DanFromDownSouth 1,706 Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 14 minutes ago, TeaCider24 said: Andy Robertson is a good 3 inches taller than him and actually looks decent with the cross. Just to add some stats, according to Whoscored. Robertson is accurate with about 19% of his crosses, Coulson 17%. Coulson has 88 total crosses of which 15 are accurate. Robertson has 210 total crossea of which 41 are accurate. Coulson has played 20 (9) games compared to Robertson's 34 (2). Link to post Share on other sites
DanFromDownSouth 1,706 Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 19 minutes ago, scotty189 said: Would anyone have him back? I'd have Ayala back on lower terms than he was on. Maybe tie a % of his wages in the number of appearances he makes (due to his injury record). There has been rumours for the last season or 2 that a player has been actively trying to sue the club. If I recall correctly I'm sure during the season just gone someone on here confirmed it was Ayala? 1 Link to post Share on other sites
J.T. 640 Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 (edited) 22 minutes ago, TeaCider24 said: Andy Robertson is a good 3 inches taller than him. I would still classify Robertson as pretty small... and I don’t think he’s a very good defender... but if you’re not willing to take him as an example, let’s go Roberto Carlos... smaller than Coulson, a poor defender, yet many (not me by the way) would have him in their All Star XI. Even looking at our own league... Joe Bryan is probably one of the best left backs in the league yet he is the same height as Coulson and not very good defensively. My point is, height and being brilliant defensively are not necessities to be a good full back. However, I would agree that in a Warnock system, they probably are necessities. And there lies the problem. Under a different manager I think both Spence and Coulson could be excellent full backs. But unfortunately they won’t suit what Warnock wants of a full back. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
RealSlimSladeyy 766 Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 1 minute ago, J.T. said: I would still classify Robertson as pretty small... and I don’t think he’s a very good defender... but if you’re not willing to take him as an example, let’s go Roberto Carlos... smaller than Coulson, a poor defender, yet many (not me by the way) would have him in their All Star XI. Even looking at our own league... Joe Bryan is probably one of the best left backs in the league yet he is the same height as Coulson and not very good defensively. My point is, height and being brilliant defensively are not necessities to be a good full back. However, I would agree that in a Warnock system, they probably are necessities. And there lies the problem. Under a different manager I think both Spence and Coulson could be excellent full backs. But unfortunately they won’t suit what Warnock wants of a full back. Joe Bennett is only 5 10 and was a key player in Warnock’s Cardiff side Link to post Share on other sites
estonpidge 1,442 Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 28 minutes ago, scotty189 said: Would anyone have him back? so he can go on his holidays every winter? Link to post Share on other sites
Robin Johnson 612 Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 Have Ayala back? No way, taken us for a ride on occasions with his injury. Don’t wish any ill on the guy - but I hope he remains without a club! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
TeaCider24 12,401 Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 (edited) All those players listed contributed to a decent number of goals, which offsets the weaker defensive side. Coulson only managed 1 goal and 1 assist, and both were when playing as a winger. Link to post Share on other sites
Old Codger 3,039 Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 the best right back we had in the last 50 years wasn't the tallest.fella...but he was quick, could tackle and had one of the hardest shots in football...played 400 games in 10 seasons...be surprised if anyone here now gets close to that 1 Link to post Share on other sites
wilsoncgp 9,230 Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 Just now, Old Codger said: the best right back we had in the last 50 years wasn't the tallest.fella...but he was quick, could tackle and had one of the hardest shots in football...played 400 games in 10 seasons...be surprised if anyone here now gets close to that Luke Young didn't play 400 games! 😉 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Tobermory 99 Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 31 minutes ago, TeaCider24 said: Andy Robertson is a good 3 inches taller than him and actually looks decent with the cross. Wiki says Andy Robertson is 5'10" and Coulson is 5'11". Transfermarkt says Hayden is shorter, but is that old data? Link to post Share on other sites
Old Codger 3,039 Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 3 minutes ago, wilsoncgp said: Luke Young didn't play 400 games! 😉 said 50 not 20 Link to post Share on other sites
TeaCider24 12,401 Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Tobermory Whitby said: Wiki says Andy Robertson is 5'10" and Coulson is 5'11". Transfermarkt says Hayden is shorter, but is that old data? Coulson is 5ft 7". Wiki is wrong, as far as I know. Unless he's had a growth spurt since I was last in the stadium, because he's usually the shortest player on the pitch. Edited August 18, 2020 by TeaCider24 Link to post Share on other sites
Changing Times 12,218 Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 2 minutes ago, TeaCider24 said: Coulson is 5ft 7". Wiki is wrong, as far as I know. Unless he's had a growth spurt. I think the beard takes up a lot of his energy so I doubt he has. Link to post Share on other sites
Changing Times 12,218 Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 Could be a good left back with some coaching and that, so almost certainly won't be here. Link to post Share on other sites
estonpidge 1,442 Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 2 minutes ago, Changing Times said: I think the beard takes up a lot of his energy so I doubt he has. that beard could do with a growth spurt Link to post Share on other sites
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