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" Grujic terrible "

PostPosted: Sat Feb 10, 2018 7:53 am
by Doggccfc86
Grujic was terrible last night. Iv not seen anything so far to warrant him a regular starter. It looks to me as though he doesn't want to know and his heart isn't on the job.

Re: Grujic terrible

PostPosted: Sat Feb 10, 2018 8:32 am
by DEANO
People keep saying give him time but damour is head and shoulders better

Re: " Grujic terrible "

PostPosted: Sat Feb 10, 2018 9:28 am
by Stringfellow
I wouldnt go that far and he some decent touches, but I agree we have a lot better on the bench especially now they have had a breather. You can see a mile off what's happening, he's trying to adjust to a full blood and guts championship that's at the business end yet it's difficult for him to do so.

We haven't got time for him to get up to speed, it's sink or swim for him next couple of games.

Re: " Grujic terrible "

PostPosted: Sat Feb 10, 2018 9:30 am
by llan bluebird
Watch the game again, he covered the centre halfs well. But he wants to pass the ball to a team mate which is alien to many.

The problem is further up field. Joe Ralls has no one to pass to then receive the ball back. Grujic and ralls exchanged some nice passes when he pushed up field, but for Joe its:

Long ball to Madine- crowded out
Holiett - he turns and goes
NML- lost it
Paterson - did he recieve any passes, his job is to be destructive up field

We all see it differently and expect different things. The early season football was beautiful not what outsiders expected, it wasn't mindless, its now turned mindless power and passion over any subtlety

Re: " Grujic terrible "

PostPosted: Sat Feb 10, 2018 10:09 am
by langstoneBlue
Standard thread, if Madine doesn't score Tuesday they will have athread on how he was a waste of money. We have had the same threads on every player at some point this season, most memorable being Etheridge, Patterson, Morrison, ralls, zahore laughable really

Re: " Grujic terrible "

PostPosted: Sat Feb 10, 2018 10:10 am
by maccydee
I disagree. I think he shows class touches and last night would have been a lot worse (Preston worse) without him.

Sadly we didn’t have outlets for the ball to stick mainly because it was two on one up front and Madine held the Ball up nicely but if he peeled left to pass to NML we would lose it. If the ball went to Hoilett we had more of a chance but they doubled up on him because of his threat and because the young RB was on a yellow.

Although I don’t see what Grujic offers that Ledley wouldn’t.

Re: " Grujic terrible "

PostPosted: Sat Feb 10, 2018 10:11 am
by maccydee
langstoneBlue wrote:Standard thread, if Madine doesn't score Tuesday they will have athread on how he was a waste of money. We have had the same threads on every player at some point this season, most memorable being Etheridge, Patterson, Morrison, ralls, zahore laughable really


Yep the Paterson critics are looking like reyt clowns now.

Re: " Grujic terrible "

PostPosted: Sat Feb 10, 2018 10:23 am
by boyo1927
I thought he was good

Re: " Grujic terrible "

PostPosted: Sat Feb 10, 2018 10:28 am
by 2blue2handle
Certainly didn't think he was terrible, not the best or the worst last night. Not sure why it makes sticky everygame that he is terrible.

Re: " Grujic terrible "

PostPosted: Sat Feb 10, 2018 10:50 am
by bluebird7291
What!? He had a good game. Covered gaps done well. NML had a mare. Should have been subbed in 40 mins

Re: " Grujic terrible "

PostPosted: Sat Feb 10, 2018 10:55 am
by Doggccfc86
Obviously it's my personal opinion but to me he seems to shy away from tackles and run around with no intent..He looks to me if he doesn't want to be here. I'm extremely disappointed to say the least with his contribution since joining. He's done nothing for me.

Re: " Grujic terrible "

PostPosted: Sat Feb 10, 2018 2:53 pm
by Charlie Harper
I struggle to see what he brings to the team.

Let's pay Liverpool the money now

Re: " Grujic terrible "

PostPosted: Sat Feb 10, 2018 3:15 pm
by Stringfellow
I think sometimes a player comes in with a reputation and we expect a world beater, when that doesn't happen right away people have this opinion. If he had been a a lower league player or youngster people be saying he's decent. My opinion is he's getting better each game, is not up to speed just yet and not sure if we have time for the transition but he's a real midfielder.

Re: " Grujic terrible "

PostPosted: Sat Feb 10, 2018 3:26 pm
by Mr Shed
Not the worst on the pitch.
But does he deserve a guaranteed starting spot?
Can we adford to waste a position to teach a player how to play?

Re: " Grujic terrible "

PostPosted: Sat Feb 10, 2018 3:49 pm
by Tonteg Bluebird
Grujic is too pedestrian and lethargic for me at the moment. I thought he would be a box to box type who drives forwards, but he seems to be more of a sitter who receives the ball and gives it simple.

