sheriwozgod Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 If, as seems likely JL is sticking with 3-5-2, or hopefully 3-4-3, then wingbacks are here to stay. Highly unlikely we will add to the squad, so will we have to force a square peg in a round hole and what are our options? RWB Palmer - Would seem to be in pole position but a liability IMHO Baker - Not seen enough of the lad, and academy watchers seem to think more suited to a flat back 4 O`Grady - On the few occasions i have seen him seems comfortable in possession an option ? Pelupessy - Bit left field , very anonymous when played centrally, but maybe mobile enough to play this role ? Hutchinson - In a back 4 maybe , but surely this role would be too demanding for his fragile fitness. Lee - (If fit) could definitely play there, but would be needed far more urgently in a central role. LWB Reach - Would seem to be nailed on but may be needed centrally Fox - Had plenty of chances but never looked good enough, seems more comfortable in a back 3 Pudil - As a one off in an emergency perhaps, but doesn`t have the legs to do the job full time Penney - Always been impressed whenever i have seen him, wonderful delivery, and REALLY needs to start the Sunderland game in this position (please not Fox) until we try we will never know. Boyd - Didnt disgrace himself last season in this role, but lacks pace and clearly doesn`t relish the role. Jones - Similar to Pelupessy, poor centrally but an option ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodie Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Clare would have been the best option if he was still here. Played his games for Gills there, quick , good engine , ability to get beyond a man , peel an orange with his right boot compared to Palmer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wilyfox Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Are you on glue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigsheff Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Dave Jones wing back? It’d take him 90mins to get up & down the pitch once 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheriwozgod Posted August 9, 2018 Author Share Posted August 9, 2018 Just now, bigsheff said: Dave Jones wing back? It’d take him 90mins to get up & down the pitch once 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bing Cosby Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 If I ever saw David Jones start at left wing back, I think I'd just give up. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S36 OWL Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 (edited) To play that system you need quality wing backs. We ain't got any. Edited August 9, 2018 by S36 OWL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheriwozgod Posted August 9, 2018 Author Share Posted August 9, 2018 3 minutes ago, wilyfox said: Are you on glue? Nah .....just highlighting the options........not my fault it makes for awful reading. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheriwozgod Posted August 9, 2018 Author Share Posted August 9, 2018 (edited) 1 minute ago, S36 OWL said: To play that system you need quality wing backs. We ain't got any. I agree Edited August 9, 2018 by sheriwozgod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
striker Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 (edited) 10 minutes ago, S36 OWL said: To play that system you need quality wing backs. We ain't got any. Absolutely. We'd be better playing to our strengths with 3 up front than over compensating for a weak defence. Put 4 at the back, but with limited expectations of attacking contribution, concentrate on defending. 433 then gives the front 6 opportunity to positively affect the game with width coming from the deeper lying attackers left and right, presumably FF and Joao. There are too many teams in this league who can hurt you, best to be on the front foot than sit deep from the off and hand the opposition advantage. Edited August 9, 2018 by striker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modboy Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Think we have to go 4 at the back With our lack of options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
room0035 Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 27 minutes ago, sheriwozgod said: If, as seems likely JL is sticking with 3-5-2, or hopefully 3-4-3, then wingbacks are here to stay. Highly unlikely we will add to the squad, so will we have to force a square peg in a round hole and what are our options? RWB Palmer - Would seem to be in pole position but a liability IMHO Baker - Not seen enough of the lad, and academy watchers seem to think more suited to a flat back 4 O`Grady - On the few occasions i have seen him seems comfortable in possession an option ? Pelupessy - Bit left field , very anonymous when played centrally, but maybe mobile enough to play this role ? Hutchinson - In a back 4 maybe , but surely this role would be too demanding for his fragile fitness. Lee - (If fit) could definitely play there, but would be needed far more urgently in a central role. LWB Reach - Would seem to be nailed on but may be needed centrally Fox - Had plenty of chances but never looked good enough, seems more comfortable in a back 3 Pudil - As a one off in an emergency perhaps, but doesn`t have the legs to do the job full time Penney - Always been impressed whenever i have seen him, wonderful delivery, and REALLY needs to start the Sunderland game in this position (please not Fox) until we try we will never know. Boyd - Didnt disgrace himself last season in this role, but lacks pace and clearly doesn`t relish the role. Jones - Similar to Pelupessy, poor centrally but an option ? So what you are saying is any player who doesn't play wing back is an option Palmer, Baker (one appearance in his career), OGrady a centre back, Pelupessy a central midfielder, Hutch well he can kick with his right foot why not, Lee - yet he has played there is the past, so has Boyd, Van Aken can kick with his right foot so why not, Joao because right back or right midfield its the same thing. Palmer is the only option we have with a kid if he get injured. Left back is Fox, Reach cannot defend but can attack, Pudils legs have gone hence the switch to centre back. It is very telling that is Pudil was a left back he would have been released. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheriwozgod Posted August 9, 2018 Author Share Posted August 9, 2018 4 minutes ago, room0035 said: So what you are saying is any player who doesn't play wing back is an option Palmer, Baker (one appearance in his career), OGrady a centre back, Pelupessy a central midfielder, Hutch well he can kick with his right foot why not, Lee - yet he has played there is the past, so has Boyd, Van Aken can kick with his right foot so why not, Joao because right back or right midfield its the same thing. Palmer is the only option we have with a kid if he get injured. Left back is Fox, Reach cannot defend but can attack, Pudils legs have gone hence the switch to centre back. It is very telling that is Pudil was a left back he would have been released. Jeez........not SAYING anything, just offering possible options however unlikely ferchristsake. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdmfournil Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Saw Penney last Friday at Corby and he would definitely be an option at LWB. Baker has got to be tried at RWB, only seen him in last game of the season, but after an early mistake i thought it was a very solid debut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
room0035 Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 18 minutes ago, sheriwozgod said: Jeez........not SAYING anything, just offering possible options however unlikely ferchristsake. We don't have any options, it better to give a youth team player a chance such as Matt Penney that give players who don't have a chance like Jones, Pelupessy a go at wing back. Or this is out there why not play a formation that fits the squad of players you have, if you don't have any wing backs don't play a system that needs them. If the fans can see what is wrong why can't the multiple years coaching manager not see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
room0035 Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 6 minutes ago, bdmfournil said: Saw Penney last Friday at Corby and he would definitely be an option at LWB. Baker has got to be tried at RWB, only seen him in last game of the season, but after an early mistake i thought it was a very solid debut I would play them both against Sunderland sick or swim time. The prize money on offer in the league cup is next to nothing and you only make money if you are on tv, which when the premiership teams enter the competition you never will be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie Birdsworth Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 This post gives me the willies. Who was the last decent left back we had? Phil King? Glynn Snodin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SallyCinnamon Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Just now, Lizzie Birdsworth said: This post gives me the willies. Who was the last decent left back we had? Phil King? Glynn Snodin? Pudil was very good in his first season here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 12 minutes ago, Lizzie Birdsworth said: This post gives me the willies. Who was the last decent left back we had? Phil King? Glynn Snodin? Reda Reda Reda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie Birdsworth Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 1 minute ago, CLswfc said: Reda Reda Reda Beswetherick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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