Bluesteel Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 (edited) I think some are doing him a disservice. He’s already proven himself one of the best defensive mid players in this league plays most games can score/pass and has leadership qualities. A couple of seasons ago it would seem a push but if he went to say derby, stoke or villa he wouldn’t look out of place now. We lack all the qualities he has in abundance and we need to build a team identity so I can see why he is a prime target...even if he isn’t an exciting player like Powell or Hourihane (both of whom have had spells in the lower leagues like Morsy). Edited May 21, 2019 by Bluesteel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Grez Bez Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 Always liked him. I think he's a far better player than Hutch as he's more mobile. Ship out Pelupessy and let Hutch be the sub who comes on to hold a Game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pazowl55 Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 2 hours ago, gurujuan said: Do you think he’s a better player than Hutchinson? Think we will only know the answer to that if he comes and plays for us. No one is obviously that much better. Out of all the players we have been linked with so far though this is the one I hope we get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred mciver Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 We need steel in the centre. Fits our budget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEnchanter Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 (edited) 16 hours ago, Bluesteel said: I think some are doing him a disservice. He’s already proven himself one of the best defensive mid players in this league plays most games can score/pass and has leadership qualities. A couple of seasons ago it would seem a push but if he went to say derby, stoke or villa he wouldn’t look out of place now. We lack all the qualities he has in abundance and we need to build a team identity so I can see why he is a prime target...even if he isn’t an exciting player like Powell or Hourihane (both of whom have had spells in the lower leagues like Morsy). Not saying he wouldn't be a good signing but don't see how he's able to be considered as one of the best defensive mids in the league. He's played only 3 seasons at Championship level the first 2 of which he made 15 and 14 appearances. Its only last season he played 40 games for the first time ever at this level. Plus he'll be 28 in September. Edited May 22, 2019 by TheEnchanter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluesteel Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 Statistically he is one of the best defensive mids (tackles) and as I say he’s a captain, made the World Cup squad and gets up and down the pitch well. What he does he does very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ever the pessimist Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 Is he due to be playing in the African Cup Of Nations this summer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig enock Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 On 21/05/2019 at 20:40, Bluesteel said: I think some are doing him a disservice. He’s already proven himself one of the best defensive mid players in this league plays most games can score/pass and has leadership qualities. A couple of seasons ago it would seem a push but if he went to say derby, stoke or villa he wouldn’t look out of place now. We lack all the qualities he has in abundance and we need to build a team identity so I can see why he is a prime target...even if he isn’t an exciting player like Powell or Hourihane (both of whom have had spells in the lower leagues like Morsy). Totally agree, good passer of the ball , aggressive him and bannan could do well 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swfc-dan Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 Any news on him at all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camffiti Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 Cattermole, Borner, Odubajo, Bidwell, Harris ... Suggests we aren't looking at paying any fees this summer Maybe if we sell first 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agentwalker Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 based just on his youtube highlights, he looks a Hutch clone. Keep hutch injury free for a year and he's just as good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gurujuan Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 8 minutes ago, camffiti said: Cattermole, Borner, Odubajo, Bidwell, Harris ... Suggests we aren't looking at paying any fees this summer Maybe if we sell first It also suggests, we shouldn’t be expecting a promotion push Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burnsie Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 18 minutes ago, agentwalker said: based just on his youtube highlights, he looks a Hutch clone. Keep hutch injury free for a year and he's just as good. Oh yeah, just keep him injury free..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S36 OWL Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 17 minutes ago, gurujuan said: It also suggests, we shouldn’t be expecting a promotion push Why does it ? You dont have to spend big fees on players to build a team capable of challenging for promotion. The Pigs proved that last season. I trust Bruce to get the players we need to mount a top six challenge next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s6 owl Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 24 minutes ago, agentwalker said: based just on his youtube highlights, he looks a Hutch clone. Keep hutch injury free for a year and he's just as good. That won't happen though will it as good as he is we need someone who can play 46 games a season not 25. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minton Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 6 minutes ago, s6 owl said: That won't happen though will it as good as he is we need someone who can play 46 games a season not 25. He's pretty good on appearances 27 last season, despite being frozen out by the 'tasche for the first half of the season 9 in 17/18, due to injury (hernia) and being frozen out 34 in 16/17 - Missed 3 games due to suspension 35 in 15/16 - Missed 3 games due to suspension Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asteener1867 Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 55 minutes ago, agentwalker said: based just on his youtube highlights, he looks a Hutch clone. Keep hutch injury free for a year and he's just as good. We can't keep Hutch injury free for a year mate...We can neither keep him clear of suspensions... Its not a criticism of Hutch as a player, its simply the way he plays 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malek Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 If we are to play two man central midfield then we need someone who would work between both boxes alongside Bannan as he spends most of the match between our box and half line. No support from central midfielders to our forwards was big problem for a long time, or to be more precise whenever Lee was unavailable to play. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prowl Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 4 hours ago, asteener1867 said: We can't keep Hutch injury free for a year mate...We can neither keep him clear of suspensions... Its not a criticism of Hutch as a player, its simply the way he plays To be fair to Hutch he does seem to have toned it down a notch or two. He needed to because he wer a reight nutter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gurujuan Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 45 minutes ago, malek said: If we are to play two man central midfield then we need someone who would work between both boxes alongside Bannan as he spends most of the match between our box and half line. No support from central midfielders to our forwards was big problem for a long time, or to be more precise whenever Lee was unavailable to play. I would agree, although in truth, if we are to play with just two central midfielders, we probably need different to Bannan as well. We’d need both midfielders to be able to tackle, get up and down the pitch, and pitch in with their fair share of goals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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