timnufc22 Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 For me Butt should be in the holding role ahead of Geremi if one was to be picked. Been quality so far, possibly unlucky not to get the armband. Both of them in the team is fine away from home although at home Geremi needs to get forward more than he has done. Although I understand that its about playing the percentages and bieng solid, possibly not play the most fluid football, but with people like Martins up-front we should nick a goal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sicko2ndbest Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 Geremi for me Should have put it in a poll! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Parka Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 Geremi for me too. Not only is he good in the middle he is also much more mobile and has valuable set piece abilities. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
morpeth mag Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 Geremi as well for me. Thought he had a good game Wednesday after a quiet first half hour.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
papo Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 i wouldn't put Butt in the starting 11 so... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kenton Magpie Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 Butt over Geremi for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 Geremi for me Should have put it in a poll! Done. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragon55544 Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 Butt for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 Geremi. Don't rate Butt highly at all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
timnufc22 Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 Think Butt's played much better so far, granted things wernt amazing vs villa & boro, but thought Butt was one of the few to come out with some credit, and looked good when he came on against Barnsley. His experience is vital, he dosent needs to be the most mobile because he can read the game so well, and his passing is under-rated. Also a good talker, seen him bollock Taylor more than once this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keefaz Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 Butt. Miles better at that role from what I've seen so far. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggio Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 Are we going to have another Parker/Butt situation here where one of them is automatically selected because he's captain? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthnufc Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 Geremi. Don't rate Butt highly at all. Butt is quality! i dont think either should be droped just mix it up each week get them competing against each other Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
timnufc22 Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 Are we going to have another Parker/Butt situation here where one of them is automatically selected because he's captain? Its quality weve got competition, really healthy. Although I do hope just because Geremi is captain he should never be dropped it would be wrong, and theres no big deal if he is, players have dips in form captain or not. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keefaz Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 I'd be happier with Geremi in a more advanced role, tbh. Get rid of Smith, or at least stick him somewhere he's actually capable of doing a job, and let Geremi be our link man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest teepee Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 butt is the safest bet imo - but geremi may improve in that position but i fear that we do, as baggio suggests, have a parker/butt like situation, where geremi is almost undroppable! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
timnufc22 Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 I'd have Geremi RB on saturday Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenige Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 Butt is certainly valuable in certain games, but for me he still gives the ball away too much, so although he wins quite a few challanges, he often wastes having the ball. Geremi I don't think is 'solid' as much as Butt, but has a sweeter touch and does provide the set piece option. It'll be interesting to see Geremi with Barton also in the side, I think they could compliment each other well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stephen927 Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 If they're both on the pitch, I'd have Geremi pushed a bit further forward with Butt in the holding role. If I had to pick just one player to play, I'd play Geremi in the holding role and Butt on the bench. It's hard to say though cos I can't see Butt playing most games this season unless somebody goes through a bad patch of form which is highly likely. For me he is a good player to have to add a bit of depth and experience. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 Geremi for me, I dont rate Butt at all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCormick Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 Geremi for me, I dont rate Butt at all. This. butt's passing is atrocious.. i would put butt last in the pecking order of geremi and faye Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
afar Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 I must admit I have yet to be impressed with Geremi, perhaps his best position may not be in midfield. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.S.R. Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 Based on current form, Butt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmonkey Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 Geremi is a tad strange. Winning the ball doesnt seem natural to him - he can "tackle", but he'll not do so to anywhere near the degree or fluidity of Butt. Sometimes Geremi looks like hes making a half-hearted challenge, or is pulling out, but I think its more a case of raw, aggressive tackling not being part of his makeup. On the other side though, his first touch, composure, and passing, are at a much higher standard than Butt's. Depends on the opposition/game for me. If we're at home or against a side that we should comfortably outplay, drop Butt and play Geremi, since the onus on us to attack and play some football on the deck in order to create chances. If we're against a team with good attacking midfielders, or teams that will battle hard for every loose ball and would be happy to stick studs into our players, then probably go for Butt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 I said Butt geremi may be our captain but he isnt as good as Nicky Butt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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