Josh Key

[Swans Jack]

I have never thought Key has been good enough, for me it's been clear since he arrived that he not good enough for the Championship.

Some people say he has all the tools needed, I don't see it he's not particulary quick or strong and his positional sense is terrible. I don't think he has been poorly coached, however I don't think he has been poorly utlised (the inverted fullbacks under Williams was shocking).

At one point both him and Tymon were terrible, yet Tymon has been able to turn around his performances, yes Tymon is better going forwards but his defender has improved weras Key has regressed.

He reminds me of Barrie Mckay when people used to say there is a player in there, for me there isn't (like there wasn't with Mckay) and we need to cut our losses recoup what we can and use his wages elsewhere.

Can we sign a RB in January (and I mean straigh away not the 31st)?
Is Parker Ready?
Why have we not seen Casey at RB?

Spot on. Tymon isn't immune from being exposed but at one time both players was playing just as bad. The difference is Tymon worked on his defending and his assists. While Key just went backwards. I understand at end of day he is not just a player but someone with emotions. But cruel as it is we have to move him on and get replacement in January.

 

[BendJack]

You could receive all the support from the club, supporters and other players and despite everyone wanting you to do brilliantly, there's a greater chance it could do squat. Some players are just not that good, and sometimes we need to face up to this fact.

We've seen flashes of great play from Key, sure! It's a shame these flashes don't yield results over a season. Overall, imho, Key, over the last several seasons, has been more of a hindrance than a 'worthy' regular starter who is taking up the space that someone like Parker could excel in if given the opportunities the club has instead been languishing on Key.


Sometimes you just have to call it as you see it.