I think his anticipating and positional sense is good. He broke up play quite well, but he takes way too many touches, slows play down way too much and although he keeps possession well; it's by taking the simple, safe option of playing a 5 yard pass to Ralls, who is having to do way too much at the moment.

I don't see Grujic doing anything threatening with the ball apart from giving it simple, he seems to coast through games and there are periods where the game passes him by. I'm already getting worried the hustle and bustle of the Championship doesn't suit his style at all. He's 6'3 and has a strong build, but he doesn't seem the type of player who will use his physique to his advantage.

I agree with Maccydee about Grujic being a Ledley type player, he seems a water carrier to me who will receive the ball and give it simple, but he doesn't seem to have the work rate or energy to press the opposition and win the ball back. So far, he looks very easy for an opposing centre midfielder to play against.

The difference with Damour winning the ball back and driving forwards to get us into more threatening, advanced positions when he came on was there to see. No coincidence we finished the game stronger after Grujic was withdrawn in my opinion. Our midfield misses the energy from Gunnarsson and Bryson. We can no longer press in a collective, cohesive unit to pressure opponents and win the ball back high up the pitch because Grujic simply can't do that.

Re: " Grujic terrible "

PostPosted: Sat Feb 10, 2018 3:56 pm
by Sam ReaN
I think that Grujic is getting on his feet in the Championship and will become vital in the closing stages of this season, he will always be improving each game he plays so just give him a bit more time to settle in, with life in the Championship and he will come good for us.

Re: " Grujic terrible "

PostPosted: Sat Feb 10, 2018 3:57 pm
by Bluebird Warrior
Think "Terrible" is a bit harsh, I would say he's been poor but tbf it will probably take time to get used to going from playing at Liverpool where you get all the possession and teams sitting back and letting you have the ball to playing against teams like Millwall, Leeds and Sheffield Wednesday, where they are in your face, physical and have more of the ball than we do. Would be nice if he didn't pull out of challenges though.

Re: " Grujic terrible "

PostPosted: Sat Feb 10, 2018 4:05 pm
by blue lagoon
Charlie Harper wrote:I struggle to see what he brings to the team.

Let's pay Liverpool the money now



Not a sexy enough name for you then.

Re: " Grujic terrible "

PostPosted: Sat Feb 10, 2018 4:07 pm
by llan bluebird
We are still playing a full back as a central midfielder, we needed reinforcements. With Gunnarsson being injured we had nobody who can do the defensive central midfielder role except "ball playing" centre halfs.

Neither Ralls, Bryson or Demour are defensively minded central midfielders, he is better than any one of those three at that position (IMO).

It would be interesting who Warnock would pick in a 442 because all our central midfielder can play CM then.

Re: " Grujic terrible "

PostPosted: Sat Feb 10, 2018 5:11 pm
by Charlie Harper
blue lagoon wrote:
Charlie Harper wrote:I struggle to see what he brings to the team.

Let's pay Liverpool the money now



Not a sexy enough name for you then.



Get on the bus :thumbup:

Re: " Grujic terrible "

PostPosted: Sat Feb 10, 2018 10:26 pm
by ealing_ayatollah
llan bluebird wrote:We are still playing a full back as a central midfielder...


Could be worse Real Madrid are still playing a full back as a striker...

Re: " Grujic terrible "

PostPosted: Sat Feb 10, 2018 11:21 pm
by 2blue2handle
ealing_ayatollah wrote:
llan bluebird wrote:We are still playing a full back as a central midfielder...


Could be worse Real Madrid are still playing a full back as a striker...


I hope your suggesting a player can change position over time. I mean what has Paterson offered in midfield? Only goals and assists.

Re: " Grujic terrible "

PostPosted: Sat Feb 10, 2018 11:56 pm
by welshrarebit
If we had paid 7 mil for him. Yes I’d agree he has been terrible. Terrible for the amount paid. Given he is on loan he is so far allowing ralls and Patterson some freedom. Although I wish ralls would stop hoofing the ball aimlessly. I think Grujic is showing some good flashes and has a nice pass in him. I’m optimistic he will improve but we need to get back to what we did at the start of the season and actually pass it around and give the player in possession options. We aren’t at the moment.

Re: " Grujic terrible "

PostPosted: Sat Feb 10, 2018 11:58 pm
by welshrarebit
If we had paid 7 mil for him. Yes I’d agree he has been terrible. Terrible for the amount paid. Given he is on loan he is so far allowing ralls and Patterson some freedom. Although I wish ralls would stop hoofing the ball aimlessly. I think Grujic is showing some good flashes and has a nice pass in him. I’m optimistic he will improve but we need to get back to what we did at the start of the season and actually pass it around and give the player in possession options. We aren’t at the moment.

Re: " Grujic terrible "

PostPosted: Sun Feb 11, 2018 9:36 am
by maccydee
2blue2handle wrote:
ealing_ayatollah wrote:
llan bluebird wrote:We are still playing a full back as a central midfielder...


Could be worse Real Madrid are still playing a full back as a striker...


