Kopparberg Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 Does the basics, no nonsense. Seems such a strong lad too. Tends to win his physical battles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanharper Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 54 minutes ago, Pod9 said: Does anyone know the stats when’s he’s played? Think it would make interesting reading I mentioned on another thread earlier today - of the 4 games this season in which we've conceded 3 or more goals, Thorniley didn't start any of them. He came on as sub at QPR and we conceded 1 in the half hour he was on the pitch, and as a late sub v Norwich when we were 4 down. And he's now started both games when we've kept clean sheets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SallyCinnamon Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 He’s superb and should start every week. Preferably at centre back, with Penney at left back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owls-swfc Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 #Thornileyinourside Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owl70 Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 Had a right game and I loved the 'proper' solid tackle he put in near the half way line in the second half!! constantly battles, chucks himself in front of balls and he is always organising around him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davetherivelinowl Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 Just now, SallyCinnamon said: He’s superb and should start every week. Preferably at centre back, with Penney at left back. So do we drop Hector? He's been poor for the last two games IMO but was player of the month before that! Not been the same since Jos dropped him In theory Hector's passing should mean we get further up the pitch because Bannan doesn't have to keep coming into the back four. I'd want to keep him in for that reason, But Bannan was back in his quarter-back role tonight anyway so we might as well play Thorniley who is a better defender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asteener1867 Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 1 minute ago, davetherivelinowl said: So do we drop Hector? He's been poor for the last two games IMO but was player of the month before that! Not been the same since Jos dropped him In theory Hector's passing should mean we get further up the pitch because Bannan doesn't have to keep coming into the back four. I'd want to keep him in for that reason, But Bannan was back in his quarter-back role tonight anyway so we might as well play Thorniley who is a better defender. I don't think Hector had a bad game tonight tbh..He at least looks to carry the ball forward Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SallyCinnamon Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 4 minutes ago, davetherivelinowl said: So do we drop Hector? He's been poor for the last two games IMO but was player of the month before that! Not been the same since Jos dropped him In theory Hector's passing should mean we get further up the pitch because Bannan doesn't have to keep coming into the back four. I'd want to keep him in for that reason, But Bannan was back in his quarter-back role tonight anyway so we might as well play Thorniley who is a better defender. I’d have Hector in front of the back four instead of Pelupessy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myHero Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 1 hour ago, ItzzOwl said: Please, can we stop dropping this lad. Defence always looks better with him. Future captain! We need to keep that back four now full stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAL Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 2 minutes ago, SallyCinnamon said: I’d have Hector in front of the back four instead of Pelupessy. I was just going to say this. Thorniley CB, Penney FB, Hector just in front of the back 4 where he can bring the ball forward, Bannan further, much further up the pitch, making the play in the opposites half, instead of on the edge of our box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IstillhateSteveBould Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 5 minutes ago, SallyCinnamon said: I’d have Hector in front of the back four instead of Pelupessy. Been saying this for a while. We really need him in there. Reads the game extremely well and likes to get stuck in. Thorniley's shown enough to play regularly at the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigblueowl Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 Outstanding. Proper old school defender. Can't fault him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tank_owl Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 Good performance tonight and generally does. Some great crunching tackles. I'd rather have him at left back than our other options. btw I have no idea what Penney was doing tonight, neither did he. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Starling Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 He's been our best defender this season. Puts himself about and fights for the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McRightSide Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 Solid, but limited too. Played well again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asteener1867 Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 4 minutes ago, McRightSide said: Solid, but limited too. Played well again I don't think its so much "limited"...Its simply doing what he should be doing...His Job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldishowl Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 (edited) I want us to stick with 4 at the back. Thornily is by far our best left back option in a 4. Especially in games we have coming up , Blackburn Rotherham are physical teams. Just let the back four defend and defend properly. We have enough flair players to choose from further up the pitch. He played against their most dangerous player tonight and won his battle. Edited November 27, 2018 by oldishowl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJMortimer Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 57 minutes ago, SallyCinnamon said: I’d have Hector in front of the back four instead of Pelupessy. Of all the squad decisions that Luhukay has made this season and the bemusing number of changes he seems addicted to making, perhaps the worst two are that Thorniley has not been more of a fixture and that Pelupessy has. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopparberg Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 29 minutes ago, DJMortimer said: Of all the squad decisions that Luhukay has made this season and the bemusing number of changes he seems addicted to making, perhaps the worst two are that Thorniley has not been more of a fixture and that Pelupessy has. You could be right there. One could easily be used more, and the other far less. Dropping Joey seems like a change he is unwilling to make. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevthelodgemoorowl Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 3 hours ago, Ash76 said: I get the slow integration of youngsters but let’s assess I’m a case by case basis. This lad is mature enough and mentally strong enough to cope. Hes also one of few players that has natural aggression and we need them where we find ourselves now MOTM That second half tackle in front of the North it had Sam written all over it ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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