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“ Collins and Etete “

Sat Jan 13, 2024 3:46 pm

These two are a liability.

Need to be replaced ASAP.

Awful first half, made it easy for them.

Re: “ Collins and Etete “

Sat Jan 13, 2024 4:01 pm

I honestly thought Collins was going to be class, but he’s at fault for most of the goals we concede. I have no idea what Etete brings to the team, he can’t hold the ball up, he can’t head the ball, and he doesn’t score goals. I hope we don’t offer Collins a new contract, and we need to send Etete off to the welsh league.

Re: “ Collins and Etete “

Sat Jan 13, 2024 4:03 pm

Both dreadful but no one deserves any credit that first half other than Alnwick. Etete has had long enough now to try to prove himself and I think it's time for him to be loaned out. Big lad but just too easily beaten to everything.

Re: “ Collins and Etete “

Sat Jan 13, 2024 4:03 pm

You dont have to be Pep Klopp to see that most of our goals come from our left side. Collins needs to be dropped!!!!

Re: “ Collins and Etete “

Sat Jan 13, 2024 4:04 pm

Totally agree ,how Etette is a professional footballer baffles me , he is absolute crap. Just what does he bring to the team?

Re: “ Collins and Etete “

Sat Jan 13, 2024 4:56 pm

Same as another poster, thought Collins was going to be class this season! But, he’s become a liability.

I hope one of the two players Bulut has reportedly lined up is a left back!

Re: “ Collins and Etete “

Sat Jan 13, 2024 4:57 pm

Collins at fault with the goals.
Terrible player

Re: “ Collins and Etete “

Sat Jan 13, 2024 5:09 pm

I’m sorry but which goals are people talking about that Collins was at fault for in the first half? They both came from our right side, first being about 6 missed tackles and then a lucky deflection to Bamford to tap it in. The second was Siopis giving it away in a dangerous position. And I’m not saying Collins had a good game but he certainly wasn’t at fault for any of the goals.

Re: “ Collins and Etete “

Sat Jan 13, 2024 5:18 pm

Bluebird-in-Jackland wrote:I’m sorry but which goals are people talking about that Collins was at fault for in the first half? They both came from our right side, first being about 6 missed tackles and then a lucky deflection to Bamford to tap it in. The second was Siopis giving it away in a dangerous position. And I’m not saying Collins had a good game but he certainly wasn’t at fault for any of the goals.


I’ve seen what you’ve seen , nothing to do with Collins those goals in first half

Re: “ Collins and Etete “

Sat Jan 13, 2024 5:22 pm

Agree with both posts... came from the right... shit show in the middle then siopis gave it away. Im as frustrated as everyone but at least have it right. Agree etete dog shit... and collins not great but certainly not at fault for goals

Re: “ Collins and Etete “

Sat Jan 13, 2024 5:38 pm

I have to say that I agree on both Collins and Etete - and that's not based on today's game because I haven't seen it. I have long thought that Collins is not quite good enough but was willing to give Etete a chance. He looks so awkward and just hasn't produced - Yet. Meite has produced some good stuff at times but he hasn't scored the number of goals we should expect from a striker. So I think we need two strikers, maybe Moore and another from the continent - this may inspire the underperforming pair to up their game. Or maybe not.

Re: “ Collins and Etete “

Sat Jan 13, 2024 5:44 pm

Collins just keeps geting beaten easy i dont understand, Grant covered for him couple times and he kept Gray outwide and made it hard for him to cross the ball.

Yet our proper LB cant do that.

Hard to say on Etete, anyone who plays as ST for us is fucked tbh. No service, no support you live on an island

Re: “ Collins and Etete “

Sat Jan 13, 2024 5:46 pm

Both are struggling, although are not helped by the players around them
Siopis has been poor for weeks and was at fault today
Nobody seems to notice

Re: “ Collins and Etete “

Sat Jan 13, 2024 5:57 pm

lets be honest neither would start for County. Omar Bogle is more effective than Etete and none of our pwn players trust Collins, even when in space the ball rarely comes his way.

