weller54 Posted 4 August 2019 Share Posted 4 August 2019 9 minutes ago, gurru991 said: Ake is better with the ball at his feet but I feel Tarkowski is better defensively. Ake is only 5'11, bit short for a CB Yes that's my feelings too, same applies to Soyuncu.. Shame Benko has been injured and not had a chance to prove himself. We need a CB who's dominant in the air to replace Harry. Not sure Ake is that man. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unabomber Posted 4 August 2019 Share Posted 4 August 2019 Is there actually a solid link with Ake 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UniFox21 Posted 4 August 2019 Share Posted 4 August 2019 (edited) 26 minutes ago, Unabomber said: Is there actually a solid link with Ake Dorsett tweeted we were interested in both Ake and Tarkowski. So I guess, maybe not a solid link Edit: He is correct Edited 4 August 2019 by UniFox21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lambert09 Posted 4 August 2019 Share Posted 4 August 2019 25 minutes ago, gurru991 said: Ake is better with the ball at his feet but I feel Tarkowski is better defensively. Ake is only 5'11, bit short for a CB Tarkowski isnt tall either. If these two are the targets height clearly isnt important to us... It is a concern for me though as Jonny isnt prolific in the air. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinekersApples Posted 4 August 2019 Share Posted 4 August 2019 11 minutes ago, Lambert09 said: Tarkowski isnt tall either. If these two are the targets height clearly isnt important to us... It is a concern for me though as Jonny isnt prolific in the air. Good defending starts at the front. A two goal lead is an excellent form of defence. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinekersApples Posted 4 August 2019 Share Posted 4 August 2019 21 minutes ago, UniFox21 said: Dorsett tweeted we were interested in both Ake and Tarkowski. So I guess, maybe not a solid link He is correct. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gurru991 Posted 4 August 2019 Share Posted 4 August 2019 12 minutes ago, Lambert09 said: Tarkowski isnt tall either. If these two are the targets height clearly isnt important to us... It is a concern for me though as Jonny isnt prolific in the air. If we are concerned about Harry leaving I would have thought that someone good in the air would be important 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Big Balls Posted 4 August 2019 Share Posted 4 August 2019 2 minutes ago, gurru991 said: If we are concerned about Harry leaving I would have thought that someone good in the air would be important 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buce Posted 4 August 2019 Share Posted 4 August 2019 15 minutes ago, Lambert09 said: Tarkowski isnt tall either. If these two are the targets height clearly isnt important to us... It is a concern for me though as Jonny isnt prolific in the air. Approx 2.5 headed clearances per game over his career compared to Maguires 3.0. Not such a big difference really. https://www.premierleague.com/players/9566/Harry-Maguire/stats https://www.premierleague.com/players/3156/Jonny-Evans/stats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARM1968 Posted 4 August 2019 Share Posted 4 August 2019 Ake is worth a £40-£50 million punt. Tark’s isn’t in my opinion. That’s not to say Tark’s isn't decent, but financially Ake would make more sense and he’s a better player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GDesign_JRC Posted 4 August 2019 Share Posted 4 August 2019 Didn't know where to upload so I'll do it here. Dunk not even the best Brighton CB, Tarkowski and Ake good options imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxpleasure Posted 4 August 2019 Share Posted 4 August 2019 49 minutes ago, weller54 said: Yes that's my feelings too, same applies to Soyuncu.. Shame Benko has been injured and not had a chance to prove himself. We need a CB who's dominant in the air to replace Harry. Not sure Ake is that man. Soyuncu is 6'1", same as Big Wes. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldeagle Posted 4 August 2019 Share Posted 4 August 2019 Just now, foxpleasure said: Soyuncu is 6'1", same as Big Wes. And the same as Tarkowski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffschlupp Posted 4 August 2019 Share Posted 4 August 2019 I have my concerns about the height and aerial power of Ake + Evans too. But Ake's normal partner is Steve Cook who's an inch shorter than Evans at 6ft1. Bournemouth scored a joint 6th highest 13 set piece goals last season (compared to our 11). We conceded the least from set pieces, but Bournemouth were the joint 5th best at keeping out goals from those situations which is hardly terrible. They aren't exactly blessed with tall players in that side either, you think of Ndidi, Chilwell, Vardy all being pretty strong in the air too. I don't think it would be dreadful. He's an inch taller than Kolo, ffs, and I don't remember much criticism of his aerial ability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluearmyfox28 Posted 4 August 2019 Share Posted 4 August 2019 13 minutes ago, GDesign_JRC said: Didn't know where to upload so I'll do it here. Dunk not even the best Brighton CB, Tarkowski and Ake good options imo I stated from day dot that imo Duffy was a better defender than Dunk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevosevic Posted 4 August 2019 Share Posted 4 August 2019 Give them 30m and Gray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARM1968 Posted 4 August 2019 Share Posted 4 August 2019 £30 million and Gray would be fair. £60 million and Gray for Fraser as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Flair Posted 4 August 2019 Share Posted 4 August 2019 5 minutes ago, Stevosevic said: Give them 30m and Gray Give them £50m and Gray for Ake and Fraser 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheppyFox Posted 4 August 2019 Share Posted 4 August 2019 If the rumours of three at the back are true don’t we need Tarkowski and Ake? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post STUHILL Posted 4 August 2019 Popular Post Share Posted 4 August 2019 Since when has height become such an obsession? We are talking just inches here and who's to say these younger more athletic CB's we are looking at, like Ake, can't easily out jump taller players and actually make up for those 2-3 inches by simply getting off the ground higher 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moore_94 Posted 4 August 2019 Share Posted 4 August 2019 1 minute ago, SheppyFox said: If the rumours of three at the back are true don’t we need Tarkowski and Ake? Don't think we have played 3 at the back once during pre-season, so don't think it is likely he will start using it now 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinekersLugs Posted 4 August 2019 Share Posted 4 August 2019 36 minutes ago, ARM1968 said: Ake is worth a £40-£50 million punt. Tark’s isn’t in my opinion. That’s not to say Tark’s isn't decent, but financially Ake would make more sense and he’s a better player. 40-50m punt Jesus we have Nacho , silva , mussa and silimani clogging up about £80-100m in punts we cant afford to be punting £50m , I can’t see ya spending more than £20m at this stage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volpeazzurro Posted 4 August 2019 Share Posted 4 August 2019 13 minutes ago, STUHILL said: Since when has height become such an obsession? We are talking just inches here and who's to say these younger more athletic CB's we are looking at, like Ake, can't easily out jump taller players and actually make up for those 2-3 inches by simply getting off the ground higher Exactly, remember Frank Sinclair, he was a shorty and look how devastating he was in the air from corners ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vardinio'sCat Posted 4 August 2019 Share Posted 4 August 2019 13 minutes ago, STUHILL said: Since when has height become such an obsession? We are talking just inches here and who's to say these younger more athletic CB's we are looking at, like Ake, can't easily out jump taller players and actually make up for those 2-3 inches by simply getting off the ground higher I wonder why CB's tend to be bigger and stronger than any other positions? Just chance I guess... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moore_94 Posted 4 August 2019 Share Posted 4 August 2019 He is very good at timing his tackles, reminds me of Ndidi in that aspect Height really doesn't look like an issue as he has a very good jump One of the best things about him, he is quick, which I think we have needed at centre back for a long time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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