Matt Ritchie

i like his workrate but i don't like his use of the ball generally if i'm being honest

Pretty much the new Jonas now. We miss his work-rate when he's around, but his general play with the ball can be pretty suspect. He at least has a delivery on him though, and his engine for that LWB role is great.

I like his work-rate and attitude, and he shows good technique, but really he's too slow to be an effective wide player at the level we're aiming for.

I thought he was good yesterday, particularly in the first half.  He put in a brilliant cross for Rondon that had goal written all over it, assisted (sort of) the 2nd goal, and i also remember a superb cross-field ball to someone on the right wing.  He possibly could have had a pen given against him but it was good that he recognised the danger and tried to do something about it.  I know he’s not everyone’s cup of tea but i definitely think he’s one of those players that you would miss as soon as he’s not there.

Got to the stadium a little bit early so was watching them warming up. They were doing the keep ball drill and almiron darted across to chest it to intercept a ball Ritchie hit. Ritchie was giving a full blown appeal for hand ball until he realised there wasnt even any coaches watching them. Just doesn't have an off button man

Even though we should be looking to replace him in the first XI we definitely need him as an utility man, back up and a leader in the dressing room - really dread the days of Coloccini captaincy when we had absolute fuck all leadership in the squad.

Mad fucker just pass the fucking ball to Miggy

I wouldnt mind Ritchie if he was a bit better at dribbling. So annoying to always see him cut in just to realize he can’t do shit with his right foot, not take a defender on, so just ends up passing it backwards. Guess he is our best LWB though if he can start linking up with Almiron. No doubt that Rafa will tell him this so hopefully our left side will look a bit more dangerous going forward

Mad fucker just pass the fucking ball to Miggy

i get the impression from limited viewing that part of the issue here is how one sided they both are in their play

I think the not passing thing is just Almiron making runs to create space and stretch the opposition and the intention isn't to actually receive a pass at that time anyway, ie a deliberate tactic.

He should have given away a pen mind, liable for the odd wild challenge in the box.

He should have given away a pen mind, liable for the odd wild challenge in the box.

Not sure how we got away with that.

And that back pass, the f*** was that, he seems quick to have a go at others for mistakes, he needs to calm the f*** down and concentrate on his own game, and pass the f***ing ball to Almiron, he is a better player than you.

I get he's our player and we must support him etc - but he's a detestable little cunt isn't he? Constantly throwing a strop and having a go at others when he's very limited himself.

I really think this whole "not passing to Almiron" thing is way out of proportion. He's mostly nothing but a model professional that wants to win (more than most), so I really can't see him choosing not to pass to a certain player for any sinister reason.

I think this guy needs the hoof, needs a rest.

Just my opinion.

He was as good as anyone on the pitch, particularly in the first half against Burnley.

Surely we have someone better from a dead ball and must have a better option for  that position.

How fucking bad are his corners? really need to find someone else to take him, i feel like he's one of those players who we should start relying less on as he's not really getting any better.

0/10 today. Just absolutely no quality at all, shite. Fuck off.

His limitations were laid bare today against a quick, strong side. Totally ineffective.

Fucking woeful and if we are to move on as a team and squad he needs punting in the summer

Not sure why he does that touch his forehead with both hands thing as tho theres a plan and then just hits it anywhere into the box? Iffy defensively too. That berroca character or kenny must surely be a better option

This guy infuriates me he really does, I can't believe we rejected £13M for him in the summer.

This guy infuriates me he really does, I can't believe we rejected £13M for him in the summer.

He is a Championship player but didn’t Rafa want Townsend and wouldn’t let Ritchie go until that had been sorted which unfortunately wasn’t