What is the point in HRK

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Re: What is the point in HRK

by Victor Meldrew » 17 Jan 2016 13:01

AthleticoSpizz Sooooo

Today he was sh1te ( as we're all but Habsi and Ferdy by most accounts ) last week he was immense

You sound exactly like the sort of Reading fan that we are lacking.


When was he immense?
This player is another Michael Meaker-he is generally bad and people are so surprised when he has an average game that all the previous dross is forgotten.
No league goals this season.
Also please don't question my support-this is a website for discussion and has no bearing on what we might say or do on match day.

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Re: What is the point in HRK

by SCIAG » 17 Jan 2016 13:38

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AthleticoSpizz Sooooo

Today he was sh1te ( as we're all but Habsi and Ferdy by most accounts ) last week he was immense

You sound exactly like the sort of Reading fan that we are lacking.


When was he immense?
This player is another Michael Meaker-he is generally bad and people are so surprised when he has an average game that all the previous dross is forgotten.
No league goals this season.
Also please don't question my support-this is a website for discussion and has no bearing on what we might say or do on match day.

Robson-Kanu isn't a striker, he's a substitute winger. Scoring goals isn't really what he's judged for.

This season, he's set up five goals in only 12(6) appearances. At least two of those assists were absolute peaches, including a brilliant cross for Williams' goal against Derby. Next are Norwood and Vydra, who have set up three goals in far more appearances.

He's generally a good but unremarkable player who has about one great game in ten, and he's currently justifying his selection.

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Re: What is the point in HRK

by CountryRoyal » 17 Jan 2016 14:02

Has to be said he should have had more assists were it not for Vydra being vvank.

But you can't count "almost assists" :lol:

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Re: What is the point in HRK

by Royal_jimmy » 17 Jan 2016 14:20

Release him in the summer he is a terrible player. I don't care if he came from the academy I just don't rate him.

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Re: What is the point in HRK

by Royal_jimmy » 17 Jan 2016 14:22

1 league goal in 18 months as a striker or winger is pathetic.

Kanu makes John Oster look like Ronaldo!! :lol:


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Re: What is the point in HRK

by blueroyals » 17 Jan 2016 14:26

Not exactly young any more. This is the finished product. Probably on high wages (thanks Adkins) after his last extension. Get rid.

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Re: What is the point in HRK

by Ian Royal » 17 Jan 2016 14:28

CountryRoyal Has to be said he should have had more assists were it not for Vydra being vvank.

But you can't count "almost assists" :lol:

* soz snowball

FYI
Whoscored.com counts "key passes" though. Obviously, utterly subjective. But:

Per game:
Norwood - 2.2
Vydra - 1.6 :?
Quinn - 1.6
McCleary - 1.5
HRK - 1.3
Piazon - 1.3
Sa - 1.1
Williams - 1

Total
Norwood - 59 (interestingly* split fairly evenly between long and short)
Vydra - 31
McCleary - 27 (interestingly* split fairly evenly between long and short)
Williams - 25
HRK - 23
Blackman - 23
Sa - 20

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Re: What is the point in HRK

by SCIAG » 17 Jan 2016 17:23

Ian Royal
CountryRoyal Has to be said he should have had more assists were it not for Vydra being vvank.

But you can't count "almost assists" :lol:

* soz snowball

FYI
Whoscored.com counts "key passes" though. Obviously, utterly subjective.

Assuming Whoscored uses the Opta data, those are "passes which lead to a recipient shooting but not scoring" i.e. assists where the team mate misses.

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Re: What is the point in HRK

by Ian Royal » 17 Jan 2016 17:32

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CountryRoyal Has to be said he should have had more assists were it not for Vydra being vvank.

But you can't count "almost assists" :lol:

* soz snowball

FYI
Whoscored.com counts "key passes" though. Obviously, utterly subjective.

Assuming Whoscored uses the Opta data, those are "passes which lead to a recipient shooting but not scoring" i.e. assists where the team mate misses.


Oh ok. That makes it more objective, if not the full picture.


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Re: What is the point in HRK

by elmpark99 » 17 Jan 2016 18:52

PLEASE STOP PICKING HIM GAME AFTER GAME.
HOW DID ANYONE GIVE HIM THE NUMBER 9 SHIRT. IT IS AN INSULT TO PREVIOUS PLAYERS WHO WORE IT ,HAD ABILITY AND TRIED.
HE IS NOT A NUMBER 9 (EVEN IF HE THOUGHT HE WAS A COUPLE OF SEASONS AGO). HE IS NOT A WINGER. HE IS NOT A UP TO CHAMPIONSHIP STANDARD.
DONT USE THE EXCUSE WE HAVE GOT NO-ONE ELSE NOW THAT BLACKMANS GONE, HE WAS NUMBER 9 BEFORE THAT HAPPENED AND IT WAS STILL THE SAME THEN.
TOO MANY STEP OVERS,NOT ENOUGH TACKLING & ABYSMAL MARKING AND POSITIONING AGAINST OPPOSITION PLAYERS.
GOOD AT POINTING AT OPPOSITION PLAYERS TO HIS TEAM MATES THE ONES HE SHOULD HAVE BEEN MARKING THOUGH!

