Alex Gilliead

Even better than below average?

Sorry Kevin, I'm not having it. His statistics over his career here are terrible and 2 decent games since the formation shift doesn't mean he's not been largely poor this season.

 

I never said anything about getting rid of him...

 

We need better than him though.

 

Ok, you brought up Hughes not letting him go in response. Suggested otherwise.

 

How about the stat that he's the made the 6th most tackles per game of any player in the division this season? He's had far more than just these 2 good games. The issue is that there's an agenda against him with some fans and they judge on things that nobody else gets judged on.

 

Hes the most frustrating player I've seen since Leigh Palin in the 80s. Can produce moments of magic but I've seen better players in league 2 this season in the positions he's played and I expected a better return from a player with his CV. I expect better because he clearly has some technical ability.

 

Agree. Squad player on the bench fine for now. But im not forgetting months of shite just because he pkayed well in 2 games we won.

Id like another CM and if not, maybe Osadebe is that man.

 

One of my favourite all time City players was Leigh Palin.

 

Leigh Palin. The original handbag mincer that Robbie Blake based his game on. Loved watching him.

 

I’ve still got his shirt!

 

I loved watching his moments of magic,but ultimately left me feeling there was more left in the locker.

 

In Div 2. He isn't good enough for an automatic chasing side.

Can't you see that? We need better!

 

That's probably true but also a damning indictment of our recruitment if Alex Gillead is in our top two central midfielders. Especially when it was recognised as a weak point by most during the summer.

 

It's really not an agenda. He's just not been very good at any point during his multiple spells here.

 

TBF i dont think the bad injuries to Eisa, Osadebe and Walker helped. We went out and signed 3 wingers the week after so maybe had to alter our strategy and targets.

We could have done with another CM but wide men were needed first.