dkenyonqfc2 Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 10 minutes ago, Cammy said: Anyone know roughly how long KL is out for this time? just started training again, depends if has any reaction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nebneeb Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 Bannan clearly plays better alongside Jones. I think everyone feels more comfortable with Jones as they know exactly where he'll be. Hutch can be a headless chicken, which at times is brilliant and has won us goals and games, but at other times puts others off their own games. Hutch as cover for CB and an option to change games in MF for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earlsfieldowl Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 You just know given the chance CC will do it though.. I just wish he'd stick with something that has a semblance of working Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmowl Posted August 19, 2017 Author Share Posted August 19, 2017 21 minutes ago, helmut_rooster said: But what about in the last 8? Or does that completely ollox things up? I looked back to include matches since 1st Jan. It's curry and booze next so I'm not going back further!! Bannan and Jones in partnership: W7 D5 L2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salmonbones Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 I personally would not say I would play one of the midfielders over the other. What I would say is that I would stick with the status quo, because I really believe that keeping a static middle two in the middle of the pitch is the most vital ingredient bar non. Right now, Jones has to be the first name onto the next teamsheat. It's not because I value him the most but it's because he's got the game time and he really will be the best option beause of his game time, personally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gableratchet Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 How about trying Hutch at right back, I believe he played there for Chelsea as well as center back (could be wrong though) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s110wl Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 bannan deserves the plaudits he's getting but jones has been very solid. agree with most saying he should be one of the first names on the teamsheet. he's got the t-shirt for f**ks sake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earlsfieldowl Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 (edited) If Jones is doing the job he is supposed to he should stay We tend to play better when CC has to pick other squad players outside his favoured selections and he is forced to pick a balanced team. The problems start when his favourites are fit - they get shoehorned in and we lose cohesion and underperform. Edited August 19, 2017 by Earlsfieldowl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fpowl Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 I'm really wanting kieren lee back and having bannan out wide. I know that's controversial but the occasions he goes there or plays left in a diamond. I think we get the best of him and he really makes us tick the hutch/ jones debate for me comes down to our opposition if we need to be more disaplined and controlling then I would go jones ( and I think hutch is decent on the ball) if we need to to be more aggressive the hutch defo. Sometimes you need that horrible player to slow teams down or to make the go around you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarnsleyOwl96 Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 Feel jones is a better away player than home to be honest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick the Owl Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 Jones is not the most entertaining player to watch but recent games and especially today have shown he's a highly efficient midfielder...simple distribution, happy to put a tackle in and more than happy to foul when required. Very solid, professional performance today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IstillhateSteveBould Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 Not a fan of Bannan/Jones as a pairing in a 442. The football we play is generally awful with those 2 in the engine room. Look back at some of our worst performances...Wigan, Villa away, Reading at home, Burton at home, Preston away. Wretched performances, partly because we were so weak in midfield. Sounded similar today up until half time. Dont mind seeing them both playing in a 433. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalmJimmers Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 Agree with you Holmowl. They worked very well as a partnership today, both supporting a defending with Bannan given a little more licence to go forward. Cairney and MacDonald struggled and that's testiment to how they played today, long may it continue. Still can't get over Jones with hair though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earlsfieldowl Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 1 hour ago, fpowl said: I'm really wanting kieren lee back and having bannan out wide. I know that's controversial but the occasions he goes there or plays left in a diamond. I think we get the best of him and he really makes us tick the hutch/ jones debate for me comes down to our opposition if we need to be more disaplined and controlling then I would go jones ( and I think hutch is decent on the ball) if we need to to be more aggressive the hutch defo. Sometimes you need that horrible player to slow teams down or to make the go around you It is controversial and imo doesn't work. Bannan is a central attaching midfielder and should be used as such - If we have better then he needs to make way. As for Hutch, I'd have him at CH or cover as a defensive midfielder. Yes we shipped a few goals when he was at CH but that's because the cover in front of him wasn't operating properly. He is a decent CH and should be a handy replacememt for Loovens when he runs out of steam. Jones seems to be settling after finally being given a run by CC so let's keep him there, enabling Bannan to get forward. Bottom line we cannot accommodate everyone but CC won't hve it which is largely what's the root cause of some of the crappy football we have seen over the last year or so. Be interesting to see what happens when Lee gets back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salmonbones Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 2 hours ago, nebneeb said: Bannan clearly plays better alongside Jones. I think everyone feels more comfortable with Jones as they know exactly where he'll be. Hutch can be a headless chicken, which at times is brilliant and has won us goals and games, but at other times puts others off their own games. Hutch as cover for CB and an option to change games in MF for me. Jones is a seasoned pro who has been here and got promoted before, is it one, or twice? There has to be a reason for that. I'm sure he has never really been the main man full stop in any team he's been in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modboy Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 I'm not sure there is a starting place for Sam in our team. Great sub option for the last 15 mins / backup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SallyCinnamon Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 Jones doesn't deserve the abuse he gets. Good game today and gets the best out of Bannan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 Think we might reach a situation where Jones is just a better option than Hutch Hutch and Loovens might struggle for game time this season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modboy Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 Just now, Royal_D said: Think we might reach a situation where Jones is just a better option than Hutch Think we're there now tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmowl Posted August 19, 2017 Author Share Posted August 19, 2017 8 minutes ago, modboy said: I'm not sure there is a starting place for Sam in our team. Great sub option for the last 15 mins / backup Thats how I see it. Sam available 40 games, to fill whatever need we have for 10-20 minutes. And an occasional starter as needs must. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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