Marc Roca

[1964white]

Brighton

Nowhere near enough what is required from a central midfielder.

Good
3 decent passes
2 interceptions
2 tackles
1 block

Bad
3 poor passes
1 poor defending for their first goal
1 weak shot
1 lost possession

[1964white]

Wolves

Good
5 tackles
2 good crosses
2 decent passes
2 interceptions
1 assist
1 block
1 defensive header

Bad
5 lost possession
3 poor passes
1 shot off target (free-kick)
1 poor cross

[andrewjohnsmith]

Wolves

Good
5 tackles
2 good crosses
2 decent passes
2 interceptions
1 assist
1 block
1 defensive header

Bad
5 lost possession
3 poor passes
1 shot off target (free-kick)
1 poor cross

Add his beautiful long pass out to Gnonto for the 1st goal. Worth mentioning the assist as it was a really well worked corner (a rarity for us)

Of course, he did give the ball away too many times.

[JoeDenver]

Add his beautiful long pass out to Gnonto for the 1st goal. Worth mentioning the assist as it was a really well worked corner (a rarity for us)

Of course, he did give the ball away too many times.

Just watched the extended highlights. It was actually Koch that laid that pass out. But his corner kicks were deadly. One that hit a wide open McKennie in stride and the Ayling goal were solid placements.

[andrewjohnsmith]

Just watched the extended highlights. It was actually Koch that laid that pass out. But his corner kicks were deadly. One that hit a wide open McKennie in stride and the Ayling goal were solid placements.

You're right. Had to rewatch myself right now.

[JoeDenver]

No worries. I, like John, actually thought it was Wober with the pass. Was a nice placement by Koch!

[The Subhuman]

Wober had the earlier lovely long pass to Gnonto in the move that got us the opener

[1964white]

Arsenal

Good
8 passes
5 tackles
3 interceptions
2 crosses
1 header
1 defensive clearance

Bad
3 passes
2 crosses

Roca's best game in a while.

[Cjay]

Best game for us by an absolute mile

Was brilliant

Tackled so well and got about so well

But his use of the ball was top class.

His passing forward aqnd ability to see players in space was quality.

Very very good today

Hardly ever wastes a pass which is even more impressive given he isnt always playing safe sideways balls

Great game

[Madron]

Best game for us by an absolute mile

Was brilliant

Tackled so well and got about so well

But his use of the ball was top class.

His passing forward aqnd ability to see players in space was quality.

Very very good today

Hardly ever wastes a pass which is even more impressive given he isnt always playing safe sideways balls

Great game

Agreed

[andrewjohnsmith]

Best game for us by an absolute mile

Was brilliant

Tackled so well and got about so well

But his use of the ball was top class.

His passing forward aqnd ability to see players in space was quality.

Very very good today

Hardly ever wastes a pass which is even more impressive given he isnt always playing safe sideways balls

Great game

I agree with everything on that. What about the excellent ball he sent out to Rodrgo - the one where the ref failed to play an advantage for an earlier foul.

[GreennWhite]

I didn't see the game so only going by reports on here but its starting to sound like players who were often playing poorly are now starting to show their worth on a more consistent basis. Confidence is a vital thing for all players and when you feel good you play better. Hopefully Javi has had a big influence in this, he certainly seems to have done what's been required of him so far.
Still a long way to go and anything could happen but long may it continue

[weasel]

Was excellent today. There was a time in the first half were he did something poor and I remember thinking, 'How did he play for Barca and Bayern?' but then for the rest of the match he was superb. Really showed his passing as well as getting stuck in. Definitely think that people moving into position, getting into space etc makes if easuer for him to showcase his passing than earlier in the season when we simply were congested and he was having to try to force a pass or keep hold of the ball too long while he tried to find an option.

[Finnatic]

I thought he was better on Saturday hence my motm pick.

I thought WM edged it tonight as he was good in both halves.
Roca played very well second half though.

[andrewjohnsmith]

I thought he was better on Saturday hence my motm pick.

I thought WM edged it tonight as he was good in both halves.
Roca played very well second half though.

I liked what WM did today. Threw himself around and broke up a lot. As for Roca, he's starting to show his ability. Especially when it comes to starting a counter attack

[weasel]

I liked what WM did today. Threw himself around and broke up a lot. As for Roca, he's starting to show his ability. Especially when it comes to starting a counter attack

They looked a good pairing today. I think WM is getting better with every game or perhaps getting more used to the way we play and beginning to fit in and show what he can do.

[andrewjohnsmith]

They looked a good pairing today. I think WM is getting better with every game or perhaps getting more used to the way we play and beginning to fit in and show what he can do.

McKennie is a class player. We needed to give him time. And he's showing that too.

Roca obviously had some ability to be picked up by Bayern. Slow start at Leeds. But that has to be big part due to Jesse's tactics. Kind of strange given Jesse brought him here. He looks a much better player under Javi. Almost everyone does. Obviously Javi knows how to nurture players and get the best out of them. He knows out to use their strengths for the best of the team. Jesse just had a system and expected everyone to fit into it. Javi is much more dynamic. And thanks to that flexibility, Roca looks like a top class player.

[1964white]

Arsenal

Good
8 passes (3 sublime)
7 interceptions
5 crosses
2 tackles
2 shots on target
1 header
1 big chance created
high % pass accuracy

Bad
2 passes
2 lost possession
1 cross
2 crosses

Rating - 9 Roca's best game for Leeds, looked a complete midfielder.

[andrewjohnsmith]

Arsenal

Good
8 passes (3 sublime)
7 interceptions
5 crosses
2 tackles
2 shots on target
1 header
1 big chance created
high % pass accuracy

Bad
2 passes
2 lost possession
1 cross
2 crosses

Rating - 9 Roca's best game for Leeds, looked a complete midfielder.

I agree that was his best game. He's been quietly getting better over the last few games. And I don't think it's just down to him but down to Javi and knowing how to use him properly. Maybe a pep talk and clearer instructions - a gameplan he knows how to follow.

Not the place to gripe about Marsch. But gets on my wick more and more when I see the improvement in our players. I supported Marsch (almost) until the end. But the more I see from Javi, the more I realize that JM was a feckin charlatan.

Back on topic. Glad to see the improvement in Roca since the manager change.

[1964white]

I agree that was his best game. He's been quietly getting better over the last few games. And I don't think it's just down to him but down to Javi and knowing how to use him properly. Maybe a pep talk and clearer instructions - a gameplan he knows how to follow.

Not the place to gripe about Marsch. But gets on my wick more and more when I see the improvement in our players. I supported Marsch (almost) until the end. But the more I see from Javi, the more I realize that JM was a feckin charlatan.

Back on topic. Glad to see the improvement in Roca since the manager change.

Javi is having a calming influence on our squad.