Pilko Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Amazing! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 I'm not sure why the idea of him playing right back and getting another good full back to play LB has become a laughing matter? It would improve the team massively He plays right back for his country He may have been 'bought as a left back' but so what? It's the same sort of blinkered thinking that shepherd used when he would only hire british managers. It's not even as if playing Santon at RB would be hugely experimental or thinking out of the box, if there's someone better than raylor to play at LB it's the bleeding obvious thing to do. Whether it's likely or not is a different matter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 I'm not sure why the idea of him playing right back and getting another good full back to play LB has become a laughing matter? It would improve the team massively He plays right back for his country He may have been 'bought as a left back' but so what? It's the same sort of blinkered thinking that shepherd used when he would only hire british managers. It's not even as if playing Santon at RB would be hugely experimental or thinking out of the box, if there's someone better than raylor to play at LB it's the bleeding obvious thing to do. Whether it's likely or not is a different matter. I agree long-term or even post-January, but don't agree we should be playing him RB, midfield or wherever now when we have R.Taylor playing in the position he was initially signed for. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 I'm not sure why the idea of him playing right back and getting another good full back to play LB has become a laughing matter? It would improve the team massively He plays right back for his country He may have been 'bought as a left back' but so what? It's the same sort of blinkered thinking that shepherd used when he would only hire british managers. It's not even as if playing Santon at RB would be hugely experimental or thinking out of the box, if there's someone better than raylor to play at LB it's the bleeding obvious thing to do. Whether it's likely or not is a different matter. I'd like to think that in some point in the future if we want to bring a new, better fullback in we've got scope to buy either a LB or a RB considering Santon can play either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormy Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 I'm not sure why the idea of him playing right back and getting another good full back to play LB has become a laughing matter? It would improve the team massively He plays right back for his country He may have been 'bought as a left back' but so what? It's the same sort of blinkered thinking that shepherd used when he would only hire british managers. It's not even as if playing Santon at RB would be hugely experimental or thinking out of the box, if there's someone better than raylor to play at LB it's the bleeding obvious thing to do. Whether it's likely or not is a different matter. I'd like to think that in some point in the future if we want to bring a new, better fullback in we've got scope to buy either a LB or a RB considering Santon can play either. Who knows. Maybe this is a calculated idea from the board. () Snap at a chance of getting a potentially great young full back to initially kick Raylor out of the LB spot, and then in the future we can upgrade by signing either a LB or RB to kick Simmo out, too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenige Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Basically it's win win. Come the next transfer window we're not restricted in looking for a LB or a RB, we could sign either and Santon will play the opposite side. He's more than comfortable at RB or LB so it gives us a wider spectrum to play with. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 The club tried on more than one occasion over the summer to offload Simpson. I think there's every chance that Santon will end up at right back with A. N. Other at left back eventually... Probably next summer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Or possibly sign a RB, depends on where the lad feels comfortable. Can't really spend £6m and not play him in his best position long term, would be a terrible idea. If we got a good offer in for Simpson, he's gone like, we'll cash in on him as the club will know he can be replaced. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Haris Vuckic Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 I'm not sure why the idea of him playing right back and getting another good full back to play LB has become a laughing matter? It would improve the team massively He plays right back for his country He may have been 'bought as a left back' but so what? It's the same sort of blinkered thinking that shepherd used when he would only hire british managers. It's not even as if playing Santon at RB would be hugely experimental or thinking out of the box, if there's someone better than raylor to play at LB it's the bleeding obvious thing to do. Whether it's likely or not is a different matter. He's played right and left back for both U21's and senior teams. He's drew plaudits as a left back. Primarily he's a left back. Do you reckon Phillip Lahm has people tapping him on the shoulder every 30 seconds saying he should play right back? No. Right footed left back, like Lahm, Maldini, Irwin, etc etc it can be done. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 I'm not sure why the idea of him playing right back and getting another good full back to play LB has become a laughing matter? It would improve the team massively He plays right back for his country He may have been 'bought as a left back' but so what? It's the same sort of blinkered thinking that shepherd used when he would only hire british managers. It's not even as if playing Santon at RB would be hugely experimental or thinking out of the box, if there's someone better than raylor to play at LB it's the bleeding obvious thing to do. Whether it's likely or not is a different matter. He's played right and left back for both U21's and senior teams. He's drew plaudits as a left back. Primarily he's a left back. Do you reckon Phillip Lahm has people tapping him on the shoulder every 30 seconds saying he should play right back? No. Right footed left back, like Lahm, Maldini, Irwin, etc etc it can be done. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tachikoma Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Regardless of where he plays currently, didn't he start at RW before being moved to RB? and only played LB because Inter had no one else there? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 CB competent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Haris Vuckic Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 No he got his first start at Inter because Chivu was injured and he was so impressive at left back they kept him on, then he had a couple of injuries etc etc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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tmonkey Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 We should give him a few games in central midfield just to gage what level of awkwardness we're talking about. Would it be Coloccini-in-midfield awkward, or Ameobi-on-an-off-day awkward? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shak Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 That time Ameobi played on the wing at Wigan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Really looking forward to seeing this lad play. