Thomas Partey (5)

[Marsbar100]

Yup I don’t think we lose that utd game with him

[jayramfootball]

His main thread is reopened so don't need the other one.

But as Swipe said, one of our most important players when fit, so tbf due to his injury record we do need to buy cover.

Artetas system doesn't work without a proper CDM.

Also we haven't won 2 games out of 3 without him in the PL.

We won one, lost one, the other game was Zurich which doesn't count a prem game and Partey wouldn't of played in that game anyway as its beneath him, it's for the 2nd string.

We did win 2 out of 3 PL games without him.
We’ve looked good without him in every game.

He’s a player with high highs and low lows .
His highs are not often enough.
He’s one of the least pivotal players.

Even today he was wasteful with ball in the first half. Really sloppy passing. Better in the second half. But certainly not much of an influence overall.

[DiamondGooner]

World class player. Quietly goes about his job. No one is cutting through our midfield with him around. He has more to his game than shielding the back line but with Xhaka having to be baby sat that’s what he has to do.

Yep he can break the lines at will and is strong enough to usually keep the ball.

I don't think Utd get both of those counters on us with him as anchor.

[swipe right]

His main thread is reopened so don't need the other one.

But as Swipe said, one of our most important players when fit, so tbf due to his injury record we do need to buy cover.

Artetas system doesn't work without a proper CDM.

Also we haven't won 2 games out of 3 without him in the PL.

We won one, lost one, the other game was Zurich which doesn't count a prem game and Partey wouldn't of played in that game anyway as its beneath him, it's for the 2nd string.

We did win 2 out of 3 PL games without him.
We’ve looked good without him in every game.

He’s a player with high highs and low lows .
His highs are not often enough.
He’s one of the least pivotal players.

Even today he was wasteful with ball in the first half. Really sloppy passing. Better in the second half. But certainly not much of an influence overall.

So negative even when we win.

[Ach]

Keep him fit. Keep Lokonga away

[Marsbar100]

Yup, he can’t do what partey can

[jayramfootball]

His main thread is reopened so don't need the other one.

But as Swipe said, one of our most important players when fit, so tbf due to his injury record we do need to buy cover.

Artetas system doesn't work without a proper CDM.

Also we haven't won 2 games out of 3 without him in the PL.

We won one, lost one, the other game was Zurich which doesn't count a prem game and Partey wouldn't of played in that game anyway as its beneath him, it's for the 2nd string.

We did win 2 out of 3 PL games without him.
We’ve looked good without him in every game.

He’s a player with high highs and low lows .
His highs are not often enough.
He’s one of the least pivotal players.

Even today he was wasteful with ball in the first half. Really sloppy passing. Better in the second half. But certainly not much of an influence overall.

So negative even when we win.

Actually positive we have a 22yr old who came on and slotted in nicely for an older player. Barely noticed except Lokonga was slightly better on the ball.

[swipe right]

His main thread is reopened so don't need the other one.

But as Swipe said, one of our most important players when fit, so tbf due to his injury record we do need to buy cover.

Artetas system doesn't work without a proper CDM.

Also we haven't won 2 games out of 3 without him in the PL.

We won one, lost one, the other game was Zurich which doesn't count a prem game and Partey wouldn't of played in that game anyway as its beneath him, it's for the 2nd string.

We did win 2 out of 3 PL games without him.
We’ve looked good without him in every game.

He’s a player with high highs and low lows .
His highs are not often enough.
He’s one of the least pivotal players.

Even today he was wasteful with ball in the first half. Really sloppy passing. Better in the second half. But certainly not much of an influence overall.

So negative even when we win.

Actually positive we have a 22yr old who came on and slotted in nicely for an older player. Barely noticed except Lokonga was slightly better on the ball.

Take it to the Lokonga thread. No need to run down Partey.

[Power n Glory]

World class player. Quietly goes about his job. No one is cutting through our midfield with him around. He has more to his game than shielding the back line but with Xhaka having to be baby sat that’s what he has to do.

Yep he can break the lines at will and is strong enough to usually keep the ball.

I don't think Utd get both of those counters on us with him as anchor.

