by WestYorksRoyal »
01 Feb 2022 09:07
Ascotexgunner hughsies no.1 Know I’m in the minority here, but this whole Liam Moore saga is a mess and I can’t wait for him to come out with his side of the story - if he ever does.
He’s a decent Championship defender, always rates highly for blocks, clearly respected and liked by his team mates and has been made a scapegoat by the club.
He had his head turned by a move to Brighton, who wouldn’t given where we were and then was offered a bumper deal when being told we are not accepting £8m for him or whatever it was. Why wouldn’t he take that?
In terms of ability I’d certainly rather have him at CB ahead of Holmes at present (I know Holmes has a bright future but his performances of late have been awful).
I don’t think Moore’s performances have been any worse than the golden boy Laurent who gets let off the hook every week by fans just because he gives us a clap or many others tbf.
Good luck to Moore and hope it works out for him - genuinely don’t think he’s the bad egg the club are making him out to be.
Well I know my side of the story. His performances were pathetic, and half hearted, couldn't tackle and some of the worst defensive positioning I've seen. I'd like to see his team mates perspective. And his captaincy was non existant. I think some of his teamates might have been glad to see the back of him. He has let us down so many times recently.
When we signed him, he was a talented young defender who looked like a great bit of business. But he hasn't grown into the leader and defensive organiser we expected; Morrison has taken on that role. He's been too emotional and it affects his performances.
I think he's allowed a victim mentality to grow in his head over time, caused by the Brighton affair and missing his PL opportunity. The only reversal of fortune he's had was during the feelgood Pauno honeymoon period. But he's not a victim, in fact his contract is so great it has hamstrung the club.
The club has been a mess in recent years, but you can largely break the squad into 2 categories. Those trying to make the best of a bad situation, like Morrison, Meite, McIntyre and Carroll for 2 months. And then there are those who are part of the problem. Unfortunately there are too many of them. I don't want to hear Moore moan about his side of the story as he has contributed to the stink around the club. He was our highest paid player and should have been leading efforts to try and drag us through this period.