LinoJo3 3,098 Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 2 minutes ago, A21 said: Lea Leadbitters long raking passes were effective under Karanka but I don’t see anybody bar Howson who can create from midfield. Personally I’d like to see Tav a little deeper, more central and running at defences. This has been one of my biggest annoyances since forever, I think when we played zenden and boateng was the last time I was happy with our midfield in an attacking sense, what a pairing that turned out to be! I never really got into the whole ‘Clayton and leadbitter’ thing exactly because of this. Wayyy too slow to transition defence to attack. Even grant, if he wasn’t doing the long ball used to do these annoying slow rolled passes. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Aphex_Boro 1,425 Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 (edited) 2 minutes ago, LinoJo3 said: This has been one of my biggest annoyances since forever, I think when we played zenden and boateng was the last time I was happy with our midfield in an attacking sense, what a pairing that turned out to be! I never really got into the whole ‘Clayton and leadbitter’ thing exactly because of this. Wayyy too slow to transition defence to attack. Even grant, if he wasn’t doing the long ball used to do these annoying slow rolled passes. It was less of an issue in those days as we always played with a proper number 10 which helped bridge the gap, nowadays we essentially play with 3 holding midfielders and a huge gap up to the forwards. It's honestly far bigger a problem than any striker issues we may or may not have 2 Link to post Share on other sites
BoroJake 2,331 Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 I’d love to see us go to a 4-2-3-1. Another winger in and we have lots of options there. Would hopefully solve our scoring problems 2 Link to post Share on other sites
A21 106 Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 Just now, Aphex_Boro said: It was less of an issue in those days as we always played with a proper number 10, nowadays we essentially play with 3 holding midfielders and a huge gap up to the forwards. It's honestly far bigger a problem than any striker issues we may or may not have 100% this. Two holding midfielders can work if you have options ahead of them, especially a central option like a traditional 10, someone to link the play. Wingers/attacking midfielders moving inside with full backs overlapping just move opposition defences around and give options. That’s been our issue for years, the lack of forward options for the man on the ball. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
A21 106 Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 Bettinelli (if we have to) Djiksteel, Fry, McNair, Bola Howson, Morsey Tav, Watmore, Bolasie Glatzel or Juke 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Aphex_Boro 1,425 Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 (edited) 2 minutes ago, A21 said: Bettinelli (if we have to) Djiksteel, Fry, McNair, Bola Howson, Morsey Tav, Watmore, Bolasie Glatzel or Juke Would rather have a fully fit Fletcher up top over those two, think he'd win just as much in the air but would actually be some use with the ball at his feet. Think 4-2-3-1 really does suit this group though (sorry to use a Monkism) 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Simply Red 264 Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 (edited) 19 minutes ago, A21 said: I agree with you, although I believe Neil Warnock has said something along the lines of Paddy is ‘a great centre half but average midfielder’. He’d be so dangerous on the right of a midfield 3 I also agree with Neil , I would like him on the left of 3 centre halves , bringing the ball out like. Gibson did yesterday . I think we need a big lad to dominate in the air at the back , Hal could be this , but we need a back up , and similar up front . We don't have a threat at set pieces , and are vulnerable in our box . 1 Link to post Share on other sites
TheJew 2,886 Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 4231 Viva la Karanka. Bettinelli Djiksteel Fry McNair Bola Howson Morsy Bolasie Tav Grosicki Fletcher 3 Link to post Share on other sites
A21 106 Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 1 minute ago, Aphex_Boro said: Would rather have a fully fit Fletcher up top over those two, think he'd win just as much in the air but would actually be some use with the ball at his feet. Think 4-2-3-1 really does suit this group though (sorry to use a Monkism) Fletcher is certainly more dynamic and I like him but he just never seems to impose himself enough, I’m not a fan of over aggressive forwards but he’s almost too nice, as if he doesn’t quite believe in himself enough. I think with his physical attributes the opposition defence should be worried about playing against him but I don’t think they do. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
TLF10 4,440 Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 For those that were worried about Celtic making a move for Dijksteel. They are about to sign Jonno Kenny from Everton who a RB Link to post Share on other sites
TLF10 4,440 Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 Northern Echo reporting Britt set to sign for Bristol tomorrow for £2m 3 Link to post Share on other sites
TheJew 2,886 Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 1 minute ago, TLF10 said: Northern Echo reporting Britt set to sign for Bristol tomorrow for £2m Not done yet but it was close on Friday. Link to post Share on other sites
BoroJake 2,331 Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 2 million for a player who was going to leave at the end of the season is a pretty good deal I think 6 Link to post Share on other sites
GrimsbyBoro 1,959 Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 £2m transfer fee and the savings on wages make it a very good deal. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
TeaCider24 12,403 Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 Can't really argue with that fee given the circumstances. Give us Diedhiou. Link to post Share on other sites
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