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Yes, Jon. It's all about that big stepping up ......... As Patrick is finding out.
I remember James Hansons first few games, not to mention our very own 'lightweight' McBurnie.
Stepping up and adjusting takes different players a different length of time, which you already know, so I'm not trying to insult your intelligence, there. The thought is that some fans are more patient than others, and so long as Bruenker continues to improve, I for one will support the lad, 100%.

 

You know nothing about football with that comment mate - The worst post I have seen on here so far.
You should take up Airfix models or summat pal because that statement is complete bullshit.

 

All of those who slated him after his 20mins debut in English football should hang their collective heads in shame.
Comments such as "pub player" "looks like he won a raffle to play", really are designed to dent a players confidence.
The step up in class in a different country is massive but, some of the posters on C & B were not prepared or not intelligent enough to see this.

 

Slightly bemused at the criticism aimed at Brunker. Two decent results in the last 2 games and Wyke looking a bit more like his old self. Obviously not attributing solely to Kai but he's contributed.

Yes he needs to improve parts of his game not least stupid fouls I think a lot of that is down to over enthusiasm but that can be coached. May be a testament to our weak squad but I feel he's our best option at the moment. With Jones not fit and Taylor gone who else could be up front with Wyke?

We've tried playing Wyke up on his own and it's not a system that seems to work for us

 

We were clearly at different games.. he ran his bollocks off and was a constant thorn in the side of their defence

 

Didn’t see his first cameo off the bench (where he was slated), but on the other 2 occasions I’ve seen him he’s looked like he’s got a passion and desire that some players have sadly lacked this season.

 

Charlie has looked a lot better with the support. Somebody else to help with the physical work.

 

So do we have our new scapegoat then?

 

Disagree I thought Wyke had his best game for months. And we restricted a free scoring team to one shot which took a massive deflection I thought they all earned their money tonight

 

The only useful aspect of Kai was taking some of the pressure off Charlie. For a big guy he struggled (failed?) to win a single header, committed a few fouls including that numpty edge of the box one, and did indeed run round like a headless chicken. But you can't give the lad less than 110% for effort - he was knackered well before he was subbed.

Wyke on the other hand getting criticism for last night, WTF? Watch his game, excellent lay-offs, great through balls - including the assist for Lund's goal, and finally being alert enough after 90-odd minutes' graft to poach a goal for himself. His best game in a long time.

 

Good interview. Of course he is only half baked, but he shows a willingness to learn, enthusiasm and commitment to his own development and the team. However, what saw last week he has improved, and he looks like there is more to come.

 

Let's be fair @JonButterfield the team giving a little "work rate" would have been better than they have shown recently.
I thought Kai was in the top three performers last Thursday night along side Guy and Deing.

 

I'm not getting over excited either. I just didn't think any one of our players was 'shocking'.

 

We win 3-1 and still some muppets can't help but be negative.

 

It was a pleasure to see him pick up the ball with the intention of going forward. A good pre-season to work on fitness and game time now to form an understanding with Wyke and there could be a good partnership there for the future. There’s room for improvement and I think he has it in him to do it and more importantly, he wants to.

 

He runs around like a mad man. Sometimes that’s enough for our fans.

 

Not sure how you can describe anyone as 'shocking' after that performance. Unless we were watching different games?

 

Why not? It's a team game. I thought the scoreline flattered us to be honest. First goal was decent - good ball in from Tony, second goal was a keeper mix up, third goal was a keeper error.

Second half they were all over us. I thought Robinson, Kai and Wyke were all off their game. Guy as usual had a decent match.

Despite the scoreline, I was watching both their two centrebacks, and wishing we had someone like that, who can carry the ball out, to feet up to the centre circle and beyond.

We were scrappy, the ball was in the air more than the ground (perhaps just as well). I'm glad we won, but I'm not jumping on the "we can still make the playoffs" bandwagon just yet. The way Jacobs and the other guy on the radio were talking about Grayson bringing the team together and playing amazing football, made me want to ring them up and remind them that it was only 12 days ago we got spanked by Blackpool and had only won once in 14 games.

 

I dont think he's the next big thing either to be honest but I'm not sure we've sent enough of him to be certain and I think there's little shoots of potential in him. He hasn't exactly come into the squad at the best of times either.