Candeias

[55degreesnorth]

I know he splits opinion on wether or not he's good enough (I've always been in the "yes he is" camp) but for any doubters and those that say he doesn't contribute enough to the team thats a hat trick of assists tonight added to the second highest assist tally in the league last season. No player can be everyones cup of tea, but Stevie Wonder can see that DC is a great asset to us. Nevermind the fact that he cost less than a million quid, wingers are inconsistent but when they're on song they provide as DC dod tonight. Love the wee man!

 

[Highland Gers]

Not always at his best but only 1 word for him tonight for me- outstanding

 

[Karky Madoolla]

Played well tonight.

 

[The Railway Bear]

Never hides, gives 110%, his only problem is consistency but a very valuable member of our squad.

 

[Jjbscotty]

We need better next season in his position.

 

[Scott]

DC In the team, Tav and Alfie Mo both seem to perform better...plus he is one of those nippy players who is always running, for me he is in the team every week, positives far outweigh the negatives.

 

[Mickey Donovan]

Love the wee man.

 

[Helicopter_Spotter]

He may well have played well tonight but being cheap isn’t a reason to keep a player in a team.

 

[londonbluenose]

Very critical of him after Saturday not a massive fan in all honesty but he was good tonight. Needs to go put a run together now

 

[KGR98]

He is a winger wingers are generally inconsistent players as long as we know He has it in his locker and he is capable

 

[the_ref]

he's an excellent option in the squad, there is no doubt of that. However, his effectiveness is limited in certain games, that's the manager's job to recognise which ones, and adjust accordingly. But definitely worth keeping in the squad.

 

[Beer Belly Loyal]

He's been awful of late, but not surprised he'd come good again.

 

[55degreesnorth]

He may well have played well tonight but being cheap isn’t a reason to keep a player in a team.

Correct its not, but a hat trick of assists is. If you drop him, who in the squad has the potential to slot in and contribute that much if kent is on the opposite wing?

 

[Once a BEAR]

I stated on here after Saturday's game that he did not play well at all but he is still class, I was questioned on that, he might not be class every week but he was tonight and his assists speak for themselves. His cross for Alfie's second goal was outstanding. Still my favourite player.

 

[bearett]

I feel never get the credit he deserves with some fans.

 

[de_whoa]

Ffs some of you are miserable sods.

 

[RFCest1872]

was brilliant tonight.
His engine is unbelievable chases everything.

 

[Lord Summerisle]

I'm a big Daniel Candeias fan.

Different types of players, but he reminds me of Pieter Huistra in the sense that he never gets the credit he deserves and is an easy target to blame when things don't work out.

By the time Candeias leaves us, hopefully with a good few medals in his pocket, the majority of fans will look back and recognise that he was an excellent signing for us.

 

[Growler]

I’m a big fan.

But I’m not sure he plays every week in a title winning side. We simply can’t play 433 where one of your front 3 averages 4 goals a season, especially once Morelos leaves.

 

[Turrabear]

Thought he did well tonight.

 

[Calico Jack]

If Daniels deliveries were better, maybe down to too few options in the box also, but for me he wastes an awful lot of balls into the box, too short or over the goals, if he could deliver like Barišić (I know he had some stinkers tonight also, but usually his deliveries are tight), then he would be an outstanding player.

He works very hard and supports Tav heavily, I like him a lot as a player, the only thing being that he needs to work on his deliveries AND shoot FFS, if you can't see a delivery into the box, whip it in at the keeper as you will scores from time to time.

 

[WeeDeeBee]

Agree with the OP, yet we had such geniuses on here a few days ago sayin "he can't cross a ball" ffs.

His assist stats would say otherwise.

 

[Hkda]

When he’s good he’s good but when he’s bad he might as well not be on

 

[Calico Jack]

Agree with the OP, yet we had such geniuses on here a few days ago sayin "he can't cross a ball" ffs.

His assist stats would say otherwise.

I wouldn't say he can't cross a ball, but he does have lapses in concentration from time to time.

 

[Ayrgaza]

I’m also in the “yes he is” camp.

Excellent workrate & 3 assists tonight.

 

[TerrySilverLoyal]

He was excellent tonight and I have have him stick a lot this year

His crossing really does need to be more consistent though nobody can argue with that

 

[ICA_86]

His crossing’s not always great and he can be inconsistent.

If he was consistent and his crossing was perfect, he’d be at a much higher level.

I love the guy and we could do a lot worse.

 

[WeeDeeBee]

I wouldn't say he can't cross a ball, but he does have lapses in concentration from time to time.

