Yeah the interesting thing in Jones's comment (and why I posted it) is that Docherty isn't a guaranteed starter at the moment. It is of course right that he has whatever time off is needed for his family
He should be a guaranteed starter though. I like Anderson more than most people seem to, but Docherty’s performance levels are just a lot more consistent
I'd say Doch is a consistent 6/10. Not really reached the levels we might have hoped for when he first signed.
Anyone else still ever so slightly disappointed in him this season? Aside from his leadership qualities and obvious top-bloke status, I expected much more from him on the pitch.
Anyone else still ever so slightly disappointed in him this season? Aside from his leadership qualities and obvious top-bloke status, I expected much more from him on the pitch.
I think he goes under the radar a bit. He isn’t flashy and he does the dirty work in a pretty subtle way. His shooting needs improvement but he’s consistently getting in those positions more
another one who has improved massively as the season has progressed
Yeah, obviously didn't settle as he said easily in London, but has now, and he's been a massive reason for the improvement, has Kinsella like vibes on the pitch, but from that interview, a hugely impressive person off it
Anyone else still ever so slightly disappointed in him this season? Aside from his leadership qualities and obvious top-bloke status, I expected much more from him on the pitch.
Agree, I think central midfield is one of the weaker areas in our team. Not that I don’t want Doc and Berry in there for the playoff games, but I wouldn’t be surprised if we signed one or two in the summer to compete for their places or overtake them.
Captain invisible for me. I think his uptick in form around December was a major factor in the team as a whole improving, but more recently he has disappeared worse than others in the big games.
Tangentially related- Had to laugh at Wrexham when he gave a dangerous free-kick away on the edge of the box, then minutes later gave the ball away in an attacking position- both times he went unnamed by the commentator which i thought was ironic.
She’s much better at these long form types than immediately post game, shorter questions after a match tend to be better in my opinion. Still think she’s great though and we’re very lucky to have her
Again like all of the players I have seen interviewed this season he truly passes the no dickheads rule. Obviously we don’t get to feel it but I bet that dressing room is a great environment to be involved in and will be a fantastic benefit to the youngsters
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There’s a lad in the middle,
Running strong, never little—
He tackles, he scores,
The Valley adores—
Walking in a Docherty wonderland!
Tangentially related- Had to laugh at Wrexham when he gave a dangerous free-kick away on the edge of the box, then minutes later gave the ball away in an attacking position- both times he went unnamed by the commentator which i thought was ironic.