| If we’re going for an LWB next year then why not Humphreys? 12:42 - May 4 with 898 views | Darth_Koont |
Certainly as competition/backup, that position would be ideal for him I’d have thought. More of an all-rounder than Burns on the right who is pretty much a direct, pacy winger who can get back to help out occasionally – basically a more effective Gwion Edwards.
But Humphreys has the engine to patrol the left flank plus the ability to be constructive on the ball wherever he is. And he doesn’t seem to get panicky around the box which is probably our biggest failing this season.
Be interesting to see if they have him earmarked as a central midfielder (which he can certainly do) but difficult to see how he’ll get as much of a chance there. Plus left-sided quality is a much more problematic area for teams to get right.
Either way, he’s got to be a shoo-in to match day squads because of his versatility. So hopefully he’s a player we can develop within ITFC rather than sending him out on loan which often seems a little bit hit and miss nowadays.
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| If we’re going for an LWB next year then why not Humphreys? on 12:57 - May 4 with 815 views | Ewan_Oozami |
Possibly a bit too lightweight at the moment - suspect he'll be a more a replacement for Carroll... |  |
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| If we’re going for an LWB next year then why not Humphreys? on 13:01 - May 4 with 795 views | Kieran_Knows |
I don’t think that’s out of the question. When he trained with the first team earlier in the season under Cook, that’s where they had him line up in training. |  |
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| If we’re going for an LWB next year then why not Humphreys? on 13:06 - May 4 with 764 views | Darth_Koont |
| If we’re going for an LWB next year then why not Humphreys? on 12:57 - May 4 by Ewan_Oozami |
Possibly a bit too lightweight at the moment - suspect he'll be a more a replacement for Carroll... |
Depends if he’s still growing really. He’ll be 19 in six months so probably unlikely to see him develop much more.
In any case, I don’t think his size is an issue at LWB though. Especially with Edmundson or Burgess being his defensive helper. And he looks to have a fair bit of bite to him too (not unlike Nydam in that respect).
Edit: And just to add this was reflecting on how Curtis Jones has been used by Liverpool. No loans away but now an important squad player (in a hugely talented and expensive group) who has been developed through getting regular outings. I’d hope this is an approach we can take and benefit from with the younger players who look up to the task even if they can’t be expected to start 40+ games. [Post edited 4 May 2022 13:10]
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| If we’re going for an LWB next year then why not Humphreys? on 13:19 - May 4 with 684 views | itfcjoe |
Interesting to see how Plymouth used Connor Grant in that role this season as he could do that |  |
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| If we’re going for an LWB next year then why not Humphreys? on 13:25 - May 4 with 648 views | STYG |
| If we’re going for an LWB next year then why not Humphreys? on 13:06 - May 4 by Darth_Koont |
Depends if he’s still growing really. He’ll be 19 in six months so probably unlikely to see him develop much more.
In any case, I don’t think his size is an issue at LWB though. Especially with Edmundson or Burgess being his defensive helper. And he looks to have a fair bit of bite to him too (not unlike Nydam in that respect).
Edit: And just to add this was reflecting on how Curtis Jones has been used by Liverpool. No loans away but now an important squad player (in a hugely talented and expensive group) who has been developed through getting regular outings. I’d hope this is an approach we can take and benefit from with the younger players who look up to the task even if they can’t be expected to start 40+ games. [Post edited 4 May 2022 13:10]
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I'd love for us to commit to having an academy player on the bench every week, leaving a keeper and 5 other players to impact the game if needed.
Good experience over the season and if we do find ourselves, like Saturday, 3-0 up after an hour then we can give them game time in a proper environment alongside the majority of the side.
