Bullitt Posted September 29, 2018 Report Share Posted September 29, 2018 Very difficult to change a winning side at the moment. But I do wonder how long we can persist with him off-form. Second half against SJ he was unplayable and I felt against Celtic he played reasonably well. The rest has been well below his and the teams standards. Before, when we had Boyd playing every week it was important to have pace in wide areas to stretch the game... now we have two forwards who look absolutely sensational and guys like Bright on the bench who's agile and skilful. The days of relying on JJ is a thing of the past. Even had we gone 2 down, I would never have written us off winning the game with the options we now have. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killiepie Posted September 29, 2018 Report Share Posted September 29, 2018 Can see him dropped next week. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted September 29, 2018 Report Share Posted September 29, 2018 Negativity about JJ way over the top on here. Made the equalizer and stuck to his station all game so I don’t see how he had a bad game, I don’t think he was a ‘passenger’ and I don’t think his attitude is wrong but he could certainly have done better. But I think we can all see that his ‘spark’ is not to the fore at the moment. Whether it is confidence or whether it is being tightly marked by two guys or what I don’t know. I’d keep him in but perhaps think about bringing Enobhakare on after 60 mins rather than 80 if JJ isn’t firing on all cylinders -3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caldow Posted September 29, 2018 Report Share Posted September 29, 2018 Do you know who knows best? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM21 Posted September 29, 2018 Report Share Posted September 29, 2018 29 minutes ago, Caldow said: Do you know who knows best? Simon Cowell? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garvis Posted September 29, 2018 Report Share Posted September 29, 2018 43 minutes ago, Caldow said: Do you know who knows best? Is this a quiz ? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz of the 20/20 Posted September 29, 2018 Report Share Posted September 29, 2018 He should be thriving in this side right now but definitely seems to be something lacking. I’d have Enobakhare in for him next week, that boy definitely seems to have something about him and will be keen to make an impression. Could run riot against Dundee. For all they won today Hamilton hit the bar twice and missed an open net. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killieboykfc Posted September 29, 2018 Report Share Posted September 29, 2018 I was talking to a wolves season ticket holder at the game today who said Enobakhare is a great player and just lacks the final wee bit. He couldn't praise him enough so maybe he could come in for Jones next week. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BR1869 Posted September 29, 2018 Report Share Posted September 29, 2018 (edited) Feel some of the criticism is ott, but I thought literally the only thing he did today was his involvement in the goal. Looked absolutely invisible for the rest of the game. Not sure thats good enough, especially when we are not as reliant on him now we have GS and guys like burke, broph etc all contributing. Boy’s an enigma. Edited September 29, 2018 by BR1869 -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craigie11 Posted September 29, 2018 Report Share Posted September 29, 2018 JJ's contribution so far this season has been underwhelming to say the least. Half a game here & the odd flash there isn't enough to justify a place in any team let alone the team we're looking like becoming. If Enobakhare can offer more of a threat in the final 3rd & link up with Brophy & Stewart then we really can really kick on from where we currently find ourselves. With games coming up against probably the 3 worst teams in the league & confidence sky high now would be the ideal time to give him a run in the team & i think it wouldn't be a bad thing for JJ to have a spell as a sub who can come on in the last 20/25 mins when teams are starting to tire & he can stretch them & maybe build his confidence back up. He's still got an important part to play in what could be a huge season for us. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post killie billies pal Posted September 29, 2018 Popular Post Report Share Posted September 29, 2018 (edited) JJ takes two markers wide, makes room for Brophy who flicks ball onto Stewart who runs into open area of box, gets pulled down, penalty, game over! Maybe JJ’s demeanour is a bit down because he isnt actually physically dancing past players, but with this manager we are very tactically astute, so he is using JJ as a decoy in many circumstances, freeing up lots of space, our last four games Aberdeen(2), Hibs(2), Celtic (2), Motherwell (3) all seem to show that our manager is getting things right, let’s leave the team decisions to him, he does know better, just saying. Edited September 29, 2018 by killie billies pal 17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boabkfc19 Posted September 30, 2018 Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 I don't see why anybody would change the team anyway. Its a winning team we have. All the 11 deserve there start again next week. We'll findlay coming back in hopefully.. -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven clarke Posted September 30, 2018 Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 Bright looked good when he came on, JJ is still a talent, created first goal yesterday. Perhaps the competition for places will spur him on to the next level. The strength of the bench yesterday, the strength of the players not even on the bench, a never beaten attitude, astute manager, fitness levels and a fair amount of talent, hard not to be positive. Perhaps not as much need to get the ball to Jones to create something. To think that we are now talking of dropping a player like Jones, a sign of how far we have come, he does make for a good impact sub, maybe give Bright 60mins next week. