| One of the MoneyBall rules.... 15:33 - Jan 19 with 6311 views | itfcjoe |
....is to look to continually replace your weakest player.
Think an argument that this does that, as great as JD has been, since we've gone to more of a 4 at the back I think he has struggled, especially on the ball, and feels he is very much at his ceiling (at least playing for a side who dominates the ball).
Should be a fair sized upgrade, and just the sheer athleticism and physicality of Clarke is going to help us out - he's an absolute specimen |  |
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| One of the MoneyBall rules.... on 15:35 - Jan 19 with 4487 views | SheffordBlue |
JD a solid back up though (as long as he is happy in that role) |  |
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| One of the MoneyBall rules.... on 15:37 - Jan 19 with 4460 views | homer_123 |
I love him as a player but Burnsy falls into the category....28, never played above L1, not sure he's going to improve dramatically now. |  |
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| One of the MoneyBall rules.... on 15:40 - Jan 19 with 4383 views | iamipswich |
Next, Burgess.
In a weird position where I like all of our squad so feel guilty for wanting them replaced but it's a harsh reality of football. |  |
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| One of the MoneyBall rules.... on 15:40 - Jan 19 with 4371 views | ElderGrizzly |
Quite a statement given JD has been arguably our most consistent performer over the last 12 months.
Is Clarke a CB who can play RB or a true RB? We need someone to continue those overlaps with Burns! |  | | |
| One of the MoneyBall rules.... on 15:43 - Jan 19 with 4304 views | Kieran_Knows |
| One of the MoneyBall rules.... on 15:40 - Jan 19 by ElderGrizzly |
Quite a statement given JD has been arguably our most consistent performer over the last 12 months.
Is Clarke a CB who can play RB or a true RB? We need someone to continue those overlaps with Burns! |
Whilst Donacien has certainly improved and proved a lot of people wrong, I've always felt his ceiling is League 1 and he'd need replacing if we were to win promotion.
Looks like we've just moved that forward. |  |
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| One of the MoneyBall rules.... on 15:44 - Jan 19 with 4303 views | itfcsuth |
JD is not our weakest link, crazy suggestion given how good he has been for us since KMc has come in - he's been outstanding in his role. To propose he will be a 'fair sized upgrade' is a bit of a stretch at this stage.
Number 9 remains our weak link when you look at the squad. [Post edited 19 Jan 2023 15:45]
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| One of the MoneyBall rules.... on 15:45 - Jan 19 with 4277 views | textbackup |
| One of the MoneyBall rules.... on 15:40 - Jan 19 by ElderGrizzly |
Quite a statement given JD has been arguably our most consistent performer over the last 12 months.
Is Clarke a CB who can play RB or a true RB? We need someone to continue those overlaps with Burns! |
Those overlaps are a very rare occasion these days I’m affraid. The two of them have been miles off what they were last season [Post edited 19 Jan 2023 15:48]
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| One of the MoneyBall rules.... on 15:46 - Jan 19 with 4233 views | itfcsuth |
| One of the MoneyBall rules.... on 15:45 - Jan 19 by textbackup |
Those overlaps are a very rare occasion these days I’m affraid. The two of them have been miles off what they were last season [Post edited 19 Jan 2023 15:48]
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Is that due to opposition sides been more aware of that threat and looking to mitigate it, and maybe why we've seen a greater impact by Leif Davis?
I don't know, far too tactical for my knowledge but would throw that out there. | | | |
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| One of the MoneyBall rules.... on 15:48 - Jan 19 with 4219 views | tractorboy1978 |
We wanted him in the summer as well. I really like JD but clearly we've wanted two Davis types on either side - i.e athletic, comfortable on the ball for quite a while. It'll give is a new dimension. It feels like we've been becoming more and more predictable down that side and JD more and more reserved in an attacking sense as the season has gone on. [Post edited 19 Jan 2023 15:48]
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| One of the MoneyBall rules.... on 15:49 - Jan 19 with 4170 views | textbackup |
| One of the MoneyBall rules.... on 15:46 - Jan 19 by itfcsuth |
Is that due to opposition sides been more aware of that threat and looking to mitigate it, and maybe why we've seen a greater impact by Leif Davis?
