| The full backs… 07:45 - Nov 3 with 1238 views | Keaneish |
Interesting dilemmas on both sides at the moment. No doubt Coulson going off was a blessing last night as Burgess’ aerial presence helped us weather the inevitable Wycombe barrage, which was great to see given earlier season capitulations.
Have we got the balance right this season? Is it better having a lopsided threat with a more attack minded Penney or KVY one side and a more defensive Donacien, Wolfenden or Burgess on the other? Does a CB or makeshift CB at full back give us a better defensive shape against breaks?
All interesting debate. KVY was excellent last night and I’m hoping he’s a regular from here on in as the value he adds over Donacien is there for all to see despite Donacien’s excellent season but who plays left? Penney was poor Saturday; Coulson is out and perpetually injured; Burgess not a natural and Donacien right footed. |  |
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| The full backs… on 07:48 - Nov 3 with 1199 views | portmanking |
I'd be tempted to play Donacien left back and KVY right back (fitness permitting).
Donacien played LB for Accrington in the main and an inverted full back would probably suit Cook's system. |  | | |
| The full backs… on 07:53 - Nov 3 with 1167 views | franz_tyson |
| The full backs… on 07:48 - Nov 3 by portmanking |
I'd be tempted to play Donacien left back and KVY right back (fitness permitting).
Donacien played LB for Accrington in the main and an inverted full back would probably suit Cook's system. |
KVY played left back for Col U as well.
Donacien doesn’t deserve to lose his place, but a useful guy on the bench. | | | |
| The full backs… on 08:02 - Nov 3 with 1109 views | Herbivore |
| The full backs… on 07:53 - Nov 3 by franz_tyson |
KVY played left back for Col U as well.
Donacien doesn’t deserve to lose his place, but a useful guy on the bench. |
I'd rather KVY on the left, he's played a lot of football on that side and he can use his left foot a bit, often cuts in on it. Plus even on the right he has more of an instinct to cut inside and to be able to do that on to his stronger foot could add another threat. Donacien being a bit more limited, I'd keep him on the right where he's been comfortable lately. |  |
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| The full backs… on 09:43 - Nov 3 with 966 views | markchips |
| The full backs… on 08:02 - Nov 3 by Herbivore |
I'd rather KVY on the left, he's played a lot of football on that side and he can use his left foot a bit, often cuts in on it. Plus even on the right he has more of an instinct to cut inside and to be able to do that on to his stronger foot could add another threat. Donacien being a bit more limited, I'd keep him on the right where he's been comfortable lately. |
I think Burgess has made a real case for his defensive qualities.
Coulsen is always injured so just as well he is only on loan, probably why Warnock got rid of him, he has previous with Adeyemi and Huws and look how that went .Neither of them with a club and probably will retire.
Penney is weak and probably, like Harper , Cook needs to realise he is better as a left midfielder only , clearly a number of goals conceded have stemmed from his inability to stop crosses coming in.
Good call on KVY for left back , although my concern is, is he really fit ? Donacien / KVY at right back and Burgess at left back for me in this league. We don't need the equivalent of Kenny Sansom in this league, just an ability to stop conceding. | | | |
| The full backs… on 09:57 - Nov 3 with 913 views | Wickets |
Yes Burgess did very well when we were under the cosh . |  | | |
| The full backs… on 10:04 - Nov 3 with 886 views | Herbivore |
| The full backs… on 09:43 - Nov 3 by markchips |
I think Burgess has made a real case for his defensive qualities.
Coulsen is always injured so just as well he is only on loan, probably why Warnock got rid of him, he has previous with Adeyemi and Huws and look how that went .Neither of them with a club and probably will retire.
Penney is weak and probably, like Harper , Cook needs to realise he is better as a left midfielder only , clearly a number of goals conceded have stemmed from his inability to stop crosses coming in.
Good call on KVY for left back , although my concern is, is he really fit ? Donacien / KVY at right back and Burgess at left back for me in this league. We don't need the equivalent of Kenny Sansom in this league, just an ability to stop conceding. |
I'm really not up for Burgess at LB other than in an emergency or in very specific circumstances. It worked last night against Wycombe's very direct approach but I worry about how he'd do against a pacy winger running at him all game and he's very limited in what he can offer going forward. | |
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| The full backs… on 10:18 - Nov 3 with 837 views | franz_tyson |
KVY wasn’t keen on taking on the player on the outside. Wonder if he’s lost a bit of speed . Seems much more comfortable cutting in rather than using his pace. Is comfortable on his left foot and I think he’s worth a go at LB. Depends how bad Coulsons injury is, but can’t help feel Coulson seems injury jinxed.
I’d keep Donacien and Burns together on the right for the time being. | | | |
| The full backs… on 10:29 - Nov 3 with 800 views | jayessess |
in last night's specific situation Burgess stopped them exploiting long diagonals to our left flank, but not sure we'll need to adapt to that sort of bombardment every week.
It did occur to me that an extra CB might have helped us stand up to Cambridge late attacking momentum a bit better though, something for Cook to consider. |  |
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| The full backs… on 10:34 - Nov 3 with 782 views | Keaneish |
| The full backs… on 07:48 - Nov 3 by portmanking |
I'd be tempted to play Donacien left back and KVY right back (fitness permitting).
Donacien played LB for Accrington in the main and an inverted full back would probably suit Cook's system. |
I think this is my favoured option now too. I’m a fan of Penney but his mistakes on Saturday gave Plymouth the win which has major ramifications in regard to the backlash and dropped points. It might be Donacien is the better fit now. | |
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| The full backs… on 10:36 - Nov 3 with 773 views | chicoazul |
| The full backs… on 08:02 - Nov 3 by Herbivore |
I'd rather KVY on the left, he's played a lot of football on that side and he can use his left foot a bit, often cuts in on it. Plus even on the right he has more of an instinct to cut inside and to be able to do that on to his stronger foot could add another threat. Donacien being a bit more limited, I'd keep him on the right where he's been comfortable lately. |
Yep same here
It’s be great if KVY is even 90% the player he was but he needs to be able to go 90 minutes |  |
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| The full backs… on 11:56 - Nov 3 with 727 views | mason76 |
| The full backs… on 10:18 - Nov 3 by franz_tyson |
KVY wasn’t keen on taking on the player on the outside. Wonder if he’s lost a bit of speed . Seems much more comfortable cutting in rather than using his pace. Is comfortable on his left foot and I think he’s worth a go at LB. Depends how bad Coulsons injury is, but can’t help feel Coulson seems injury jinxed.
I’d keep Donacien and Burns together on the right for the time being. |
Think it was as their left midfielder was pretty pacey and so KVY prob didn’t have him beat which was why he didn’t use his pace much. Also guess he is still getting confidence back and reluctant to be caught out.
KVY definitely grew into the game and offers so much going forward. |  | | |
| The full backs… on 12:08 - Nov 3 with 675 views | itfcjoe |
Think it has to be horses for courses somewhat - against Rotherham you may want someone with more defensive nous and aerial ability, whereas in a home game you might want more attacking quality.
The balance of one attacker and one defender worked nicely last night, expecially with how Wycombe had started |  |
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