- Apr 5, 2014
- 23,633
I think you might be wrong. He's too eager to please. As for his form ? He's a Czech international who was being tapped up by Hamburg, Weder Bremen and Monoco. Give him a chance.
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Skalak
- Thread starter Hornblower
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I think you might be wrong. He's too eager to please. As for his form ? He's a Czech international who was being tapped up by Hamburg, Weder Bremen and Monoco. Give him a chance.
Nixonator
Well-known member
Hasn't really impressed but not been given much chance to. Too easily shrugged off the ball and slightly off the pace, which is to be expected early on.
I didn't think he was bought for this season anyway.
I didn't think he was bought for this season anyway.
Easy 10
Brain dead MUG SHEEP
Perhaps I'm being unfair then. But in that 1 on 1, he looked about as decisive as my missus with a set menu at Prezzo's.
Easy 10
Brain dead MUG SHEEP
Almost two assists at Cardiff, if you count that cross he played into Zamora in the 1st half that Bob completely fluffed.
I think the guys definitely got something to offer. He just looked too desperate tonight, needs to go easy on the Red Bull.
mreprice
Active member
Nowhere near as good as knockeart Kaz Murphy or Solly. Better that Elvis. About as good as van la parra. Not quick enough but makes good runs and tries hard.
Megazone
On his last warning
Reminds me of Darren Currie but with a bit more pace. Once he settles, he'll be a quality option.
Honky Tonx
New member
Can we swap him for Elvis?
Need a thumbs down for people who talk out of their Arse
Billy the Fish
Technocrat
I knew some people would be writing him off already! I'm sure people don't actually watch the game.
I was watching Skalak for a while after he came on, one thing I noticed is that he always wants the ball and is always trying give an out or make a run when we're in posession. He works really hard when we're not in possession. I thought he made some very good runs as well which is all promising, he has all the attributes to succeed.
I agree with others that he's trying too hard, I think he had too many options when through on goal and tried to be too cute when he should've buried it. It basically wasn't fluent or natural, although probably was a pen.
Remember this is a new league for him, players take time to get used to the pace and physicality of English football. As I said, from what I've seen he has all the attributes to do well over here, he just needs to calm down and show a bit more composure and I'm sure that will come as he gets more game time. You'd have to be clueless to write him off at this stage!
I was watching Skalak for a while after he came on, one thing I noticed is that he always wants the ball and is always trying give an out or make a run when we're in posession. He works really hard when we're not in possession. I thought he made some very good runs as well which is all promising, he has all the attributes to succeed.
I agree with others that he's trying too hard, I think he had too many options when through on goal and tried to be too cute when he should've buried it. It basically wasn't fluent or natural, although probably was a pen.
Remember this is a new league for him, players take time to get used to the pace and physicality of English football. As I said, from what I've seen he has all the attributes to do well over here, he just needs to calm down and show a bit more composure and I'm sure that will come as he gets more game time. You'd have to be clueless to write him off at this stage!
JCL666
absurdism
- Sep 23, 2011
- 2,190
Thought he did ok tbh. Unfortunately for him he came on after we had decided to kill the game. He was always looking to go forward while everyone else was content to just keep possession.
I quite like the fact that in the 1 on 1 he decided to try and go around the keeper rather than place the ball.
I quite like the fact that in the 1 on 1 he decided to try and go around the keeper rather than place the ball.
pastafarian
Well-known member
He may turn out to be a decent player but how can he looks like a decent player after last night?
It wasn't so much that he missed, it was that he completely fell apart at a crucial moment.
It was so bad that it nullified everything else imho
HAILSHAM SEAGULL
Well-known member
- Nov 9, 2009
- 10,347
I thought he was in the running for the Czech Euro squad
Super Steve Earle
Well-known member
I am usually right with my instincts too, and my glass is half full. Once CH calms him down and Jiri gets the hang of the Championship, I reckon he'll be fine.
Bold Seagull
strong and stable with me, or...
He looks good to me, far too early to expect too much for someone new to the country, but could be a very good acquisition.
So far he's had a couple of appearances. Set up the goal at Cardiff and played another blinding cross that Bobby should have scored from and last night would have got one himself if he hadn't been barged over after rounding the keeper. So other than the mad tight angle shot, can't see how he can possibly be written off. It's the Hemed thread all over again. Maybe we should give him more than a couple of games in a new country....
lordlush1972
Active member
Well said
Icy Gull
Back on the rollercoaster
- Jul 5, 2003
- 72,015
Trying much too hard at the moment in his brief appearances. Needs a few full games, which he may not get anytime soon, unless we suffer injuries or suspension to the other wingers. Far too early to even think about suggesting he is not up to the mark.
Blimey, you have exceptionally high standards.
His running off the ball to get in the position was excellent, he just tried to be too clever. Definite pen though from my angle.
