Match Day Thread Hull City v Portsmouth

Calf issue with Big Mac, but haven't heard when either are due back. I know Serj mention a week or so back that Mac had a relapse in his recovery but since then nothing.

 

A goal every 3 would be a start, or just a single goal credited to him that hasn’t involved a significant slice of luck.

He works really hard for the team but that doesn’t make him influential. If he was that influential, who do you think starts when McBurnie and Millar are both fit?

He presses well largely because he runs a lot, that doesn’t make up for how poor he is time and time again on the ball in key areas.

I’ve seen people say he’s one of the first names on the team sheet, which is just utter nonsense.

 

He's been credited with 3 goals in 956 minutes, which is 1 in 3.5 which equates to 13 in a 46 game season

 

It's not just working hard though. His chasing down puts pressure on the opposition and that helps us win possession in good areas. He's a coaches dream when you have the likes of Gelhart to finish opportunities.

There is a reason Serg has played the kid all year. He is no mug.

 

Yeah because of injuries. When Millar and McBurnie are fit, who do you think will play?

 

Joseph, both will have a job on their hands and need to be patient to get back into the team.

 

You’re on the wind up

 

Joseph is an integral part of the team. Thankfully, the gaffer is in charge of team selection and not some random fan on a message board.

 

We've seen multiple teams over the years where the 'all-stars' being thrown together don't actually make the team better.

England at the last Euros springs to mind. We haven't seen McBurnie, Millar, Belloumi and Gelhardt all fit yet - it might not work. The balance might be off without Joseph.

TWT

 

Once a player gets a reputation of "he runs a lot, but..." that becomes central to everything they do. Any chance they miss is seen as a sitter that they should've buried. Joseph misses a lot of half chances that realistically most players would miss, like the two headers on Saturday. The 1-on-1 on Saturday was a good chance but it was hardly a disgrace that he missed it; he had one touch to score, on his weaker foot and with very little space between him and the keeper. For the average striker it's always likely to be saved from there. The Gelhardt one just after was easier, and more surprising that he missed, but that one got forgotten because people aren't eagerly looking for the next moment to prove that he's **** like they are with Joseph.

 

He scored at the weekend boys.