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Post by dc2cfc on Aug 19, 2020 14:58:15 GMT
Yes a CB that could also cover LB would be a good shout, 2 centre mids, and would like to have an older striker (who could help bring the strikers on more) maybe combine player/coach role, like Worsnop with Gray.
Does anyone know what positions Hayes and Crilly play ?
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Post by cfc1885 on Aug 19, 2020 15:25:57 GMT
Danny Livesley Managers player of the season. Simon grand played every game last season. Both quality for us but aye yeah we should deffo get rid 😂😂 To be fair most people have said we were best keeping only one of them on and playing a more mobile, younger centre half alongside the one we kept on. We get it you love the academy
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Post by dmcnally on Aug 19, 2020 15:31:21 GMT
Yes a CB that could also cover LB would be a good shout, 2 centre mids, and would like to have an older striker (who could help bring the strikers on more) maybe combine player/coach role, like Worsnop with Gray. Does anyone know what positions Hayes and Crilly play ? Think you’ve just described Kev Ellison to be honest!
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Post by Frank Owen’s Paintbrush on Aug 19, 2020 15:34:30 GMT
To be fair most people have said we were best keeping only one of them on and playing a more mobile, younger centre half alongside the one we kept on. We get it you love the academy Didn’t offer an opinion pal, just said what a lot of people have posted on here this summer.
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Post by agl on Aug 19, 2020 16:19:03 GMT
Kev Roberts can play centre back no problem. Wouldn't mind seeing him in there, with Morgan at right back. It’s all about opinions of course and this thread is currently one of the reasons I enjoy DC due to the differeing opinions and debate. For my own sanity however, are people on here suggesting Livesey and Grand as a partnership aren’t good enough for us, or good enough for a team wanting to challenge. I say for my own sanity because I actually think we’ve got the best two in the league based on what I saw last season. I’m not looking for a row, I don’t do that I just need some of you on here to explain the reasons behind these two players as I’m currently baffled. My reservation about Grand is his distribution. It's generally poor (as we saw in the play off game) but maybe that goes with the territory at this level. No problem with Livesey at all.
Re Roberts, I think his lack of height has always stood in the way of him becoming a genuine CB. You really need 6ft 2 plus at this level, especially if we don't have a keeper who will come for crosses. But said in a previous post we do need to give Morgan a run as he looks a good prospect and he's wasted sitting on the bench.
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Post by hughie on Aug 19, 2020 17:30:13 GMT
As I have said before try Morgan as an attacking midfielder.Roger Preece and Stuart Mason both came to the club as hard tackling full back and were converted into excellent midfielders.
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Post by billyw on Aug 19, 2020 17:34:56 GMT
As I have said before try Morgan as an attacking midfielder.Roger Preece and Stuart Mason both came to the club as hard tackling full back and were converted into excellent midfielders. Worth a try - Roger Preece was a revelation when he moved into midfield - a great pity he suffered that terrible injury.
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Post by oldsealandroadender on Aug 19, 2020 17:50:30 GMT
The retained squad is a lot stronger (and cheaper) than what McCarthy deemed worthy. For the short term viability of the club it is a sensible move. If it all grinds to a halt again where will these free spending clubs end up, if they survive at all?
I would much rather watch an entertaining team on the fringes of the playoffs (hoping for better) than a questionable team we can ill afford if the Covid situation worsens. We could have the 11 best players in the league but if they don't play as a team then they could lose more than they win. The team spirit at this club can take us a long way. We have a good core squad who reached the playoffs and with two or three more decent signings we've as much chance as anybody else.
For those that remember 1966 Alf Ramsey didn't always pick the best individual players for England, Jimmy Greaves arguably one of the best strikers in the world at the time didn't get back in after recovering from injury. Alf picked a TEAM that went and won the World Cup!
