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Much rather bring in a better LB than Dummett and shift him to the pool of CB's. We know he can cover at LB if the need arises but I still feel he's better in the middle. Mbemba, Lascelles, Dummett and the addition of a quality CB with some experience wouldn't be a bad set to choose from.

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Two of the fullback's most important jobs are to stop crosses and defend the far post. He does both far better than most.

Aye. He's aware defensively.

 

Against City, Rafa spent a lot of his time telling the team and individuals what to do, where to stand, where to move. Especially Anita. Get closer to the CB, get goalside of the attacker  etc. rarely had to intruct PD on his duties.

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Contract extension agreed. Rubber stamped by Rafa apparently.

Dummett is one of the last he would look to move on. Does the basics of his position well. Understands defending and has a good 'tude.

 

atti too much for you?

 

:lol:

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Would keep him. Always gives his all, good defensively, and probably one of our most consistent performers.

 

I'd like to see us sign another left back that would challenge him though; one that's not made of glass like Haidara.

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I have never seen a player look so uncomfortable when attacking.  He never wants to cross the ball and when he does, he usually waits too long to attempt it. 

 

At one point against Villa, he had acres to run into.  He went about 20 yards, got into their half, then stopped, turned around, ran back into our half and then passed it to someone else :lol:

 

He is solid defensively, but he doesn't do anything at all when he has the ball at his feet, or when we have possession going forward.

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I'll take solid defensively over an attacking left back leaking soft goals any day.

 

You have to be at least average going forward thoughton, they shouldn't be exclusive of each other.

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I'll take solid defensively over an attacking left back leaking soft goals any day.

 

You have to be at least average going forward thoughton, they shouldn't be exclusive of each other.

 

Exactly, they shouldn't be mutually exclusive.  He is solid defensively, but offers absolutely nothing going forward.  Considering we don't play a left footed winger in front of him.  It really fucks us up.  As we have no width down that side and there is usually loads of space for him to overlap and join in the attack.  But he just doesn't bother, or he can't, because he isn't good enough.

 

I quite like him and I think he is a really solid defender, TBH.  I just think fullbacks who are comfortable on the ball and are good going forward.  Are pretty important if you want to play decent, passing football. 

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Whilst I feel Dummett will be good enough for us in the Championship, If teams are willing to pay the British premium price I would let him go on a minute. If we are serious about going straight back up I would rather Rafa was allowed to invest in a team that will be better suited to his style and capable of playing Premier League football next season.

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