Re: Central defenders
not exactly sensible money like the original poster said though.
not exactly sensible money like the original poster said though.
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The Centre Back thread
- Thread starter Kingdawson
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Finney Is Back
Luka Modric
Re: Central defenders
Which would no doubt improve if he was only trained and played as a centre half instead of having to be a jack of all trades....
Which would no doubt improve if he was only trained and played as a centre half instead of having to be a jack of all trades....
awesome dawson
Mitchell Thomas
Re: Central defenders
Watching the likes of Kaboul, Dawson and Fryers part like the red sea against Toronto in the second half, I'd say we need to address this squad limitation ASAP.
Watching the likes of Kaboul, Dawson and Fryers part like the red sea against Toronto in the second half, I'd say we need to address this squad limitation ASAP.
Re: Central defenders
Too be fair mate, Toronto did not really have a sniff against Kaboul/Veljkovic (albeit protected by Capoue), Dawson/Fryers on the other hand ...
I would not be upset by Vert, Kaboul/Vlad as our option behind a DM.
Too be fair mate, Toronto did not really have a sniff against Kaboul/Veljkovic (albeit protected by Capoue), Dawson/Fryers on the other hand ...
I would not be upset by Vert, Kaboul/Vlad as our option behind a DM.
Mumorn
Vic Buckingham
Re: Central defenders
Veljkovic has impressed me massively the past two games, so composed and strong on the ball. First game he come on midfield and second game he started centre half so it seems to be that he's not too sure what he's best position is. I think if he wants a future at the club, the best bet for him would be to stick with centre half.
Veljkovic has impressed me massively the past two games, so composed and strong on the ball. First game he come on midfield and second game he started centre half so it seems to be that he's not too sure what he's best position is. I think if he wants a future at the club, the best bet for him would be to stick with centre half.
braineclipse
Steve Sedgley
Re: Central defenders
I don't know, I think it's a good idea for young players to learn multiple positions as I think it helps them develop into more complete players. More Ajax, total football, Jan Vertonghen type development.
His versatility is a strength to me, just because he's being used in multiple positions in some pre-season friendlies at this point doesn't mean that he and the coaches doesn't have a plan for what his best position will be long term.
I wouldn't worry about it. I haven't seen any credible rumour so far and if we do end up selling him it's clearly going to be to bring in someone Baldini/Poch thinks is better or more suited to the team.
I don't know, I think it's a good idea for young players to learn multiple positions as I think it helps them develop into more complete players. More Ajax, total football, Jan Vertonghen type development.
His versatility is a strength to me, just because he's being used in multiple positions in some pre-season friendlies at this point doesn't mean that he and the coaches doesn't have a plan for what his best position will be long term.
I wouldn't worry about it. I haven't seen any credible rumour so far and if we do end up selling him it's clearly going to be to bring in someone Baldini/Poch thinks is better or more suited to the team.
Gutter Boy
Tim Sherwood
Re: Central defenders
The worry is more that there are big question marks over our other 3 CBs. Chiriches is the one you'd back to still be here and still be performing well come September.
There's also a big dearth of decent CBs around at the moment (very evident at the WC).
The worry is more that there are big question marks over our other 3 CBs. Chiriches is the one you'd back to still be here and still be performing well come September.
There's also a big dearth of decent CBs around at the moment (very evident at the WC).
Re: Central defenders
Problem for me is how unreliable Kaboul and Dawson have become. Whether it be through injuries or just all around calamity. Conceding self inflicted goals is bad for team morale, and you can visibly see heads dropping as to say "not again". Last season was shambolic. I have lost confidence in these two to be honest.
I'd be happy to upgrade at least one. Would be very happy with Vlaar.
Problem for me is how unreliable Kaboul and Dawson have become. Whether it be through injuries or just all around calamity. Conceding self inflicted goals is bad for team morale, and you can visibly see heads dropping as to say "not again". Last season was shambolic. I have lost confidence in these two to be honest.
I'd be happy to upgrade at least one. Would be very happy with Vlaar.
braineclipse
Steve Sedgley
Re: Central defenders
I like him, but he's still settling. Wasn't able to form a good partnership with anyone last season and might still need time to adapt to the league I think. I wouldn't want us to sell him, but the player I'm desperate to keep out of our centre backs is Vertonghen.
Not only aren't there a ton of good centre backs available there's still quite a few clubs with money and pulling power looking to sign centre backs.
I like him, but he's still settling. Wasn't able to form a good partnership with anyone last season and might still need time to adapt to the league I think. I wouldn't want us to sell him, but the player I'm desperate to keep out of our centre backs is Vertonghen.
Not only aren't there a ton of good centre backs available there's still quite a few clubs with money and pulling power looking to sign centre backs.
Re: Central defenders
His reading of the game is poor in all positions he plays in, he is constantly behind the play, out of position and therefore always scrambling back. Doesn't fill me with any confidence that he could adapt.
His reading of the game is poor in all positions he plays in, he is constantly behind the play, out of position and therefore always scrambling back. Doesn't fill me with any confidence that he could adapt.
Kingdawson
Banned
Re: Central defenders
Cardiff have been trying to buy him. Had two bids rejected I think.
Cardiff have been trying to buy him. Had two bids rejected I think.
Gutter Boy
Tim Sherwood
Re: Central defenders
Wait till Shakhtar and Dnipro try to get their WC players to come back. That might not be far off what happens.
Wait till Shakhtar and Dnipro try to get their WC players to come back. That might not be far off what happens.
Kingdawson
Banned
Re: Central defenders
With Dier coming in i think it's bye bye Vlad. Kaboul should also be shifted out but who will replace him? i'm a big fan of Curtis Davies so maybe him?
With Dier coming in i think it's bye bye Vlad. Kaboul should also be shifted out but who will replace him? i'm a big fan of Curtis Davies so maybe him?