| Behind closed doors = change of tactics 23:50 - Jul 22 with 2188 views | RIPbobby |
Anybody think we are working on a new tactical style in these behind closed doors matches. Not gone great thus far, but maybe we are being a bit sneaky. Hmmmm? |  | | |  |
| Behind closed doors = change of tactics on 23:57 - Jul 22 with 2126 views | J2BLUE |
Doubt it. Purely fitness and less effort to just have behind closed door games.
You can probably arrange them last minute as well if you want to. |  |
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| Behind closed doors = change of tactics on 06:16 - Jul 23 with 1833 views | RIPbobby |
| Behind closed doors = change of tactics on 23:57 - Jul 22 by J2BLUE |
Doubt it. Purely fitness and less effort to just have behind closed door games.
You can probably arrange them last minute as well if you want to. |
Yep sounds plausible. | | | |
| Behind closed doors = change of tactics on 09:35 - Jul 23 with 1520 views | RIPbobby |
| Behind closed doors = change of tactics on 23:57 - Jul 22 by J2BLUE |
Doubt it. Purely fitness and less effort to just have behind closed door games.
You can probably arrange them last minute as well if you want to. |
Mind you I have just read that KM likes pre season because "he can try new things and players in a new position".
Hmmmn this adds a bit to my speculation. My alerts were raised when we have had 2 quite close together. Over the years we have the odd behind closed doors meet up, but never 2 quite close.
So my big guess is that Leif Davis has had a bash in central midfield. We all know he is the fittest man in football so where can you maximise this... Central midfield. It is questionable how good he is in the tackle. He can certainly cross and can certainly move quick with the ball. I think this is what is being hidden. Would also add to why me might be interested in Ashley Young to cover for Townsend if he is injured at left back. This also frees up Jack Clarke to play his cutting in from the left wing to shoot.
Well that's quite a lot of circumstantial speculation being allayed but it works for me. lol | | | |
| Behind closed doors = change of tactics on 10:05 - Jul 23 with 1425 views | Herbivore |
| Behind closed doors = change of tactics on 09:35 - Jul 23 by RIPbobby |
Mind you I have just read that KM likes pre season because "he can try new things and players in a new position".
Hmmmn this adds a bit to my speculation. My alerts were raised when we have had 2 quite close together. Over the years we have the odd behind closed doors meet up, but never 2 quite close.
So my big guess is that Leif Davis has had a bash in central midfield. We all know he is the fittest man in football so where can you maximise this... Central midfield. It is questionable how good he is in the tackle. He can certainly cross and can certainly move quick with the ball. I think this is what is being hidden. Would also add to why me might be interested in Ashley Young to cover for Townsend if he is injured at left back. This also frees up Jack Clarke to play his cutting in from the left wing to shoot.
Well that's quite a lot of circumstantial speculation being allayed but it works for me. lol |
Are you okay, mate? |  |
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| Behind closed doors = change of tactics on 10:30 - Jul 23 with 1333 views | Jon_456 |
| Behind closed doors = change of tactics on 09:35 - Jul 23 by RIPbobby |
Mind you I have just read that KM likes pre season because "he can try new things and players in a new position".
Hmmmn this adds a bit to my speculation. My alerts were raised when we have had 2 quite close together. Over the years we have the odd behind closed doors meet up, but never 2 quite close.
So my big guess is that Leif Davis has had a bash in central midfield. We all know he is the fittest man in football so where can you maximise this... Central midfield. It is questionable how good he is in the tackle. He can certainly cross and can certainly move quick with the ball. I think this is what is being hidden. Would also add to why me might be interested in Ashley Young to cover for Townsend if he is injured at left back. This also frees up Jack Clarke to play his cutting in from the left wing to shoot.
Well that's quite a lot of circumstantial speculation being allayed but it works for me. lol |
Can we stop with this Leif Davis in CM nonsense I’ve seen posted a few times now.
It’s not happening. See also Ogbene. |  | | |
| Behind closed doors = change of tactics on 10:38 - Jul 23 with 1288 views | RIPbobby |
| Behind closed doors = change of tactics on 10:30 - Jul 23 by Jon_456 |
Can we stop with this Leif Davis in CM nonsense I’ve seen posted a few times now.
