Town new signing Paul Anderson admits he is still coming to terms with the new role he has been designated by boss Mick McCarthy.

The former Bristol City winger explained: “The gaffer likes me to be narrower than what I’ve ever known before, so even though you could say I’m in the same position it’s something I am still learning because it’s a different job.

“That’s been difficult for me in the first couple of games but we’ve spoken about it. They’re very good here at communicating with the players, telling you exactly what they want. Whatever job he wants me to do I’ll do.

“I’m learning it and hopefully in the next couple of games I’ll have got it down to a T and I’ll know exactly what my position is.”

But McCarthy, who signed wingers like Michael Kightly and Matt Jarvis for previous club Wolves, is certainly not discouraging Anderson from the sort of attacking wing-play from which strikers like David McGoldrick would surely benefit.

He added: “When we’ve got the ball he says to be my own player and do exactly what I want. But he loves the defensive side of the game and of course he was a defender when he played.

“I understand that and it normally comes into how managers want their team to play. You usually end up playing their style of game but it’s working and the lads are loving working for him.”

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JustSpivvyChops added 08:59 - Sep 17 Excellent work Mick...............we have no width so buy a winger and ask him to play narrow!! ROFLCOPTER
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petermorris added 09:18 - Sep 17 Spivvy, Try reading the words out loud — you might then understand the article. Start with ..... (MM).... 'is certainly not discouraging Anderson from the sort of attacking wing-play....' and ....“When we've got the ball he says to be my own player and do exactly what I want. But he loves the defensive side of the game…” etc
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Edwardebenezer added 09:30 - Sep 17 Anderson is making excuses for a poor performance on Saturday, wide or narrow I can't see him making the grade. He lacks pace and can't go past players.
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SouperJim added 10:25 - Sep 17 Give him a chance. He was better against boro and is still finding his way into the side.
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brian_a_mul added 10:38 - Sep 17 He does have good pace and is not afraid to take on the full back but he needs to learn our style of play to make good use of those assets. I think Anderson will prove to be a good solid, reliable player for us. Give him time!
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kalypso added 10:59 - Sep 17 i'd rather have kept JET
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essextractorboy93 added 11:28 - Sep 17 Good grief, give the lad some time people! His first start at home and people are already slagging him off. We are supposed to be "supporters". Think Anderson will turn into a good player for us.
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Lennyboy added 13:01 - Sep 17 Leave him alone, he'll come good. He has talent and will learn fairly quickly to adapt to the new role. Those that are bemoaning him have obviously never played football. LEAVE HIM ALONE.
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muccletonjoe added 13:04 - Sep 17 Anderson must understand that unless you perform like Messi you aint gonna please some people on here. I have never heard any thing like it ! He has already shown glimpses of what he can do , think given a few more games we will see a very good player emerging. Definitely good business swapping JET with him well done mm.
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JustSpivvyChops added 17:43 - Sep 17 @PeterMorris "“The gaffer likes me to be narrower than what I've ever known before, so even though you could say I'm in the same position it's something I am still learning because it's a different job. That's been difficult for me in the first couple of games but we've spoken about it" Mick is asking a wide wing player to come narrow and he is suffering as a result..........unless you wish to argue with the words that are coming straight from the players mouth?? Perhaps you might try reading again..........div.

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