neio Posted January 6, 2022 Report Share Posted January 6, 2022 3 hours ago, jw1739 said: I'm wondering whether he's unsettled at a personal/family level. Remember that Scottish guy we had for 6 months, barely played a minute for us and went back homesick? Can't remember his name now - played for St. Johnstone. Sometimes these things happen. What with COVID affecting all of us it wouldn't surprise me. Michael O'Halloran? Is that the guy? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted January 6, 2022 Report Share Posted January 6, 2022 23 minutes ago, neio said: Michael O'Halloran? Is that the guy? Yes. that was him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted January 27, 2022 Report Share Posted January 27, 2022 If he plays well for the Roos, can we make a conclusion that he hates being at City? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted January 27, 2022 Report Share Posted January 27, 2022 Nope, conclusion should be that he is now finding his form. Nice assist, and generally looking dangerous. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted January 27, 2022 Report Share Posted January 27, 2022 18 minutes ago, Jovan said: Nope, conclusion should be that he is now finding his form. Nice assist, and generally looking dangerous. Let me play in form on the left please! Certainly looks a lot more energetic but it getting a lot of free space now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted January 27, 2022 Report Share Posted January 27, 2022 (edited) It seems that the criticism on Leckie has now also expanded to the wider soccer community - reading media and social media this morning. Being dubbed the new “Kruse”. They really emphasised that besides one through ball assist there was no end product, squandered opportunities and struggled to get pass small Vietnamese defenders plus went to ground too often when losing ball control. What is interesting that for us City fans we weren’t too disappointed as our standard for him have been very low. It was a standard Leckie game based on the recent weeks with a little more energy but just not there yet. Man I want this man to fire up for us so bad. Edited January 27, 2022 by Mr MO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommykins Posted January 28, 2022 Report Share Posted January 28, 2022 He gets to cut in a lot more for the Roo's, where as for City he goes to the byline more, I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted January 28, 2022 Report Share Posted January 28, 2022 It's a bit unfair really, all returning Socceroos have such unrealistically high expectations put on their performance, it sets them up to disappoint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted January 28, 2022 Report Share Posted January 28, 2022 (edited) 17 minutes ago, belaguttman said: It's a bit unfair really, all returning Socceroos have such unrealistically high expectations put on their performance, it sets them up to disappoint But are we getting value for money, considering he will be in the top 10 of best paid players in the league. Secondly, Is perhaps our level isn't as low as people might think? In my opinion this league is grunty and you don't get given a lot of time, it doesn't take a lot of talent just to closely mark Leckie - he seems to struggle with having a defender in his back at all time when played in the ball. This puts of his first touch off, makes him indecisive and have noticed he seems napping or surprised a defender jumps in front of him. He is much better when given more space (but everybody will be). European teams sometimes just letting each other play their game before clashing in. Edited January 28, 2022 by Mr MO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted January 28, 2022 Report Share Posted January 28, 2022 I agree that our level isn't as bad as some think, summer competition and travel have a large influence on the play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Hack Posted January 28, 2022 Report Share Posted January 28, 2022 The other thing we neglect to consider is recent history of continual game time. I think that's the problem with both Leckie and Pucciarelli, both spent significant time recently out of favour or on bench or with injury.This sort of counts with Jenko to so we might have to temper our expectations with him as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewConvert Posted January 28, 2022 Report Share Posted January 28, 2022 It is true that returning Socceroos have much higher expectations but so what? Being elite means having expectations placed on you. Then there are the number of times where he is flat footed - certainly against Vietnam I saw two passages where his opponent reacted before he even realised the ball was there for him. As to whether he is match unfit - most likely but then so is teh rest of the team and as a professional he needs to get there and as a senior player on a good salary even more so. