goalkeeper myhill versus Doyle Myhill looks decent stopper doesnot command is area that well . Doyle International and tall big hands little steady and probably not as nimble for low shots.
Defenders Carr mr indepedable says it all , Davies good tackler gets forward and unlucky with headers, Caldwell does look comfartable and clears danger and dont flap. R back Ridgewell versus murphy - Murphy underated as a defender gets players too go wider and not let them cut in as much as Ridge does. Murphy decent delivery and looks too link up with redmond and Bsejour ... Ridge is better on blind sidegoing forward but oftem makes 2 blunders a game which cost us.
Midfield is an area that Mutch could make is own along with either Gomis/ fahey or Spector who i have not seen enough of to judge.
Wings look better in Burke who is a definite plus gives 100% and reminds me of Mcsheffers in style . redmond says it all young fearless and given match time will be good if used correctly and sensible ... Bsejour seems a bit lost at times looks a bit narrow and perhaps need match time as redmond will be needed but not flogged to death every game as still young and needs carefully bringing on.
Strikers difficult one Rooney is a handfull hassles on the shoulders of defence and makes them uncomfotable and leads the line well along with Woods who is young have formed a target strike pair and should do well.
Dilema for us is Zigic main striker there should be as scoring record everywhere suggests this i think he better on feet than in the air but gives height advantage in the box without having our CB too backtrack on quick breaks.. Zigic is better than fans understand. King is a player that i did not want because of what he did as a footballer he aint bad i hope he puts past behind him as because most jobs would have dumped you in his position and his lucky too hold his position as a footballer and very well paid for what they do.
Sorry this is long as bored and no footy this weekend is boring .
KRO
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posted on 4/9/11
Generally agree with most of your thoughts.
I thought Ridge would be automatic at LB but Murphy has come in and done very well, so strength in depth there. Murphy can also help out on left wing if we need to rest Redmond.
I personally like Beausejour and see him as a really important player for us. Would use him in the hole or attacking centre-mid or as cover for Redmond.
Agree that Mutch could make that holding midfield slot his own, he did very well before injured and at his age can only get better with games and experience, could be as important as Redmond tp us over next 2 or 3 years.
One big question for me is centre midfield. I have been very disappointed with Fahey, I thought he would relish being able to play centre midfield with Gardner and Fergie gone but he seems ponderous & lacks any urgency. He has been OK but I expected more. Spector did OK when we played Nacional but nothing special, for me is big asset looks like his versatility - though I am only judging him on one game with new team mates, so he does deserve a longer look. Gomis shows a lot of promise and if he can build on what he has done so far could be useful for us. Ndaw is obviously an unknown and in theory Elliott can play there as well.
Up front I think we have four good options, none really better than the rest. Rooney doesn't do the running of Jerome when he doesn't have the ball, but he does have a great knack of doing the right thing in front of goal, something that you can't put a price on
KRO
posted on 4/9/11
My main concern is the keeper as Myhill straight into side was a worry over Doyle . Butland is quality is he ready perhaps too step up? Or should Doyle be given a chance.. myhill couple of blunders already mainly poor technique. Like to se live games now i can walk a bit more now... Look forward to Millwall game.
posted on 4/9/11
I think Myhill is probably the better keeper but he does need to be more commanding in the box. His choice of catching or punching needs work but generally he's done ok and remember he's not a Hart or a Foster.
ABF01 " Like to se live games now i can walk a bit more now...." What's happened if you don't mind me asking.
posted on 4/9/11
Zigic King could be our best strike force if allowed to flourish.
I think Davies has lots of potential.
I think we really need a playmaker in the middle of the field, someome who can pass a ball and finds space for themselves.
I would choose Doyle as a goal keeper as Myhill has not impressed. Wjhat does the guy have to do to get a game. If he isnt being picked because he isnt good enough to get in before Myhill then we need to get a gk in. Albion must be laughing thier socks off.
KRO
posted on 4/9/11
Taity i think thats what Gomis was brought in for, Fahey can also create things especially at this level, and Murphy offers more in terms of wing play and service than Ridgewell.
Jason Koumas is still a free agent i cant see the harm in offering him a deal untill January with a 1.5 year contract option for him if he impresses.
He can take it or leave it, same as we would offer same for McFadden but i think Koumas would be more happy to drop to Championship and accept a lower wage.
The KiD
posted on 4/9/11
Is Gomis good enough to play that role and Fahey isnt tough enough physically to sit in that position in the championship.
I would take Liam over Murphy any day of the week although Murphy had a decent game againt Nacional.
posted on 4/9/11
I thought Kumas had signed for some foreign side?