Did we make a mistake with Declan John

[derbybear]

In a word, yes.

another word - no

 

[GR6Ger]

No. Falls under the same category as David Bates. Slightly better than the imposters around them but ultimately not good enough to be a starter for us.

 

[Papa Sasac]

Yes. 100%.

Never should have signed a Declan.

Still, at least he’s away now.

 

[Barrymoped]

Since he would have spent the last 3 months battling Barasic for a spot on the treatment table I’d say he wouldn’t have been able to help us at all!

 

[Coatbridge Chancellor]

Nah. He was ok nothing more.

 

[Bornagain]

I always liked him when he was here and gave us a good balance and was a great attacking option at left back i think we could do with him now

Haven't even read the post or the replies and I'm not going to. Just the thread title and yes absolutely. I knew that from the minute the boy left.

 

[Bornagain]

Ffs one poor result, panic & madness breaks out all over FF.

He was out his depth in a team that finished 3rd, so he’d still be out his depth in a team going for the league title.

I don't think the op in panicking at all. He's just asking if we think we should've kept a player. It's a discussion board. Sounds like you are panicking mate

 

[GR_7_Bear]

Given that one of Gerrard's decisions was to ship him out, he obviously didn't fancy him too much.

 

[Deleted Account]

Why is Flanagan getting worse, he looks like an old man when he walks on a football park, so leggy - he doesn't even fall into the category of good engine etc and nor is he even defending remotely well, he really is giving us nothing

And no, not "knee jerk" it is a steadily building trend of dreadful performances and early removal from the park.

As an aside if it was simply Flanagn or John the player - I would take John over Flanagan every day of the week based purely on shape it offers a team.

Because he hasn't played top flight football for five years.

 

[Heggy]

I thought he was quite good. Far better than Flanagan

 

[Carlisle Bear]

Don't think I would call it a mistake but I would take him as backup to Barisic over Flanagan all day long.

 

[A1bertz]

No. Was hardly fit.

 

[irvine96]

A lot better than Halliday and Flanagan at left back.A mistake releasing him IMO

 

[irvine96]

Not for me. He couldn't tackle a fish supper and his attacking play declined sharply after a promising start. He wasn't good enough.

A lot better than Halliday and Flanagan

 

[Roger Smith Loyal]

Honestly think he's worse than Flanagan. I can't remember him making a tackle or a block.

 

[bob1873]

Ffs one poor result, panic & madness breaks out all over FF.

He was out his depth in a team that finished 3rd, so he’d still be out his depth in a team going for the league title.

Sadly wishful thinking mate. Won’t be this season.