I don't know, far too tactical for my knowledge but would throw that out there. |
Hmmm I don’t know, maybe to start with, but sitting high up I’ve noticed a real change in how they operate, might be KM instructions, who knows | |
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| One of the MoneyBall rules.... on 15:50 - Jan 19 with 4162 views | homer_123 |
| One of the MoneyBall rules.... on 15:49 - Jan 19 by textbackup |
Hmmm I don’t know, maybe to start with, but sitting high up I’ve noticed a real change in how they operate, might be KM instructions, who knows |
I think the switch to a slightly more 4 at the back as opposed to three, has changed the amount JD can bomb forward? | |
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| One of the MoneyBall rules.... on 15:51 - Jan 19 with 4141 views | Vic |
I like JD but agree with your assessment. i think we have an affection for him because of the way he was treated and the way he's turned his ITFC career around. But reality is that our right side has been no where near as effective this season as last and a regular Championship player has got to be an upgrade on a regular Lg 1 player.
It's the way it's going to be from now on - were going to be upgrading good players for better players. By a smidge I'd say JD is our weakest player now.
Exciting days. |  |
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| One of the MoneyBall rules.... on 15:52 - Jan 19 with 4105 views | billlm |
Agree he's a different gravy, |  | | |
| One of the MoneyBall rules.... on 15:55 - Jan 19 with 4077 views | Steve_M |
| One of the MoneyBall rules.... on 15:50 - Jan 19 by homer_123 |
I think the switch to a slightly more 4 at the back as opposed to three, has changed the amount JD can bomb forward? |
Yes, plus we had Thompson sitting back a bit more on the other side last year. That and neither JD or Burns are at the level they were last season, both seem to be nursing injuries too. |  |
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| One of the MoneyBall rules.... on 15:57 - Jan 19 with 4028 views | homer_123 |
| One of the MoneyBall rules.... on 15:55 - Jan 19 by Steve_M |
Yes, plus we had Thompson sitting back a bit more on the other side last year. That and neither JD or Burns are at the level they were last season, both seem to be nursing injuries too. |
Yes, both look like they are 'playing within themselves' somewhat. Def nursing injuries for sure. | |
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| One of the MoneyBall rules.... on 16:03 - Jan 19 with 3873 views | clive_baker |
Certainly adds a lot to the squad, and while JD has been excellent over the past 12 months this will be welcome competition for that RB spot. I can't help but feel Edmundson alongside Woolf might be the future of that back 4, albeit Edmundson appears a little frozen out of late. With Clarke and Davis either side it certainly feels like there's a high ceiling on that as a defensive unit. Not to discredit Burgess or his contribution.
There comes a point where we'll need to make space now. KVY's contract is up in the summer and he'll no doubt move on. Keogh will too in some capacity, if neither leave before. Penney is destined for the door probably before January is out. Further forward Edwards and Jackson's days might be numbered now, along with the likes of Harper, probably Luongo in the summer. Pigott almost certainly if we can find a home for him.
The way the squad has shaped up we'll be in such a good position at the end of the season to trim it down, most of which is relatively within our control with those we want on decent length deals and those we don't coming to an end of final year. Just the small matter of getting out of this division because it would be a heck of a base to attack a season in the Championship from. |  |
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| One of the MoneyBall rules.... on 16:08 - Jan 19 with 3811 views | hype313 |
| One of the MoneyBall rules.... on 15:51 - Jan 19 by Vic |
I like JD but agree with your assessment. i think we have an affection for him because of the way he was treated and the way he's turned his ITFC career around. But reality is that our right side has been no where near as effective this season as last and a regular Championship player has got to be an upgrade on a regular Lg 1 player.
It's the way it's going to be from now on - were going to be upgrading good players for better players. By a smidge I'd say JD is our weakest player now.
Exciting days. |
Lets be honest JD has surpassed all our expectations and himself to be fair. His turnaround has been remarkable, but as Joe said, this is a ruthless business and you can't stand still, his form hasn't been at the level it was last year and whilst defensively he is sound, we need someone more attack minded, and that just isn't JD's game. |  |
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| One of the MoneyBall rules.... on 16:14 - Jan 19 with 3696 views | davblue |
| One of the MoneyBall rules.... on 15:43 - Jan 19 by Kieran_Knows |
Whilst Donacien has certainly improved and proved a lot of people wrong, I've always felt his ceiling is League 1 and he'd need replacing if we were to win promotion.
