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Post by allezlesrouges on Oct 8, 2023 9:57:33 GMT
For me the most frustrating part in all of this is that a few seasons back he started nearly every game for Cardiff (34 games) and held his own. I believe he finished as Cardiff top scorer too
So we know if he's backed he can do it, but it's gone the opposite way where he's barely trusted for a cameo now! Frustrating!
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Post by fiveattheback on Oct 8, 2023 10:48:31 GMT
For me the most frustrating part in all of this is that a few seasons back he started nearly every game for Cardiff (34 games) and held his own. I believe he finished as Cardiff top scorer too So we know if he's backed he can do it, but it's gone the opposite way where he's barely trusted for a cameo now! Frustrating! What's always annoyed me with the debate around Colwill is that there is far more emphasis on what he can't do versus what he can do which you don't see with other players. He's not as good "off the ball" as Wintle and that's seen as a negative, but Wintle isn't criticised for not being as good with the ball (you know the thing that matters!). He can do things that players who've played ahead of him can't, but because he doesn't run around like a headless chicken he ends up getting stick. We've seen inferior players more suited to deeper roles start ahead of him as the advanced midfielder for Cardiff (Wintle, Rinomhota, Sawyers, Adams..) and then wonder why we can't link the midfield and attack effectively. Madness. |
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Post by allezlesrouges on Oct 9, 2023 9:20:46 GMT
For me the most frustrating part in all of this is that a few seasons back he started nearly every game for Cardiff (34 games) and held his own. I believe he finished as Cardiff top scorer too So we know if he's backed he can do it, but it's gone the opposite way where he's barely trusted for a cameo now! Frustrating! What's always annoyed me with the debate around Colwill is that there is far more emphasis on what he can't do versus what he can do which you don't see with other players. He's not as good "off the ball" as Wintle and that's seen as a negative, but Wintle isn't criticised for not being as good with the ball (you know the thing that matters!). He can do things that players who've played ahead of him can't, but because he doesn't run around like a headless chicken he ends up getting stick. We've seen inferior players more suited to deeper roles start ahead of him as the advanced midfielder for Cardiff (Wintle, Rinomhota, Sawyers, Adams..) and then wonder why we can't link the midfield and attack effectively. Madness. Agree mate, also frustrating that he seemingly gets singled out for mistakes more than senior players would |
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Post by allezlesrouges on Oct 28, 2023 15:51:15 GMT
What.a.goal! The hype is back!!
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Post by CrackityJones on Oct 28, 2023 16:07:23 GMT
Played well when he came on and deserved that goal. Excellent stuff
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Post by morg on Oct 28, 2023 16:22:56 GMT
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Post by fiveattheback on Oct 28, 2023 16:22:58 GMT
Goodness me
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Post by abercymru on Oct 28, 2023 19:34:47 GMT
What a performance! Brought on when Cardiff weren't really dominating, chased down opponents, then delivers that moment of quality.
Been questioned by Bulut (so to speak) in the media, what a response. I feel like he really proved a point today. Hopefully more opportunities to come.
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Post by surge on Oct 28, 2023 19:49:30 GMT
What a performance! Brought on when Cardiff weren't really dominating, chased down opponents, then delivers that moment of quality. Been questioned by Bulut (so to speak) in the media, what a response. I feel like he really proved a point today. Hopefully more opportunities to come. Somewhere in this thread I've made the point that Mesut Ozil was the best player in the world circa 2014 but by 2019 he was largely irrelevant as the game had moved on. Bulut's spoken clearly and told Colwill he must find a way to contribute to the defensive effort as well as attacking effort - if this is the first signs of a response, then watch out Championship, Rubin is coming. The goal today was something special. I liked the finish as much as the skill to get him into shooting position. |
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Post by morg on Oct 28, 2023 19:54:46 GMT
What a performance! Brought on when Cardiff weren't really dominating, chased down opponents, then delivers that moment of quality. Been questioned by Bulut (so to speak) in the media, what a response. I feel like he really proved a point today. Hopefully more opportunities to come. Somewhere in this thread I've made the point that Mesut Ozil was the best player in the world circa 2014 but by 2019 he was largely irrelevant as the game had moved on. Bulut's spoken clearly and told Colwill he must find a way to contribute to the defensive effort as well as attacking effort - if this is the first signs of a response, then watch out Championship, Rubin is coming. The goal today was something special. I liked the finish as much as the skill to get him into shooting position. If he does up his defensive effort he'd be another outstanding contender for Wales' new twin 10 strategy. |
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Post by morg on Oct 29, 2023 8:40:57 GMT
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/67252072Does look like some sound man management going on. Fingers crossed both player and team continue to go from strength to strength this season. Encouraged by Rubin's response to this too (plus "demotion" to our U21s). Hopefully speaks of right attitude.
