Popular Post Deeg67 2,988 Posted 21 January Popular Post Report Share Posted 21 January Back at RB as soon as possible. He's not a winger and the only way he gets back in form is by playing his natural position. 9 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tom12345 1,303 Posted 22 January Report Share Posted 22 January (edited) Question. Do you think Ricardo is a better defender or is Castagne? I think Ricardo by a slight margin and he tackles more. Do you agree? If you agree, then I think he is better to stay playing at RB and move Castagne to the left (I still think Castagne is better than Justin but only by a slight margin because he makes better runs but everything else is about the same). Edited 22 January by Tom12345 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LVocey 110 Posted 22 January Report Share Posted 22 January 27 minutes ago, Tom12345 said: Question. Do you think Ricardo is a better defender or is Castagne? I think Ricardo by a slight margin and he tackles more. Do you agree? If you agree, then I think he is better to stay playing at RB and move Castagne to the left (I still think Castagne is better than Justin but only by a slight margin because he makes better runs but everything else is about the same). Pre-Injury Ricardo was better in my opinion, but who knows if Pre-Injury Ricardo comes back. It's a huge period of time to lose in a short career. Think that's why we will see him at RW rather than RB more often than not for the rest of this season, as it will allow a little more security while he gets sharp again. Justin being moved to LB just as Ricardo gets back to the squad is a big nod to me that Brendon see's Justin as first choice LB and Castagne more as a backup option. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dahnsouff 5,775 Posted 22 January Report Share Posted 22 January Start him up top 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KrefelderFox666 1,230 Posted 22 January Report Share Posted 22 January 16 minutes ago, LVocey said: Pre-Injury Ricardo was better in my opinion, but who knows if Pre-Injury Ricardo comes back. It's a huge period of time to lose in a short career. Think that's why we will see him at RW rather than RB more often than not for the rest of this season, as it will allow a little more security while he gets sharp again. Justin being moved to LB just as Ricardo gets back to the squad is a big nod to me that Brendon see's Justin as first choice LB and Castagne more as a backup option. It's great knowing that we have 3 players of about the same quality at full back, and that 2 of them are as good LB as RB. Very lucky but now hard to find the perfect combination. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paninistickers 2,373 Posted 22 January Report Share Posted 22 January 1 hour ago, Tom12345 said: Question. Do you think Ricardo is a better defender or is Castagne? I think Ricardo by a slight margin and he tackles more. Do you agree? If you agree, then I think he is better to stay playing at RB and move Castagne to the left (I still think Castagne is better than Justin but only by a slight margin because he makes better runs but everything else is about the same). I'd I had to name one slight weakness of Castagne, it's that he gets caught under the flight of the ball and an opposing winger can steal in behind him. Ricardo doesn't do that The best out and out defender of the three though is Jim Justin. Imo of course. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlackFox 32 Posted 22 January Report Share Posted 22 January 6 hours ago, KrefelderFox666 said: It's great knowing that we have 3 players of about the same quality at full back, and that 2 of them are as good LB as RB. Very lucky but now hard to find the perfect combination. All three of them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
foxinsocks 1,575 Posted 23 January Report Share Posted 23 January Play ricky at cf while vardy out 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BigGibbo 174 Posted 23 January Report Share Posted 23 January He's in the running for world's best at right back so that's where he has to get back ASAP, but I'm happy to see him do a job on the wing here and there until we have a proper right winger. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gordon the Great 222 Posted 23 January Report Share Posted 23 January 6 hours ago, foxinsocks said: Play ricky at cf while vardy out Daft as it sounds, if he was fully match fit I would not be surprised if he could do it! and I`m not joking........................... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
les-tah 1,724 Posted 23 January Report Share Posted 23 January 7 minutes ago, Gordon the Great said: Daft as it sounds, if he was fully match fit I would not be surprised if he could do it! and I`m not joking........................... People will ridicule you on here for suggesting he would be a good winger...so i dread to think the reactions to this 😂 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Foxxed 4,291 Posted 23 January Report Share Posted 23 January He's best a right back but he's a goal threat on the wing and we badly need a goal threat. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SouthStandUpperTier 5,782 Posted 23 January Report Share Posted 23 January I believe he has played as a winger at times earlier in his career. I'm sure a player of his abilities could do a good job there. However, I would find it a bit odd if he is chosen to play there ahead of Under. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clever Fox 1,499 Posted 23 January Report Share Posted 23 January Tomorrow is a good chance to help get him match with so many big games coming up, So I expect to see him play on the right possibly to give Mark a rest. Like all good players he could play in many positions as they play with intelligence. But I'm sure it will be on the right either RW or RB . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
foxinsocks 1,575 Posted 23 January Report Share Posted 23 January 3 hours ago, Gordon the Great said: Daft as it sounds, if he was fully match fit I would not be surprised if he could do it! and I`m not joking........................... He is quick and has a great shot Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paninistickers 2,373 Posted 24 January Report Share Posted 24 January What do we reckon to today then? Lovely to see his lovely, absolutely cute face back! I thought he played within himself and was a good 25% down in his speed. It's a long road back but great to see him on that road Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StanSP 28,797 Posted 24 January Report Share Posted 24 January 3 minutes ago, Paninistickers said: What do we reckon to today then? Lovely to see his lovely, absolutely cute face back! I thought he played within himself and was a good 25% down in his speed. It's a long road back but great to see him on that road I think it was great to see some of the early link up play with Under in first half. He was quite comfortable and that was in part down to how well we played 2nd half. Should have had an assist for that great ball to him from Youri and then Ricardo's great ball to Under. Good to see he wasn't afraid to make a tackle though. Sometimes players take a while to get stuck in after such a serious injury but I didn't see any of that from Ricardo today. Nevertheless it was great to see him back and I can't wait til he's back in full flow. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Koke 7,727 Posted 24 January Report Share Posted 24 January Considering this was his first proper start in nearly a year (not counting Zorya) he looked good. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marshall Cockney Fox 928 Posted 24 January Report Share Posted 24 January Looked good. He's definitely & correctly taking it gradual. 3rd gear at most today. Lots more to come. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smitha 257 Posted 24 January Report Share Posted 24 January I think it might take a few games needs to get confidence in his knee, the good thing is that both JJ and Timothy are playing that well that we can ease him back in gradually. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ARM1968 2,806 Posted 24 January Report Share Posted 24 January On 23/01/2021 at 11:25, foxinsocks said: Play ricky at cf while vardy out Except Pickturd would probably snap him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmono84 484 Posted 24 January Report Share Posted 24 January His quality still shone through today, some of his passes including some lovely cut backs were great to see from his again! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
deanolegend1989 864 Posted 25 January Report Share Posted 25 January He was steady and made a few good runs/passes. He’s clearly off his peak atm but patience is obviously required. He needs to be on the bench currently due to Justin/Castange being shoe ins currently but he’ll get his chance. Hopefully few sub appearances and a start vs Brighton in round 5 to slowly get him more comfortable with his knee. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lesta2014 469 Posted 25 January Report Share Posted 25 January Lovely to see him back up and down that right side. His quality is still there and just needs some more sharpness and hopefully has no long term effects of the injury. Welcome back Ricky P Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smudger63 821 Posted 25 January Report Share Posted 25 January Saved a goal with a fantastic block from the long throw second half. It was great to see him back on the pitch. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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