Romey 1878 Posted April 26, 2018 Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/middlesbrough-fallen-love-muhamed-besic-14576226 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted April 26, 2018 Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 good for him, if he isn'tt in the new managers plans to stay here i think that would be a great move for him. glad he's doing well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaidharper Posted April 26, 2018 Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 I like besic but we currently have him, morgan, tom, idrissa, and james all competing for similar midfield positions. Plus Wayne has been playing deeper as well. Would assume we need to get rid of at least two of those mentioned above. Potentially three if we buy a new DM. So many things need sorted this summer. Just hoping at least some of it happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Blue Posted April 26, 2018 Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 50 minutes ago, plaidharper said: I like besic but we currently have him, morgan, tom, idrissa, and james all competing for similar midfield positions. Plus Wayne has been playing deeper as well. Would assume we need to get rid of at least two of those mentioned above. Potentially three if we buy a new DM. So many things need sorted this summer. Just hoping at least some of it happens. McCarthy can do one, Rooney should be nowhere near the first team, except against very poor sides in cup games. I like Besic, but we should be playing 1 defensive midfielder so he will be third in line, so probably best he goes for the good of his career. nyblue23 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaidharper Posted April 26, 2018 Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 Beni and James on til 2020 Mo and Morgan on til 2021 Tom and Idrissa on til 2022 Rooney only on til 2019 Wonder how it will all shake out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibdane Posted April 27, 2018 Report Share Posted April 27, 2018 Hopefully Seamus is an inspiration to James, and he comes back stronger than ever. I don't see McCarthy being a big influence going forward though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted April 28, 2018 Report Share Posted April 28, 2018 Besic running the show at the minute. best player on the pitch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted April 28, 2018 Report Share Posted April 28, 2018 I've only started watching the second half but he has been anonymous for the most part. Always moving but not really involved. Still giving away silly balls too. The weirdest thing about this though is that he is playing ahead of two more defensive midfielders. It's almost as though he is the number 10? I don't know if thats normal for him at Boro? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted April 28, 2018 Report Share Posted April 28, 2018 He has been given man of the match though. All I have seen him do is drift around the pitch and give the ball away as much as he has won it back and then chase after the ref and get booked because he thought he was fouled when he wasn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted May 12, 2018 Report Share Posted May 12, 2018 Been very average again today. Looks completely lost, jogging around the pitch and not getting himself involved in anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted May 12, 2018 Report Share Posted May 12, 2018 2 hours ago, Bailey said: Been very average again today. Looks completely lost, jogging around the pitch and not getting himself involved in anything. Remind you of anyone Bailey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukes Posted May 12, 2018 Report Share Posted May 12, 2018 A player getting good reviews from fans, managers, staff and pundits! .... but a select few can’t see his strengths because he isn’t a flair player...... got to be Ronaldo hasn’t it? Newty82 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted May 12, 2018 Report Share Posted May 12, 2018 Thought he was cool calm and collected today, always looking for the ball and always passing forward, agree it was not an outstanding performance but couldn't see anything to fault him for. pete0 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted May 12, 2018 Report Share Posted May 12, 2018 Maybe the injury woes are finally over and we’ll see a full preseason under a new manager. Could be like a new signing (cue mikeO.........) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted May 12, 2018 Report Share Posted May 12, 2018 1 hour ago, Shukes said: A player getting good reviews from fans, managers, staff and pundits! .... but a select few can’t see his strengths because he isn’t a flair player...... got to be Ronaldo hasn’t it? I actually think it's the opposite. He gets all these reviews and attention because he is flashier than your average defensive midfielder. He turns on the ball, he chases after things, he loves a slide tackle and to play the hard man. He was the worst midfielder on the pitch today. He did plenty of jogging around 'ready' for the ball but most of the time he was in the way. Instead of being sharp in his runs or closing, it was a token effort, in the biggest game of their season (so far). He was out worked by Jack Grealish and Stewart Downing FFS. He is a tidy little player but he lacks positioning and a footballing brain. He has some vision and he can see that first 'move' but he doesn't see or anticipate what comes after that. Ultimately that's why less technical footballers play at a higher level than him. Quinn31 and StevO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukes Posted May 13, 2018 Report Share Posted May 13, 2018 You could be right Bailey. Im not saying he is the player to take us to the