Where do you see his position long term?
Ampadu and Rodon looked like a great partnership during that winning run where we only conceded 3 goals but the defence has been poor the last 8 games. The stats are 25 goals in 25 games and then 18 goals in 23 once that switch was made.
I’m not a fan of Struijk, and Cooper isn’t the answer anymore, but we’ve undoubtedly missed their presence for set pieces. We could have done with a scrappy header against Sunderland or Blackburn and then our season might be very different now. I think Cresswell having only 7 minutes in 2024 is poor management from Farke, he got player of the year at 7th place Millwall last year, he definitely could have contributed something this season
I’d love us to be able to play Ampadu in midfield next week, Gruev is off form and so limited with his passing range, feels too late to make that change now with Cooper and Cresswell barely featuring.
Ampadu
posted on 7/5/24
I don’t get blocking a loan move for Cresswell and the whole big thing about him needing to improve his attitude, then just to not give him any time at all
posted on 7/5/24
comment by LIW We’re Going Up As f@ck@ing Champions (U8453)
posted 2 hours, 22 minutes ago
comment by Shaun M - supercalifragilisticOrtaisatrocious (U9955)
posted 2 hours, 25 minutes ago
Should have signed a centre back in Jan to allow Ampadu to play in midfield, which is what he was signed for.
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Or play either cooper or Cresswell 🤷🏻♂️
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Wow, what's changed? back in January Farke could do no wrong and you saw no future for Cresswell at the club.
posted on 7/5/24
comment by Dennis - Always Leeds - Always Loyal. (U23086)
posted 1 hour, 22 minutes ago
comment by LIW We’re Going Up As f@ck@ing Champions (U8453)
posted 2 hours, 22 minutes ago
comment by Shaun M - supercalifragilisticOrtaisatrocious (U9955)
posted 2 hours, 25 minutes ago
Should have signed a centre back in Jan to allow Ampadu to play in midfield, which is what he was signed for.
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Or play either cooper or Cresswell 🤷🏻♂️
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Wow, what's changed? back in January Farke could do no wrong and you saw no future for Cresswell at the club.
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Been very consistent with regards Farke
https://www.ja606.co.uk/articles/viewArticle/459635
Cresswell hasnt any future at the club.
My response was about not signing another centre half in Jan, how centre halfs do people want 🤦.
posted on 7/5/24
I'm a bit perplexed about Cresswell's perceived attitude problem?
Played for Millwall 28 times scored for 4 goals , Represented England U21s winning a Gold Medal. - This doesn't suggest he's not a team player or not good enough - maybe just got frustrated at DF for not getting game time especially after the blocked loan.
posted on 7/5/24
comment by Lorralorimer (U18994)
posted 17 hours, 23 minutes ago
comment by Kebablegs (U17699)
posted 6 hours, 6 minutes ago
As for Firpo I would honestly try and model him into a left centre back. He is good in the air and his build and turning circle are more like a centre back than a full back. He will never be a top left back and he couldn’t be played as a left winger - he is naturally better at attacking from deep. Players have moved positions before with success.
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He sure as hell can’t defend and he’s our only decent crosser of the ball so I’d personally be happy to see him move up.
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The thought of Firpo as a CB is frankly terrifying. He is caught ball watching so often, loses his man all the time, gives away silly fouls, all things which are fatal in a CB.
posted on 7/5/24
comment by LIW We’re Going Up As f@ck@ing Champions (U8453)
posted 10 hours, 24 minutes ago
comment by Shaun M - supercalifragilisticOrtaisatrocious (U9955)
posted 2 hours, 25 minutes ago
Should have signed a centre back in Jan to allow Ampadu to play in midfield, which is what he was signed for.
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Or play either cooper or Cresswell 🤷🏻♂️
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If we're seriously considering Cooper, we're getting really desperate. Come to think of it, we are really desperate...
posted on 7/5/24
comment by LIW We’re Going Up As f@ck@ing Champions (U8453)
posted 10 hours, 57 minutes ago
comment by Dennis - Always Leeds - Always Loyal. (U23086)
posted 1 hour, 22 minutes ago
comment by LIW We’re Going Up As f@ck@ing Champions (U8453)
posted 2 hours, 22 minutes ago
comment by Shaun M - supercalifragilisticOrtaisatrocious (U9955)
posted 2 hours, 25 minutes ago
Should have signed a centre back in Jan to allow Ampadu to play in midfield, which is what he was signed for.
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Or play either cooper or Cresswell 🤷🏻♂️
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Wow, what's changed? back in January Farke could do no wrong and you saw no future for Cresswell at the club.
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Been very consistent with regards Farke
https://www.ja606.co.uk/articles/viewArticle/459635
Cresswell hasnt any future at the club.
My response was about not signing another centre half in Jan, how centre halfs do people want 🤦.
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As I recall you were adamant that the bust up that happened was entirely because Cresswell had an attitude problem and that's why he had no future at the club. You wanted him out of the club in January because you regarded him to be a disruptive influence.
I think you also suggested he hardly made any appearances at all at Millwall.
posted on 7/5/24
I still think Cresswell could have a future at the club but not under Farke whose mind is made up.
posted on 7/5/24
comment by Dennis - Always Leeds - Always Loyal. (U23086)
posted 35 minutes ago
I still think Cresswell could have a future at the club but not under Farke whose mind is made up.
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Farke’s a stubborn b@gger, that’s for sure.
posted on 8/5/24
comment by Dennis - Always Leeds - Always Loyal. (U23086)
posted 8 hours, 50 minutes ago
comment by LIW We’re Going Up As f@ck@ing Champions (U8453)
posted 10 hours, 57 minutes ago
comment by Dennis - Always Leeds - Always Loyal. (U23086)
posted 1 hour, 22 minutes ago
comment by LIW We’re Going Up As f@ck@ing Champions (U8453)
posted 2 hours, 22 minutes ago
comment by Shaun M - supercalifragilisticOrtaisatrocious (U9955)
posted 2 hours, 25 minutes ago
Should have signed a centre back in Jan to allow Ampadu to play in midfield, which is what he was signed for.
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Or play either cooper or Cresswell 🤷🏻♂️
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Wow, what's changed? back in January Farke could do no wrong and you saw no future for Cresswell at the club.
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Been very consistent with regards Farke
https://www.ja606.co.uk/articles/viewArticle/459635
Cresswell hasnt any future at the club.
My response was about not signing another centre half in Jan, how centre halfs do people want 🤦.
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As I recall you were adamant that the bust up that happened was entirely because Cresswell had an attitude problem and that's why he had no future at the club. You wanted him out of the club in January because you regarded him to be a disruptive influence.
I think you also suggested he hardly made any appearances at all at Millwall.
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https://www.ja606.co.uk/articles/viewArticle/460218
Not sure I did dennis