There's always at least one sub you know is not getting on under any circumstances unless we are suffering 2 or 3 injuries in the same game at the same position. |  | | |
| If we’re going for an LWB next year then why not Humphreys? on 13:27 - May 4 with 623 views | Darth_Koont |
| If we’re going for an LWB next year then why not Humphreys? on 13:19 - May 4 by itfcjoe |
Interesting to see how Plymouth used Connor Grant in that role this season as he could do that |
Yes, I saw someone posted about that but can’t say I saw enough of Conor Grant for us or for Plymouth in his new role. But he did come across as an all-rounder rather than anything particularly specialised.
Thinking about it, with the talk of trying to convert Edwards into the role and Penney who’s looked much less exposed in the new formation, then chucking Humphreys into the mix as cover and a slightly more controlled option could work well.
Well, either that or they go for a fairly serious signing as first-choice LWB ... but that doesn’t help the opportunities for our best youngsters to progress here. Which I’d really like us to manage as well. | |
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| If we’re going for an LWB next year then why not Humphreys? on 13:28 - May 4 with 609 views | franz_tyson |
| If we’re going for an LWB next year then why not Humphreys? on 13:06 - May 4 by Darth_Koont |
Depends if he’s still growing really. He’ll be 19 in six months so probably unlikely to see him develop much more.
In any case, I don’t think his size is an issue at LWB though. Especially with Edmundson or Burgess being his defensive helper. And he looks to have a fair bit of bite to him too (not unlike Nydam in that respect).
Edit: And just to add this was reflecting on how Curtis Jones has been used by Liverpool. No loans away but now an important squad player (in a hugely talented and expensive group) who has been developed through getting regular outings. I’d hope this is an approach we can take and benefit from with the younger players who look up to the task even if they can’t be expected to start 40+ games. [Post edited 4 May 2022 13:10]
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Didn't they use to put kids on steak and Guinness diets to build them up?
I think he's bound to fill out naturally over time, but as you say he's got a bit of bite about him.
Bakinson and Harper look physically big and strong, but are a bit lethargic.
As said earlier, his versatility makes him useful - LWB, no 10 and CM. Could be handy of the bench to gain experience.
Out of Baggott and Humphreys I'd prefer Baggott to go out on loan as we're well stocked at LCB, but Humphreys could play in a number of positions. | | | |
| If we’re going for an LWB next year then why not Humphreys? on 13:29 - May 4 with 597 views | Ewan_Oozami |
| If we’re going for an LWB next year then why not Humphreys? on 13:06 - May 4 by Darth_Koont |
Depends if he’s still growing really. He’ll be 19 in six months so probably unlikely to see him develop much more.
In any case, I don’t think his size is an issue at LWB though. Especially with Edmundson or Burgess being his defensive helper. And he looks to have a fair bit of bite to him too (not unlike Nydam in that respect).
Edit: And just to add this was reflecting on how Curtis Jones has been used by Liverpool. No loans away but now an important squad player (in a hugely talented and expensive group) who has been developed through getting regular outings. I’d hope this is an approach we can take and benefit from with the younger players who look up to the task even if they can’t be expected to start 40+ games. [Post edited 4 May 2022 13:10]
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I guess what I meant was if he has stopped growing then maybe spend a bit of time over the summer in the gym with weights to put on a bit of beef - I remember Darren Bent's first season where he looked a bit thin for a striker, then after the close season, where he'd obviously been in the gym, he came back looking a lot bulkier and stronger... | |
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| If we’re going for an LWB next year then why not Humphreys? on 13:36 - May 4 with 569 views | Darth_Koont |
| If we’re going for an LWB next year then why not Humphreys? on 13:29 - May 4 by Ewan_Oozami |
I guess what I meant was if he has stopped growing then maybe spend a bit of time over the summer in the gym with weights to put on a bit of beef - I remember Darren Bent's first season where he looked a bit thin for a striker, then after the close season, where he'd obviously been in the gym, he came back looking a lot bulkier and stronger... |
Fair enough. And more strength without too much added bulk is very possible to achieve nowadays too.
One of his real assets seems to be covering the ground so I think that’s what I would try to keep and develop rather than bulking up per se. | |
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