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colos Curls Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 We should give him a few games in central midfield just to gage what level of awkwardness we're talking about. Would it be Coloccini-in-midfield awkward, or Ameobi-on-a-pitch awkward? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dr Venkman Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 I'm not sure why the idea of him playing right back and getting another good full back to play LB has become a laughing matter? It would improve the team massively He plays right back for his country He may have been 'bought as a left back' but so what? It's the same sort of blinkered thinking that shepherd used when he would only hire british managers. It's not even as if playing Santon at RB would be hugely experimental or thinking out of the box, if there's someone better than raylor to play at LB it's the bleeding obvious thing to do. Whether it's likely or not is a different matter. He's played right and left back for both U21's and senior teams. He's drew plaudits as a left back. Primarily he's a left back. Do you reckon Phillip Lahm has people tapping him on the shoulder every 30 seconds saying he should play right back? No. Right footed left back, like Lahm, Maldini, Irwin, etc etc it can be done. considering my whole post was about the idea that playing him at RB shouldnt be sneered at if it's best for the team, you haven't made a single worthwhile point. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Haris Vuckic Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 I'm not sure why the idea of him playing right back and getting another good full back to play LB has become a laughing matter? It would improve the team massively He plays right back for his country He may have been 'bought as a left back' but so what? It's the same sort of blinkered thinking that shepherd used when he would only hire british managers. It's not even as if playing Santon at RB would be hugely experimental or thinking out of the box, if there's someone better than raylor to play at LB it's the bleeding obvious thing to do. Whether it's likely or not is a different matter. He's played right and left back for both U21's and senior teams. He's drew plaudits as a left back. Primarily he's a left back. Do you reckon Phillip Lahm has people tapping him on the shoulder every 30 seconds saying he should play right back? No. Right footed left back, like Lahm, Maldini, Irwin, etc etc it can be done. considering my whole post was about the idea that playing him at RB shouldnt be sneered at if it's best for the team, you haven't made a single worthwhile point. It wasn't singularly in response to yourself - as much as you would like that, more in response to a mentality and people who just cant get their heads round a right footed player on the left are just as blinkered. Anyway.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzza Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 I wouyld so love it if we bought another full back in Jan and Pardew's plan had always been to get rid of the two average footballers we have currently in thes positions... Just love it!! (fingers, toes, eyes all crossed!) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 I'm not sure why the idea of him playing right back and getting another good full back to play LB has become a laughing matter? It would improve the team massively He plays right back for his country He may have been 'bought as a left back' but so what? It's the same sort of blinkered thinking that shepherd used when he would only hire british managers. It's not even as if playing Santon at RB would be hugely experimental or thinking out of the box, if there's someone better than raylor to play at LB it's the bleeding obvious thing to do. Whether it's likely or not is a different matter. He's played right and left back for both U21's and senior teams. He's drew plaudits as a left back. Primarily he's a left back. Do you reckon Phillip Lahm has people tapping him on the shoulder every 30 seconds saying he should play right back? No. Right footed left back, like Lahm, Maldini, Irwin, etc etc it can be done. considering my whole post was about the idea that playing him at RB shouldnt be sneered at if it's best for the team, you haven't made a single worthwhile point. It wasn't singularly in response to yourself - as much as you would like that, more in response to a mentality and people who just cant get their heads round a right footed player on the left are just as blinkered. Anyway.... and here's me thinking that we use quote's to refer to and answer each other's posts Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Haris Vuckic Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 I'm not sure why the idea of him playing right back and getting another good full back to play LB has become a laughing matter? It would improve the team massively He plays right back for his country He may have been 'bought as a left back' but so what? It's the same sort of blinkered thinking that shepherd used when he would only hire british managers. It's not even as if playing Santon at RB would be hugely experimental or thinking out of the box, if there's someone better than raylor to play at LB it's the bleeding obvious thing to do. Whether it's likely or not is a different matter. He's played right and left back for both U21's and senior teams. He's drew plaudits as a left back. Primarily he's a left back. Do you reckon Phillip Lahm has people tapping him on the shoulder every 30 seconds saying he should play right back? No. Right footed left back, like Lahm, Maldini, Irwin, etc etc it can be done. considering my whole post was about the idea that playing him at RB shouldnt be sneered at if it's best for the team, you haven't made a single worthwhile point. It wasn't singularly in response to yourself - as much as you would like that, more in response to a mentality and people who just cant get their heads round a right footed player on the left are just as blinkered. Anyway.... and here's me thinking that we use quote's to refer to and answer each other's posts Yay! Internet war! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 I'm not sure why the idea of him playing right back and getting another good full back to play LB has become a laughing matter? It would improve the team massively He plays right back for his country He may have been 'bought as a left back' but so what? It's the same sort of blinkered thinking that shepherd used when he would only hire british managers. It's not even as if playing Santon at RB would be hugely experimental or thinking out of the box, if there's someone better than raylor to play at LB it's the bleeding obvious thing to do. Whether it's likely or not is a different matter. He's played right and left back for both U21's and senior teams. He's drew plaudits as a left back. Primarily he's a left back. Do you reckon Phillip Lahm has people tapping him on the shoulder every 30 seconds saying he should play right back? No. Right footed left back, like Lahm, Maldini, Irwin, etc etc it can be done. considering my whole post was about the idea that playing him at RB shouldnt be sneered at if it's best for the team, you haven't made a single worthwhile point. It wasn't singularly in response to yourself - as much as you would like that, more in response to a mentality and people who just cant get their heads round a right footed player on the left are just as blinkered. Anyway.... and here's me thinking that we use quote's to refer to and answer each other's posts Yay! Internet war! ok mate i make post you make post replying i say that isnt really relevant you say you're not talking to me anyway cracking debate Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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