield their two main chances in the game, and then was absolutely ineffective in attack. It looked so much better on that side once Haks came on.

The thing with our wide men is that Haks and Middleton offer zero off the ball. Gibson offers more in that department. He’s no David Beckham defensively don’t get me wrong, but the point Ali’s still true.

[adamtherover]

Lee didn’t do much playing in the 9 role either. At least Hanlon offered a bit more physicality. But that’s all he offered,  I’m afraid.
Until Okoronkwo gets back in, we have a real problem up top. There’s no way Lee is a No9, surely that’s obvious by now?

He needs to be in the squad on Saturday, if we’re wanting another 3 points. Lee is a footballer but wasted where he’s currently employed!

Gibson was the bigger worry tonight - I can’t see what Grant sees in him…..at all. Lazy, listless, heart as big as a pea! Passenger all the time he was on the field. We must improve in that area if we manage to stay in this league this season.

the lunacy of trying to meg a town player whilst in our penno area!!!!!   Mind blown!!!!!!!

[GazLaz]

Lee didn’t do much playing in the 9 role either. At least Hanlon offered a bit more physicality. But that’s all he offered,  I’m afraid.
Until Okoronkwo gets back in, we have a real problem up top. There’s no way Lee is a No9, surely that’s obvious by now?

He needs to be in the squad on Saturday, if we’re wanting another 3 points. Lee is a footballer but wasted where he’s currently employed!

Gibson was the bigger worry tonight - I can’t see what Grant sees in him…..at all. Lazy, listless, heart as big as a pea! Passenger all the time he was on the field. We must improve in that area if we manage to stay in this league this season.

the lunacy of trying to meg a town player whilst in our penno area!!!!!   Mind blown!!!!!!!

He makes bad decisions because he wants to make something happen every time he has the ball. The amount of times he gives the ball away on the half way like with his back to goal, trying to flick it around the corner and turn, is mad really. He should learn.

[ncRover]

If Haks doesn't get the call for Saturday's game ahead of Gibson I would be gobsmacked, trying to be clever where it was not needed gave Huddersfield their two main chances in the game, and then was absolutely ineffective in attack. It looked so much better on that side once Haks came on.

The thing with our wide men is that Haks and Middleton offer zero off the ball. Gibson offers more in that department. He’s no David Beckham defensively don’t get me wrong, but the point Ali’s still true.

This is why Ironside and Adelakun were the perfect foil for each other a few years back.
As much as I rate Haks, he will do everything within his power to avoid heading a football.

[drfchound]

Lee didn’t do much playing in the 9 role either. At least Hanlon offered a bit more physicality. But that’s all he offered,  I’m afraid.
Until Okoronkwo gets back in, we have a real problem up top. There’s no way Lee is a No9, surely that’s obvious by now?

He needs to be in the squad on Saturday, if we’re wanting another 3 points. Lee is a footballer but wasted where he’s currently employed!

Gibson was the bigger worry tonight - I can’t see what Grant sees in him…..at all. Lazy, listless, heart as big as a pea! Passenger all the time he was on the field. We must improve in that area if we manage to stay in this league this season.

the lunacy of trying to meg a town player whilst in our penno area!!!!!   Mind blown!!!!!!!

He makes bad decisions because he wants to make something happen every time he has the ball. The amount of times he gives the ball away on the half way like with his back to goal, trying to flick it around the corner and turn, is mad really. He should learn.

Exactly as I see it too Gaz.
And often we have more players ahead of the ball than behind it when he does that.

[Alan Southstand]

Mpc:

Strengthen well with the great recruitment….


After last summer - that worries me!

[Alan Southstand]

Gaz:

The thing with our wide men is that Haks and Middleton offer zero off the ball. Gibson offers more in that department.


Totally disagree. Gibson offers nothing most of the time. I know you like him, Gaz, but there’s a limit!

If he’s not on the released list at the end of the season, then I’ll be worried for next season. We have be looking to improve that side of the field as we’re lob-sided!

[GazLaz]

Gaz:

The thing with our wide men is that Haks and Middleton offer zero off the ball. Gibson offers more in that department.


Totally disagree. Gibson offers nothing most of the time. I know you like him, Gaz, but there’s a limit!

If he’s not on the released list at the end of the season, then I’ll be worried for next season. We have be looking to improve that side of the field as we’re lob-sided!

He offers more than the other two. That’s a fact. Plenty of evidence to back it up. It’s indisputable.

[Chris Black come back]

I've been pleasantly surprised at Hakeeb in his early games making at least some visible effort to retrieve the ball, but largely playing him you are asking a lot of his full back. He's a talented player but only in one direction.

[Blue Green Algae]

Early days for Haks, but so far I haven't seen him do anything of note since his return (I think he alludes to this in his recent interview, he's still finding his feet). We haven't played to Middleton strengths all season, and Gibson only seems to play well against Bradford.

Haks and Middleton have got contracts for next season though, so if anyone is off I'd expect it to be Jordan.

[Ian Nimmo]

Gaz:

The thing with our wide men is that Haks and Middleton offer zero off the ball. Gibson offers more in that department.


Totally disagree. Gibson offers nothing most of the time. I know you like him, Gaz, but there’s a limit!

If he’s not on the released list at the end of the season, then I’ll be worried for next season. We have be looking to improve that side of the field as we’re lob-sided!

He offers more than the other two. That’s a fact. Plenty of evidence to back it up. It’s indisputable.

I would be interested to view the evidence, and think many others would too.
I remember his first game when he scored and thought he would be a good signing, but he’s been a real disappointment, and more me he is a passenger and offers nothing (although in a very small number of games he has played very well)

[mpc123]

Mpc:

Strengthen well with the great recruitment….


After last summer - that worries me!

I think we have had great recruitment over all. Some wont work like EVERY club and as fans we have to except that.

If it was that easy to get 100% playing well, winning promotion year, everyone would do it.

Its life somethings work somethings dont.

Mccann and his team have had strong recruitment many most love now moaned abot the sognings they love or said who the hell is that and what are they going to do.

Hindsight is easy. Liverpools for example has been terrible from the outset but they are still very good players.

[jmt23]

It will be a tough month for Haks given it is Ramadan. Possibly the reason for him being on the bench on Tuesday.

He still has that quality on the ball, and that ability to spot a pass no others can.

Gibbo is and has been for months now, well below his best. He is talented, no doubt, but it ain’t working for him this year.