| Humphreys and Barbrook 08:42 - Aug 13 with 1419 views | FrimleyBlue |
Two very promising performances from an awkward night
Yes it was Bromley, but to have a 21 year old and an 18 year old in the middle together with no Morsy next to each other, no other experienced midfielder to be given directions from, I found they really went about the game well.
I was shocked we allowed at one point Barbrook to the be alone at the back during our own corner, but he stood up to the task really well.
Whilst it was Bromley, being two young midfielders playing together, they did really well and showed individually what attributes they have.
Humphreys definately needs to stick around this season, he can 100% come on and be that 70th minute finishing midfielder option, Barbrook, I;d be on the phone to lee grant and getting him on loan there |  |
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| Humphreys and Barbrook on 08:46 - Aug 13 with 1355 views | Guthrum |
Yes, both did well. Still feel Humphreys has a place in our matchday team this season (tho perhaps not as a regular starter once Cajuste is up to speed). |  |
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| Humphreys and Barbrook on 08:47 - Aug 13 with 1338 views | pointofblue |
I was impressed with Barbrook but, have to admit, I thought Humphreys flattered to receive. |  |
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| Humphreys and Barbrook on 08:52 - Aug 13 with 1306 views | bsw72 |
That breakaway that Barbrook got the final block in showed a level of footballing intelligence that is hard to coach. He took up a position which forced the attacker slightly wider but also limited the chance to square the ball to the other breaking Bromley player. |  | | |
| Humphreys and Barbrook on 10:45 - Aug 13 with 1107 views | southnorfolkblue |
| Humphreys and Barbrook on 08:47 - Aug 13 by pointofblue |
I was impressed with Barbrook but, have to admit, I thought Humphreys flattered to receive. |
That’s how I saw it. Humphreys was tidy but seemed to go sideways most of the time when we really needed him to try and break the lines | |
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| Humphreys and Barbrook on 11:13 - Aug 13 with 1037 views | TractorJack |
Barbrook is 20. They were what you would expect against the level of opposition. Tidy on the ball but didn't really affect the game. |  | | |
| Humphreys and Barbrook on 11:22 - Aug 13 with 997 views | Bellevue_Blue |
I thought it was interesting what KM said last night ...
Could Humphreys play a big part in the season ahead? “He can. I’ve got full belief in him that when the opportunities are there, he’ll be ready to take them. He did well in the few minutes he got on the pitch on Friday night [at Birmingham].
“At the same time, to be the dominant team in the division, or one of the dominant teams in the division, then we need to have really good depth and strength in that position, so we need to be in a position by the end of August where there’s fierce competition and really good depth in every slot.
“Hopefully, midfield will be no different to that and Cameron will be there to fight for his minutes, like every other player.”
To say "then we need to have really good depth and strength in that position, so we need to be in a position by the end of August where there’s fierce competition" when there is already Cajuste, Taylor & Humphreys suggests he thinks more competition will join that position.
I like Cam but I would be pretty disappointed if he's our midfield option off the bench. [Post edited 13 Aug 11:26]
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| Humphreys and Barbrook on 11:56 - Aug 13 with 915 views | BarcaBlue |
| Humphreys and Barbrook on 11:13 - Aug 13 by TractorJack |
Barbrook is 20. They were what you would expect against the level of opposition. Tidy on the ball but didn't really affect the game. |
Yep, they both played it very safe. Lots of short passes, all very neat and tidy but no drive and no affect on the game other than a shot saving slide from Barbrook. It was a bit insipid, expected more from Humphreys. |  | | |
| Humphreys and Barbrook on 13:48 - Aug 13 with 757 views | badadski |
| Humphreys and Barbrook on 08:52 - Aug 13 by bsw72 |
That breakaway that Barbrook got the final block in showed a level of footballing intelligence that is hard to coach. He took up a position which forced the attacker slightly wider but also limited the chance to square the ball to the other breaking Bromley player. |
I noticed that as well, it was quality positional defending and that a world class defender would have been proud of let alone a young budding midfielder. Like others said Cam flattered to deceive. We need a rampaging midfielder that can beat the press and strole through the middle drawing players towards him, we do not have this at the moment. Taylor cant do this, Cam cant do it either. Maybe Cajuste can a bit but letting Morsey go will most likely be our downfall. He blatantly was worth 2 years contract even if one year is wasted after getting us back to the Premier. One of the most Influential players of the last couple of decades being allowed to go for free is absolute mind shattering. | | | |
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| Humphreys and Barbrook on 13:51 - Aug 13 with 738 views | CastroSito |
"Good on the ball, does f*** all"
You can hide by playing neat and tidy. But they're both young. | | | |
| Humphreys and Barbrook on 15:56 - Aug 13 with 553 views | franz_tyson |
Liked the look of Barbrook, but difficult to know his real level playing against this lot. | | | |
| Humphreys and Barbrook on 16:13 - Aug 13 with 472 views | Wallingford_Boy |
Definitely impressed with Humphreys, always made himself available, neat and tidy, quick feet…. Reminded me of a certain Egyptian…. |  |
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| Humphreys and Barbrook on 16:27 - Aug 13 with 392 views | itfcsuth |
Thought both gave a good account of themselves.
