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Harsh on Williams there Camps, can't think of the 3 situations you mentioned. My thought was that Williams and Younger played pretty well today as a pair
This kid from Wigan I think his development has slowed because of lack opportunities, we will give him that.
All our fit centre backs are of a similar level and type. I'm no fan of Williams and would prefer we play Olowu/Younger (fingers crossed we get someone else to replace Anderson). A 3 at the back makes sense if we don't get a left back (with Rowe wing back) and it in theory would cover the weakness of our defenders. But we haven't played that at all in preseason and it needs work to get it right. So that probably won't happen. Hope this lad from Wigan or whoever we get is a big improvement on Williams
Jonathan from what I read it may just be agreeing a sell on clause, they’ve apparently promised not to put barriers up that would jeopardise him getting a club.Agree though it’s morally right now to make a decision one way or another. The number 16 is a puzzle he seems to be contracted to Birmingham - can players going on a potential loan play for another club (get that it’s only a friendly just wondered where liability would lie if he got injured)
As a CB we need someone brave who will attack the ball ,Younger does this but lacks a little height. The best fit for this is Bobby Faulkner but it may be a tad too soon for him. What we would all love is a pre Balcombe fully fit Anderson
I thought Williams was the better of the 2 cb’s yesterday and I still maintain it’s an experienced lad we need back there, however, that doesn’t look like it’s going to happen. Both left back and right back did great and stopped crosses coming in, in fact I swear young Maxwell was itching for their 7 to take him on down the outside, so he could show him he was in charge. Tremendous for one only 20years old and a massive improvement on Horton!Add Tomlin to the list, along with the lad from Birmingham, and that makes, potentially, 5 new lads to sign (if there’s any truth in the Wigan lad). Maybe a tall order for us?Get them all and it gives us a fighting chance this next season.
Quote from: roversdude on July 17, 2022, 08:35:08 amAs a CB we need someone brave who will attack the ball ,Younger does this but lacks a little height. The best fit for this is Bobby Faulkner but it may be a tad too soon for him. What we would all love is a pre Balcombe fully fit AndersonCan't wait to see Faulkner play. I hope the manager doesn't take his age into consideration, if you're good enough you're old enough etc.You can't coach the desire to be first to the ball. It's essential for a centre back. None of the others seem to have it. The goalkeeper doesn't have it. They all seem happy to leave it to someone else. Hence the mayhem when the crosses come in.
Quote from: Alan Southstand on July 17, 2022, 08:29:07 amI thought Williams was the better of the 2 cb’s yesterday and I still maintain it’s an experienced lad we need back there, however, that doesn’t look like it’s going to happen. Both left back and right back did great and stopped crosses coming in, in fact I swear young Maxwell was itching for their 7 to take him on down the outside, so he could show him he was in charge. Tremendous for one only 20years old and a massive improvement on Horton!Add Tomlin to the list, along with the lad from Birmingham, and that makes, potentially, 5 new lads to sign (if there’s any truth in the Wigan lad). Maybe a tall order for us?Get them all and it gives us a fighting chance this next season.Agree Alan all would be good additions. The right back that played yesterday ( don’t know his name ) was excellent on the deck but again is going to be very vulnerable to high crosses coming in to the far post. Tomlin has huge ability. Not sure he is quite up to speed fitness wise yet ( match fit that is not injured ) But he can open up defences that there will be little doubt about in League 2 So as has been said maybe a bit of a risk but one I think that could be worth taking. Ability is permanent. If he has the desire and right attitude then a no brainier. But we do need the right characters and ability should never be the only factor.I am still concerned with the current centre backs. We look as though are still going to be very vulnerable to corners in particular. We need someone who is dominant in the air that will attack the ball.With a pre Balcolmbe Anderson we would be in a much healthier situation defensively. Is a 21yr old Adam Long the answer? If it’s true we are after him. Maxwell on what I saw yesterday is a no brainier for that left back position.
Quote from: Campsall rover on July 17, 2022, 09:31:40 amQuote from: Alan Southstand on July 17, 2022, 08:29:07 amI thought Williams was the better of the 2 cb’s yesterday and I still maintain it’s an experienced lad we need back there, however, that doesn’t look like it’s going to happen. Both left back and right back did great and stopped crosses coming in, in fact I swear young Maxwell was itching for their 7 to take him on down the outside, so he could show him he was in charge. Tremendous for one only 20years old and a massive improvement on Horton!Add Tomlin to the list, along with the lad from Birmingham, and that makes, potentially, 5 new lads to sign (if there’s any truth in the Wigan lad). Maybe a tall order for us?Get them all and it gives us a fighting chance this next season.Agree Alan all would be good additions. The right back that played yesterday ( don’t know his name ) was excellent on the deck but again is going to be very vulnerable to high crosses coming in to the far post. Tomlin has huge ability. Not sure he is quite up to speed fitness wise yet ( match fit that is not injured ) But he can open up defences that there will be little doubt about in League 2 So as has been said maybe a bit of a risk but one I think that could be worth taking. Ability is permanent. If he has the desire and right attitude then a no brainier. But we do need the right characters and ability should never be the only factor.I am still concerned with the current centre backs. We look as though are still going to be very vulnerable to corners in particular. We need someone who is dominant in the air that will attack the ball.With a pre Balcolmbe Anderson we would be in a much healthier situation defensively. Is a 21yr old Adam Long the answer? If it’s true we are after him. Maxwell on what I saw yesterday is a no brainier for that left back position. How would you rate Tomlin against Bostock?
Sign Josh Martin on top and win the league.
Quote from: RugbyRover on July 17, 2022, 09:25:31 amQuote from: roversdude on July 17, 2022, 08:35:08 amAs a CB we need someone brave who will attack the ball ,Younger does this but lacks a little height. The best fit for this is Bobby Faulkner but it may be a tad too soon for him. What we would all love is a pre Balcombe fully fit AndersonCan't wait to see Faulkner play. I hope the manager doesn't take his age into consideration, if you're good enough you're old enough etc.You can't coach the desire to be first to the ball. It's essential for a centre back. None of the others seem to have it. The goalkeeper doesn't have it. They all seem happy to leave it to someone else. Hence the mayhem when the crosses come in.I have to say that selby has been telling me about Faulkner for a couple of years now and has high hopes for him as a potential PL player.He tells me that BF is a natural leader and is the proper CB that we have been crying out for.I also haven’t seen him play but from what I have been told about the lad I would think we have a very good player on the books.selby knows when he sees a good young player.