Originally Posted by
jackal2
Jon Stead played very well overall and influenced the game significantly, but I do agree that he spends too much time playing for easy fouls. It becomes repetitive and irritating, especially in League Two where you've got no business being there if you don't fancy a battle. He's a big, tall lad and should spend more time giving centre-halves as good as he gets instead of crumpling or falling down and appealing to the referee. It detracts from the positive aspects of his game.