What is it with this guy that gets him absolutely pelted with abuse on social media? He's not actually that bad a player and he's a poor choice of a scapegoat Imo. My only gripe with him is that is he a liability in terms of rash decisions and getting himself sent off, but other than that, what is wrong with people on twitter having a go at him frequently.
I thought he played well last season and stepped it up at times.
What are your thoughts on him? We have discussed this before but are your thoughts on him now Bielsa is here and he is the captain?
Cooper
posted on 16/6/18
Captains need to lead by example.
His red cards have been due to him losing his head and/or just poor judgement.
Additionally many of his clearances are poor, putting additional pressure on the team.
Good coaching should improve him and he deserves a chance with a new boss in place.
posted on 16/6/18
Ramos does it every week and is captain of biggest club in world.
posted on 16/6/18
Cooper. Average championship defender.
Hes ok at this level but makes too many mistakes to be a "promotion player"
Rash tackles and red cards we all know about but the mistakes are usually when he leaves the line to make a tackle or header and fails to make it leaving the space behind him for opposition to then exploit.
His heading is a problem. 50p head. Never seem to know where it is going. Same with his clearances. Too many slices.
Struggles against players running at him 1-on-1 but then thats most CBs worst nightmare because generally attackers are quicker than defenders.
Hes a left sided CB which is always a positive.
Hes a great left foot long ball switch but uses it too often and becomes predictable.
For me if you have aspirations to be promoted hes a number 3 centre back who covers for injuries and suspensions.
posted on 16/6/18
Average player who’s a liability. Don’t want him starting every week, but when he doesn’t get sent off he’s an able player.
Good back up, decent player.
Wouldn’t get in any promotion winning sides.
posted on 17/6/18
comment by LIW - RAD = BATES WITH A SMILE (U8453)
posted 11 hours, 36 minutes ago
Ramos does it every week and is captain of biggest club in world.
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I assume you are referring to the red cards comment?
When he can play like Ramos, perhaps we can overlook the red cards.
posted on 17/6/18
Jonny
Your missing the point completely
Nobody comparing ability
You said Captain has to led by example with red cards
Ramos is worst one for it, yet captains a side to three European cups on the bounce
posted on 18/6/18
I don't rate him and if we had a chance of replacing him I would.
Seems like a good lad and can have good games but you know there is an absolutely howler or brain-fart around the corner at any minute.
posted on 18/6/18
So Ramos is the ideal captain? Real Madrid with 10 men is a little different to Leeds with 19 men.
I want a captain who acts captainish and doesn’t lose his head and get sent off multiple times a season. If you’re happy with that, then that’s your preference, I guess....
posted on 19/6/18
comment by Elsbels (U21658)
posted 3 days, 4 hours ago
and I know it's Beiber.
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ah thats harsh elsbells, you know, its not too late now to say Sorry....
posted on 19/6/18
“Real Madrid with 10 men is a little different to Leeds with 19 men.”
Would we even have a chance?