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Post by hooky on Oct 29, 2023 10:49:43 GMT
I just hope he can deliver on his potential. If he can then that would be gold for Wales! Just needs to up his involvement, become far more consistent and up his work rate. Wish he could become a bit more consistent. He has a rangy frame but his height exaggerates how slim he is and men with rangy frames can be far stronger than you expect. I am sure his physicality can be worked on. Goodness if we did get him firing then we would have a collection of varied forward options of decent quality - just need to add a prolific goal scorer - Paul Mullin anyone  On a serious note - Mullin could be in division 1 next season if Wrexham keep up their momentum |
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Post by allezlesrouges on Oct 29, 2023 11:13:11 GMT
I just hope he can deliver on his potential. If he can then that would be gold for Wales! Just needs to up his involvement, become far more consistent and up his work rate. Wish he could become a bit more consistent. He has a rangy frame but his height exaggerates how slim he is and men with rangy frames can be far stronger than you expect. I am sure his physicality can be worked on. Goodness if we did get him firing then we would have a collection of varied forward options of decent quality - just need to add a prolific goal scorer - Paul Mullin anyone On a serious note - Mullin could be in division 1 next season if Wrexham keep up their momentum Be interesting to see how many goals Mullin gets this season and if Wrexham get promoted the calls will grow Great to see Rubin doing well again and being praised for his work rate. Bulut is clearly a good manager, Cardiff are on the up, and hopefully this is Rubin turning a corner at club level |
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Post by morg on Nov 5, 2023 7:26:03 GMT
Now he's getting praised by Stoke fans!
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Post by quetzal on Nov 19, 2023 20:23:25 GMT
Rubin Colwill a good bench option for first squad I reckon. Can score goals. Others never will.
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Post by quetzal on Nov 21, 2023 1:00:38 GMT
Rubin Colwill a good bench option for first squad I reckon. Can score goals. Others never will. No reply the first time around. But after his great free kick that Ashford scored the follow up I ask this question. Should Colwill be on the bench for the senior team? They’re certain players in the senior squad that will never score. Colwill could pop up. Last 5 mins he’ll get a goal where others never will. |
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Post by morg on Nov 21, 2023 5:58:38 GMT
Rubin Colwill a good bench option for first squad I reckon. Can score goals. Others never will. No reply the first time around. But after his great free kick that Ashford scored the follow up I ask this question. Should Colwill be on the bench for the senior team? They’re certain players in the senior squad that will never score. Colwill could pop up. Last 5 mins he’ll get a goal where others never will. Would personally leave him where he is for the current campaign to build his confidence and strength. Why didn't he start yesterday though? I'd then see him being back in the seniors for the next NL campaign with a few others from the U21s knocking on the door also. |
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Post by hooky on Nov 21, 2023 8:20:40 GMT
Rubin Colwill a good bench option for first squad I reckon. Can score goals. Others never will. No reply the first time around. But after his great free kick that Ashford scored the follow up I ask this question. Should Colwill be on the bench for the senior team? They’re certain players in the senior squad that will never score. Colwill could pop up. Last 5 mins he’ll get a goal where others never will. Of course he should be but Page is a rigid manager - things are taken to extreme in terms of loyalty / not rocking the boat because he is not a confident manager because he knows he is above his level Broadhead does well in a few mins against Croatia and so comes on for the last 20 mins or so for games since. Why? He is not very good Bradshaw and Cullen - should be nowhere near the squad and have not looked great Colwill - so, so frustrating a player but he has a moment of magic in him. Is that not a better alternative on the bench than 3 bang average players, the latter two of which are highly unlikely to change the course of a match at the end. We are note England! Elsewhere - use your sports science - pick some players who are match fit! We can't afford to have half the team walking around like wounded zoombies after 30 mins. I know its not Page's fault they are not good enough to start for their clubs but for goodness sakes for 2-3 of them there is an alternative who is match fit! Use the science - we have seen far too many lethargic performances! |
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Post by surge on Nov 21, 2023 9:03:39 GMT
Broadhead has started 12 Championship games this year and scored 6 goals, playing a key role in a team pushing for promotion.
Colwill has started 0 games and scored 1 goal in the Championship.
Both will be big players for us, if all turns out well, but Broadhead is ahead in pecking order for senior team at this moment in time on merit.
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Post by jbt95 on Nov 21, 2023 9:18:45 GMT
hooky Cullen is a regular championship player who regularly assist and scores goals and is involved in link up play with key passes that lead to goals. He’s not been given a chance with Wales. 1 start v Gibraltar and no other apparances. He’s regularly followed up tap ins. Would’ve thrived Saturday when Moore was out wide passing into nobody in the box.
