Matty Virtue

[crunchtime]

Should he be offered a new contract at the end of the season or not?
I've always liked him. A good player, solid and hard working so I say "yes" and end Weir's loan.

 

[tangysider]

Yes
Squad filler if we get to championship though, others need signing first

 

[Kyle Seasider]

I like the lad and rate him probably higher than most on here will, however his injury record for us isn't the best. I'd say a short term contract, and if he can stay fit then give him a longer one

 

[Critchknows]

I'd say no. Squad filler player but always injured. Sounds harsh but what's the point.

 

[tangysider]

I'd say no. Squad filler player but always injured. Sounds harsh but what's the point.

2 totally unrelated injuries, was never injured before, but yes in the Championship would be a squad filler, Lincoln were hoping to sign him in L1 and rated him highly

 

[Macseasider]

Not if we have any ambition no.

 

[Camberwell1]

Yes
Squad filler if we get to championship though, others need signing first

We’ll there’s no danger of that after tonight

 

[Cleveleys boy]

I've always rated Virtue and he always pops up with the odd goal..However, his injury record is awful, so unfortunately, I'd release him

 

[Simonized]

I like him but as others have said he is a sick note so a no for me.

 

[Fylde Seasider]

Early season he showed what he is truly about. Probably the best midfielder at the club when fit. Sadly he's a bit of a Kev Stewart, Keshi Anderson type. Even if he gets fit and starts performing it's a big gamble.

 

[A_Tense_Grin]

Desperate times calls for desperate pleas.

 

[thecatintheroof]

Bearing in mind that Norburn isn't in this squad from Saturday, the question is where does he fit in and who does he replace?

Starting XI: Grimshaw, Husband, Pennington, Dale, Carey, Dembele, Dougall, Rhodes, Beesley, Ekpiteta, Hamilton.
Subs: O'Donnell, Connolly, Morgan, Joseph, Weir, Casey, Lyons.

 

[Tangerinewookiee]

When he is fit he is a good player, but unfortunately he has had a number of injuries, we are well stocked in midfield so the question is do we really need him?

Dougall
Carey
Norburn
Morgan
Dembele (Loan)
Virtue
Weir (Loan)
Apter
CJ
Dale
Oakley Booth

Development squad
Trusty
Marriette

Its very hard to justify keeping a squad pace open for someone with his injury record over the last 3 years.

 

[tangysider]

When he is fit he is a good player, but unfortunately he has had a number of injuries, we are well stocked in midfield so the question is do we really need him?

Dougall
Carey
Norburn
Morgan
Dembele (Loan)
Virtue
Weir (Loan)
Apter
CJ
Dale
Oakley Booth

Development squad
Trusty
Marriette

Its very hard to justify keeping a squad pace open for someone with his injury record over the last 3 years.

Were there not rumours that Dougall might leave.
Norburn injury record with us is not great, and Virtue is so much better than Oakley Booth. So defensive midfield we are not flush with options

 

[King Billy]

Absolutely not.

 

[Season75]

Should he be offered a new contract at the end of the season or not?
I've always liked him. A good player, solid and hard working so I say "yes" and end Weir's loan.

Early season he showed what he is truly about. Probably the best midfielder at the club when fit. Sadly he's a bit of a Kev Stewart, Keshi Anderson type. Even if he gets fit and starts performing it's a big gamble.

Certainly one of the best when fit deserves an extension to his contract.

 

[Walnut]

Absolutely

 

[King Billy]

Early season he showed what he is truly about. Probably the best midfielder at the club when fit. Sadly he's a bit of a Kev Stewart, Keshi Anderson type. Even if he gets fit and starts performing it's a big gamble.

Best midfielder at the club Jesus Christ we don’t half elevate our players to god status when injured. I’m surprised he didn’t get player of the season last season.

 

[OhhhBarryBarry!]

Best midfielder at the club Jesus Christ we don’t half elevate our players to god status when injured. I’m surprised he didn’t get player of the season last season.

Some people on here genuinely believe he's not injury prone either.

 

[SeasideTizz]

Not a massive fan at all but did ok in the games he’s been involved in this season which isn’t many tbh.
I’d let him go though,sick of the club carrying injury prone players.

 

[Opinionhated]

We have to move forward, absent with injury at Lincoln as well as us, I’m afraid I would look to letting him go.

 

[Briggs5]

I genuinely forgot he even existed.

 

[Hoolahansleftpeg]

I like Matty he seems a nice lad and always gives 110% but he always seems to play half a dozen games and pick up a knock. He’s a decent squad player to have around when fit at this level but I think he’s probably just slightly off the pace for the championship.

 

[stigmaniac]

Yeah we can't afford to keep putting our hopes in crocked players. It's a shame but he has to go.

 

[DownToBloomers]

Feel bad for Virtue, seems to play well and get a good run of games then gets injured again. I’d let him go sadly which is a shame

 

[April13th1970]

Maybe, but only after we've prioritised getting Kenny, Jimmy, Marv & CJ signed to new deals

 

[OhhhBarryBarry!]

