Joe Ralls

[NYCBlue]

Re: Joe Ralls

I usually think Ralls is one of our better performers post-game. And I don't have too many complaints today. He is what he is. He works hard and does a decent job. I don't think this squad is as limited as most on here do. I think a different manager could get more out of them. I don't believe for one second anyone could bring consistency to that end, but I think some of our players would thrive if they were allowed to improvise a bit more. Our build-up play was decent today, but far too obvious. Get it out wide and get it to the right man to make the final ball. We waste too much time in the corners of the pitch trying to set up the cross. It allows defences to organise.

[AfricanBluebird]

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I think it's wrong to pick on individual players.

The problem is the system, Mick's inability to start with an attacking mindset and formation, an appalling use of subs and the lack of ball carriers and flair players.

Again we started with 5 at the back and 2 defensive midfielders.. at home. Arguably also Bacuna and Giles are, before this season, more defensive players. So imagine at home starting with 10 defensive minded players. Bonkers.

[City123]

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I think it's wrong to pick on individual players.

The problem is the system, Mick's inability to start with an attacking mindset and formation, an appalling use of subs and the lack of ball carriers and flair players.

Again we started with 5 at the back and two defensive midfielders.. at home. Arguably also Bacuna and Giles are, before this season, more defensive players. So imagine at home starting with 10 defensive minded players. Bonkers.

We play with 1 genuine attacking player. It's shameful.

[the other bob wilson]

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Come on TOBW they did naff all.

No bite no creativity no pace

So the defence, as usual, gets off Scot free? I doubt if anyone has moaned more about our midfield than me in the last two years, but I think Pack and Ralls have been playing quite well lately - I didn’t see us lumping it too much today either, I thought we didn’t do well at either end of the pitch today.

[darran1927]

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Ralls is our best midfielder but he himself is just average. Our midfield has been a problem for a few seasons, need some creativity and someone who can boss a midfield

[Wolfmother]

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In English?

You failed to recognise Ralls talent and attributes and the way we have been playing since he broke through? It has never been to his strength. And he didn’t develop his skills. What can I say 🤷*♂️

If you don’t remember what it was, it was energy, travel with the ball an 20 yards quick passes. And creativity.

[jon1959]

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You failed to recognise Ralls talent and attributes and the way we have been playing since he broke through? It has never been to his strength. And he didn’t develop his skills. What can I say ��*♂️

If you don’t remember what it was, it was energy, travel with the ball an 20 yards quick passes. And creativity.

No none of that. Just your post was incoherent gibberish. Thanks for trying to explain it.

[mazadona10]

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I haven't seen the game today but for me Ralls has done little in a long cardiff career. I cant remember one game where he been the best player on the pitch.

I think the midfield has been weak for years and id personally have ralls behind vaulks, pack and bacuna. However there is little to choose between any of them.

[Pedro de la Rosa]

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Perhaps this is the problem but I thought Ralls was our best player today. I certainly don't think he is the reason we lost.

[WJ99mobile]

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So the defence, as usual, gets off Scot free? I doubt if anyone has moaned more about our midfield than me in the last two years, but I think Pack and Ralls have been playing quite well lately - I didn’t see us lumping it too much today either, I thought we didn’t do well at either end of the pitch today.

I don’t think anyone deserves over a 6 today and even that’s generous

No one is beyond criticism

As for Ralls he’s gone backwards. Not only has he lost a yard of pace he’s lost a yard of vision. He’s picked up this weird habit of taking the ball and having a split second extra too long where he doesn’t know what to do before doing something. I can’t explain it but it just looks clunky

He’s not fast enough to be combative and not intelligent enough to play in the pocket. We’ve got a midfield of workhorses but he’s not quick enough to be a good workhorse.

[Hilts]

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Perhaps this is the problem but I thought Ralls was our best player today. I certainly don't think he is the reason we lost.

I think thats the issue with our side.

Id have given Ralls mom today as well. But thats doing what our last few managers want. Running round tackling but very little creativity though he has a good set piece delivery in him.

I dont think anyone is suggesting Ralls is the reason we lost though. But has any creativity been coached out of him?

[NYCBlue]

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So the defence, as usual, gets off Scot free? I doubt if anyone has moaned more about our midfield than me in the last two years, but I think Pack and Ralls have been playing quite well lately - I didn’t see us lumping it too much today either, I thought we didn’t do well at either end of the pitch today.

I agree with this 100%.

[dembethewarrior]

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I think it's wrong to pick on individual players.

The problem is the system, Mick's inability to start with an attacking mindset and formation, an appalling use of subs and the lack of ball carriers and flair players.

Again we started with 5 at the back and 2 defensive midfielders.. at home. Arguably also Bacuna and Giles are, before this season, more defensive players. So imagine at home starting with 10 defensive minded players. Bonkers.

Why is it wrong to pick out performances? Professional footballers that use the ball like a live grenade? I think if it isn't unnecessary abuse then it's fair game.

[Wolfmother]

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No none of that. Just your post was incoherent gibberish. Thanks for trying to explain it.

😂 Sure.. Ralls have been a first team player for a decade. No one has played to his strengths or developed him. Im not surprised it’s called “gibberish”, and we haven’t moved an inch.

[dembethewarrior]

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😂 Sure.. Ralls have been a first team player for a decade. No one has played to his strengths or developed him. Im not surprised it’s called “gibberish”, and we haven’t moved an inch.

We can blame manager influence, but he's also responsible for looking after himself and his career as well. He's a grown man.