29-12-2024, 16:50
(This post was last modified: 29-12-2024, 16:54 by Slick_Footwork.)
(29-12-2024, 15:41)derbybaggie Wrote: So Fellows, should we sell him? I’ve been watching him closely over last few games and yes he’s got assists. But…..
Is he a one trick pony that decent defenders are now sussing out and are we actually negating other attacking options by the predictable get it out wide on the right build up every time?
He needs to be stronger and gets pushed off the ball too much for me. Often with through balls he gets there first and has a bad first touch or his shot is tame or off target.
I think we should cash in while we can but am I being too harsh?
I expect it to be an unpopular opinion, but I do agree that now could be the best time to sell Fellows.
Do I think he's a good player? Yes.
Do I think he has what it takes to be a real top star? I'm not so sure...
Don't get me wrong, he's excellent when he's on the touchline, ball at feet, one-on-one with the fullback. He's got that great jink on the outside and puts a good cross in. It's proved massively fruitful.
However, other elements of his game seem quite ordinary. He doesn't look at all natural when cutting in on his left foot. He can't dribble through the pitch as his only trick is his stop-start motion, jinking outside the full back with that injection of pace. He doesn't really seem to have an eye for a pass or look to interplay with the strikers.
His departure would weaken us. However, at £12-£15m, we would be getting good money for a player of his calibre in my opinion. That money could be invested and get us 2-3 good players. We could benefit from having a whole greater than some of the parts.
Of course, he's only 21 and the weaker parts of his game could develop. I'm sure he will get stronger. However, at the same time, if he was to lose that 2-3 yard injection of pace, he'd be worth a lot less. Now could be the time to get the best money for him, while he's riding the crest of a wave.