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DAV007 · 21-04-2010, 17:02

Craney is class.
I take the point he can go missing in games, but that is often because teams realise his ability and man mark/pressure him on the ball.
The comparison to John Miles is a non starter - different role and style of play.
The compariosn with Bobby Grant is justified. This season, with Miles being generally off-form it has been Grant who has provided the genius.
Sadly, I expect Grant to be on his way along with Symes. Thus, Ian Craney with his creative brain and play making ability can be the inspiration who can provide the killer ball in the final 3rd and supply a fair share of long distance shots.

I know Craney didnt ignite the team a much second time round, but you must understand we where a very slow forward line with Mullin and McEvilly at the start of the season. If Craney playing behind them was snuffed out and man marked, there was no plan B other than hit it long.
With a forward line with some pace who can stretch defenders, an Ian Craney with space in behind is deadly in league 2.

I cant believe the Ian Craney doubters out there cant admit the guy has talent and lots of it. He may not aways be the hardest worker, but he does have the talent.

I will be suprised if Morecambe dont go in for him? Is he still injured?

21-04-2010, 17:02	#9
DAV007 Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 3,877 Liked: 808 times Rep Power: 6048	Re: ian craney Craney is class. I take the point he can go missing in games, but that is often because teams realise his ability and man mark/pressure him on the ball. The comparison to John Miles is a non starter - different role and style of play. The compariosn with Bobby Grant is justified. This season, with Miles being generally off-form it has been Grant who has provided the genius. Sadly, I expect Grant to be on his way along with Symes. Thus, Ian Craney with his creative brain and play making ability can be the inspiration who can provide the killer ball in the final 3rd and supply a fair share of long distance shots. I know Craney didnt ignite the team a much second time round, but you must understand we where a very slow forward line with Mullin and McEvilly at the start of the season. If Craney playing behind them was snuffed out and man marked, there was no plan B other than hit it long. With a forward line with some pace who can stretch defenders, an Ian Craney with space in behind is deadly in league 2. I cant believe the Ian Craney doubters out there cant admit the guy has talent and lots of it. He may not aways be the hardest worker, but he does have the talent. I will be suprised if Morecambe dont go in for him? Is he still injured?