alanf1314 Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 What has happened to him? He's never been able to defend, however he's been awful going forward lately. Looks like a player with zero confidence. Surely we have a better option if we are planning to keep him as a RWB? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougiemacfarlanearran Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 He was bloody awful on Saturday I'm surprised he lasted till he did!!! Totally out of position time and time again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASTA Mick Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 Anya has never been that good but his pace and workrate have been valuable to us. I can't see him being in the squad too much longer. I really like the guy though. Very likable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhumper Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 Should be nowhere near the starting 11. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanderer Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 (edited) Anya has the pace that can be of use to us, and while worthy of his place in the squad, feel his Scotland career peaked a while back and he is no longer the first name on the team sheet that he was in 2014 and 2015. I think when asked to defend his weaknesses do show (a number of times in the past when he has been asked to defend he has had a habit of being caught out of position), but nobody can question his work rate when given the freedom to play further forward. He will still make squads for a while yet, but his chances of starting games will become more limited (I think Strachan will now view getting Fraser into his team a point over the remainder of the campaign) Edited June 12, 2017 by wanderer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalgety Bay TA Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 Can we add Snodgrass to the list of asking WTF has happened. More so than Anya who has always been a bit of one trick pony. Snodgrass has been honking this entire campaign. And I include Malta where he scored the worst hat-trick ever. A cross, a pen and tap in. Unless he does something spectacular at the start of next season for West Ham he shouldnt be anywhere near starting for Sept and Oct games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JECK Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 (edited) Callum Patterson will surely take the right back spot (if fit) in the upcoming games. Re the first post you could say the exact same about Snodgrass. I haven't been paying any attention to his West Ham career but by all accounts he hasn't been playing well. An on form Snoddy is vital as he's the most creative player we have. Edited June 12, 2017 by JECK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanderer Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 13 minutes ago, JECK said: Callum Patterson will surely take the right back spot (if fit) in the upcoming games. Re the first post you could say the exact same about Snodgrass. I haven't been paying any attention to his West Ham career but by all accounts he hasn't been playing well. An on form Snoddy is vital as he's the most creative player we have. October before Paterson is due to start playing again, so his campaign is over just now. Strachan likes to work on a game-by-game basis, so would imagine who will (not greatly....) switch things around at the back for the next match again for Lithuania and Malta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killiefaetheferry Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 17 minutes ago, JECK said: Callum Patterson will surely take the right back spot (if fit) in the upcoming games. Re the first post you could say the exact same about Snodgrass. I haven't been paying any attention to his West Ham career but by all accounts he hasn't been playing well. An on form Snoddy is vital as he's the most creative player we have. Lots of reports they are trying to get rid, but Snoddy seems to be saying he's staying put and commited until told otherwise. So would I on 50k a week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ormond Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 On 6/12/2017 at 8:09 AM, killiefaetheferry said: he's staying put and commited until told otherwise. So would I on 50k a week That's why I dinna' want tae come hame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rude Gullit Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 As for Anya, the most mysterious thing for me is what has happened to his pace? He had incredible acceleration when he first came into the international fold. he's still in his 20s so it's surely not just age. Last time i saw him sprint away onto something was in Georgia when he went past their full back and had about 15 yards on him then inexplicably checked back. One trick pony but it's a great trick. Got to be a winger for us if he plays though, and these days more likely as a late impact sub for Fraser/Burke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyD Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 Anya's quick without the ball, but very average if he's having to dribble, rather than just knock if well ahead of him and sprint to it. I'm sure we'll see him at left wing again sometime, but at the moment he's one of very few who can fill in at right back while paterson is out injured. He's dont ok there tbh. i dont think england really exposed him at all. Snoddy does need a rest and to come back fresher, fitter and more determined. Fingers crossed for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norsefox Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 3 hours ago, andyD said: Anya's quick without the ball, but very average if he's having to dribble, rather than just knock if well ahead of him and sprint to it. I'm sure we'll see him at left wing again sometime, but at the moment he's one of very few who can fill in at right back while paterson is out injured. He's dont ok there tbh. i dont think england really exposed him at all. Snoddy does need a rest and to come back fresher, fitter and more determined. Fingers crossed for him. Anya has something to offer in a game where he can run at a slow defence. Defending and up against fast wing backs isn't his game. Snodgrass has been absolutely woeful for us recently. England/Slovakia/Lithuania/Canada/Slovenia/England. Against Canada he was downright embarrassing. His head just isn't right. Needs to get back in form. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudScot Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 On 12/06/2017 at 0:41 PM, Squirrelhumper said: Should be nowhere near the starting 11. Agreed. I'm not so sure Snodgrass should be these days either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyD Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 On 12/06/2017 at 0:41 PM, Squirrelhumper said: Should be nowhere near the starting 11. He should, he just probably shouldn't be in it. Is he an international quality right back? No. But he's a useful player to have in the squad, his pace is still a weapon that could prove useful and his workrate can't really be questioned. An excellent profile for a late sub, and he's versatile enough to fill any gaps that might otherwise be absent from the bench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fringo Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 Should be played at the other end of the pitch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1ANDYP Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 Really don't think paterson is the answer. He was awful in Slovakia. Along with every to be fair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dairbee Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 I've watched Anya flit in and out of a very average Derby side all season. He doesn't really have a position. He's ok as a make shift wing back, he's ok as a winger, and he's ok as a wide midfielder. You can never fault his effort. The frustrating thing with him is that he has skill, beats a man, gets into a good position and then makes a mess of the final ball. As most people are saying, he's a decent squad player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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