Match Thread vs. Aldershot 04.09.21 [NL]

[jackal2]

I see there are some negative comments on here towards JOB. I have nothing but good things to say about this player. He is a leader and a warrior and wears his heart on his sleeve, is brave as he tries to make things happen. That contribution to the team and his experience both on and off the field cannot and should not be understated.

Totally agree.

People focus on the fact that some of JOB's passes went astray, but the reason he sometimes loses the ball is because he takes risks to try to make things happen, whether it's leaving his position to make a forward run, or playing a pass first time to build the momentum of the attack and put opponents on the back foot. Give me that bravery any day over the Mark Fotheringham-type players who play hundreds of simple five-yard safe passes which make their game stats look good but achieve nothing for the team.

As well as being an extremely hard worker, JOB never hides. If something doesn't work, he visibly curses himself but goes straight back into the thick of the action and tries to make it work next time. His passion for the game is obvious. I would imagine this is exactly the type of player IB wants, and I'm sure one of the reasons he gave JOB a new 2-year contract is because he highlights him as an example to the rest of team, especially the younger players. The player has courage, mental resilience and a work-rate of someone ten years younger. He can also play in several different positions. I think as fans we should appreciate this, and judging by the standing ovation he got yesterday when he was substituted - having run himself into the ground - I think most do.