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Post by george2again on Mar 11, 2023 7:13:53 GMT
Thought he was the one down on yesterdays great performance. Just doesn’t know how to play as a forward, no intelligence, can’t take on a man on. Others love him for me he’s strictly a squad player, never a starter. We have to upgrade him as a priority next season.
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Post by mtrstudent on Mar 11, 2023 7:22:44 GMT
He worked brilliantly to improve last season and is very handy when you need to press but he's still got frustrating weaknesses and he seems to have levelled off.
I like the lad but not where I was hoping he'd be.
I'd rather replace Gayle first though.
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Post by Olgrligm on Mar 11, 2023 7:34:57 GMT
I think that the front four are performing extremely effectively as a unit with and (perhaps more critically) without the ball. Gayle and Campbell shone more last night, but Brown has been our standout performer in other recent games.
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Post by Trouserdog on Mar 11, 2023 7:38:28 GMT
He's been better since moving to the right, but his technique really isn't what it should be considering he's an international player in the Championship. There are lads in the Sunday Leagues whose first touch is better than his. It's a good job he's got endless stamina and a bit of pace because otherwise he'd never have made it as a footballer.
Having said that, I do quite like him. For me he's the guy you replace Campbell with when there's ten minutes to go and you want someone to come on and stop the opposition full back getting up the pitch. He has a role to play in the squad, but if we've got any ambition to get promoted, he can't be starting games regularly.
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Post by leesandfordstoupe on Mar 11, 2023 7:38:49 GMT
I think that the front four are performing extremely effectively as a unit with and (perhaps more critically) without the ball. Gayle and Campbell shone more last night, but Brown has been our standout performer in other recent games. Standout performer is that some sort of joke? Tries really hard but he’s a shit footballer. |
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Post by Rick Grimes on Mar 11, 2023 8:04:42 GMT
He was woeful with the ball at his feet last night like he usually is, so many moves break down because of his technical deficiency and lack of strength.
His pressing of the Blackburn players however was fantastic and undoubtedly attributed to our dominance of the game which elevates the score I’d give him out of 10.
If we want to get serious about promotion next season and beyond then he has to be a squad player at best for me.
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Post by cobhamstokey on Mar 11, 2023 8:10:01 GMT
He was woeful with the ball at his feet last night like he usually is, so many moves break down because of his technical deficiency and lack of strength. His pressing of the Blackburn players however was fantastic and undoubtedly attributed to our dominance of the game which elevates the score I’d give him out of 10. If we want to get serious about promotion next season and beyond then he has to be a squad player at best for me. This. We all love a trier which he is but technically he’s not good enough. |
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Post by shrewspotter on Mar 11, 2023 8:10:32 GMT
We've won 2 on the spin, scored 8 goals. Let's not get on a players back hey, they've all been excellent of late
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Post by caine on Mar 11, 2023 8:19:40 GMT
The weak link with Fox but least we are close to getting rid of the dead wood with only Clucas really left who’s been on silly wages.
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Post by Laughing Gravy on Mar 11, 2023 8:30:39 GMT
He's been better since moving to the right, but his technique really isn't what it should be considering he's an international player in the Championship. There are lads in the Sunday Leagues whose first touch is better than his. It's a good job he's got endless stamina and a bit of pace because otherwise he'd never have made it as a footballer. Having said that, I do quite like him. For me he's the guy you replace Campbell with when there's ten minutes to go and you want someone to come on and stop the opposition full back getting up the pitch. He has a role to play in the squad, but if we've got any ambition to get promoted, he can't be starting games regularly. My view exactly. |
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Post by bayernoatcake on Mar 11, 2023 9:13:33 GMT
I think yesterdays performance really showed him in comparison the forward players around him.
The moment that showed why I don’t like him was in the second half and we were breaking and he had loads of time and space to play Hoever in down the wing. But instead he passed it behind and so slowly. He’s a momentum killer.
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Post by stoke111 on Mar 11, 2023 9:17:18 GMT
I think yesterdays performance really showed him in comparison the forward players around him. The moment that showed why I don’t like him was in the second half and we were breaking and he had loads of time and space to play Hoever in down the wing. But instead he passed it behind and so slowly. He’s a momentum killer. I’m sure they went up the other end and had a chance from this too. Just a simple ball was required. |
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Post by bolders on Mar 11, 2023 9:21:31 GMT
The weak link with Fox but least we are close to getting rid of the dead wood with only Clucas really left who’s been on silly wages. Fox played well last night and I’d give him an extra year as a squad player. Clucas is free at the end of the season |
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Post by chiswickpotter on Mar 11, 2023 9:24:23 GMT
He is a squad player in a play off side, as is Fox. As we play a more controlled game, especially against packed defences, his limitations are painfully clear. However on the break and chasing games, his energy is useful. Realistically we can afford 14 or 15 regular starters and 6 or 7 back ups.
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Post by roylandstoke on Mar 11, 2023 9:26:40 GMT
You know what you’re going to get with Brown: endless effort and commitment on the plus side and a poor first touch on the minus.
He always seems to look better when we’re under the cosh where I suppose his work rate really does standout.
He did improve last year, probably as a result of having a settled role in the team. That hasn’t really happened this year but now Neil has sorted out his front 3 and established his high press, I do expect to see Brown grow and improve. He does seem to respond to good coaching.