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted January 28, 2022 Report Share Posted January 28, 2022 30 minutes ago, NewConvert said: It is true that returning Socceroos have much higher expectations but so what? Being elite means having expectations placed on you. Then there are the number of times where he is flat footed - certainly against Vietnam I saw two passages where his opponent reacted before he even realised the ball was there for him. As to whether he is match unfit - most likely but then so is teh rest of the team and as a professional he needs to get there and as a senior player on a good salary even more so. The 'so what' is that fans become angry at returning Socceroos for not living up to their expectations, it may be that those expectations are unrealistic. I thought that his Socceroos performance was very good, I'll be happy if he can offer that to us most weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted January 28, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2022 We've just overrated this guy dearly unfortunately. Was a great player in his day, he's just a slightly less shit Craig noone these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted January 28, 2022 Report Share Posted January 28, 2022 12 minutes ago, kingofhearts said: We've just overrated this guy dearly unfortunately. Was a great player in his day, he's just a slightly less shit Craig noone these days. I watched most of the match last night, first time I've watched TV for about three years. I thought Leckie looked clumsy and uncoordinated, and unhappy as well, and IMO this fits his record over the past two seasons in Germany and his time so far with us. We'd have been better off signing the Vietnamese left-winger for less than a tenth of the cost. The Viets were a joy to watch coming forward on the counter attack, and I loved the way their fans were really into it, despite the scoreline and the pouring rain. The way football should be played and enjoyed by everyone. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted January 28, 2022 Report Share Posted January 28, 2022 24 minutes ago, kingofhearts said: We've just overrated this guy dearly unfortunately. Was a great player in his day, he's just a slightly less shit Craig noone these days. Spot on. He's marquee right? Marquee status and pay rate come with such expectations unfortunately not necessary Socceroo caps. For the money he might be on and the out of cap marquee spot it just not good enough SO FAR but we've made a bit of habit of that anyway with marquee players. I believe people have the right be critical, the chances are that you can get a lot better for that money. Craig Noone was under the cap. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HughJass Posted February 26, 2022 Report Share Posted February 26, 2022 5 goals in 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted February 26, 2022 Report Share Posted February 26, 2022 On 28/01/2022 at 7:44 PM, Mr MO said: Spot on. He's marquee right? Marquee status and pay rate come with such expectations unfortunately not necessary Socceroo caps. For the money he might be on and the out of cap marquee spot it just not good enough SO FAR but we've made a bit of habit of that anyway with marquee players. I believe people have the right be critical, the chances are that you can get a lot better for that money. Craig Noone was under the cap. Wow what a difference a month can make in football! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted February 26, 2022 Report Share Posted February 26, 2022 On 28/08/2021 at 5:23 PM, HeartFc said: 8 goals, 12 assists. Green line. 5 goals 2 assists from 13 games. Getting there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torn Asunder Posted March 4, 2022 Report Share Posted March 4, 2022 Injured Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted March 5, 2022 Report Share Posted March 5, 2022 13 hours ago, Torn Asunder said: Injured IMO this is where we are going to see what sort of manager PK actually is - one of his starting players is not available. What's he going to do? I would like to see Endoh come in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted March 5, 2022 Report Share Posted March 5, 2022 1 hour ago, jw1739 said: IMO this is where we are going to see what sort of manager PK actually is - one of his starting players is not available. What's he going to do? I would like to see Endoh come in. He will just use Tilio I expect, just like earlier in the season when Leckie was out against Victory. O’Neill back in too. No further changes - stick to Eric’s system, just work harder, listen to my confusing sideline barking, play until you cramp up or drop dead. For those on the bench, Pucci is bringing the Anti pesto again! 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted March 5, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2022 Is it true he's out for the season? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted March 5, 2022 Report Share Posted March 5, 2022 2 hours ago, kingofhearts said: Is it true he's out for the season? https://au.sports.yahoo.com/alm-city-wont-gamble-leckies-014932253.html?guccounter=1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted April 6, 2022 Report Share Posted April 6, 2022 And we are all back on the Leckie fan bandwagon…… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted April 6, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2022 33 minutes ago, Mr MO said: And we are all back on the Leckie fan bandwagon…… I never left.... 