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Post by hooky on Nov 21, 2023 12:35:33 GMT
hooky Cullen is a regular championship player who regularly assist and scores goals and is involved in link up play with key passes that lead to goals. He’s not been given a chance with Wales. 1 start v Gibraltar and no other apparances. He’s regularly followed up tap ins. Would’ve thrived Saturday when Moore was out wide passing into nobody in the box. Just my opinion based on what I have seen of him which is limited I admit. No one is stepping up from the also rans or amongst our so called top players. So there is a bigger problem than Cullen than sure! I am extremely disappointed about Brennan - was convinced he could contribute goals on a fairly regularly basis. Think he needs to improve his physicality and work rate - have no idea why his excellent decision making has gone absent without leave over the last 12 months either! |
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Post by hooky on Nov 21, 2023 12:35:47 GMT
hooky Cullen is a regular championship player who regularly assist and scores goals and is involved in link up play with key passes that lead to goals. He’s not been given a chance with Wales. 1 start v Gibraltar and no other apparances. He’s regularly followed up tap ins. Would’ve thrived Saturday when Moore was out wide passing into nobody in the box. Just my opinion based on what I have seen of him which is limited I admit. No one is stepping up from the also rans or amongst our so called top players. So there is a bigger problem than Cullen than sure! I am extremely disappointed about Brennan - was convinced he could contribute goals on a fairly regularly basis. Think he needs to improve his physicality and work rate - have no idea why his excellent decision making has gone absent without leave over the last 12 months either! |
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Post by eppingblue1 on Dec 13, 2023 18:51:36 GMT
Starts tonight.
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Post by iot on Dec 13, 2023 21:49:22 GMT
I'm potentially biased, but I thought Colwill was Cardiff's best player tonight in a game they deserved something from. His workrate was fantastic, and he showed his usual quality on the ball and some strong runs. Hardly put a foot wrong - all was missing was a moment of magic, which we know he is capable of. I think he will have gone up in Bulut's estimation after that - it was notable that he made five changes with Etete, Meite, and Grant all coming off, but Colwill stayed on for the 90 and was their main threat to the end.
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Post by fiveattheback on Dec 13, 2023 21:56:28 GMT
I'm potentially biased, but I thought Colwill was Cardiff's best player tonight in a game they deserved something from. His workrate was fantastic, and he showed his usual quality on the ball and some strong runs. Hardly put a foot wrong - all was missing was a moment of magic, which we know he is capable of. I think he will have gone up in Bulut's estimation after that - it was notable that he made five changes with Etete, Meite, and Grant all coming off, but Colwill stayed on for the 90 and was their main threat to the end. His case will also be helped by Robinson's cameo, he was poor when he came on |
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Post by iot on Dec 13, 2023 22:13:44 GMT
I'm potentially biased, but I thought Colwill was Cardiff's best player tonight in a game they deserved something from. His workrate was fantastic, and he showed his usual quality on the ball and some strong runs. Hardly put a foot wrong - all was missing was a moment of magic, which we know he is capable of. I think he will have gone up in Bulut's estimation after that - it was notable that he made five changes with Etete, Meite, and Grant all coming off, but Colwill stayed on for the 90 and was their main threat to the end. His case will also be helped by Robinson's cameo, he was poor when he came on Glad it's not only me that thought he played well. Looked on Twitter (always a mistake) and of the few commenting, they were all laying into him for some reason. |
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Post by fiveattheback on Dec 13, 2023 23:25:06 GMT
His case will also be helped by Robinson's cameo, he was poor when he came on Glad it's not only me that thought he played well. Looked on Twitter (always a mistake) and of the few commenting, they were all laying into him for some reason. For some reason some fans seem to really dislike Colwill. He's by far the best of our young players but he gets a lot of shit for some reason whilst far inferior players (usually Tanner) get praise for walking straight. These people can very rarely explain what Colwill's done wrong in a given game |
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Post by eppingblue1 on Dec 14, 2023 8:44:56 GMT
Glad it's not only me that thought he played well. Looked on Twitter (always a mistake) and of the few commenting, they were all laying into him for some reason. For some reason some fans seem to really dislike Colwill. He's by far the best of our young players but he gets a lot of shit for some reason whilst far inferior players (usually Tanner) get praise for walking straight. These people can very rarely explain what Colwill's done wrong in a given game Our best player by a mile. Will always be weak in the tackle but I thought his defensive positioning is improving. Never any doubt about his creative ability and still has loads to offer at club and international level. |
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Post by iantov on Dec 14, 2023 14:45:40 GMT
For some reason some fans seem to really dislike Colwill. He's by far the best of our young players but he gets a lot of shit for some reason whilst far inferior players (usually Tanner) get praise for walking straight. These people can very rarely explain what Colwill's done wrong in a given game Our best player by a mile. Will always be weak in the tackle but I thought his defensive positioning is improving. Never any doubt about his creative ability and still has loads to offer at club and international level. Seems like a number of our International players are starting to elevate their performance levels at just about the right time. Here's hoping that the trend continues and everyone remains injury free so that Page has a healthy selection problem! |
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Post by fiveattheback on Dec 14, 2023 14:58:20 GMT
For some reason some fans seem to really dislike Colwill. He's by far the best of our young players but he gets a lot of shit for some reason whilst far inferior players (usually Tanner) get praise for walking straight. These people can very rarely explain what Colwill's done wrong in a given game Our best player by a mile. Will always be weak in the tackle but I thought his defensive positioning is improving. Never any doubt about his creative ability and still has loads to offer at club and international level. His defensive work has definitely improved. Even won a few tackles yesterday! |
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On a serious note - Mullin could be in division 1 next season if Wrexham keep up their momentum 