Think Barbrook has to ability to be a 5th choice CM, his physical development looks really good, looks athletic tall and will continue to develop his strength.
Would like to think Cam is an alternative at LB for Leif, certainly has the technical quality, and the engine to with it.
Could see both with us until January at least. |  | | |
| Humphreys and Barbrook on 16:32 - Aug 13 with 372 views | Joey_Joe_Joe_Junior |
| Humphreys and Barbrook on 08:46 - Aug 13 by Guthrum |
Yes, both did well. Still feel Humphreys has a place in our matchday team this season (tho perhaps not as a regular starter once Cajuste is up to speed). |
I like him but again this is not a parachute promotion favorite club current standard/level for a regular starter, we have failed recruitment wise if this is the case in September. |  |
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| Humphreys and Barbrook on 16:56 - Aug 13 with 319 views | Vic |
| Humphreys and Barbrook on 11:13 - Aug 13 by TractorJack |
Barbrook is 20. They were what you would expect against the level of opposition. Tidy on the ball but didn't really affect the game. |
While I agree with that and know they didn't let us down in any way, given how highly they are thought of here I would have liked to see them impose themselves just a bit more against reserve Lg 2 players. |  |
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| Humphreys and Barbrook on 17:15 - Aug 13 with 275 views | DavoIPB |
| Humphreys and Barbrook on 16:32 - Aug 13 by Joey_Joe_Joe_Junior |
I like him but again this is not a parachute promotion favorite club current standard/level for a regular starter, we have failed recruitment wise if this is the case in September. |
Yep they both looked neat and tidy with cam a step above but really poor opposition and neither really had any positive effect on the outcome of the game (one block aside). | | | |
| Humphreys and Barbrook on 18:14 - Aug 13 with 212 views | PositivelyPortman |
| Humphreys and Barbrook on 08:47 - Aug 13 by pointofblue |
I was impressed with Barbrook but, have to admit, I thought Humphreys flattered to receive. |
Yes, me too I thought he was largely anonymous. Also I wasn’t overly impressed with his over hit corners.
Barbrook looked a very intelligent player beyond his years, definitely one for the future. |  |
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| Humphreys and Barbrook on 18:18 - Aug 13 with 188 views | Swansea_Blue |
| Humphreys and Barbrook on 16:13 - Aug 13 by Wallingford_Boy |
Definitely impressed with Humphreys, always made himself available, neat and tidy, quick feet…. Reminded me of a certain Egyptian…. |
Cleopatra? Omar Sharif? |  |
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| Humphreys and Barbrook on 18:20 - Aug 13 with 181 views | bournemouthblue |
| Humphreys and Barbrook on 18:14 - Aug 13 by PositivelyPortman |
Yes, me too I thought he was largely anonymous. Also I wasn’t overly impressed with his over hit corners.
Barbrook looked a very intelligent player beyond his years, definitely one for the future. |
He certainly looked solid and defensively aware, he has to be worth a loan to League One potentially
He needs to develop his game going forward but did the basics right |  |
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| Humphreys and Barbrook on 18:30 - Aug 13 with 144 views | ArnoldMoorhen |
| Humphreys and Barbrook on 13:48 - Aug 13 by badadski |
I noticed that as well, it was quality positional defending and that a world class defender would have been proud of let alone a young budding midfielder. Like others said Cam flattered to deceive. We need a rampaging midfielder that can beat the press and strole through the middle drawing players towards him, we do not have this at the moment. Taylor cant do this, Cam cant do it either. Maybe Cajuste can a bit but letting Morsey go will most likely be our downfall. He blatantly was worth 2 years contract even if one year is wasted after getting us back to the Premier. One of the most Influential players of the last couple of decades being allowed to go for free is absolute mind shattering. |
Unless that player experienced a huge amount of abuse from Right Wing trolls because he is a Muslim, and wanted to move his young family out of the country? | | | |
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