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted April 6, 2022 Report Share Posted April 6, 2022 On 28/01/2022 at 7:16 PM, kingofhearts said: We've just overrated this guy dearly unfortunately. Was a great player in his day, he's just a slightly less shit Craig noone these days. Just for the record sir, you were wrong! On 03/08/2021 at 5:52 PM, kingofhearts said: He's overrated as hell. Just an Aussie version of Rutger worm. 2/10 signing Mmmmm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted April 6, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2022 4 minutes ago, Jovan said: Just for the record sir, you were wrong! Mmmmm My account was hacked! Yes that's it..... Very happy to have egg on my face, has really come into his own after having a rough start. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jw1739 Posted April 6, 2022 Report Share Posted April 6, 2022 43 minutes ago, kingofhearts said: My account was hacked! Yes that's it..... Very happy to have egg on my face, has really come into his own after having a rough start. To be fair to you, it's a different Mathew Leckie that we're seeing now, just as we are not watching the same Florin that we saw in his first two seasons with us. They are showing pace, skills, alertness and self-belief that weren't there in the earlier days. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewConvert Posted April 6, 2022 Report Share Posted April 6, 2022 9 hours ago, jw1739 said: To be fair to you, it's a different Mathew Leckie that we're seeing now, just as we are not watching the same Florin that we saw in his first two seasons with us. They are showing pace, skills, alertness and self-belief that weren't there in the earlier days. Either project players or maybe PK can coach? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted April 6, 2022 Report Share Posted April 6, 2022 He arrived, having played little first-team football in his last season in Berlin. he needed game time, but we needed to balance that against results and they weren't there early in the season. The outcome suggests that PK's decision to keep him on the pitch has led to the desired results, but perhaps substituting him or using him early from the bench in those early games may have led to the same outcome now as well as better early match outcomes. It's academic now of course, but my criticism wasn't really of Leckie, more about how he was being used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted April 7, 2022 Report Share Posted April 7, 2022 I believe, as I stated through the season, that he needed time. I also believe that by the half way point there was concerns over his output in relation to his status as a player and the critisicm was certainly warranted for disussion. Time has shown that he has come very good. That was an absolute peach of a goal with the dink over the opposing player to set up the volley like strike. Just fantastic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellydrum Posted April 7, 2022 Report Share Posted April 7, 2022 Mat Leckie: 17 matches, 9 goals, 4 assists Craig NO ONE: 19 matches: 4 goals, 4 assists Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted April 7, 2022 Report Share Posted April 7, 2022 (edited) Rutger (dead) Worm matches 0, goals 0, 0 assists. Edited April 7, 2022 by Jovan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imtellingyou Posted April 7, 2022 Report Share Posted April 7, 2022 He started the season with low confidence about how much better he is than the league standard. He's now happy to choose one on one decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted May 28, 2022 Report Share Posted May 28, 2022 A shocker last night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted May 28, 2022 Report Share Posted May 28, 2022 13 minutes ago, jw1739 said: A shocker last night. I don't know what was wrong with him. Every time he received the ball, he'd either stop and pass backwards or walk the ball forwards. No drive at all. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted May 29, 2022 Report Share Posted May 29, 2022 1 hour ago, haz said: I don't know what was wrong with him. Every time he received the ball, he'd either stop and pass backwards or walk the ball forwards. No drive at all. I’ve noticed he often seems of balance, when he receives the ball it takes a second too long for proper control and then it looks like he’s about to trip or stumble over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted May 29, 2022 Report Share Posted May 29, 2022 5 minutes ago, Mr MO said: I’ve noticed he often seems of balance, when he receives the ball it takes a second too long for proper control and then it looks like he’s about to trip or stumble over. I don't think he was alone there. There seemed to be quite a few moments when a City player was trying to dig the ball out from under their feet. Jenkinson and Metcalfe perhaps? Our slick, quick passing movements from last season have all but disappeared. We had a couple last night in the second half and opened up WU on each occasion, but it was all too rare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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