It’s not happening. See also Ogbene. |
When you debate something my friend you normally put your argument forward, you just don't say wrong. Lol. Have a look at my debate. I put forward my reasons why it would suit his skillset, now you tell me why it won't suit him. Simple right. Lol | | | |
| Behind closed doors = change of tactics on 10:41 - Jul 23 with 1262 views | Herbivore |
| Behind closed doors = change of tactics on 10:38 - Jul 23 by RIPbobby |
When you debate something my friend you normally put your argument forward, you just don't say wrong. Lol. Have a look at my debate. I put forward my reasons why it would suit his skillset, now you tell me why it won't suit him. Simple right. Lol |
Because his strengths are being able to get up and down the flank for 90 minutes, making overlapping runs from deep, and putting quality balls into the box. Those skills are all suited to being an attacking left back, they aren't suited to being a central midfielder. Arguably CM is the toughest position to play, you don't just transition there in your mid-20s usually having played no football in that position. Liverpool tried it with Trent for a bit and quickly moved him back to right back. | |
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| Behind closed doors = change of tactics on 10:49 - Jul 23 with 1231 views | Swansea_Blue |
Yep, he'll be working on using Chambo in the RB position and aimlessly chipping the ball down the channels. TWTD.
He has said that he's enjoyed working with the lads on a few changes. He's bound to given we've got some new players in and others returning from long layoffs. |  |
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| Behind closed doors = change of tactics on 10:50 - Jul 23 with 1219 views | RIPbobby |
| Behind closed doors = change of tactics on 10:41 - Jul 23 by Herbivore |
Because his strengths are being able to get up and down the flank for 90 minutes, making overlapping runs from deep, and putting quality balls into the box. Those skills are all suited to being an attacking left back, they aren't suited to being a central midfielder. Arguably CM is the toughest position to play, you don't just transition there in your mid-20s usually having played no football in that position. Liverpool tried it with Trent for a bit and quickly moved him back to right back. |
Whilst I concur with a lot of what you said I don't with you point about Trent a a. In my eyes his greatest skill is to pick a pass. For me Lief's greatest attribute is his fitness and you want your fittest players involved most. For me Trent a a was a calculated player and not a sprinter. Leif is about movement.and can often be seen sprinting. I think it could work. Modern football is very much about movement and he is the best around at it. Maximise your assets. | | | |
| Behind closed doors = change of tactics on 11:02 - Jul 23 with 1156 views | Swansea_Blue |
| Behind closed doors = change of tactics on 09:35 - Jul 23 by RIPbobby |
Mind you I have just read that KM likes pre season because "he can try new things and players in a new position".
Hmmmn this adds a bit to my speculation. My alerts were raised when we have had 2 quite close together. Over the years we have the odd behind closed doors meet up, but never 2 quite close.
So my big guess is that Leif Davis has had a bash in central midfield. We all know he is the fittest man in football so where can you maximise this... Central midfield. It is questionable how good he is in the tackle. He can certainly cross and can certainly move quick with the ball. I think this is what is being hidden. Would also add to why me might be interested in Ashley Young to cover for Townsend if he is injured at left back. This also frees up Jack Clarke to play his cutting in from the left wing to shoot.
Well that's quite a lot of circumstantial speculation being allayed but it works for me. lol |
Given that Leif was the best attacking fullback in the Championship and had some excellent attacking numbers in the PL, that would be a suicidal move by KM. I really can't see him doing that. He's much more likely to be giving Cam time to prove his worth and try and claim a 1st team slot. | |
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| Behind closed doors = change of tactics on 11:07 - Jul 23 with 1134 views | Nutkins_Return |
| Behind closed doors = change of tactics on 10:50 - Jul 23 by RIPbobby |
Whilst I concur with a lot of what you said I don't with you point about Trent a a. In my eyes his greatest skill is to pick a pass. For me Lief's greatest attribute is his fitness and you want your fittest players involved most. For me Trent a a was a calculated player and not a sprinter. Leif is about movement.and can often be seen sprinting. I think it could work. Modern football is very much about movement and he is the best around at it. Maximise your assets. |
Leif's greatest attribute is NOT his fitness. Good grief. You would be taking away what are actually his best weapons - ability and timing to get past his men with his electric pace and his fantastic delivery from out wide. Record assists for a fullback in the championship and more goal creations then any other defender in the Prem.
He isn't at all suited to CM birth and the way we play our CM just being fit isn't really that key even. His weakness in the tackle would be a worry.
I can't think of many players in the team I would less make a switch from their position to another. He couldn't be more suited to LB/LWB in our system.
Ben Johnson would be most likely to be played there if anyone as he played as much if not more in CM for West Ham as full back.
