youngen Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Im not saying he is great at it, but thats the best part of his game. Which is why he still is and was a non league level player ability wise. Maybe there is a player there, but its an awful lot of work! I am not having however that Robinson is at fault for him not running forward. If anytning he should be praised for getting him to win it back and offload quickly before he falls over his own feet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Sinnott Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Fane is genuinely one of the worst footballers I have ever seen. His marking isn't great. His tackling isn't great. His passing is a disaster and his positional sense is non existent. Having him in the middle of the park is a sure - fire way of confirming our relegation... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarddog73 Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Out of interest how many times have you seen him play? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Sinnott Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Out of interest how many times have you seen him play? 5. 4 of which were at the start of the season when he was earning bizarre plaudits... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAC0AFC Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 (edited) He's catastrophically terrible. He was better on Saturday than his usual standard, but he was still really really bad. Getting the wrong side of his man, constant fouls, tripping up over the ball, turning back to play negatively rather than split a defence, his first touch - all of the above showing he has zero proffesional footballing talent. Edited November 7, 2016 by MAC0AFC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_mighty_bosh Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Fane is genuinely one of the worst footballers I have ever seen. His marking isn't great. His tackling isn't great. His passing is a disaster and his positional sense is non existent. Having him in the middle of the park is a sure - fire way of confirming our relegation... I've seen him twice and I've been impressed with the way he broke up opposition attacks on both occasions and his athleticism could easily prove to be an asset as he progresses. Sadly I totally agree about his passing, marking and positional sense which is a big problem for a central midfielder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_mighty_bosh Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 (edited) D/p. Edited November 7, 2016 by the_mighty_bosh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshgaz Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Like Burgess some really unfair criticism of a player in his first season in the football league. We have a very good and effective player on our hands if he sticks to what he is good at and breaks up play. Give it to the better footballers and keep it simple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewBlue Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 I've seen him twice and I've been impressed with the way he broke up opposition attacks on both occasions and his athleticism could easily prove to be an asset as he progresses. Sadly I totally agree about his passing, marking and positional sense which is a big problem for a central midfielder. Against the better players you can't rely on your athleticism to get you out of trouble, which is essentially what he is constantly doing. Before addressing his actual footballing abilities, which like Gaz says only needs to meet a minimum requirement, I'd first be showing him exactly where he has to stand on the pitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Burns Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 Against the better players you can't rely on your athleticism to get you out of trouble, which is essentially what he is constantly doing. Before addressing his actual footballing abilities, which like Gaz says only needs to meet a minimum requirement, I'd first be showing him exactly where he has to stand on the pitch Wonder if LJ's subuteo set is still knockin about somewhere.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nonaenever Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 if Steve Robisnon makes a Yaya Toure out of Fane then he will be managing City in a few years. Presumably he saw something in him to warrant paying a fee for him though?! Appreciate people's comments and he clearly ain't everyone's cup of tea - I find that strange as, in my view, he's been one of our few successes this season in a pretty dire midfield. Raw, yes but I`ll have a little wager with myself that he'll fetch us a tidy sum in the not too distant future. A Championship club has been watching his progress you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boundaryblue80 Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 A young, raw kid plucked from non-league and folks are ripping him a new arsehole already I'd suggest he's been told to not surge forward quite like he has because he was getting caught upfield and then fouling/getting booked when trying to recover the situation. All part of the learning process. My only main criticism of him has been when winning the ball in defensive areas & he's had a lot of space infront of him to drive forward before meeting an opposing player he's passed it away too quickly. He'll give it to the nearest man instead of pushing us up the pitch which stifles our break away from defence. That is something Robbo needs to sort out. Other than that, I've no problem with him as he learns the trade at this level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBosch Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 Like Burgess some really unfair criticism of a player in his first season in the football league. We have a very good and effective player on our hands if he sticks to what he is good at and breaks up play. Give it to the better footballers and keep it simple. He's cack footed and soft as :censored: for his size. Other than that, I like him... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 He's cack footed and soft as :censored: for his size. Other than that, I like him... A short but sweet summing up, yet he's probably made more appearances than anyone else this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshgaz Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 A young, raw kid plucked from non-league and folks are ripping him a new arsehole already I'd suggest he's been told to not surge forward quite like he has because he was getting caught upfield and then fouling/getting booked when trying to recover the situation. All part of the learning process. My only main criticism of him has been when winning the ball in defensive areas & he's had a lot of space infront of him to drive forward before meeting an opposing player he's passed it away too quickly. He'll give it to the nearest man instead of pushing us up the pitch which stifles our break away from defence. That is something Robbo needs to sort out. Other than that, I've no problem with him as he learns the trade at this level. Well said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hands on Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 The answer lies in the soil! i agree that we have seen some awful football because obviously the first priority in any game is to keep a clean sheet. Players are told to keep in the shape. Does the problem lie with the management/coaching or the quality of our players? The best teams keep their defensive shape but are able to go forward constructively. Fane has to learn how to avoid a yellow card every game and it is this that is holding him back. HOWEVER despite the doom and gloom the team is improving - we are getting better. I don't expect a top six slot this year but if we give the man time I do think we will become very hard to beat at home or away and future is bright if we can keep the management team together and Corney doesn't go for another clear out next summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boundaryblue80 Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 HOWEVER despite the doom and gloom the team is improving - we are getting better. The last couple of league games would disprove that theory in a big way. Hopefully the next league game will provide more weight to your claim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 The team does seem to setting into a pattern of play which is leading to more goals and entertainment, I'm hopeful that will continue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boundaryblue80 Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 (edited) You were at the Bristol Rovers and Rochdale games, right??? * * Last two games played at league level Edited November 11, 2016 by boundaryblue80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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