17-02-2018, 22:31
Phillips looks like a bottler to me. He's arguably one of our best footballers on form, but has been a waste of time since the going got tough. When you're not on form, you need to have the fight to at least put a shift in, he hasn't got that in his locker.
I really don't like watching McClean as I much prefer tricky wingers who can slide a pass through rather than kick and run merchants. But you have to say, in the dogfight, I'd pick McClean over Phillips all day long. At least he's got energy, wins possession and never gives up. Phillips was hiding today and should've been hauled off after 60 minutes for Burke.
But, as usual, Pardew picks the subs out of a hat.
Bringing on Field for Krychowiak when we're chasing the game was mind boggling. The Brunt sub was about the only decision that made sense, as Barry was garbage, but Brunt should've started at left back anyway. As for McAuley and Hegazi not being in the box for set plays - I've already had my whinge about that.
I really don't like watching McClean as I much prefer tricky wingers who can slide a pass through rather than kick and run merchants. But you have to say, in the dogfight, I'd pick McClean over Phillips all day long. At least he's got energy, wins possession and never gives up. Phillips was hiding today and should've been hauled off after 60 minutes for Burke.
But, as usual, Pardew picks the subs out of a hat.
Bringing on Field for Krychowiak when we're chasing the game was mind boggling. The Brunt sub was about the only decision that made sense, as Barry was garbage, but Brunt should've started at left back anyway. As for McAuley and Hegazi not being in the box for set plays - I've already had my whinge about that.