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Post by march4 on Mar 11, 2023 10:08:20 GMT
We've won 2 on the spin, scored 8 goals. Let's not get on a players back hey, they've all been excellent of late Our strikers must be doing something right if we just scored 8 goals in 2 games. Brown and Gayle work their socks off when they don’t have the ball. AN has engineered an excellent front 3 and found a way of playing that suits them well. |
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Mar 11, 2023 10:12:27 GMT
I think yesterdays performance really showed him in comparison the forward players around him. The moment that showed why I don’t like him was in the second half and we were breaking and he had loads of time and space to play Hoever in down the wing. But instead he passed it behind and so slowly. He’s a momentum killer. The one in the first half frustrated me after a superb through ball from Gayle he just needed to run on to it and bizarrely killed the momentum of the pass. That said I can’t fault his workrate and I don’t think we have a better option on the right. Hopefully he can start getting into goal scoring positions again soon. Those snapshots are his forte |
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Post by bayernoatcake on Mar 11, 2023 10:18:27 GMT
I think yesterdays performance really showed him in comparison the forward players around him. The moment that showed why I don’t like him was in the second half and we were breaking and he had loads of time and space to play Hoever in down the wing. But instead he passed it behind and so slowly. He’s a momentum killer. The one in the first half frustrated me after a superb through ball from Gayle he just needed to run on to it and bizarrely killed the momentum of the pass. That said I can’t fault his workrate and I don’t think we have a better option on the right. Hopefully he can start getting into goal scoring positions again soon. Those snapshots are his forte We need a better option though and like with the last 10 minutes I thought his performance in what was an overall excellent performance shone far more light. Now Smallbone has woken up and has remembered how to control a ball, Brown sticks out like a sore thumb. |
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Post by spitthedog on Mar 11, 2023 10:21:18 GMT
I think yesterdays performance really showed him in comparison the forward players around him. The moment that showed why I don’t like him was in the second half and we were breaking and he had loads of time and space to play Hoever in down the wing. But instead he passed it behind and so slowly. He’s a momentum killer. I’m sure they went up the other end and had a chance from this too. Just a simple ball was required. I hope the manager looks at this because it happens too often with Brown and that one had me really annoyed last night. I think some of the criticism of him last night is a bit OTT, for example, he played an important role in our 2nd goal, and he definitely contributed in a positive way, but generally we need much, much better and he's not on the same wavelength as the others, he just isn't and I dont see him getting there. Campbell's game has suffered playing with Brown imo. I also noticed last night that when there were options to get the ball to Campbell or Brown, players would try to get it to Campbell and I think that's because they know with Brown its just 40/60 max. whether he can keep possession. |
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Post by thestatusquo on Mar 11, 2023 10:37:43 GMT
At one point he tackled Pearson which had them breaking on us.
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Post by nottsover60 on Mar 11, 2023 12:07:49 GMT
I think yesterdays performance really showed him in comparison the forward players around him. The moment that showed why I don’t like him was in the second half and we were breaking and he had loads of time and space to play Hoever in down the wing. But instead he passed it behind and so slowly. He’s a momentum killer. Exactly my feelings. He doesn't fit in a fast passing forward line. Has no vision, needs time to control, useless in the air, can't shoot except in space on the edge of the area. I like him when we need extra help defending wide right and there's no doubt his athleticism forces defenders into mistakes on the ball but Smallbone and Gayle lead the press far more intelligently. Brown is like the proverbial dog, running from one to the other. |
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Post by cvillestokie on Mar 11, 2023 12:15:30 GMT
He’s an effective player, that’s all.
Is he great on the ball, no.
Do moves breakdown when they come to him more than Campbell/Gayle, yes.
Does he wear the opposition down? Yes.
Does his running often lead to turnover in possession in our favour, yes.
Is he likely to get 10-15 a season if played wide right alongside a target man, yes.
Could we have a team full of players like him and succeed? No.
Is he still vital to our team? Yes.
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Post by Cyprusdelilah on Mar 11, 2023 12:29:29 GMT
One thing wrong with Brown, he's Shite 95% when he's got the ball.
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Post by boskampsflaps on Mar 11, 2023 12:36:55 GMT
I think yesterdays performance really showed him in comparison the forward players around him. The moment that showed why I don’t like him was in the second half and we were breaking and he had loads of time and space to play Hoever in down the wing. But instead he passed it behind and so slowly. He’s a momentum killer. He's awful at playing that ball, there's been a few times recently hes had the chance to play someone in like that and he ballsed it up every time. |
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Post by walrus on Mar 11, 2023 12:38:21 GMT
Now we have players around him playing quick, confident, attacking football his limitations have become more pronounced.
When we were up against it his strengths were more valuable.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 11, 2023 13:31:56 GMT
I still really like him, really important type of player at this level. Like Walters, he can be a bit clumsy but he is direct and even when he's off it like last night he is wonderful in the press.
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Post by benjaminbiscuit on Mar 11, 2023 16:45:54 GMT
He's the Cresswell of next years promotion squad ups and downs with supporters but loved by teammates and manger invaluable at this level
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Post by mickstupp on Mar 11, 2023 18:17:24 GMT
He's the Cresswell of next years promotion squad ups and downs with supporters but loved by teammates and manger invaluable at this level “next years promotion squad”….that’s optimistic for you isn’t it? |
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Post by nott1 on Mar 11, 2023 18:32:35 GMT
Thought he was the one down on yesterdays great performance. Just doesn’t know how to play as a forward, no intelligence, can’t take on a man on. Others love him for me he’s strictly a squad player, never a starter. We have to upgrade him as a priority next season. We do need an upgrade, his ball control is abysmal! |
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Post by george2again on Mar 11, 2023 18:36:13 GMT
You know what you’re going to get with Brown: endless effort and commitment on the plus side and a poor first touch on the minus. He always seems to look better when we’re under the cosh where I suppose his work rate really does standout. He did improve last year, probably as a result of having a settled role in the team. That hasn’t really happened this year but now Neil has sorted out his front 3 and established his high press, I do expect to see Brown grow and improve. He does seem to respond to good coaching. You can’t improve someone who hasn’t got the talent. He’s improved as much as he will and it won’t be enough. |
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