His ability on and off the ball has helped us find that CM role for Xhaka. He's sound defensively and will try to play the progressive ball forward, not just the easy side and backwards passing.

[ag6789]

Partey did today, what he was brought in to do at 47 mil. But he has not been exceptional. He usually looks good when the whole team plays well and we have a comfortable win.
So far he has played 44 games out of 83 in PL ( 53% played missing 47%) has an overall rating of 6.6 when he has played, and scored only 2 goals and has 1 assist so far ( out of 44 starts)!
His own rating is 4/10.
Not at all what we have been looking for a potential game changer. At best average.
His contract ends in '24, and if he cannot improve on this his tenure will end prematurely

[Power n Glory]

Partey did today, what he was brought in to do at 47 mil. But he has not been exceptional. He usually looks good when the whole team plays well and we have a comfortable win.
So far he has played 44 games out of 83 in PL ( 53% played missing 47%) has an overall rating of 6.6 when he has played, and scored only 2 goals and has 1 assist so far ( out of 44 starts)!
His own rating is 4/10.
Not at all what we have been looking for a potential game changer. At best average.
His contract ends in '24, and if he cannot improve on this his tenure will end prematurely

All the players did what they were paid to do.

[jayramfootball]

His main thread is reopened so don't need the other one.

But as Swipe said, one of our most important players when fit, so tbf due to his injury record we do need to buy cover.

Artetas system doesn't work without a proper CDM.

Also we haven't won 2 games out of 3 without him in the PL.

We won one, lost one, the other game was Zurich which doesn't count a prem game and Partey wouldn't of played in that game anyway as its beneath him, it's for the 2nd string.

We did win 2 out of 3 PL games without him.
We’ve looked good without him in every game.

He’s a player with high highs and low lows .
His highs are not often enough.
He’s one of the least pivotal players.

Even today he was wasteful with ball in the first half. Really sloppy passing. Better in the second half. But certainly not much of an influence overall.

So negative even when we win.

Actually positive we have a 22yr old who came on and slotted in nicely for an older player. Barely noticed except Lokonga was slightly better on the ball.

Take it to the Lokonga thread. No need to run down Partey.

He’s his understudy so very relevant.
Far moreso than discussing a player from an entirely different club in the Jesus thread eh?

[DiamondGooner]

Lokonga is Xhakas understudy, not Parteys.

Elneny is Parteys cover, he's just injured, that's the only reason Lokonga is having to cover that position.

He's nowhere near as dominant or effective in that role, we need to buy in January for sure.

World class player. Quietly goes about his job. No one is cutting through our midfield with him around. He has more to his game than shielding the back line but with Xhaka having to be baby sat that’s what he has to do.

Yep he can break the lines at will and is strong enough to usually keep the ball.

I don't think Utd get both of those counters on us with him as anchor.

His ability on and off the ball has helped us find that CM role for Xhaka. He's sound defensively and will try to play the progressive ball forward, not just the easy side and backwards passing.

Absolutely, the whole team plays better with Partey anchoring.

[jayramfootball]

Lokonga is Xhakas understudy, not Parteys.

Elneny is Parteys cover, he's just injured, that's the only reason Lokonga is having to cover that position.

He's nowhere near as dominant or effective in that role, we need to buy in January for sure.

World class player. Quietly goes about his job. No one is cutting through our midfield with him around. He has more to his game than shielding the back line but with Xhaka having to be baby sat that’s what he has to do.

Yep he can break the lines at will and is strong enough to usually keep the ball.

I don't think Utd get both of those counters on us with him as anchor.

His ability on and off the ball has helped us find that CM role for Xhaka. He's sound defensively and will try to play the progressive ball forward, not just the easy side and backwards passing.

Absolutely, the whole team plays better with Partey anchoring.

Don’t think so.
Looks very much like he will be replacing Partey in the 4231 system we’ve played all season

[swipe right]

There is no alternative to Partey. The closest is El N and he is terrible. This is a very key position specially as the season wears on. I was hoping we would develop Azeez in that role but we seem more comfortable loaning our young players out. Another option is Zinchenko