Calcie Posted December 27, 2008 Report Share Posted December 27, 2008 Played well today! In the second half especially, i though O'Brien showed some promising signs of improvement. I think he battled really hard and showed alot of passion, something we have lacked badly in the last few weeks. That was his first start today, thought his confidence grew as the game wore on. Considering he hasn't played many games in last year, maybe when coming on as sub he just hasn't had enough time to get a feel of the ball and the game. Until today i really thought he was rotten, but i defo think he has got something to offer us now. Got into good positions out wide alot of times, really needs to improve his crossing though. Seemed as if the ball was too heavy for him because he struggled to get much height on most of the balls he played into the box. Hopefully he spends the whole week of training crossing balls into the box. Think he deserves to keep his place in the team against St Midden? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickoza Posted December 27, 2008 Report Share Posted December 27, 2008 O'Brien was eager and determined all game. Clearly was a threat to them, definetly deserving of a place in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Hugh Posted December 27, 2008 Report Share Posted December 27, 2008 Played well today! That was his first start today, thought his confidence grew as the game wore on. Considering he hasn't played many games in last year, maybe when coming on as sub he just hasn't had enough time to get a feel of the ball and the game. Until today i really thought he was rotten, but i defo think he has got something to offer us now. Got into good positions out wide alot of times, really needs to improve his crossing though. Seemed as if the ball was too heavy for him because he struggled to get much height on most of the balls he played into the box. Hopefully he spends the whole week of training crossing balls into the box. Your having a laugh. His crossing today, can only be described as poor. To make an excuse for his saying "THE BALL WAS TO HEAVY FOR HIM" is even worse than his crossing. He is a professional footballer and if he can't cross a ball then give up. Their is a reason that 3 other teams haven't signed him. I run an under 17's football team and we use the same ball as Motherwell and all the boys in the team seem to manage to cross a ball Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calcie Posted December 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2008 Your having a laugh. His crossing today, can only be described as poor. Hence the reason i said he needs to spend the whole week practising. For a professional footballer it is pretty poor not to be able to cross a ball properly, but i really think there were a number of positives to be taken from his game today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmcalpin Posted December 27, 2008 Report Share Posted December 27, 2008 He had a good first half but faded badly in the second. Granted his crossing was nothing to write home about. However I'd make three points. Firstly he wasn't match fit - how many 90 minutes has he put in so far? Usually he's come on as a sub with 15 minutes to go. Secondly he added much needed width and pace to the team. Thirdly, is this the first time he's been played in his correct position of wide right midfield? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bop Posted December 27, 2008 Report Share Posted December 27, 2008 Your having a laugh. His crossing today, can only be described as poor. To make an excuse for his saying "THE BALL WAS TO HEAVY FOR HIM" is even worse than his crossing. He is a professional footballer and if he can't cross a ball then give up. Their is a reason that 3 other teams haven't signed him. I run an under 17's football team and we use the same ball as Motherwell and all the boys in the team seem to manage to cross a ball I'll agree with everything you said apart from the last line, i dont believe you play with real matchbaws More likely the lighter replicas that are about a tenner, proper matchbaws are about 40 quid with the best ones coming in at nearly 100. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WELLDAFT Posted December 27, 2008 Report Share Posted December 27, 2008 I dont think we could fault O'Briens efforts but I'm not sure hes what we need, does he add anything to what our regular starters bring? I dont think so, but he could be like a lot in nthe past give him a run of games and then judge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mon_da_well Posted December 27, 2008 Report Share Posted December 27, 2008 He would be good if someone showed what to do when he beats the last man (and not just kick it to an opposing player) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cakes Posted December 27, 2008 Report Share Posted December 27, 2008 TBH I think Gyp O'Brien is very similar to MMMMMMcGarry, a lot of effort for little reward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malky79 Posted December 27, 2008 Report Share Posted December 27, 2008 Whole team was pretty good today and yes a lot of O'Briens crosses weren't the best but credit where credit due the guy worked his socks off and showed plenty of good things, ability to beat a man and pace. Ideally suited to way we play, hope he gets a run in the team and hopefully he can work on that final ball. I like McGarry but he showed a lot more than McGarry has for some time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanbmfc Posted December 27, 2008 Report Share Posted December 27, 2008 I think he is definetly worth a run in the team, he looked far better at right mid and his pace really helped up the tempo of our play. A lot to work on in terms of final ball and decision making but he's got good ability and I was glad to see he got a nice reception when he came off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gav212 Posted December 27, 2008 Report Share Posted December 27, 2008 Hes near enough the same age as darren smith and definately a far more accomplished player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the fox Posted December 27, 2008 Report Share Posted December 27, 2008 Miles better than mcgarry worth his place against midden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
