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Is Joe Ralls the most overrated...?

Tue Sep 13, 2016 9:44 am

Is Joe ralls the most overrated player we have at city.every manager seems to pick him but I just don't see it no pace not the best passer gives the ball away cheaply but in the team every week. Just my opinion some people may love him I dont

Re: Is Joe ralls the most overratef

Tue Sep 13, 2016 10:07 am

I hope he doesn't read this. no wonder our team always look shot of confidence and not willing to try riskier things on the pitch. they pass it nice and simple to avoid fan abuse I'm sure.

Re: Is Joe ralls the most overratef

Tue Sep 13, 2016 10:15 am

Not as overated as Malky was as a manager.

I seem to remember him being touted as the next Man United manager by some guy who hadnt taken his meds ;)

Re: Is Joe ralls the most overratef

Tue Sep 13, 2016 10:38 am

steve wrote:Is Joe ralls the most overrated player we have at city.every manager seems to pick him but I just don't see it no pace not the best passer gives the ball away cheaply but in the team every week. Just my opinion some people may love him I dont

He is a player low on confidence,needs to be rested

Re: Is Joe ralls the most overratef

Tue Sep 13, 2016 10:48 am

steve wrote:Is Joe ralls the most overrated player we have at city.every manager seems to pick him but I just don't see it no pace not the best passer gives the ball away cheaply but in the team every week. Just my opinion some people may love him I dont


It's a good question. Certainly he was a breath of fresh air last season when he finally broke into the side. He certainly has a good shot on him which is not utilised enough IMO.

However, the point about his passing is a very good one. I have noticed he is more likely than any other midfielder to give the ball away. This could be due to him being willing to try more riskier passes but he also gives cheap procession away.

It is certainly a contribution to why we sometimes struggle to keep hold of the ball and our poor record in creating chances for our forward players.

I always thought his best performances came as an emergency left-back although I'm sure he is best used as a midfielder providing the coaching staff can work at that passing.

Re: Is Joe ralls the most overratef

Tue Sep 13, 2016 11:47 am

Tony Blue Williams wrote:
steve wrote:Is Joe ralls the most overrated player we have at city.every manager seems to pick him but I just don't see it no pace not the best passer gives the ball away cheaply but in the team every week. Just my opinion some people may love him I dont


It's a good question. Certainly he was a breath of fresh air last season when he finally broke into the side. He certainly has a good shot on him which is not utilised enough IMO.

However, the point about his passing is a very good one. I have noticed he is more likely than any other midfielder to give the ball away. This could be due to him being willing to try more riskier passes but he also gives cheap procession away.

It is certainly a contribution to why we sometimes struggle to keep hold of the ball and our poor record in creating chances for our forward players.

I always thought his best performances came as an emergency left-back although I'm sure he is best used as a midfielder providing the coaching staff can work at that passing.


Yes you're right he was a breath of fresh air last season but for me it's crying out that he needs to be rested. He's a decent player for us but I think Huws should be given his chance now and replace him.

Re: Is Joe ralls the most overrated

Tue Sep 13, 2016 12:20 pm

I like him, but he has seriously struggled for form all this season, despite a cracking goal at Fulham. Huws should be given a go, he has always impressed for Wales.

Re: Is Joe Ralls the most overrated...?

Tue Sep 13, 2016 3:14 pm

Ralls isn't in form this season low on confidence I would drop him once O'Keefe is back or try huws

Re: Is Joe Ralls the most overrated...?

Tue Sep 13, 2016 3:25 pm

This thread is going in the trash along with all the other negative posts. Rest assured, threads like this will perish, we will NOT lose the courage needed to eradicate this scourge, we will purge ! ! :ayatollah: :bluebird:

Re: Is Joe Ralls the most overrated...?

Tue Sep 13, 2016 3:57 pm

ThomasC wrote:This thread is going in the trash along with all the other negative posts. Rest assured, threads like this will perish, we will NOT lose the courage needed to eradicate this scourge, we will purge ! ! :ayatollah: :bluebird:


Yes the negativity of a player off form.
Truebloo would not like this one bit.
:laughing6:

Re: Is Joe Ralls the most overrated...?

Tue Sep 13, 2016 4:16 pm

wez1927 wrote:Ralls isn't in form this season low on confidence I would drop him once O'Keefe is back or try huws



Your right, we could do with okeefe back big time.

I'm sure there's a midfield 3 combination that works in there somewhere.

Re: Is Joe Ralls the most overrated...?

Tue Sep 13, 2016 4:32 pm

nubbsy wrote:
wez1927 wrote:Ralls isn't in form this season low on confidence I would drop him once O'Keefe is back or try huws


Your right, we could do with okeefe back big time.

I'm sure there's a midfield 3 combination that works in there somewhere.


I think it's going to be trial and error for a bit but once it clicks I think it will be very good I see immers more as a attacking midfielder too

Re: Is Joe Ralls the most overrated...?

Tue Sep 13, 2016 4:42 pm

wez1927 wrote:
nubbsy wrote:
wez1927 wrote:Ralls isn't in form this season low on confidence I would drop him once O'Keefe is back or try huws


Your right, we could do with okeefe back big time.

I'm sure there's a midfield 3 combination that works in there somewhere.


I think it's going to be trial and error for a bit but once it clicks I think it will be very good I see immers more as a attacking midfielder too


Agree although he's been off form aswell. I think certain players are struggling to adapt to the new roles they have with the new system.

Re: Is Joe Ralls the most overrated...?

Tue Sep 13, 2016 4:49 pm

nubbsy wrote:
wez1927 wrote:
nubbsy wrote:
wez1927 wrote:Ralls isn't in form this season low on confidence I would drop him once O'Keefe is back or try huws


Your right, we could do with okeefe back big time.

I'm sure there's a midfield 3 combination that works in there somewhere.


I think it's going to be trial and error for a bit but once it clicks I think it will be very good I see immers more as a attacking midfielder too


Agree although he's been off form aswell. I think certain players are struggling to adapt to the new roles they have with the new system.
immers is not a target striker he's better deeper

Re: Is Joe Ralls the most overrated...?

Tue Sep 13, 2016 5:12 pm

I only asked the question because I have watched him home and away pass two season and in my opinion he his rubbish

Re: Is Joe Ralls the most overrated...?

Tue Sep 13, 2016 7:21 pm

Wow, got to love our fans.

IMO all the plaudits were when he was playing on the left early doors last season. MoM game after game, moved inside and was anonymous. To me he is a runner like Mutch, but sees himself as Whitts replacement but he just doesn't have the passing range or technical ability of Whitts at the same age.

Just don't see where he fits in this system, good championship 442 CM but not a deep lying play maker.

Another manager who loves square pegs in round holes