I fail to get the gripes re Ali’s performances of late.

I thought he offers a really strong connection with Paris and Chrisene, and with Slimane when he plays, and at the game yesterday I thought that he contributed well. So it was a surprise to get home and read the comments on here during the game. A lot seems to hinge on his supposed reluctance to go on the outside, yet he’s a right footed player who is expected to cut in. He gets involved a lot and is never shy about taking possession under pressure. Personally I think he brings a lot and has made a real difference since he signed in January.

Posted By: Boyer on March 9th 2026 at 13:43:53

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I fail to get the gripes re Ali’s performances of late. (NCFC) - Boyer, Mar 9, 13:43:53
- Yep, agreed (n/m) (NCFC) - APB, Mar 9, 15:39:27
- My criticism would be that he sometimes seems lightweight and stumbles / falls a lot (NCFC) - Knitted Jesus, Mar 9, 15:06:42
  - He's suffering from being our only attacking outlet too (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Mar 9, 15:49:44
  - Lightweight physically and not that quick for a winger (NCFC) - JoeyDeacon, Mar 9, 15:10:51
    - Oh for a huge, muscular, yet also nimble, tricky and fast winger (NCFC) - APB, Mar 9, 15:41:44
      - Is Onel still a free agent? (n/m) (NCFC) - Ken Dodds Dads Dog, Mar 9, 17:07:53
        
        Oh wait, scratch that, I hadn't read the message body. (n/m) (NCFC) - Ken Dodds Dads Dog, Mar 9, 17:08:26
      - Not entirely sure of the point of your post? (n/m) (NCFC) - JoeyDeacon, Mar 9, 15:59:57
      - Basically Ronaldo (n/m) (NCFC) - APB, Mar 9, 15:43:18
- 👍🏻 (n/m) (NCFC) - Old Git, Mar 9, 13:51:59
- He's a winger (NCFC) - Charles21, Mar 9, 13:48:50
  - Garry and Jumbo tend to come off (n/m) (NCFC) - Lentil Weaver, Mar 9, 14:13:08

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