 

[Fylde Seasider]

Best midfielder at the club Jesus Christ we don’t half elevate our players to god status when injured. I’m surprised he didn’t get player of the season last season.

He wasn't with us and we were in the Championship. Since our drop to L1 we've lost Stewart, Bowler and Anderson. We've replaced them with Weir, Oakley-Booth, Morgan, Dembele and Norburn. For me only Dembele and Dougall and maybe Carey on their day could challenge (read the next bit carefully) a fully fit, match sharp Virtue when he is playing regularly. If you don't agree with that then I'd ask that you scroll on by or reply showing some respect.

 

[Fylde Seasider]

I genuinely forgot he even existed.

So you missed all the 6 games he's played this season already?

 

[AllTheBoysAreCheerin']

I like Matty but I guess it depends on what division we're in next season. BTW, Weirs loan ends at the end of the season anyway!

 

[Briggs5]

So you missed all the 6 games he's played this season already?

No, I've only missed one game this season home and away, but I genuinely forgot he played for us tbh

 

[Notathome]

No, I've only missed one game this season home and away, but I genuinely forgot he played for us tbh

Then you didn't see the Reading game when he, Kenny and Norburn absolutely bossed midfield.!

 

[td53]

Critch mode on:

10 year contract + solid gold car

Critch mode off:

He's going to have to have some second half of the season... I really like Matty, but he's basically been coming back from injury since before Covid. Srsly. I feel for the lad. He seems to just about get going and look really good for a game or two then he breaks again.

 

[Hockaday’s Quiff]

Critch mode on:

10 year contract + solid gold car

Critch mode off:

He's going to have to have some second half of the season...

Don’t forget it was Critch that let him go from Liverpool u23s…

 

[td53]

Don’t forget it was Critch that let him go from Liverpool u23s…

And gave him a 3 year contract when he was long term injured here...

Not being pedantic, but would Critch have had that call? Presumably Klopp would have final say on whether he felt he thought Matty V would/could ever make step up and thus whether to release/keep??. I genuinely don't know...

Critch also hauled him off at half time in his first home game in charge...

 

[Sandgrown1]

I’d say “offers invited” and wave bye bye. And Tharme and Beesley for starters. Geddem on the transfer list.

 

[Lost Seasider]

And gave him a 3 year contract when he was long term injured here...

Not being pedantic, but would Critch have had that call? Presumably Klopp would have final say on whether he felt he thought Matty V would/could ever make step up and thus whether to release/keep??. I genuinely don't know...

Critch also hauled him off at half time in his first home game in charge...

TBH, 21 pushing 22 years old, never played above L2, that's not a difficult decision whoever took it.

 

[Wizaard]

Was due to play some part against Forest Green. Presumably might even start against Barnsley on Tuesday?

 

[Hockaday’s Quiff]

And gave him a 3 year contract when he was long term injured here...

Not being pedantic, but would Critch have had that call? Presumably Klopp would have final say on whether he felt he thought Matty V would/could ever make step up and thus whether to release/keep??. I genuinely don't know...

Critch also hauled him off at half time in his first home game in charge...

All see and raise the pedantry in that I don’t think Jurgs will be giving the ok on buying and selling u23s! The point was I don’t necessarily think he’s a love child of his (despite me joking of such previously!)

 

[Briggs5]

Then you didn't see the Reading game when he, Kenny and Norburn absolutely bossed midfield.!

Evening, Matty

Too injury prone. We've had our fill of injury prone players. No more, please.

 

[PoolWarrior]

I’d say “offers invited” and wave bye bye. And Tharme and Beesley for starters. Geddem on the transfer list.

I'd agree - we have to keep progressing rather than sticking with what we have and hoping we'll improve.

 

[Sven]

He’s looked good when he’s featured this year, he’s got good energy and some quality.

He’s got the rest of the season to get himself fit and to make a contribution, he’s a good league one midfielder if we’re still there next season.

 

[Wizaard]

He’s looked good when he’s featured this year, he’s got good energy and some quality.

He’s got the rest of the season to get himself fit and to make a contribution, he’s a good league one midfielder if we’re still there next season.

He hasn't looked good missing months on end though.

See also Keshi and Stewart. Great decisions to get rid.

 

[Sven]

He hasn't looked good missing months on end though.

See also Keshi and Stewart. Great decisions to get rid.

Correct. That’s why he needs to prove his fitness and get in the team before we consider extending him.

 

[Notathome]

Evening, Matty

Too injury prone. We've had our fill of injury prone players. No more, please.

So you didn't see the Reading game. If you had you couldn't have forgotten he played for us!

 

[Poolfan2]

Thought he had a presence when he came on the pitch last night - I like him - we have a strong midfield if Critch plays them in a way that they can do their job.