Morison summer signings were well below standard. Buy cheap buy often!

Re: “ Collins and Etete “

Sat Jan 13, 2024 6:00 pm

Etete is one of the worst players I’ve ever seen, robbing a living

Re: “ Collins and Etete “

Sat Jan 13, 2024 6:14 pm

The main guys have had plenty of chances to produce and delivered absolutely nothing. Id much prefer colwill junior or crole have a few games

Re: “ Collins and Etete “

Sat Jan 13, 2024 6:38 pm

Quote from the BBC "The visitors carved Cardiff open on the left "

Re: “ Collins and Etete “

Sat Jan 13, 2024 6:47 pm

Collins, Etete, Wintle and Meite can go. Why did Bulut bring Rinamota on when we want him gone. Should have given Joel Colwill a go.

Re: “ Collins and Etete “

Sat Jan 13, 2024 6:47 pm

Logie wrote:Quote from the BBC "The visitors carved Cardiff open on the left "


Bbc said it, so must be fact then....

Re: “ Collins and Etete “

Sat Jan 13, 2024 6:52 pm

That can be read two ways..

Re: “ Collins and Etete “

Sat Jan 13, 2024 7:52 pm

I agree about Collins and Bambi. BUT today's performance (against a much better squad it has to be said) was lacking all over the pitch.
Our midfield may as well be called sideways and backwards FC as there's very little in terms of forward runs and the ability to pick a pass or beat a man. Ralls tried but we already know his limitations, Colwill tried but had little support and Meite was isolated too often. Wintle was clearly out of position and looked out of place. A bit better when he dropped back after Ralls went off but still league 1 IMO. I agree that Grant might be better off coming into the middle just behind Meite.
If we want our season to kick on we all know that the DICKtator needs to back Bulut and help him bring in the following:
Left back
x2 midfielders who play centrally and who look to go forwards, release players early and will help Colwill improve. A midfield of Siopis, Rambo & AN Other (more creative!) will be much more balanced
x2 forwards who know where the back of the net is
Back up central defender
Obviously Rambo and O'Dowda coming back will help but we know they are so vulnerable to injury & can't rely on them

That performance today from the players AND the manager was piss poor. Everyone around me could see what was happening and we had little/no ability to change it.

Rant over.

Re: “ Collins and Etete “

Sat Jan 13, 2024 7:52 pm

Question have to be asked how someone of Collins ability finds himself at a top half of the championship club, county would be more his level, not once this season he's taken anyone on or put some crosses in just passes back, his own players seem to be missing him out too which says it all

Re: “ Collins and Etete “

Sat Jan 13, 2024 9:23 pm

Bluebird-in-Jackland wrote:I’m sorry but which goals are people talking about that Collins was at fault for in the first half? They both came from our right side, first being about 6 missed tackles and then a lucky deflection to Bamford to tap it in. The second was Siopis giving it away in a dangerous position. And I’m not saying Collins had a good game but he certainly wasn’t at fault for any of the goals.


Didn’t you get the memo on the new scapegoat?

Re: “ Collins and Etete “

Sun Jan 14, 2024 9:25 am

Simplesimon wrote:
Bluebird-in-Jackland wrote:I’m sorry but which goals are people talking about that Collins was at fault for in the first half? They both came from our right side, first being about 6 missed tackles and then a lucky deflection to Bamford to tap it in. The second was Siopis giving it away in a dangerous position. And I’m not saying Collins had a good game but he certainly wasn’t at fault for any of the goals.


Didn’t you get the memo on the new scapegoat?