If he didnt he would probably be plying his trade in the EPL, when he is good he's great.

Some people on here seem to forget some of our best ever players did not perform ion every game.

 

[Nocko]

Seems to play better when Alfredo is in team

 

[Stevie13000]

We need better next season in his position.

This

He is a grafter and puts in a good ball on occasions, but if you think he has the quality needed to take us forward then we are fecked!

 

[RutherglenGer72]

When he’s good he’s good but when he’s bad he might as well not be on

Tbf that could be said about every player.One thing Candieas never does is hide

 

[Carlisle Bear]

He should be relegated to a Hemdani status of being used in certain games/scenarios.

He has great attributes but the glaring gap in goals and assists between their attacking midfielders and ours cannot be ignored.

 

[temperance]

When he’s good he’s good but when he’s bad he might as well not be on

Like most other players.

 

[Torque_87]

Always gives a shift and works his arse off. His crossing can be frustrating, but last night he was great. If he always delivered crosses like that he simply wouldn't be playing in Scotland.

 

[WeeDeeBee]

He should be relegated to a Hemdani status of being used in certain games/scenarios.

He has great attributes but the glaring gap in goals and assists between their attacking midfielders and ours cannot be ignored.

Once you sober up I'm just curious as to who you think is better at playing in his position currently?

 

[WalterSandy]

Have slated him in previous weeks but those crosses were outstanding he just needs to do it week in week out..

 

[PunkScott]

I said before Gerrard that Candeias will be our next managers Sasa Papac, I still think he could well be.

 

[TwoBadMice]

Gives 110% cant fault him on that

Played superb last night

Needs a bit more consistency and Kamara behind him will help him Imo

 

[cloodie]

Seems to play better when Alfredo is in team

I think the reason is that he whips so many balls accross the 6 yard box. You need a physical striker to get himself into that area without being bullied or blocked by the opposing centre halfs. The guy next to me criticises him all the time with "who was that meant for?" when ultimately it's the strikers job to make sure they're getting on the end of it.

 

[Gio 8]

The last two games before last night was the first time I’ve openly criticised him, which amazed my mate as he knows my man love for Candeias but we definitely got the best of him last night.

Still think he could take on his man more often instead of always looking for a cross. The Rugby Park game was infuriating as he ended up in a 1 on 1 scenario quite a lot but never had a go at his man.

 

[RFC97]

He was good last night.

But he's too inconsistent. He needs to be creating and scoring a lot more frequently.

 

[JW1988]

The difference between guys like Candeias and poster boys like Barisic etc is simple
When candieas is having a bad game, he still works his arse off for the team & supports Tav immensely. There’s a reason he plays more often than not and that’s because the manager trusts him that he will bust a gut to help us win matches. People criticising the crossing might also consider its extremely difficult to find 1 fairly short striker in a box occupied by a goalie, 4 defenders & usually more.

 

[sandbankbear]

He baffles me. Some of his decision making and crossing is awful. Then he comes up with the goods. He defo can do it but doesn’t do it Enough for me.

 

[gersandproud]

I'm in the 'highly rate him' category
I'll concede he isn't always as effective as last night- but few if any work harder - he always puts in a shift & always is a 90 + minute player
Even when he isn't quite at his best - he's still capable of turning a game
Like I said I rate him highly - glad we've got him

 

[Neilstonger]

Like many of our players if you could add real first-class technique to his application and work rate you would have a player we couldn’t afford.

Apart from Morelos. He has the lot.

 

[RichmondVARFC]

He baffles me. Some of his decision making and crossing is awful. Then he comes up with the goods. He defo can do it but doesn’t do it Enough for me.

Too many weeks like this to be a permanent fixture. Sick of the fucking sight of him wasting cross after cross, match after match.

 

[Portrushbear]

That cross for the second goal was sublime

 

[tazzabear]

This

He is a grafter and puts in a good ball on occasions, but if you think he has the quality needed to take us forward then we are fecked!

Well, we’re fecked.

 

[bilkobear]

Candeias had a great game against Kilmarnock.
He seems to have a good understanding with Morelos and can often find him with a pass or a cross.
Maybe we should be addressing whether he is of the same value to the team when Morelos is missing?

 

[Papasmurf]

Never hides, gives 110%, his only problem is consistency but a very valuable member of our squad.

He just needs competition. Where we are with the quality of players we have, consistency will always be an issue. Usually it’s clear when he’ll have an off game. Having an alternative on the bench is what we need.