Doug Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Does it mean someone whose legs have gone, and can no longer run box to box, in which case we are well served with personnel for this important role. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Someone who can protect the back four by breaking down attacks then having the ability to distribute accurate short passes that start up forward play is my definition, and of which we have none. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sicko2ndbest Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Someone who can protect the back four by breaking down attacks then having the ability to distribute accurate short passes that start up forward play is my definition, and of which we have none. this Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 An overrated position in modern day football is what it is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Heneage Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Makalele. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliottman Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 An overrated position in modern day football is what it is. nope. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Tell you what mind, I used to absolutely love watching Redondo play. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 An overrated position in modern day football is what it is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Snrub Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Someone who can protect the back four by breaking down attacks then having the ability to distribute accurate short passes that start up forward play is my definition, and of which we have none. Mhmm. Mascherano is the worlds best at it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 An overrated position in modern day football is what it is. nope. It certainly is. There's far too much emphasis on having this type of player as well as an AM, what's wrong with having two box to box players together? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 An overrated position in modern day football is what it is. nope. It certainly is. There's far too much emphasis on having this type of player as well as an AM, what's wrong with having two box to box players together? Like Gerrard and Lampard? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 An overrated position in modern day football is what it is. nope. It certainly is. There's far too much emphasis on having this type of player as well as an AM, what's wrong with having two box to box players together? Like Gerrard and Lampard? They're both not box to box though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 An overrated position in modern day football is what it is. nope. It certainly is. There's far too much emphasis on having this type of player as well as an AM, what's wrong with having two box to box players together? Like Gerrard and Lampard? They're both not box to box though. I reckon they are. Who is then if they aren't? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobby_solano Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Someone who can protect the back four by breaking down attacks then having the ability to distribute accurate short passes that start up forward play is my definition, and of which we have none. Mhmm. Mascherano is the worlds best at it. aye, he is very good like, i really rate cambiasso in that role for argentina too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 An overrated position in modern day football is what it is. nope. It certainly is. There's far too much emphasis on having this type of player as well as an AM, what's wrong with having two box to box players together? Like Gerrard and Lampard? They're both not box to box though. I reckon they are. Who is then if they aren't? They're both attacking midfielders, Gerrard could quite easily be that player if it wasn't for his own ego. Like when we had Lee/Speed. Bryan Robson is your classic example of this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Sits infront of the back four to offer extra protection, this can be in a 4-1-4-1 type formation or a 4-4-2/4-5-1 with the other CM being a box to box CM. The holding player needs to be able to cover a lot of turf quickly and has to be able to time his tackles, a passing game is not essential as they just need to win the ball then lay it off to the attacking players or back to a CB to be cleared.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colos Short and Curlies Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 An overrated position in modern day football is what it is. nope. It certainly is. There's far too much emphasis on having this type of player as well as an AM, what's wrong with having two box to box players together? Like Gerrard and Lampard? They're both not box to box though. I reckon they are. Who is then if they aren't? Lee Clarke and Rob Lee. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Someone who can protect the back four by breaking down attacks then having the ability to distribute accurate short passes that start up forward play is my definition, and of which we have none. This. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Someone who can protect the back four by breaking down attacks then having the ability to distribute accurate short passes that start up forward play is my definition, and of which we have none. A good definition. Anyone recall a certain Bryan Robson. Another player who slipped through the net and had to go to tomorrows opponents WBA to get his break into the big time. Broke up every opponents attack and was on the end of all his own teams attacks. Now that is what I call a midfield player. No need for the holding role with players like him in your team. Busy players who swarm all over the opposition, if only we could populate our midfield with this sort we would fly up the table. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Claude Makelele is probably the best holding central midfielder of recent years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Someone who can protect the back four by breaking down attacks then having the ability to distribute accurate short passes that start up forward play is my definition, and of which we have none. A good definition. Anyone recall a certain Bryan Robson. Another player who slipped through the net and had to go to tomorrows opponents WBA to get his break into the big time. Broke up every opponents attack and was on the end of all his own teams attacks. Now that is what I call a midfield player. No need for the holding role with players like him in your team. Busy players who swarm all over the opposition, if only we could populate our midfield with this sort we would fly up the table. See my post above. I like your style. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dover Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Edgar Davids Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto2005 Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 An overrated position in modern day football is what it is. nope. It certainly is. There's far too much emphasis on having this type of player as well as an AM, what's wrong with having two box to box players together? Like Gerrard and Lampard? They're both not box to box though. I reckon they are. Who is then if they aren't? Yes, I think you're right, they are box to box midfielders but that's just one partnership, it doesn't mean that everytime two box to box midfielders play together it doesn't work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Someone who can protect the back four by breaking down attacks then having the ability to distribute accurate short passes that start up forward play is my definition, and of which we have none. A good definition. Anyone recall a certain Bryan Robson. Another player who slipped through the net and had to go to tomorrows opponents WBA to get his break into the big time. Broke up every opponents attack and was on the end of all his own teams attacks. Now that is what I call a midfield player. No need for the holding role with players like him in your team. Busy players who swarm all over the opposition, if only we could populate our midfield with this sort we would fly up the table. Barton and Jonas is a good start. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgarve Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Claude Makelele is probably the best holding central midfielder of recent years. I agree, but i think box to box players is just a term for someone who is just below good at every technique (parker) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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