I hope your suggesting a player can change position over time. I mean what has Paterson offered in midfield? Only goals and assists.


Great post.

Re: " Grujic terrible "

PostPosted: Sun Feb 11, 2018 9:49 am
by Savigma
How can people post about Grujic after that game, when people like Bamba absolutely lost us the game. You don’t see me posting how Bamba is terrible though. Grujic was not to blame for the loss Friday, grow up. Honestly...

Start supporting the team because believe it or not players - wether they jump on here or not - find out what’s said about them. Why the hell would you want a player who has been part of two away draws and 1 away win - may I just also mention 2 games before Grujic joined us we had lost 4 in a row. We are undefeated in the league with him, conceding 2 goals in 3 games.

I wish this post would get deleted because players deserve better than this ignorant cry baby criticism.

Re: " Grujic terrible "

PostPosted: Sun Feb 11, 2018 10:56 am
by WelshSerb
Savigma wrote:How can people post about Grujic after that game, when people like Bamba absolutely lost us the game. You don’t see me posting how Bamba is terrible though. Grujic was not to blame for the loss Friday, grow up. Honestly...

Start supporting the team because believe it or not players - wether they jump on here or not - find
out what’s said about them. Why the hell would you want a player who has been part of two away draws and 1 away win - may I just also mention 2 games before Grujic joined us we had lost 4 in a row. We are undefeated in the league with him, conceding 2 goals in 3 games.

I wish this post would get deleted because players deserve better than this ignorant cry baby criticism.

Spot on, he’s getting slack every game because he’s come from Liverpool so he should be a world beater, it’s laughable people think Damour is a better option as a defensive midfield

Re: " Grujic terrible "

PostPosted: Sun Feb 11, 2018 11:01 am
by maccydee
WelshSerb wrote:
Savigma wrote:How can people post about Grujic after that game, when people like Bamba absolutely lost us the game. You don’t see me posting how Bamba is terrible though. Grujic was not to blame for the loss Friday, grow up. Honestly...

Start supporting the team because believe it or not players - wether they jump on here or not - find
out what’s said about them. Why the hell would you want a player who has been part of two away draws and 1 away win - may I just also mention 2 games before Grujic joined us we had lost 4 in a row. We are undefeated in the league with him, conceding 2 goals in 3 games.

I wish this post would get deleted because players deserve better than this ignorant cry baby criticism.

Spot on, he’s getting slack every game because he’s come from Liverpool so he should be a world beater, it’s laughable people think Damour is a better option as a defensive midfield


I saw one wanting Damour and Ralls centre mid. How did that work over xmas?

Re: " Grujic terrible "

PostPosted: Sun Feb 11, 2018 11:14 am
by WelshSerb
maccydee wrote:
WelshSerb wrote:
Savigma wrote:How can people post about Grujic after that game, when people like Bamba absolutely lost us the game. You don’t see me posting how Bamba is terrible though. Grujic was not to blame for the loss Friday, grow up. Honestly...

Start supporting the team because believe it or not players - wether they jump on here or not - find
out what’s said about them. Why the hell would you want a player who has been part of two away draws and 1 away win - may I just also mention 2 games before Grujic joined us we had lost 4 in a row. We are undefeated in the league with him, conceding 2 goals in 3 games.

I wish this post would get deleted because players deserve better than this ignorant cry baby criticism.

Spot on, he’s getting slack every game because he’s come from Liverpool so he should be a world beater, it’s laughable people think Damour is a better option as a defensive midfield


I saw one wanting Damour and Ralls centre mid. How did that work over xmas?

Was working okay till we lost 4 on the bounce aha but personally I think Paterson should be out wide for Laing and put a 3 man midfield with ralls, Damour with Grujic just behide them

Re: " Grujic terrible "

PostPosted: Sun Feb 11, 2018 11:52 am
by maccydee
WelshSerb wrote:
maccydee wrote:
WelshSerb wrote:
Savigma wrote:How can people post about Grujic after that game, when people like Bamba absolutely lost us the game. You don’t see me posting how Bamba is terrible though. Grujic was not to blame for the loss Friday, grow up. Honestly...

Start supporting the team because believe it or not players - wether they jump on here or not - find
out what’s said about them. Why the hell would you want a player who has been part of two away draws and 1 away win - may I just also mention 2 games before Grujic joined us we had lost 4 in a row. We are undefeated in the league with him, conceding 2 goals in 3 games.

I wish this post would get deleted because players deserve better than this ignorant cry baby criticism.

Spot on, he’s getting slack every game because he’s come from Liverpool so he should be a world beater, it’s laughable people think Damour is a better option as a defensive midfield


I saw one wanting Damour and Ralls centre mid. How did that work over xmas?

Was working okay till we lost 4 on the bounce aha but personally I think Paterson should be out wide for Laing and put a 3 man midfield with ralls, Damour with Grujic just behide them


It wasn’t though. Worked with Gunnar in with them.