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuncD Posted September 30, 2018 Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 As much as he probably looks that he needs dropped he’s still effective playing as other teams see him as a huge threat. So when he gets the ball they will almost double up and create more space elsewhere. Football isn’t all about the person with the ball 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dieter's Heeder Posted September 30, 2018 Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 Yet another great win and the first time I log on here afterwards the thread at the top is criticising one of our players, deary me. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piffer Posted September 30, 2018 Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 I’m not seeing this two men on him constantly. Yes teams are doubling up when he’s in possession but they try to do the same to Burke, SOD, Stewart when they are in possession. We also do it when the opposition have possession. There were plenty of occasions in recent weeks where JJ has got 1vs1 with his full back and done nothing. Watching yesterday he got the ball you weren’t sure he had it in him to beat his man. When Enobakhare came on and faced up the opponent he looked like he was going to cause problems. The boy Donnelly looked genuinely panicked until he got subbed. On the other side Burke isn’t as quick or as tricky but he’s going by fullbacks for fun in recent weeks. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thebigguy68 Posted September 30, 2018 Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 It’s a great place to be having this debate. Jj on his day is up with the best talents in the league and the biggest threat I’ve ever seen in a killie strip. He starts for me but if it doesn’t happen during the first 60 minutes of a game, get bright or njoli on. If they do well they get their chance. Yesterday’s cameo performance by bright was nice for the fans but it’s too early to say if his “all aboard the showboat” routine will actually hurt opposition during tight games. But encouraging signs and competition all over the pitch....great days 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bbk Posted September 30, 2018 Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 I think JJ knows that he hasn't been anywhere near his true form but he and Taylor seem to have a very good understanding on the left side and as has been said sometimes teams are doubling up on him leaving space for the other front players but we now have options available to change if needed! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrangodog Posted September 30, 2018 Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 I thought JJ wasn't great in the first half but improved when he played wider, and his shot allowed Burke to grab the first goal. In the second half he was very lackluster, Taylor appeared to be looking for him to overlap but Jones didn't appear to be on the same wavelength. The addition of Stewart has changed how we play, we are no longer as dependant on JJ and O'Donnell supplying the ammunition for Boyd to score. Burke has now become a mainstay in the team from the bit part player of last season, probably due to being free from injury. The team is evolving from the side of last season and JJ is now only one of a number of players we have who can make and take chances. We are giving teams problems from different areas on the pitch and although Jones is no longer the standout he once was he still gives teams problems with his pace and close control, albeit on fewer occasions compared with last season. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrogate Peter Posted September 30, 2018 Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 Taylor got forward a lot yesterday and I think that was due to tight marking of JJ to some extent which created space. Whenever JJ went inside looking for the ball he was a little boy lost and slow to react so that proved for me he's a winger and nothing else. Wingers need the right service or games can pass them by as has been proved the world over since the game began. I think the guy tried but just didn't have as good a game as those around him. Don't think he should be dropped just because his replacement did a few flashy step overs when the game was won! Dens always looks like a wide flat pitch and I'd back him to create havoc next week. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theauldyin Posted September 30, 2018 Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 noticed yesterday he never applauded the east stand once yesterday. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All the Wine Posted September 30, 2018 Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 1 minute ago, theauldyin said: noticed yesterday he never applauded the east stand once yesterday. Sack him!!! Get him out!!! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dillinger Posted September 30, 2018 Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 Created the all important equaliser and some folk still aren't happy. Not at his best but still a valuable member of the team. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillieBantam Posted September 30, 2018 Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 He had a shot yes, keeper saved it easily and Burke, yet again worked hard to get there for the rebound. Name one other thing Jines did of any use to the team yesterday. His wandering like a headless chicken left Taylor covering 2 men several times and for me contributed nothing for the time he was on bar an "assist" 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killie alan Posted September 30, 2018 Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 2 hours ago, theauldyin said: noticed yesterday he never applauded the east stand once yesterday. Well I noticed he did a half hearted one 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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