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Re: What is the point in HRK

by bcubed » 17 Jan 2016 20:52

elmpark99 PLEASE STOP PICKING HIM GAME AFTER GAME.
HOW DID ANYONE GIVE HIM THE NUMBER 9 SHIRT. IT IS AN INSULT TO PREVIOUS PLAYERS WHO WORE IT ,HAD ABILITY AND TRIED.
HE IS NOT A NUMBER 9 (EVEN IF HE THOUGHT HE WAS A COUPLE OF SEASONS AGO). HE IS NOT A WINGER. HE IS NOT A UP TO CHAMPIONSHIP STANDARD.
DONT USE THE EXCUSE WE HAVE GOT NO-ONE ELSE NOW THAT BLACKMANS GONE, HE WAS NUMBER 9 BEFORE THAT HAPPENED AND IT WAS STILL THE SAME THEN.
TOO MANY STEP OVERS,NOT ENOUGH TACKLING & ABYSMAL MARKING AND POSITIONING AGAINST OPPOSITION PLAYERS.
GOOD AT POINTING AT OPPOSITION PLAYERS TO HIS TEAM MATES THE ONES HE SHOULD HAVE BEEN MARKING THOUGH!

Caps lock off. That is all

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Re: What is the point in HRK

by RoyalJames101 » 18 Jan 2016 14:21

I didn't actually think he played that badly on Saturday :?

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Re: What is the point in HRK

by Sutekh » 18 Jan 2016 14:30

Royal_jimmy 1 league goal in 18 months as a striker or winger is pathetic.

Kanu makes John Oster look like Ronaldo!! :lol:


He's much more prolific than that. It's 2 league goals. He got a penalty against Norwich City last season and scored at Derby last week.


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Re: What is the point in HRK

by John Smith » 18 Jan 2016 14:33

Sutekh
Royal_jimmy 1 league goal in 18 months as a striker or winger is pathetic.

Kanu makes John Oster look like Ronaldo!! :lol:


He's much more prolific than that. It's 2 league goals. He got a penalty against Norwich City last season and scored at Derby last week.

Huddersfield*

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Re: What is the point in HRK

by LoyalRoyal22 » 18 Jan 2016 15:09

RoyalJames101 I didn't actually think he played that badly on Saturday :?



Me neither. Thought he was ok. 6/10

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Re: What is the point in HRK

by teignmouth hoops » 18 Jan 2016 16:30

LoyalRoyal22
RoyalJames101 I didn't actually think he played that badly on Saturday :?



Me neither. Thought he was ok. 6/10


I didn't think he was that bad either, he just looked knackered, but he is still one of our high earners and more needs to be expected

More to the point is his contract is up this summer and three yrs ago at this stage of the season he suddenly started playing better and earned himself a very lucrative contract, is that going to happen again?

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Re: What is the point in HRK

by Victor Meldrew » 18 Jan 2016 17:18

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Royal_jimmy 1 league goal in 18 months as a striker or winger is pathetic.

Kanu makes John Oster look like Ronaldo!! :lol:


He's much more prolific than that. It's 2 league goals. He got a penalty against Norwich City last season and scored at Derby last week.

Huddersfield*


Somebody tell him-there is a difference between the League and the FA cup.
In FA Cup (glory games?) he is relatively prolific.

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Re: What is the point in HRK

by Cookie » 18 Jan 2016 17:30

HRK what are we to do? He splits opinion doesn't he.

I think he's a fine young, hard working player, who faithfully follows team orders.
A manager's delight to select.

Not everyone has coaching experience, but if you've ever managed a team at any level you'll know attitude is as important as ability, more so as you go down the pyramid.

He ticks the box in every aspect of a professional footballer's make-up.
He is a full international for Wales, who barring injury will play on Europe's highest stage during the summer.

You all better prepare yourself, for if he excels in any way during the Euros we could lose an important and loyal footballer.

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Re: What is the point in HRK

by teignmouth hoops » 18 Jan 2016 19:26

Cookie HRK what are we to do? He splits opinion doesn't he.

I think he's a fine young, hard working player, who faithfully follows team orders.
A manager's delight to select.

Not everyone has coaching experience, but if you've ever managed a team at any level you'll know attitude is as important as ability, more so as you go down the pyramid.

He ticks the box in every aspect of a professional footballer's make-up.
He is a full international for Wales, who barring injury will play on Europe's highest stage during the summer.

You all better prepare yourself, for if he excels in any way during the Euros we could lose an important and loyal footballer.


I agree about attitude having coached a fair bit, but loyalty no, his brother who is his agent negotiated him a very lucrative contract 3 yrs ago, and he is handsomely rewarded he shows no leadership and hasn't fulfilled his potential or repeated his cup or welsh form on a consistent basis, and as for wearing the number 9 centre forward shirt

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Re: What is the point in HRK

by Lower West » 18 Jan 2016 20:55

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RoyalJames101 I didn't actually think he played that badly on Saturday :?



Me neither. Thought he was ok. 6/10


I didn't think he was that bad either, he just looked knackered, but he is still one of our high earners and more needs to be expected

More to the point is his contract is up this summer and three yrs ago at this stage of the season he suddenly started playing better and earned himself a very lucrative contract, is that going to happen again?


Probably not yet fully match fit.

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