Have any players improved?

[wrexhamforever16]

Originally Posted by Willywill

Sorry about this but has Rutherford really improved this season? I don't think so. Moves around the pitch like a crab, hoping no one comes in to tackle him. He has no great turn of speed (useful for a winger) and a distinct lack of heading ability. Only Carrington can compete with him for sideways and backwards passing. And as for heading, my 82 year old mother is no worse! I hear that his work rate is impressive - God help us if that is his only virtue. Any pro footballer should look like he is trying. Too slow, too small, too insignificant and so so predictable. Great if we are consolidating but no way, if we are serious about the top seven.

Since when has heading ability been a must for a small ish winger ffs?

I don't think he's the best but he's certainly not the worst in our side, he is effective. Already has a few assists, works hard and he always tries to be positive from what I see. Just another scapegoat he is.

[Red Light]

I believe Rutherford has improved from last season - he looks sharper and maybe the arrival of Mackreth has made him fight for his place more - we actually paid Bury a fee for Mackreth who has been disappointing, but given the choice I would play Rutherford ahead of him every time.

[moynkeepthefaith]

Originally Posted by Red Light

I believe Rutherford has improved from last season - he looks sharper and maybe the arrival of Mackreth has made him fight for his place more - we actually paid Bury a fee for Mackreth who has been disappointing, but given the choice I would play Rutherford ahead of him every time.

Totally agree. Last season Rutherford expected the ball to come to him now he looks for it. He has been providing assists and ,in my opinion, has worked hard each time i have seen him. Whether I would prefer a DK type player is irrelevant - the thread asked who had improved and for me he has. On the flip side Jennings,for me, has gone backwards.

[davewilli]

I think it is a confidence issue with Rutherford. He was always busy last season, always prepared to graft, but we were a poor team and despite good spells in games always likely to concede. There is nothing worse for attacking players to play well only for the team to concede cheaply. The plan seems to be resolute at the back and use that confidence of not leaking goals to become more expansive as we go or at least keep racking up points.

[standingroomonly2]

Originally Posted by wrexhamforever16

Since when has heading ability been a must for a small ish winger ffs?

I don't think he's the best but he's certainly not the worst in our side, he is effective. Already has a few assists, works hard and he always tries to be positive from what I see. Just another scapegoat he is.

Most assist from corners. I believe 1 from open play v Maidstone. This isn't hockey and we can't afford to have specialist corner takers taking up space on the team. (Btw his corners were awful on Saturday so specialist is pushing it). He is not effective. He hasn't beaten a man on the outside all season, he has found himself in decent crossing positions in the last 2 home games and v Hartlepool, managed to land the ball on the top of the net rather than drive it across the face of goal. Then on Saturday decided to dive because he cut inside onto his weak foot and is shit scared of shooting.
As for heading ability. I'd say it would have been handy with the free header he ballooned over on the opening day of the season or even when he set up guiseley's goal on Saturday.
His aimless running around manages to fool many. How many times does he actually get to the ball or even pressure the opposition. He is always a couple of yards short and would be better off holding his position and not wasting his energy
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[Ooh aah Paskin]

I have to disagree. He doesn't run around aimlessly. Most of the time he has the ball and is willing to run at players, and he often makes clever runs which our midfield fail to spot.

He isn't a world beater by any means and yes, he can improve his finishing and crossing (well, he should be able to improve) but he has done well this season and has improved (which is the original point of the thread).

And you can't argue that just because his assists have come mainly from corners that they aren't relevant! If he wasn't taking the corners who is to say his replacement would have crossed to the perfect spot for the goal to be scored?

If that had been the case we would be a lot worse off than we are now. Give the lad a break, he is doing ok.

[Alan Attack]

Let’s see where they are after 20 games. Most of our players have played 11 professional games or less for the club.

[WREX01]

Rutherford has definitely improved !
Sadly he's still not good enough for a team with hopes of getting into the playoffs. I had hoped he'd be a squad filler and not a regular this season.
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[Ooh aah Paskin]

Originally Posted by WREX01

Rutherford has definitely improved !
Sadly he's still not good enough for a team with hopes of getting into the playoffs. I had hoped he'd be a squad filler and not a regular this season.
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Same here, but then its up to the other players to keep him on the bench.

And so far, no one has proven that.