Guest Willow Owl Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 Just throwing it out there. I think big Dom could do a job as a box to box midfielder a la big Carlton. Has the athleticism, covers ground really quickly and can tackle. End product would need work though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
room0035 Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 Or here's an idea since he move to central defence we have been very tight and not conceded many goals and he has looked like the find of the year his performance there have definitely increase his value as a player and to the team as a whole - why not call him a central defender. Instead go out in January and buy a box to box midfielder, just an idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hunt Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 Someone has already thrown it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Willow Owl Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 13 minutes ago, room0035 said: Or here's an idea since he move to central defence we have been very tight and not conceded many goals and he has looked like the find of the year his performance there have definitely increase his value as a player and to the team as a whole - why not call him a central defender. Instead go out in January and buy a box to box midfielder, just an idea. Here's a better idea, Borner and Lees were first choice centre halves before Lees got injured. Why spend money if we can utilise what we already have. No need to try and be a comedian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
room0035 Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 1 minute ago, Willow Owl said: Here's a better idea, Borner and Lees were first choice centre halves before Lees got injured. Why spend money if we can utilise what we already have. No need to try and be a comedian. Since Lees has been out injured the central defence has looked more solid than it has for 4 or 5 years the last time I was that confident in the back two was when Looven and Lees were in their pomp. Iorfa is the wake up call Lees needs as his levels have dropped in the last few years. For me based on performance not the persons name, the first two names on the sheet at Centre back should be Iorfa and Borner - Lees need to win his shirt back. This has been the problem with the team over the last few years players get picked based on their names instead of what should matter how they perform in the team. Iorfa did great at full back but since moving to centre back has looked like a star in the making we would be stupid to try and make him into another player when he could be fixture for years to come if he keeps up the level of performance so far. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowl Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 I'd prefer we stick with Iorfa and Börner at the back for now, but I wouldn't mind seeing Iorfa in a midfield role at some point. He's got certain attributes that would undoubtedly be an asset in that position, although he doesn't strike me as being overly comfortable with the ball at his feet, so as much as I'm enthusiastic about seeing how he'd do in such a role, I also have reservations about whether it would really work. In the meantime, he can perhaps audition his credentials by carrying the ball out of defence and past their midfield into an offensive position for us more; he's done it a few times to good effect (though also being caught out at least once too!). Centre backs that can do this can be a huge asset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S72 Owl Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 I hope we never see Iorfa playing Centre Midfield for us. Looking quality at centre half though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellis Rimmer Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 Why don't we try him in net? His long arms will easily pick the ball out of the sky 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcmigo Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 Get him up front ! Would be an absolute nightmare to play against as a striker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewookieisdown Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 The best three central defenders we have are not necessarily in order Borner, Hutchinson, Iorfa. Lees is fine too. We are really really strong at centre back. We are rather less so in midfield and there are definite signs that Iorfa could flourish there. I'm not sure it's right but it's definitely interesting. As to buying a "box to box midfielder", well sure, that's a nice idea. To put this kindly, perhaps we might say that it is more an ambition than it is a plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owlcoholic Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 I don't get this 'he's big and black' (aka strong and powerful) trope; he's just like Carlton Palmer. Iorfa and Horner at centre back every day of the week, Jeff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalmJimmers Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 The game has moved on since we were good 30 years ago. Who plays like Palmer did now who is decent at any level? Pogba the only one who comes close and he's an attacking midfielder. We are stuck in the past and it's holding us back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daleblue Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, Willow Owl said: Just throwing it out there. I think big Dom could do a job as a box to box midfielder a la big Carlton. Has the athleticism, covers ground really quickly and can tackle. End product would need work though. My Grandaughter is called Willow. And she's only 2. Just throwing it out there. Edited November 11, 2019 by daleblue 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerson Thome Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 Excellent centre back, passable fullback but never a midfielder in a hundred years. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debram Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 2 hours ago, Willow Owl said: Just throwing it out there. I think big Dom could do a job as a box to box midfielder a la big Carlton. Has the athleticism, covers ground really quickly and can tackle. End product would need work though. Maybe just what we are looking for, find a second Carlton Palmer and were in business Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Grez Bez Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 People only say this because he's tall and black like Carlton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Snooty Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 I suspect he'd probably so a decent job in there. Thing is, he's been our best player since he's dropped in at centre half. And he brings that recovery pace the back line that none of the others have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dukeries Owl Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 We've got an ideal box to box midfielder who can score goals. Come on Massimo get fit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OWLERTON GHOST Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 6 minutes ago, LSOwls said: People only say this because he's tall and black like Carlton Didnt notice this til you just pointed it out ...... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZicoSterland2 Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 1 minute ago, The Dukeries Owl said: We've got an ideal box to box midfielder who can score goals. Come on Massimo get fit! Exactly this. Luongo is our box to box midfielder with an eye for goal. Leave Iorfa excelling at centre half as he has been doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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