next level, but I do think he has something to offer our team as it is. A bit like Lookman, he seems to be thriving off extended game time. A few mo that ago people were talking Lookman down and asking what the fuss was about. Now I’m not saying they have changed their mind, just that they can see he has more to offer after receiving time on the pitch. Bailey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn balor Posted May 13, 2018 Report Share Posted May 13, 2018 I like mo as a player but think he might be more valuable as a “make weight” in a deal for a relegated prem team or a championship team who have noticed his displays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted May 13, 2018 Report Share Posted May 13, 2018 You only have to go to the Borough forums to see how the fans love him, and Tony Pulis is a hard man to please but he continues to play him. markjazzbassist 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted May 13, 2018 Report Share Posted May 13, 2018 1 hour ago, Bill said: You only have to go to the Borough forums to see how the fans love him, and Tony Pulis is a hard man to please but he continues to play him. agreed bill. i think he has something to offer and the right manager can unlock that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted July 24, 2018 Report Share Posted July 24, 2018 Not had a lot of minutes but he's been one of our better players in pre season games. Btay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Btay Posted July 24, 2018 Report Share Posted July 24, 2018 35 minutes ago, Bill said: Not had a lot of minutes but he's been one of our better players in pre season games. Seriously one of my favourite players. No matter the opposition he will try and play on the front foot. Tackles, passes, dribbles, flair and athletic. Big season for him. Matt, Sibdane and nyblue23 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makis Posted July 24, 2018 Report Share Posted July 24, 2018 Liability. Even in preseason matches goes studs first into tackles. He's good for two or three red cards per season plus a few bans from yellows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Btay Posted July 24, 2018 Report Share Posted July 24, 2018 17 minutes ago, Makis said: Liability. Even in preseason matches goes studs first into tackles. He's good for two or three red cards per season plus a few bans from yellows. This is a major false perception of him. last year - 15 games for boro - 4 yellows ( 26 apps total for season 7 yellows ) 15/16 944 mins - 1 yellow card. Romey 1878 and Matt 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Quinn31 Posted July 25, 2018 Popular Post Report Share Posted July 25, 2018 2 hours ago, Makis said: Liability. Even in preseason matches goes studs first into tackles. He's good for two or three red cards per season plus a few bans from yellows. I don't think he's that bad. Definitely will pick up some yellows which could accumulate to a suspension and I think if he started all 38 matches, he'd probably get dismissed ~once for doing something rash, either through a tackle or altercation. I like players keeping their heads, but every side needs SOME edge to it. May main concern with him would just be lapses in defensive positioning. Sibdane, Romey 1878, StevO and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted July 25, 2018 Report Share Posted July 25, 2018 I like him a lot and have been disappointed that two managers in succession sidelined him. Glad he’s beginning to prove his worth. MikeO and Matt 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibdane Posted July 25, 2018 Report Share Posted July 25, 2018 4 hours ago, Btay said: Seriously one of my favourite players. No matter the opposition he will try and play on the front foot. Tackles, passes, dribbles, flair and athletic. Big season for him. I loved the no-look pass to Kenny in the game against Lille (I think?). I view him as a player that's not afraid to try things, and that's a good attribute to have. I really hope he kicks on. Btay, Matt, Romey 1878 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Btay Posted July 25, 2018 Report Share Posted July 25, 2018 1 hour ago, sibdane said: I loved the no-look pass to Kenny in the game against Lille (I think?). I view him as a player that's not afraid to try things, and that's a good attribute to have. I really hope he kicks on. Exactly, he offers something different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted July 25, 2018 Report Share Posted July 25, 2018 5 hours ago, Btay said: This is a major false perception of him. last year - 15 games for boro - 4 yellows ( 26 apps total for season 7 yellows ) 15/16 944 mins - 1 yellow card. I think Barry has the record number of yellows for any premier league player, I don't think he was a problem for us. Matt, pete0 and markjazzbassist 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted July 25, 2018 Report Share Posted July 25, 2018 7 hours ago, Btay said: This is a major false perception of him. last year - 15 games for boro - 4 yellows ( 26 apps total for season 7 yellows ) 15/16 944 mins - 1 yellow card. I agree. False perception. The issue isn’t him getting cards, it’s him not being very good as an elite level footballer. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted July 25, 2018 Report Share Posted July 25, 2018 4 hours ago, Cornish Steve said: I like him a lot and have been disappointed that two managers in succession sidelined him. Glad he’s beginning to prove his worth. How is he proving his worth? By putting in more effort in friendlies than other players? if he starts when the real games kick in and does a good job, then he’ll be proving his worth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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