Pilko Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 I've always defended PD on here cos I think he just proper loves defending. He's obviously got nae proper ability with the ball, but he plays to his strengths and always shows for a pass and never hides. I'd like us to sign a more balanced left back and move him to the centre. He's perfectly adequate filling in at left back but long term he's not the answer there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 I want him to do well like, whether it be here in a reserve role or somewhere else. I don't think he should be anywhere near our first XI like, especially at LB, but he seems a nice lad and has always stuck in. That "Fuck off Dummett" bed-sheet was up there with the worst things our fans have done. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Think Colo's been decent/good for a fair while this season. But just can't believe we've invested so little in that position. Merry-go-round of AM's/10's but rarely sign CB's. Signed 2 this summer though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
afar Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 If we stay up this season, and referencing this 3 transfer window plan they stated. I think the focus needs to be on improving the LB position and finding that long term replacement for Colo, I don't think Dummett is the answer to either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 If we stay up this season, and referencing this 3 transfer window plan they stated. I think the focus needs to be on improving the LB position and finding that long term replacement for Colo, I don't think Dummett is the answer to either. Pretty much my view. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M1tche Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 He is really growing on me now, never really lets his man get a clean cross/shot in and gives an option when attacking a lot more now. His crossing is pretty awful, but he did cut a lovely ball back to Gini on Saturday. All his faults can be improved upon in training, so I don't see playing him until the summer as a big issue at all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Was decent going forward until he went off at the weekend as well Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Another crock: http://m.shieldsgazette.com/sport/newcastle-united/latest-nufc-news/newcastle-defender-facing-a-month-on-the-sidelines-in-frest-injury-blow-1-7787743 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sima Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Dr. Death strikes again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Varadi Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 We've clearly kept bringing him back before he's fully fit, no surprise this is what keeps happening. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Yawn. No great loss. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Except we don't have a replacement, like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeloEmre Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Yawn. No great loss. wat? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufcjb Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Is Mbabu back from injury? If not, can se Lascelles playing LB Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPL Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Colback left back it is then, not sure if he weakens us more in midfield or our flanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 The fact he can effectively play as a 3rd CB when the ball's out wide on the other side helps us a lot. I'm glad he's back, we'll be much better for it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Varadi Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 Makes such a difference having a proper defender there - this is the first time Rafa has been able to play an actual left back, he'll be hoping that hamstring holds up... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 It shouldn't have to be the case but I'm glad that he's back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
afar Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 Makes such a difference having a proper defender there - this is the first time Rafa has been able to play an actual left back, he'll be hoping that hamstring holds up... He was still shit, was completely skinned at one point, fortunate not to lead to a goal. Whatever division we play in next year an upgrade for LB is sorely needed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Varadi Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 Makes such a difference having a proper defender there - this is the first time Rafa has been able to play an actual left back, he'll be hoping that hamstring holds up... He was still shit, was completely skinned at one point, fortunate not to lead to a goal. Whatever division we play in next year an upgrade for LB is sorely needed. Don't think he was shit at all tbh - Colback at LB against the mackems was shit, Anita playing there at Southampton was shit and who can forget Aarons against Chelsea - Dummett is just solid but unspectacular. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
afar Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 Makes such a difference having a proper defender there - this is the first time Rafa has been able to play an actual left back, he'll be hoping that hamstring holds up... He was still s***, was completely skinned at one point, fortunate not to lead to a goal. Whatever division we play in next year an upgrade for LB is sorely needed. Don't think he was s*** at all tbh - Colback at LB against the mackems was s***, Anita playing there at Southampton was s*** and who can forget Aarons against Chelsea - Dummett is just solid but unspectacular. Solid is stretching it a bit, the guy is just plain average, he's the Mike Williamson of left backs, serviceable on occasion but will never take you anywhere, we let a far better player go, with a much higher ceiling just over a year ago for practically nothing. I agree though he is a lot better than the non left backs that he's had to put back there recently. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 He's a defender who's usually good at defending. End of discussion. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 Thank fuck this hunch back has returned. Think he put in a professional shift. We've missed him badly. Stay fit please. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leazes_End_Mag Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 Makes such a difference having a proper defender there - this is the first time Rafa has been able to play an actual left back, he'll be hoping that hamstring holds up... He was still s***, was completely skinned at one point, fortunate not to lead to a goal. Whatever division we play in next year an upgrade for LB is sorely needed. Some people are never happy. One mistake apart, he was solid and far better than anyone else whos played there lately. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 He's a defender who's usually good at defending. End of discussion. Pretty much. We've seen that with defenders who look great in every other department and then compensate by pumping fists or punching walls just recently. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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