Looks like we've just moved that forward. |
even if we don't go up this season, and presuming we don't lose a raft of players in the summer, we look well set squad wise for next season in league 1.
Maybe 2 or 3 signings if we are in league 1 next year. 5 or 6 in the championship. |  | | |
| One of the MoneyBall rules.... on 17:18 - Jan 19 with 3451 views | Illinoisblue |
Clarke does seem a return to fit-the-profile gamechanger signings. Young and on the up (hopefully with us). Whereas Camara and Ahadme seemed like Cook-style didn’t do any research signings. Maybe that’s harsh but they both appear to be a complete waste of time. |  |
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| One of the MoneyBall rules.... on 17:19 - Jan 19 with 3430 views | textbackup |
| One of the MoneyBall rules.... on 15:50 - Jan 19 by homer_123 |
I think the switch to a slightly more 4 at the back as opposed to three, has changed the amount JD can bomb forward? |
Yeah you’re probably right | |
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| One of the MoneyBall rules.... on 17:25 - Jan 19 with 3372 views | DJR |
With the likely changes, we're going to have to change the lyrics of one of our songs to "Ladapo on the bench". Hopefully, Woolfy will remain, and thankfully I don't think our other songs mention particular players. [Post edited 19 Jan 2023 17:26]
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| One of the MoneyBall rules.... on 17:31 - Jan 19 with 3332 views | LeoMuff |
| One of the MoneyBall rules.... on 17:18 - Jan 19 by Illinoisblue |
Clarke does seem a return to fit-the-profile gamechanger signings. Young and on the up (hopefully with us). Whereas Camara and Ahadme seemed like Cook-style didn’t do any research signings. Maybe that’s harsh but they both appear to be a complete waste of time. |
It is harsh, Camera was one of the best midfielders in league 1 last season, many down this way felt he could easily play championship football minimum, and if he worked on his finishing and consistency could be prem quality., not sure how much research was needed there. Unfortunately injury is worse than expected.
I do think we were a bit desperate with Ahadme though. |  |
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| One of the MoneyBall rules.... on 17:35 - Jan 19 with 3299 views | clive_baker |
| One of the MoneyBall rules.... on 17:31 - Jan 19 by LeoMuff |
It is harsh, Camera was one of the best midfielders in league 1 last season, many down this way felt he could easily play championship football minimum, and if he worked on his finishing and consistency could be prem quality., not sure how much research was needed there. Unfortunately injury is worse than expected.
I do think we were a bit desperate with Ahadme though. |
Camara is also only 25. It's obviously disappointing that he's been injured since he arrived but I wouldn't be writing him off yet, he looked quality for Plymouth. | |
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| One of the MoneyBall rules.... on 17:42 - Jan 19 with 3237 views | Illinoisblue |
| One of the MoneyBall rules.... on 17:31 - Jan 19 by LeoMuff |
It is harsh, Camera was one of the best midfielders in league 1 last season, many down this way felt he could easily play championship football minimum, and if he worked on his finishing and consistency could be prem quality., not sure how much research was needed there. Unfortunately injury is worse than expected.
I do think we were a bit desperate with Ahadme though. |
Which begs the question, if Camara was that good or had that much potential, why were Plymouth willing to let him sign for a division rival? Let’s hope it’s a gamble that can yet pay off. | |
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| One of the MoneyBall rules.... on 18:13 - Jan 19 with 3021 views | TRUE_BLUE123 |
| One of the MoneyBall rules.... on 15:51 - Jan 19 by Vic |
I like JD but agree with your assessment. i think we have an affection for him because of the way he was treated and the way he's turned his ITFC career around. But reality is that our right side has been no where near as effective this season as last and a regular Championship player has got to be an upgrade on a regular Lg 1 player.
It's the way it's going to be from now on - were going to be upgrading good players for better players. By a smidge I'd say JD is our weakest player now.
Exciting days. |
I think we have an affection for him as he’s been bl00dy brillaint for us. Attacking wise and defensive. He’s not A weak link at all in my eyes. That whole right side has been less effective simply because Burns is being double marked which in turn has led to more output from the left side.
I’m happy with the signing but as I’ve stated on previous posts, I think the critique of Donacien has been slightly overblown due to a shiny new player coming in. |  |
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