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Post by Rio Doherty on Aug 19, 2020 18:40:20 GMT
Yes a CB that could also cover LB would be a good shout, 2 centre mids, and would like to have an older striker (who could help bring the strikers on more) maybe combine player/coach role, like Worsnop with Gray. Does anyone know what positions Hayes and Crilly play ?They’re both centre midfielders.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 19, 2020 20:23:30 GMT
Kev Roberts can play centre back no problem. Wouldn't mind seeing him in there, with Morgan at right back. It’s all about opinions of course and this thread is currently one of the reasons I enjoy DC due to the differeing opinions and debate. For my own sanity however, are people on here suggesting Livesey and Grand as a partnership aren’t good enough for us, or good enough for a team wanting to challenge. I say for my own sanity because I actually think we’ve got the best two in the league based on what I saw last season. I’m not looking for a row, I don’t do that I just need some of you on here to explain the reasons behind these two players as I’m currently baffled. Can anyone help me out with this one? Thanks
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Post by Deleted on Aug 19, 2020 21:06:06 GMT
I like Livesey and Grand they put themselves about and not afraid to either
Now Scott has gone i'd give 1 of them the armband and other vice-captain for next season they are 2 good leader's to have especially if the younger lads get game time
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Post by vandycandy on Aug 19, 2020 23:07:35 GMT
I like Livesey and Grand they put themselves about and not afraid to either Now Scott has gone i'd give 1 of them the armband and other vice-captain for next season they are 2 good leader's to have especially if the younger lads get game time I agree. Both are leaders & either would be a worthy captain.
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Post by everhopeful on Aug 19, 2020 23:55:44 GMT
That comment is so silly! The whole idea of a forum is that supporters can DISCUSS (reasonably and without rancour) their opinions on the team we all love. If you have your way, every member would agree with you and there would be no forum. Please think it through next time. 😂😂😂😂😂😂 also sick of all the delusion on this fourm too With all due respect, nobody is forcing you to stay on here!! Would you like to have a little rest from the forum?
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Post by Forever Blue on Aug 20, 2020 0:30:13 GMT
Yes a CB that could also cover LB would be a good shout, 2 centre mids, and would like to have an older striker (who could help bring the strikers on more) maybe combine player/coach role, like Worsnop with Gray. Does anyone know what positions Hayes and Crilly play ? Think you’ve just described Kev Ellison to be honest! I think you are right and big Kev could bring a lot of knowledge and tactics to our younger players.
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Post by everhopeful on Aug 20, 2020 0:43:03 GMT
Why I’m giving my opinion😂🤷♂️ That's not an opinion, that's denigrating other posters and is not the purpose of this forum.
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Post by Forever Blue on Aug 20, 2020 0:44:48 GMT
Not sure if it's been mentioned already, but a further advantage of keeping the majority of the same squad is that - whenever we do get back into the ground - as fans we will be able to express our thanks to the players who agreed to play for free to allow us to compete in the play-offs, where only an horrendous double referee-ing decision was the difference between the eventual winners and ourselves. This club has been crying out for continuity for years. If, for example it was the majority of 17/18 squad that were retained after relegation, quite rightly there would be mass negativity on this board. But, we’ve got a squad of players, primarily aged from 25 and under that gave us a relatively successful season last time out who look to genuinely want to be here. I wholeheartedly agree that we shouldn’t ever work on sentiment but with the likes of Stopforth and Burton leaving I don’t think sentiment comes into it. The goalkeeper we know nothing about, we have the best full backs in the league, the centre back pairing are experienced players that despite constant moaning of their legs being gone hasn’t ever coming to fruition. We have Glendon who should dominate games at this level, two fantastic wingers, although I agree we haven’t seen the best of Johnston yet. Dudley is a brilliant player on his day and is still young. George Waring as the target man most teams seem to crave and Danny Elliott who quite clearly has goals in his locker. It’s a strong squad of players. New doesn’t always mean better. I agree and who knows what Will Goodwin will bring to the table, these lads have also taken a pay cut and that for me shows loyalty and they want to play for this club. Lets wait and see who we add to the squad before deva chat goes into total melt down and implodes.
