Mario Balotelli [On the Road to Ballon d'or)

[red g]

He's an Italian international player he's not '****'.
He's not playing in a formation that gets the best out of him due to other injuries to other players. To close an argument just offering the excuse of being **** doesn't really offer much to the discussion.

Leyton Orient's Andrea Dossena?

[Norbs]

Ok.

I've mentioned countless times since he's started for us how poor he's been but I will list them one final time seen as I'm not contributing to the discussion.

1) He's lazy and never tracks back
2) His attitude stinks
3) He offers zero movement on and off the ball
4) He shoots on pretty much every given occasion, often from 30-40 yards away knowing full well that he's never going to score
5) He's selfish and very rarely thinks of playing the pass
6) His awareness is poor
7) He's a bellend in his social life and creates problems for himself and the club
8) He's a fairy and goes down at the slightest touch clutching a leg that hasn't even been clipped
9) His hair is ****

I'm sorry guys. I know you both like him and I hope he can turn things around but he won't. Honestly feel free to quote this post if he does but I can absolutely guarantee you that he won't.

Was expecting more from him but he's been a massive let down.

Slinky

[Vermilion]

That's included under point number 7 already mate.

But thanks anyway.

Point 2 covers most of the others anyway, so there!

[Rigadon]

Struggling to see a reason to keep this bloke on at the club.

Made zero contribution on the pitch. My only hope is when Sturridge is back we try them both up top together.

Other than that he looks pointless.

At least you can see now why I "lost my ****" (wasn't it?) so badly in the summer...

Yep - you were right

I was excited when he signed but I have to agree that he was/is a poor signing. I like him but he doesn't suit our style. A panic buy that hasn't worked out.

Dream scenario - exchange Balotelli and Lovren (plus £20m) for Pogba.

[fidget]

13) he's not the manager's landlord or lovren,skrtel or allen

[Trippendicular]

Ok.

I've mentioned countless times since he's started for us how poor he's been but I will list them one final time seen as I'm not contributing to the discussion.

1) He's lazy and never tracks back
2) His attitude stinks
3) He offers zero movement on and off the ball
4) He shoots on pretty much every given occasion, often from 30-40 yards away knowing full well that he's never going to score
5) He's selfish and very rarely thinks of playing the pass
6) His awareness is poor
7) He's a bellend in his social life and creates problems for himself and the club
8) He's a fairy and goes down at the slightest touch clutching a leg that hasn't even been clipped
9) His hair is ****

I'm sorry guys. I know you both like him and I hope he can turn things around but he won't. Honestly feel free to quote this post if he does but I can absolutely guarantee you that he won't.

Was expecting more from him but he's been a massive let down.

That's a bingo.

[rodo]

[Kenneth]

He got the lyric wrong He's useless.

[DannyMan2006]

I want him to do well. I like him. He has everything when in form.

But, but, but.........

Arrrrrrgggggghhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!

I'm sorry. Let me put this into words.

We have an attacking player running at a defence. They wait for Mario to run beyond or angle a run and the defenders away. What does he do? He comes towards the ball carrier and runs next to them, expecting the ball to be played to feet. Fućking useless. Just run ffs. Stretch the opposition. It's really not that complicated. Don't come to the ball and expect ball to feet. Run beyond.

He could be a great. But I think I may be completely wrong in that. I think he may be one dimensional and/or is lacking intelligence. It doesn't even bother me that most his pressing could be compared to a warm down jog. If at least when we had the ball he conformed to our system. If he can't just get rid. Please. It's agony to watch. I mean, I don't even think Borini would set the Championship alight. And we've been trying to sell him for ages now. But I was still pleased he started over Mario.

Shape up or ship out.

[Gray]

The greatest trick Balotelli ever pulled was convincing the world he has tallent.

[DannyMan2006]

The greatest trick Balotelli ever pulled was convincing the world he has tallent.

He did that trick by playing well in spells. But we at unfair. In a different system he'd look better than he does. And if you do well it breeds confidence. And with that, anything is possible etc

[Gray]

I never seen these spells

[vlahka]

The only thing hes good at is kicking balls straight into defenders.

[marcus50bucks]

I want him to do well. I like him. He has everything when in form.

But, but, but.........

Arrrrrrgggggghhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!

I'm sorry. Let me put this into words.

We have an attacking player running at a defence. They wait for Mario to run beyond or angle a run and the defenders away. What does he do? He comes towards the ball carrier and runs next to them, expecting the ball to be played to feet. Fućking useless. Just run ffs. Stretch the opposition. It's really not that complicated. Don't come to the ball and expect ball to feet. Run beyond.

He could be a great. But I think I may be completely wrong in that. I think he may be one dimensional and/or is lacking intelligence. It doesn't even bother me that most his pressing could be compared to a warm down jog. If at least when we had the ball he conformed to our system. If he can't just get rid. Please. It's agony to watch. I mean, I don't even think Borini would set the Championship alight. And we've been trying to sell him for ages now. But I was still pleased he started over Mario.

Shape up or ship out.

This is exactly what I said to my mate during the Sunderland game.

[kubrickscube]

I have to agree. I thought he worked hard yesterday, which was refreshing -and his skill in dealing with long punted balls was impressive... but he really doesn't seem to know where to go or what space to run into. There were a few moments where all he had to do was to run into a space in the box or out wide and he would'be been in a position to pass to. He tended to not make the run, watch, or expect the ball to be given to him where he was. Surely that can be coached?