It was interesting to see Harry Clarke more advanced in the last game as well. I'd argue he would be more likely as well (that doesn't mean I think it's a good idea btw). | |
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| Behind closed doors = change of tactics on 11:12 - Jul 23 with 1100 views | lurcher |
Harry Clarke in central midfield, possibly. |  | | |
| Behind closed doors = change of tactics on 12:01 - Jul 23 with 951 views | Jon_456 |
| Behind closed doors = change of tactics on 10:38 - Jul 23 by RIPbobby |
When you debate something my friend you normally put your argument forward, you just don't say wrong. Lol. Have a look at my debate. I put forward my reasons why it would suit his skillset, now you tell me why it won't suit him. Simple right. Lol |
It’s not a debate though. You will never see him play CM in a Town shirt. | | | |
| Behind closed doors = change of tactics on 12:03 - Jul 23 with 936 views | Herbivore |
| Behind closed doors = change of tactics on 10:50 - Jul 23 by RIPbobby |
Whilst I concur with a lot of what you said I don't with you point about Trent a a. In my eyes his greatest skill is to pick a pass. For me Lief's greatest attribute is his fitness and you want your fittest players involved most. For me Trent a a was a calculated player and not a sprinter. Leif is about movement.and can often be seen sprinting. I think it could work. Modern football is very much about movement and he is the best around at it. Maximise your assets. |
Really can't agree. He's great at making those lung busting runs up and down the flank but that's not how we have our CMs playing, their role is very different and it's much more about covering spaces, being in positions to receive the ball, and moving it on quickly. I don't see Davis being remotely suited to playing CM which is probably why he's never played there. | |
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| Behind closed doors = change of tactics on 12:08 - Jul 23 with 881 views | _clive_baker_ |
| Behind closed doors = change of tactics on 10:38 - Jul 23 by RIPbobby |
When you debate something my friend you normally put your argument forward, you just don't say wrong. Lol. Have a look at my debate. I put forward my reasons why it would suit his skillset, now you tell me why it won't suit him. Simple right. Lol |
Because he should have chalk on his boots and assist 50 goals this season from the left. |  | | |
| Behind closed doors = change of tactics on 12:11 - Jul 23 with 862 views | _clive_baker_ |
| Behind closed doors = change of tactics on 11:12 - Jul 23 by lurcher |
Harry Clarke in central midfield, possibly. |
Feck me, he looks like a fish out of water at right back so I dread to think how that would work out. I'd rather have Woolfenden there, and I don't want that either. | | | |
| Behind closed doors = change of tactics on 12:58 - Jul 23 with 747 views | lurcher |
| Behind closed doors = change of tactics on 12:11 - Jul 23 by _clive_baker_ |
Feck me, he looks like a fish out of water at right back so I dread to think how that would work out. I'd rather have Woolfenden there, and I don't want that either. |
Played there Saturday. Obviously we would be asking him not to push forward like he does at FB. | | | |
| Behind closed doors = change of tactics on 13:01 - Jul 23 with 718 views | Herbivore |
| Behind closed doors = change of tactics on 12:11 - Jul 23 by _clive_baker_ |
Feck me, he looks like a fish out of water at right back so I dread to think how that would work out. I'd rather have Woolfenden there, and I don't want that either. |
Think he played there a bit as a yoot. Started off as a striker, moved back to CM, then ended up at right back when his coaches realised he wasn't as good as the other CM yoots on Arsenal's books. | |
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| Behind closed doors = change of tactics on 13:07 - Jul 23 with 694 views | StokieBlue |
| Behind closed doors = change of tactics on 10:38 - Jul 23 by RIPbobby |
When you debate something my friend you normally put your argument forward, you just don't say wrong. Lol. Have a look at my debate. I put forward my reasons why it would suit his skillset, now you tell me why it won't suit him. Simple right. Lol |
Because he's got the record number of assists for a defender in this division and it would be odd to move him to another position given that success?
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| Behind closed doors = change of tactics on 13:11 - Jul 23 with 675 views | dirtyboy |
| Behind closed doors = change of tactics on 12:58 - Jul 23 by lurcher |
Played there Saturday. Obviously we would be asking him not to push forward like he does at FB. |
He did play there Saturday and he's got good feet, there's no doubt about that.
Positionally, it's a tough gig, but who knows? McKenna knows his onions. |  | | |
| Behind closed doors = change of tactics on 13:22 - Jul 23 with 636 views | NedPlimpton |
| Behind closed doors = change of tactics on 11:12 - Jul 23 by lurcher |
Harry Clarke in central midfield, possibly. |
Actually heard it's Muric |  | | |
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