xLiaaamx Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 sounded like he nearly fucked up with judging the flight of the ball and heading it back again but I'm sure that's not his fault. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 Sounds like you never saw the game but are trying to find some vague link between what you heard and Darlow's fuck up against Bristol for some deranged reason. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest taps01 Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 Defensively last night he looked quite good but offensively he is comical. Only able to hit the ball either 0 or 100 - exemplified by his lay off to Perez in the box where he absolutely hammered it at him from about 10 yards away instead of just rolling it into his path. Put a good ball in for Murphy's chance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 Sounds like you never saw the game but are trying to find some vague link between what you heard and Darlow's fuck up against Bristol for some deranged reason. There are agendas and there are mongs with agendas. It's a pretty devastating combo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 Brave of you to admit that Ronaldo. Safety wink Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 sounded like he nearly f***ed up with judging the flight of the ball and heading it back again but I'm sure that's not his fault. It was fine, Darlow hadn't charged out of his box like an idiot this time so just caught the ball from his header. No issue. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
magorific Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Offers absolutely nothing going forward and doesn't even look a top Championship defender. Should not be taking him up to the Premier League, he has proven time and time again he is s*** in the PL. Completely disagree. There isn't a better left back in this league than him. Charlie Taylor at Leeds is considerably better. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Offers absolutely nothing going forward and doesn't even look a top Championship defender. Should not be taking him up to the Premier League, he has proven time and time again he is shit in the PL. I can't remember him having a bad game in the PL. He's had a few this season, mind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heron Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 He's just a trendy one to dislike, and so people decide to lambaste him with ridiculous statements. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 He's just a trendy one to dislike, and so people decide to lambaste him with ridiculous statements. Not being very good is another reason, I thought he was fairly good against Huddersfield and he normally makes my eyes bleed watching him so he has it in him to put in a good performance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 He's just a trendy one to dislike, and so people decide to lambaste him with ridiculous statements. Trendy one The reason some people "dislike" him is that he can't play football. I'm sure most people on here think he's good when it comes to defending at this level. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alijmitchell Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 I'd say Taylor at Villa is a decent LB from what I saw in the PL. Also quite like Amavi tbh Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 He's just a trendy one to dislike, and so people decide to lambaste him with ridiculous statements. Not being very good is another reason, I thought he was fairly good against Huddersfield and he normally makes my eyes bleed watching him so he has it in him to put in a good performance. He's obviously in Rafa's Xl to defend and he does that job very well. When you look at the LBs that've played for us and been at fault for literally goal after goal, it's refreshing to have someone in there who just doesn't let us down. I can think of very few goals scored against us because of poor defending on his side. The problem is, next season we'll have to pick up points at home. We have to or we'll struggle. To do that we need as many players good on the ball as possible. That means (among other alterations) Alsoran and Colback as far from the fucking squad as possible, and ideally a LB with a bit about him going forward. The more I think about it, though, the more I reckon LB will be close to the bottom of Rafa's list of priorities. He's played more games than anyone else this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmoset Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 I just think the balance of what's wanted by people of a left back is skewed a little too heavily on being good on the ball vs being solid defensively. Both are important but I think what Dummett's good at is taken a little bit for granted by some. Really nice to have someone solid in the air over there especially. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 I'd say Taylor at Villa is a decent LB from what I saw in the PL. Also quite like Amavi tbh Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Rather have Taylor from Leeds. Out of contract this summer as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 I just think the balance of what's wanted by people of a left back is skewed a little too heavily on being good on the ball vs being solid defensively. Both are important but I think what Dummett's good at is taken a little bit for granted by some. Really nice to have someone solid in the air over there especially. Yep and I've said it before but his aerial ability basically means he becomes a 3rd centre back when the ball gets knocked in from our right hand side. The type of thing is obviously less noticeable than a LB who occasionally skins a couple of opponents before knocking a cross in. Think it's fairly obvious which one Rafa would rather have, though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figures 1-0 Football Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 I don't want Dummett to be Messi with the ball at his feet, it's just not completely ridiculous to request that a professional footballer can control a ball and pass it to his team mate. It's not necessary for his position but he puts us under a lot of pressure with his inability to play football and consistently passes possession to the other team (usually through giving them a throw-in). He's been fairly good defensively for the majority of the season, but is still terrible when a ball is played over the top of him. He's excellent in the air though, which is unusual for a LB. Said it all season, he's good enough for this level but one I'd like to see replaced next season - although it's not our most urgent position that is needed strengthening. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foluwashola Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 He's just a trendy one to dislike, and so people decide to lambaste him with ridiculous statements. The internet needs a scapegoat, even when we're smashing a division to pieces. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto2005 Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 He's been good enough for this league, and to be fair he's pretty solid defensively. We all know about his lack of ability on the ball. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bimpy474 Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 He'd be good in a back three as the left sided central defender, not being required to get forward and having to get on the ball that much, obviously irrelevent as we won't play that way under Rafa mind. He's limited, as are a fair few we have. If and when we do go up it'll be interesting to see who Rafa brings in (if Ashley doesn't fuck it up). I suspect Paul will still play a fair bit as Rafa trusts him to carry out his instructions, something we musn't understate. Rafa is about the system as a whole not the players as individuals and Paul is perfect is that respect for Rafa. If Rafa spots a better player on the ball who offers the same as Paul does without it, i've no doubt Rafa will jettison Paul without a thought, Rafa's a winner after all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 I agree his contribution defensively is taken for granted. Aye, he's abhorrent going forward. He can sometime hit a decent cross but that is it and long-term that can't be acceptable from our LB. Even if he was just an average PL fullback in terms of technique, dribbling, passing etc imo he would be a very good fullback. Defensively in the PL he's fine. We'll be better at home in the PL as more teams will attack us. As long as Rafa is here he'll have a place in the squad imo. I suspect he'll be first choice next season in the PL too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benwell Lad Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 I agree his contribution defensively is taken for granted. Aye, he's abhorrent going forward. He can sometime hit a decent cross but that is it and long-term that can't be acceptable from our LB. Even if he was just an average PL fullback in terms of technique, dribbling, passing etc imo he would be a very good fullback. Defensively in the PL he's fine. We'll be better at home in the PL as more teams will attack us. As long as Rafa is here he'll have a place in the squad imo. I suspect he'll be first choice next season in the PL too. He's not like He's no world beater sure, but he's nowhere near as bad as the myth which seems to be gaining weight on here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sho Time Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 Anyone that can say with a straight face that Dummett isn't awful on the ball or going forward needs to be evaluated, like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ_NUFC Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 Defensively he's been one of my favourite players this season, and I used to want him gone from the club every fortnight. He's been solid, reliable, and seems to read the game better as he's matured. Going forward it's been a hope-and-pray scenario where I'm just happy he doesn't get caught out or give away the ball. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 He's just a trendy one to dislike, and so people decide to lambaste him with ridiculous statements. The internet needs a scapegoat, even when we're smashing a division to pieces. I dinnah, like. Him and Colback are easy to single out when the result influences your opinion for obvious reasons. The reason with Dummett being that he's defensively sound, but atrocious with the ball at his feet. Not Mike Williamson bad, but definitely one that needlessly hoofs it fairly often. He's cut down on it recently tbf though, maybe Rafa's had a word with him about it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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