BlackandWhite Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 On 10/09/2016 at 23:45, madras said: The more I see that penalty shout against him the more I think it really wasn't but they are given most of the time. It was very risky stuff. The way he reacted you could tell by his face he was like "oh shit". For me whenever players resct like that it's tell tale sign they know they've fucked up. If they didn't think they fucked up they'd just act normal. It was a close one to call and relieved it went our way but I wouldnt have been too pissed if it was given because while there wasn't a lot of contact on review he does stick his knee out a bit and make contact as a result so there is just enough there for Derby to argue their case. He went on to have another solid game anyway long may his good form continue. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_69 Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 Doesn't get anywhere near the credit he deserves. If a manager as good as Rafa is so keen to get him in his team that he'll play him in central midfield, right wing, right back etc. You just have to accept that he's a very good footballer. As supporters we know stuff about football and our club but we don't see what the real experts see. There was loads of doubt about the lineup tonight and yet we looked great and won 0-2. Sometimes you just have to accept that Rafa knows best. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 I was a big fan of him back when I thought Pardew was criminally underusing him, but he has showed often that in centre midfield he can be overpowered and bypassed and he goes invisible. He is a very accomplished tidy player at times, and he has very much impressed me last few games at right back, however he seems to be permanently on some swing of oooh he's doing well at right back lets try him in the middle till he's tried in the middle and fails. In a possession based 3 man midfield he may work but here's the problem, he's naturally defensive but not strong enough to be the midfield enforcer, so he either sits alongside a proper defensive mid and then we have a very negative midfield who won't bring the ball forward, or he is expected to win the ball not just circulate it and he ends up being overrun. Alongside a strong ballwinning box to box type player or two he may thrive in the middle but I don't really think his midfield type really fits either with the squad or the league. Atm however he has cemented his right back position well and perhaps handy as emergency midfielder. I think purely theoretically he could play like Guardiola's full backs and tuck into the midfield to give more numbers there but seems unlikely this ploy will catch on too much, and that is kinda reliant on being able to go to 3 man defense fluidly. He may suit more sophisticated systems as he is a smart player (which is why Benitez has praised him) and perhaps could do the false-cb thing in a 3 man back line but again such tactical experimentation is totally unnecessary and just risky at this level. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 Nearly all of Derby's better attacks came down his flank, and they were clearly targeting him. He's doing okay, but we need a better alternative. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themanupstairs Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 On 11/09/2016 at 07:15, Cronky said: Nearly all of Derby's better attacks came down his flank, and they were clearly targeting him. He's doing okay, but we need a better alternative. Possibly because their better attacker was on that side as well? It's not always a slide rule. He's our starting right-back when full strength, and rightly so. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 Anita had Anya in his pocket Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Crooks Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 Targeted the wing full back then eh? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 If they targeted him then they failed. We definitely don't need a better alternative in this league. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figures 1-0 Football Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 He's nothing outstanding in any of his positions, but he does a job and fills a gap. I never feel disappointed when I see him on the teamsheet and never expect him to be at fault for anything. A valuable squad player, especially at this level. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 On 11/09/2016 at 09:15, Kid Icarus said: If they targeted him then they failed. We definitely don't need a better alternative in this league. Right? What kind of logic is that man? As we're talking about Dummett in the other thread, Anita is just a far more ballanced fullback, I really like him there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Wish Vurn could add a few goals to his game, even from RB. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 On 11/09/2016 at 11:07, Figures 1-0 Football said: He's nothing outstanding in any of his positions, but he does a job and fills a gap. I never feel disappointed when I see him on the teamsheet and never expect him to be at fault for anything. A valuable squad player, especially at this level. He's pap at CM. Absolute pap. Offers nowt. Pretty pap at RM too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 His thread has done less than 300 pages in 4 years because he's been a nothing player for us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Change the fucking record man Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happinesstan Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 On 12/09/2016 at 13:24, The College Dropout said: His thread has done less than 300 pages in 4 years because he's been a nothing player for us. Well he's not now, so there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattoon Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Has his strengths and weaknesses but tbh he's always been one of my favourites, he's a solid yet unremarkable professional that has never given anything but his all for the club. He'll never be world class but he's a solid squad player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 At least TCD has gone quiet on Mbemba (unless i've missed it) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmoset Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 I like him for some reason and he'll be very useful this year, but long term I wouldn't want him to be one of our first choice eleven. Saying that, I'm always open to how Rafa might improve players so we'll see. Think at times he has had a bit of emperors new clothes syndrome due to his past at Ajax and his few Holland caps. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 If Mbemba makes a mistake I'm sure TCD will let us know. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nattfare Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 On 12/09/2016 at 13:59, Ikon said: At least TCD has gone quiet on Mbemba (unless i've missed it) He's too busy slating Anita and Yedlin at the moment, but he'll get there eventually no doubt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest reefatoon Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 On 12/09/2016 at 13:57, Mattoon said: Has his strengths and weaknesses but tbh he's always been one of my favourites, he's a solid yet unremarkable professional that has never given anything but his all for the club. He'll never be world class but he's a solid squad player. Wow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Crooks Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 I love his arse. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
afar Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 On 12/09/2016 at 13:24, The College Dropout said: His thread has done less than 300 pages in 4 years because he's been a nothing player for us. His performance against a very tricky player in Anya on Saturday shouldn't be underestimated. I tend to favour Rafa's judgement on players over yours tbh and Anita's probably played more games since Rafa came to the club than any other player. He's an important member of the squad, very important. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 On 12/09/2016 at 14:21, Darth Crooks said: I love his arse. I love his celebration dance behind Yedlin for his goal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 On 12/09/2016 at 15:19, Kanji said: Quote I love his arse. I love his celebration dance behind Yedlin for his goal. Not sure it was his, like. Looked to me like he was going to DeAndre; "go on, do the thing hehehe." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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