Gallowgate Toon Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 Our lack of pace in defence won't be solved with just one player, like. We need it as an option but if 1 of 4 defenders is the only one with proper legs then there are still plenty of targets to hit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt1892 Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 Tierney is the second fastest defender in the league behind Walker apparently. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 (edited) Anyone got any suggestions as to finding a centre half with blistering pace but is also as good as Schar/Botman at defending and distribution? Or are people suggesting just sticking Usain Bolt back there? Edited July 27, 2023 by STM Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 3 minutes ago, STM said: Anyone got any suggestions as to finding a centre half with blistering pace but is also as good as Schar/Botman at defending and distribution? Or are people suggesting just sticking Usain Bolt back there? In fairness there are probably quite a lot out there, fortunately that’s why we have a whole team of scouts and don’t have to find them ourselves. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingxlnc Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 Tierney on loan to buy Todibo Lavia (ideal world) then Chiesa on loan to buy Pace problem sorted Don't think Lavia is realistic but others possibly are Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 9 minutes ago, STM said: Anyone got any suggestions as to finding a centre half with blistering pace but is also as good as Schar/Botman at defending and distribution? Or are people suggesting just sticking Usain Bolt back there? Not a centre half, but Frimpong Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingArthur Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 14 minutes ago, Gallowgate Toon said: Our lack of pace in defence won't be solved with just one player, like. We need it as an option but if 1 of 4 defenders is the only one with proper legs then there are still plenty of targets to hit. It is weird, that the lack of pace was mentioned as a problem already when Botman was signed. Burn with him there is really a target. Was not a big problem last year, when we pressed well enough Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Novocastrian Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 6 hours ago, timeEd32 said: Miggy doing his interview in Spanish with the commentator being forced to ask questions in both English and Spanish and then also translating his answers is hilarious. I kind of love how he's just refused to learn the language despite being seven years into his career in two different English speaking countries. And some people want him to start using his right foot! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groundhog63 Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 Unsurprisingly, for here, some people think Tripps, Schar, Botman and Burn aren't good (fast) enough, ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliottman Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 9 minutes ago, KingArthur said: It is weird, that the lack of pace was mentioned as a problem already when Botman was signed. Burn with him there is really a target. Was not a big problem last year, when we pressed well enough Cant really remember it being a problem about 6 weeks ago when we finished 4th Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 It's more noticeable with Dubs in goal IMO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedro111 Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 Apparently there was no NUFC merch on sale at the match while there was for all other teams. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 1 minute ago, Rich said: It's more noticeable with Dubs in goal IMO. This is a fantastic point which I didn’t think of, it really is. Pope despite being relatively poor with his feet is quick off his line and has absolutely no fear. kin hell man, if pope was good with his feet he would be legitimately world class. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 Just now, pedro111 said: Apparently there was no NUFC merch on sale at the match while there was for all other teams. This is the second time for this tour this has occured. We need to get Castore binned off asap. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pancrate1892 Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 59 minutes ago, STM said: Anyone got any suggestions as to finding a centre half with blistering pace but is also as good as Schar/Botman at defending and distribution? Or are people suggesting just sticking Usain Bolt back there? Boumsong Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 42 minutes ago, Rich said: It's more noticeable with Dubs in goal IMO. Pope is just as responsible for our defensive resilience as the back 4. Dubravka just isn't the same. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt1892 Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 1 hour ago, STM said: Anyone got any suggestions as to finding a centre half with blistering pace but is also as good as Schar/Botman at defending and distribution? Or are people suggesting just sticking Usain Bolt back there? Tomori. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingArthur Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 1 hour ago, Elliottman said: Cant really remember it being a problem about 6 weeks ago when we finished 4th Yes, but I think it was clear that our CBs are not very quick like. Don't really know that do they have to be? And we are not signing a starting CB anyway, well maybe Disasi can be starter.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manxst Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 1 hour ago, STM said: Anyone got any suggestions as to finding a centre half with blistering pace but is also as good as Schar/Botman at defending and distribution? Or are people suggesting just sticking Usain Bolt back there? Van de Ven / Hincapie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myleftboot Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 3 hours ago, STM said: Anyone got any suggestions as to finding a centre half with blistering pace but is also as good as Schar/Botman at defending and distribution? Or are people suggesting just sticking Usain Bolt back there? Jaap Stam. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 1 hour ago, Manxst said: Van de Ven / Hincapie Both lefties. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto2005 Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 Wonder who will partner Lascelles on Saturday? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 1 minute ago, Alberto2005 said: Wonder who will partner Lascelles on Saturday? It was Savage in the practice match, but you'd expect to see Paully D there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
relámpago blanco Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 I love how we will go from having the joint-best defence in the league to conceding the most based on the thoughts of idiots. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OverThere Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 I'm not quite sure if this is going to be solved that easily to both have fantastic center backs but also have them blessed with pace. In my opinion we stick with what we've got and figure out a way of stopping the supply through balls Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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