well_nuts Posted December 27, 2008 Report Share Posted December 27, 2008 His crossing was piss poor. It shows that Hammell puts a better ball in from the right for the first goal. he has alot of work to do to win over alot of Motherwell fans, Me included. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted December 28, 2008 Report Share Posted December 28, 2008 Personally I thought Jim O'Brien was awful today. Awful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WellMartyn Posted December 28, 2008 Report Share Posted December 28, 2008 Amen Jay, thought I was the only one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DaviDoOOO Posted December 28, 2008 Report Share Posted December 28, 2008 Thought Jim O'Brien was balls today. Never ran at players got the ball taken off him easily and his crossing is awful. Darren Smith is a better player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geedub Posted December 28, 2008 Report Share Posted December 28, 2008 I knew this thread was coming. Jm O'Brian enjoyed the sweet sensation of balls dipped into his gaping mouth today. Yes he gave 100%. Yes he tried to take a man on but did he beat a man and actually get into space to do anything? Rarely! Even if he did he put all his crosses miles behind any of the motherwell players in the box. God awful fae Jim the day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lukebmfc Posted December 28, 2008 Report Share Posted December 28, 2008 My lord i might be drunk but you cannot say he was pish today... one of our better players i thought.Fair enough his delivery wasn't brillant but he done more than most today and i think the fact some still seem to criticise him is unfair and to call him awful is bordering on retardation on a football based front.I'm not saying he was brillant but he played well looked bright as he did against Hamilton though still gets pelters...aye cause McGarry and DL Smith do play better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Hugh Posted December 28, 2008 Report Share Posted December 28, 2008 I'll agree with everything you said apart from the last line, i dont believe you play with real matchbaws More likely the lighter replicas that are about a tenner, proper matchbaws are about 40 quid with the best ones coming in at nearly 100. Bop, I can assure you we play with the same footballs as Motherwell play with, if you want to come along and check then you can, you can even try and cross the ball and see how you get on Just mind some of my players are 6ft and also go to boxing I also thought he wasn't that good today, ran about like a headless chicken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'WellMagic! Posted December 28, 2008 Report Share Posted December 28, 2008 Darren Smith is a better player. Lies It may just be me, but I think all Daz does is stroll up the wing with the ball, eventually falling at the corner flag, never beats his man, far too slow and deliberate for a winger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cossiemfc Posted December 28, 2008 Report Share Posted December 28, 2008 Darren Smith isn't even a third divison player. It is embarassing that he gets paid to play football. Anyway thought Jim played ok yesterday. Quinn played a lot better than the last few weeks because he had a outball on the right wing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_P Posted December 28, 2008 Report Share Posted December 28, 2008 I must confess I'm not overly endeared to O'Brien but I thought he did pretty for a first start yesterday. Quite reminiscent of his pre-season outings where he seemed to have a fair bit of desire about him and worked hard to get involved. Don't get me wrong as a few have pointed out there's got to be more end product from him, he has to work on his match sharpness and fitness to enable him to last the full ninety if and when required, but I'd say his inclusion was worthwhile yesterday. His challenge now is to build on yesterday to try to retain his place and show us what he can do on a regular basis if he does retain that place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moe_Green Posted December 28, 2008 Report Share Posted December 28, 2008 Thought O'Brien did pretty well yesterday and will only get better, deffo worth a run in the side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweed Posted December 28, 2008 Report Share Posted December 28, 2008 Gave us width and pace that we have been lacking. I have watched the first half again on ALBA and counted his crosses and of the eight attempts, seven hit the first man and the eighth one was headed back to him which he lay back to Quinn who set up the second goal. However the width he created stretched their defence and gave Porter and DC more room on the box so I would say he is worthy of a start next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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