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I probably have a bit more of an indication with Rubin because of the years Ive seen him. Since he was 12, Ive seen his development, Ive been a part of his development, said Bellamy.
Hes a player I would have expected more [from] but we all develop at different stages, different moments. My development really came probably when I was 22, so hes a similar age, that area where he can push on.
A lot of the habits I havent quite seen I feel hes trying to bring to his game. If he keeps on that track I see different areas for Rubin as well.
His engine, his volume of running is more than his high intensity, which is a different part of the game. So with Rubin, I dont just see him in the front lines, I see him being able to play deeper as well. Hes going to need a bit of help with that.
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What are the lottery numbers Craig?
It's not just rubin though. I don't think our academy is that bad but the outcomes have been awful. Very few players have kicked on and made the transition. In that context rubin has done remarkably well he is still a professional footballer as most of our high hopes from the academy aren't by the age of 22.
I know all clubs struggle but we have been particularly bad over the last decade if not more.
If we can just about stay up even someone like yourself must surely give riza a tiny bit of credit for making it seem more likely our academy products may come through, be given a chance and develop? Whether he should stay or not is up for debate but he deserves that acknowledgement for me.
And i don't think he's a 10, i never did, yet people were screaming on here for him to play that position when it was clear that he isn't quick enough for that role. He's got a stride like a giraffe, not blessed with pace, but legs that can open up, which means that exploiting space (something he has always been good at) is his type of game, and that's always going to be from a deeper position, becaue that's where the space is, it doesn't have to be worked like in the final third.This may sound odd, but last night wasn't a championship game where there's less space, players cancel each other rather that allow each other to play, there's no space in midfield sometimes in a championship game, and things only really open up as a reaction to a goal or how long is left to play in a game. I think that he would benefit from a deeper position, it's down to him though, how disciplined is he to hold his position, release at the right time etc. He certainly has the ability, does he have the discipline?
If we can stay up a colwill and colwill midfield next year could be interesting.
If we go down it could be also actually l!
He has bob, but again, they're games where space is allowed and teams are just out for the win, nobody is keeping it tight. I think that he should play a deeper role, if he can break lines with 15 yards of movement with the ball then it'll be something that we haven't had at the club since god knows when...
He has, in open matches where both teams are playing a mixture of first team, reserves and under-21 players.
Colwill hasn't done enough in the games that matter most this season - the bread-and-butter Championship matches where the opposition is at full strength. I don't think even his biggest fans could argue with that (although I've no doubt they'd try...).
Some great replies . Really interesting how different fans see his game .
Has there been any other players recently for city that divide opinion as much ?
Personally even without an end product he is a joy to watch even though he can be so frustrating .
I dont think so. But one thing I can guarantee is we havent had a player during my many years of following the club who has so much crazy stuff written about him by City supporters.
When compared to what Colwill has actually produced so far, some of the things said about him are truly bonkers.
And here we are. Most will agree he's had a good game against a top side there are great reviews about him and still our own fans in a truly awful season want to highlight the negativity.
Premier League players show more consistency. I think he could get there, but he needs to start doing it week in and week out. I think he has a good chance. He's got the natural ability. He needs to develop the other 50% of work rate and consistency.
I had a jack ex colleague text yesterday watching on TV and he said that Colwill is brilliant.