Oh good, at least it gives JR a week off lol

Re: “ Collins and Etete “

Sun Jan 14, 2024 9:33 am

stentona wrote:I agree about Collins and Bambi. BUT today's performance (against a much better squad it has to be said) was lacking all over the pitch.
Our midfield may as well be called sideways and backwards FC as there's very little in terms of forward runs and the ability to pick a pass or beat a man. Ralls tried but we already know his limitations, Colwill tried but had little support and Meite was isolated too often. Wintle was clearly out of position and looked out of place. A bit better when he dropped back after Ralls went off but still league 1 IMO. I agree that Grant might be better off coming into the middle just behind Meite.
If we want our season to kick on we all know that the DICKtator needs to back Bulut and help him bring in the following:
Left back
x2 midfielders who play centrally and who look to go forwards, release players early and will help Colwill improve. A midfield of Siopis, Rambo & AN Other (more creative!) will be much more balanced
x2 forwards who know where the back of the net is
Back up central defender
Obviously Rambo and O'Dowda coming back will help but we know they are so vulnerable to injury & can't rely on them

That performance today from the players AND the manager was piss poor. Everyone around me could see what was happening and we had little/no ability to change it.

Rant over.



I believe the reason Grant has to stay on the left and not through the middle is he is the only one capable of digging out Collins all game every game. Ralls doesn't have the gas for a starting left back anymore, it is a disaster when Tanner or Colwill are on the left as they don't have a defensive gene in either of their make up, so its left to Grant.

We need a left back more than a striker at this particular moment. Its begging bowl time as Collins looks like a non league player to me, he offers so little.

Re: “ Collins and Etete “

Sun Jan 14, 2024 9:37 am

Bagen, just saying.

Re: “ Collins and Etete “

Sun Jan 14, 2024 10:02 am

JulesK wrote:Bagen, just saying.



He is better than Collins, Joe Bennett is still better than Collins, Andrew Taylor is probably still better than Collins

Re: “ Collins and Etete “

Sun Jan 14, 2024 10:35 am

Simplesimon wrote:
Bluebird-in-Jackland wrote:I’m sorry but which goals are people talking about that Collins was at fault for in the first half? They both came from our right side, first being about 6 missed tackles and then a lucky deflection to Bamford to tap it in. The second was Siopis giving it away in a dangerous position. And I’m not saying Collins had a good game but he certainly wasn’t at fault for any of the goals.


Didn’t you get the memo on the new scapegoat?


It certainly seems that way!

Re: “ Collins and Etete “

Sun Jan 14, 2024 10:44 am

Logie wrote:Quote from the BBC "The visitors carved Cardiff open on the left "

Leeds left? Our right?

Re: “ Collins and Etete “

Sun Jan 14, 2024 5:48 pm

llan bluebird wrote:
stentona wrote:I agree about Collins and Bambi. BUT today's performance (against a much better squad it has to be said) was lacking all over the pitch.
Our midfield may as well be called sideways and backwards FC as there's very little in terms of forward runs and the ability to pick a pass or beat a man. Ralls tried but we already know his limitations, Colwill tried but had little support and Meite was isolated too often. Wintle was clearly out of position and looked out of place. A bit better when he dropped back after Ralls went off but still league 1 IMO. I agree that Grant might be better off coming into the middle just behind Meite.
If we want our season to kick on we all know that the DICKtator needs to back Bulut and help him bring in the following:
Left back
x2 midfielders who play centrally and who look to go forwards, release players early and will help Colwill improve. A midfield of Siopis, Rambo & AN Other (more creative!) will be much more balanced
x2 forwards who know where the back of the net is
Back up central defender
Obviously Rambo and O'Dowda coming back will help but we know they are so vulnerable to injury & can't rely on them

That performance today from the players AND the manager was piss poor. Everyone around me could see what was happening and we had little/no ability to change it.

Rant over.



I believe the reason Grant has to stay on the left and not through the middle is he is the only one capable of digging out Collins all game every game. Ralls doesn't have the gas for a starting left back anymore, it is a disaster when Tanner or Colwill are on the left as they don't have a defensive gene in either of their make up, so its left to Grant.

We need a left back more than a striker at this particular moment. Its begging bowl time as Collins looks like a non league player to me, he offers so little.


Interesting you say that. I can’t remember which game it was the other week. But we were suffering down the left in the game. But when Grant went off and Bowler came on to the left we improved tenfold with the different positioning he took to Grant.