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Post by g1 on Aug 20, 2020 6:42:55 GMT
As I have said before try Morgan as an attacking midfielder.Roger Preece and Stuart Mason both came to the club as hard tackling full back and were converted into excellent midfielders. Worth a try - Roger Preece was a revelation when he moved into midfield - a great pity he suffered that terrible injury. roger preece one of my favorite players a right nasty get who wasn't afraid to get stuck in
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Post by chesterken on Aug 20, 2020 8:07:14 GMT
Worth a try - Roger Preece was a revelation when he moved into midfield - a great pity he suffered that terrible injury. roger preece one of my favorite players a right nasty get who wasn't afraid to get stuck in The problem with modern day football is that type of player has disappeared because you cannot tackle anymore, I used to love a good tackle where both players went in fully committed .
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Post by Deleted on Aug 20, 2020 8:53:40 GMT
roger preece one of my favorite players a right nasty get who wasn't afraid to get stuck in The problem with modern day football is that type of player has disappeared because you cannot tackle anymore, I used to love a good tackle where both players went in fully committed . "The problem with modern football" 🥴 You can tackle, you just can't foul incessantly anymore. That's a good thing. Less broken legs, less career ending injuries.
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Post by chesterken on Aug 20, 2020 9:09:16 GMT
The problem with modern day football is that type of player has disappeared because you cannot tackle anymore, I used to love a good tackle where both players went in fully committed . "The problem with modern football" 🥴 You can tackle, you just can't foul incessantly anymore. That's a good thing. Less broken legs, less career ending injuries. I can handle the less contact but what drives me mad is the rolling round feigning injury every time two players come together, it really is pathetic.
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Post by vandycandy on Aug 20, 2020 10:20:18 GMT
"The problem with modern football" 🥴 You can tackle, you just can't foul incessantly anymore. That's a good thing. Less broken legs, less career ending injuries. I can handle the less contact but what drives me mad is the rolling round feigning injury every time two players come together, it really is pathetic. Luis Suarez is one of the main culprits. Very annoying indeed.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 20, 2020 10:47:16 GMT
It’s all about opinions of course and this thread is currently one of the reasons I enjoy DC due to the differeing opinions and debate. For my own sanity however, are people on here suggesting Livesey and Grand as a partnership aren’t good enough for us, or good enough for a team wanting to challenge. I say for my own sanity because I actually think we’ve got the best two in the league based on what I saw last season. I’m not looking for a row, I don’t do that I just need some of you on here to explain the reasons behind these two players as I’m currently baffled. Can anyone help me out with this one? Thanks I’m either blocked by most on here so they don’t see my posts or there isn’t any particular problem with them apart from their perceived old age.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 20, 2020 11:18:41 GMT
Can anyone help me out with this one? Thanks I’m either blocked by most on here so they don’t see my posts or there isn’t any particular problem with them apart from their perceived old age. I replied to your post regarding Grand & Livesey last night
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Post by chesterken on Aug 20, 2020 11:21:55 GMT
I’m either blocked by most on here so they don’t see my posts or there isn’t any particular problem with them apart from their perceived old age. I replied to your post regarding Grand & Livesey last night I have no issue what’s so ever with the centre backs.
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Post by chesterken on Aug 20, 2020 11:26:04 GMT
I can handle the less contact but what drives me mad is the rolling round feigning injury every time two players come together, it really is pathetic. Luis Suarez is one of the main culprits. Very annoying indeed. Every team we play and even our own players do it they lie prone on the floor to try and get the ref to produce a card, it’s a horrible thing that part of the modern game.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 20, 2020 11:34:52 GMT
I’m either blocked by most on here so they don’t see my posts or there isn’t any particular problem with them apart from their perceived old age. I replied to your post regarding Grand & Livesey last night It was a question for those that said they lack mobility but without giving any context with it.
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Post by agl on Aug 20, 2020 12:04:35 GMT
I replied to your post regarding Grand & Livesey last night It was a question for those that said they lack mobility but without giving any context with it. I also replied regarding my issue with Grand. Poor distribution.
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