Interpolic Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Where do the 4 wingers we have fit into that? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Rafa's never struck me as a manager that places massive emphasis on ball-playing defenders. Arbeloa, Carragher... did sign Agger though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 A little bit longer than 3 days = 3 months. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Our first choice defence is very comfortable on the ball apart from Dummett. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loki679 Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Our first choice defence is very comfortable on the ball apart from Dummett. Aye. I don't think he's much good but sadly he's probably the best option we have at LB at the moment, losing him for three months is a blow. He's crap at anything other than defending but he's solid enough that Atsu or Aarons ahead of him will have the freedom to get forward at will. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawK Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Our first choice defence is very comfortable on the ball apart from Dummett. Aye. I don't think he's much good but sadly he's probably the best option we have at LB at the moment, losing him for three months is a blow. He's crap at anything other than defending but he's solid enough that Atsu or Aarons ahead of him will have the freedom to get forward at will. I think for a club in our position, Dummett gets unfairly railed for his on-the-ball (lack of) ability. There's a lot to be said for a solid defensive full back when you're just trying to stay alive in a division. Might be a stretch, but Danny Simpson seemed clueless both going forward and defending. Personally I'm quite worried about our defence without Dummett at left back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 The criticism of him is very fair. His defensive ability is mostly overrated. He's good at 1 on 1 but awful with the ball aimed over his head. Watching him try to turn is dreadful. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mighty__mag Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Our first choice defence is very comfortable on the ball apart from Dummett. Aye. I don't think he's much good but sadly he's probably the best option we have at LB at the moment, losing him for three months is a blow. He's crap at anything other than defending but he's solid enough that Atsu or Aarons ahead of him will have the freedom to get forward at will. I think for a club in our position, Dummett gets unfairly railed for his on-the-ball (lack of) ability. There's a lot to be said for a solid defensive full back when you're just trying to stay alive in a division. Might be a stretch, but Danny Simpson seemed clueless both going forward and defending. Personally I'm quite worried about our defence without Dummett at left back. Chancel looked fairly ok vs Huddersfield. Most of our shit play came from loss of possession in the middle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormy Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Is this worth a bump? Just saw on SSN Dummett back in the squad. I'm still not a fan but get him in over Manquillo ASAP, please. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 I'd agree, at the very least to give Manquillo a kick up his arse for competition Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 The criticism of him is very fair. His defensive ability is mostly overrated. He's good at 1 on 1 but awful with the ball aimed over his head. Watching him try to turn is dreadful. If he was defensively so bad Rafa wouldn’t play him. He’s had a fair bit of competition and Rafa has had him as #1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 The criticism of him is very fair. His defensive ability is mostly overrated. He's good at 1 on 1 but awful with the ball aimed over his head. Watching him try to turn is dreadful. If he was defensively so bad Rafa wouldn’t play him. He’s had a fair bit of competition and Rafa has had him as #1 Who from? Haidara's been injured 2/3s of the time and is average, Lazaar was never a left-back and Manquillo's average. The fact he spent £4m while in the Championship on a first-choice Serie A player with the intention of playing him there is telling though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 You could say that Rafa wouldn't play Joselu if he didn't think he was a good goalscorer. It doesn't really work like that at the moment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 The criticism of him is very fair. His defensive ability is mostly overrated. He's good at 1 on 1 but awful with the ball aimed over his head. Watching him try to turn is dreadful. If he was defensively so bad Rafa wouldn’t play him. He’s had a fair bit of competition and Rafa has had him as #1 Fair bit of competition Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Rafa’s bought in Gamez, Manquillo and Lazaar. Dummett is better than them fwiw Aye he seems to prefer Joselu over Mitro which is baffling. Likewise Elliot’s seen off a couple competitors which says more about them than it does Rob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Rafa’s bought in Gamez, Manquillo and Lazaar. Dummett is better than them fwiw Aye he seems to prefer Joselu over Mitro which is baffling. Likewise Elliot’s seen off a couple competitors which says more about them than it does Rob. It doesn't really mean anything though. If you are buying players for under £5m you are going to end up with lots of pretty poor players. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
U2 Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Rafa’s bought in Gamez, Manquillo and Lazaar. Dummett is better than them fwiw Aye he seems to prefer Joselu over Mitro which is baffling. Likewise Elliot’s seen off a couple competitors which says more about them than it does Rob. Great post. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiotes Witch Doctor Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 Surprised there wasn't a post in here for last night, thought he looked very composed for the most part at the back, was impressed with his performance. Wouldn't be the worst thing in the world to see a potential partnership between Dummett and Lascelles, though I'd still prefer him at LB over Manquillo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 Thought he did well and glad that he's back. We badly need a lefty at LB. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 Defensively he's better than our other fullbacks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 Solid as ever. Looked comfortable at CB. Glad he’s back. He and Lascelles stay fit we’ll get more clean sheets. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 Yup, I'm not his biggest fan but he was okay last night, considering who it was against and his first game in 3 months. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 Really? There were at least three occasions where he was deeper than everyone else and playing them onside, one moment where it almost cost us. His distribution was as poor as ever. It was the system that made us look comfortable in general. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 Sooner he's back playing LB for us the better - hopefully he starts this weekend. He still is very odd with the ball, but I'd rather count on him tackling and marking which he'll get more comfortable with, being out for so long. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbnufc Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 fucking long balls man. shite edit: the long balls, that is He's decent enough for now defensively Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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