I'm obsessed with "Work Rate"

niktheblade1 · 02-18-2008, 03:11 PM

What individual attribute do you look for most in a player.

I really have an obsession with work rate and refuse to sign anyone with a work rate of 12 or less, unless it's a particularly gifted winger, but I would never dream of signing a midfielder or defender with poor work rate.

I just wondered if anyone else looked for an individual attribute in most players in their team, I can imagine Pace is a popular one

Michael Foster · 02-18-2008, 03:12 PM

Are you Sam Allardyce by any chance? Signing players who are all graft and no technical ability

Half-time Orange · 02-18-2008, 03:13 PM

I tend to go for Determination - partly because that helps to define my squad's characteristic too.

glamdring · 02-18-2008, 03:14 PM

Mostly just physical attributes - e.g. pace and jumping. I don't like defenders who can't jump and I don't like anyone with low pace unless I'm in a lowly league and can get a skillful ageing midfielder to stand in the middle of the pitch and just ping balls around the park

HHUK · 02-18-2008, 03:14 PM

I'm blinded alot by technique and passing, often I find that no matter how gifted some people are, they can be lazy, inconsistent and lack teamwork..

niktheblade1 · 02-18-2008, 03:15 PM

I think so Michael,

it does tend to work, but it takes a couple of seasons.

I tell you what... I reckon it's because I've watched Neil Warnock for the past 8 years?

backpackant · 02-18-2008, 03:20 PM

Determination. High determination means your players dig in more when defending a narrow lead, and try harder when you are losing - they react especially well to harsh half-time team talks.

Also, decisions and work rate for midfield. I had problems with Andreasen and other DMs and MCs dwelling on the ball too long. Seems to have an effect.

Composure for strikers, as well as pace and technical aspects.

BJG123 · 02-18-2008, 03:43 PM

I seem to orgasm over anyone with over 55 for Pace, Acceleration and Dribbling, regardless of where they play! Also have a thing for target men strikers, so strength, jumping, heading and off the ball.

niktheblade1 · 02-18-2008, 03:45 PM

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Originally posted by BJG123:
I seem to orgasm over anyone with over 55 for Pace, Acceleration and Dribbling, regardless of where they play! Also have a thing for target men strikers, so strength, jumping, heading and off the ball.

I hope that's not a literal orgasm :eek:

metropolistechnique · 02-18-2008, 03:48 PM

Watched Neil Warnock for the past 8 years?!

You poor, poor, poor, poor bloke.