Koke Posted 25 October 2008 Posted 25 October 2008 I mentioned this against Walsall, and today it became more evident. Steve Howard and Matty Fryatt are in a comfort zone. We have no strikers to challenge them and keep them on their toes. So that automatically makes them a bit lazy. Nothing personal. That's how human beings are - when there no one fighting for your place, you become more laid back and careless. Same goes for Matt Oakley and Andy King. We need an attacking midfielder on our books so we can have a healthy competition. Our defence is pretty good, and so are our wingers. One of the reasons, I believe, is because we have players challenging and fighting for positions. Max Gradel, for example, knows he can't play shit on a regular basis without being dropped. Pearson needs to address this issue asap. The lack of competition is affecting us.
CKB Posted 25 October 2008 Posted 25 October 2008 I mentioned this against Walsall, and today it became more evident. Steve Howard and Matty Fryatt are in a comfort zone. We have no strikers to challenge them and keep them on their toes. So that automatically makes them a bit lazy. Nothing personal. That's how human beings are - when there no one fighting for your place, you become more laid back and careless. Same goes for Matt Oakley and Andy King. We need an attacking midfielder on our books so we can have a healthy competition. Our defence is pretty good, and so are our wingers. One of the reasons, I believe, is because we have players challenging and fighting for positions. Max Gradel, for example, knows he can't play shit on a regular basis without being dropped. Pearson needs to address this issue asap. The lack of competition is affecting us. I think the return of Dickov could be a key and might just wake up our strikers but you are right there is a lack of competition and the only way to really sort it is either A: dip in the loan market or B: bring in the youth, A is the more likely as B could be risky but we are in league 1 maybe it's time to find a new star or 2, there's players being talked about but when will they get there chances? it took Gradel a while, if you got the talent it doesn't matter how old you are imo!
Miquel The Work Geordie Posted 25 October 2008 Posted 25 October 2008 I'd like to see McKay in the eleven for Brighton. Does anyone know if the loan window is still open?
CKB Posted 25 October 2008 Posted 25 October 2008 I'd like to see McKay in the eleven for Brighton.Does anyone know if the loan window is still open? Loan window is open all the time isn't it? if i'm wrong i'm sure someone will correct me oh and off topic that fifa goal in your sig is class!
Miquel The Work Geordie Posted 25 October 2008 Posted 25 October 2008 Loan window is open all the time isn't it? if i'm wrong i'm sure someone will correct me oh and off topic that fifa goal in your sig is class! If it is I think we should make a move, especially given that DJ may be out for some time. And thanks.
Jimmy Posted 25 October 2008 Posted 25 October 2008 Loan window is open all the time isn't it? if i'm wrong i'm sure someone will correct me oh and off topic that fifa goal in your sig is class! think it shuts half way through November or at the start of December
JoeyB Posted 25 October 2008 Posted 25 October 2008 I mentioned this against Walsall, and today it became more evident. Steve Howard and Matty Fryatt are in a comfort zone. We have no strikers to challenge them and keep them on their toes. So that automatically makes them a bit lazy. Nothing personal. That's how human beings are - when there no one fighting for your place, you become more laid back and careless. Same goes for Matt Oakley and Andy King. We need an attacking midfielder on our books so we can have a healthy competition. Our defence is pretty good, and so are our wingers. One of the reasons, I believe, is because we have players challenging and fighting for positions. Max Gradel, for example, knows he can't play shit on a regular basis without being dropped. Pearson needs to address this issue asap. The lack of competition is affecting us. Again your spot on with what you saying! Lee Hendrie possibly for CM and maybe look at Nemeth from Liverpool? Just some examples
Miquel The Work Geordie Posted 25 October 2008 Posted 25 October 2008 Again your spot on with what you saying!Lee Hendrie possibly for CM and maybe look at Nemeth from Liverpool? Just some examples Would Hendrie make the step down? I take it he enjoyed it here.
Jimmy Posted 25 October 2008 Posted 25 October 2008 Would Hendrie make the step down?I take it he enjoyed it here. we can ask, he aint playing for Blades so ...
CKB Posted 25 October 2008 Posted 25 October 2008 If it is I think we should make a move, especially given that DJ may be out for some time.And thanks. Yup either that or bring in some youth or summit! things need shaking up! think it shuts half way through November or at the start of December Still time then, i heard Beckham is available on loan!
Trav Le Bleu Posted 25 October 2008 Posted 25 October 2008 I mentioned this against Walsall, and today it became more evident. Steve Howard and Matty Fryatt are in a comfort zone. We have no strikers to challenge them and keep them on their toes. So that automatically makes them a bit lazy. Nothing personal. That's how human beings are - when there no one fighting for your place, you become more laid back and careless. Same goes for Matt Oakley and Andy King. We need an attacking midfielder on our books so we can have a healthy competition. Our defence is pretty good, and so are our wingers. One of the reasons, I believe, is because we have players challenging and fighting for positions. Max Gradel, for example, knows he can't play shit on a regular basis without being dropped. Pearson needs to address this issue asap. The lack of competition is affecting us. Valid point Kareem, was thinking something similar myself. When we did have competition for places Fryatt and Howard were playing well enough to keep their places and scoring goals... coincidence?
dandannieldanok Posted 25 October 2008 Posted 25 October 2008 I mentioned this against Walsall, and today it became more evident. Steve Howard and Matty Fryatt are in a comfort zone. We have no strikers to challenge them and keep them on their toes. So that automatically makes them a bit lazy. Nothing personal. That's how human beings are - when there no one fighting for your place, you become more laid back and careless. Same goes for Matt Oakley and Andy King. We need an attacking midfielder on our books so we can have a healthy competition. Our defence is pretty good, and so are our wingers. One of the reasons, I believe, is because we have players challenging and fighting for positions. Max Gradel, for example, knows he can't play shit on a regular basis without being dropped. Pearson needs to address this issue asap. The lack of competition is affecting us. True, we've been a bit unfortunate as far as injuries to Dickov and Campbell up front but there is no excuse for the lack of competition in central midfield. Pearson brought some decent players in but made a fatal error leaving us short in central midfield which is arguably the most important position.
JoeyB Posted 25 October 2008 Posted 25 October 2008 True, we've been a bit unfortunate as far as injuries to Dickov and Campbell up front but there is no excuse for the lack of competition in central midfield. Pearson brought some decent players in but made a fatal error leaving us short in central midfield which is arguably the most important position. Oakly King Kishichev (sp) Adams Clemence Just to name a few who can play their. Add to that for Thracian: Levi Porter
Jimmy Posted 25 October 2008 Posted 25 October 2008 OaklyKing Kishichev (sp) Adams Clemence Just to name a few who can play their. Add to that for Thracian: Levi Porter Clemence is injured, quite badly if what Bert said is true and Kishishev seems to of vanished again so that leaves 3 you probably really need 4 or 5 to have true competition in such a vital area
20mj08 Posted 25 October 2008 Posted 25 October 2008 we need dickov back but we have to get used to the fact that hes not going to be fit all season and as for dj i thought it was a great signing untill i realised hes a sick note and always will be. as for the mid well no wizo any more and there is only adams to cover the wings we need cover and half decent cover at this level
dandannieldanok Posted 25 October 2008 Posted 25 October 2008 Clemence is injured, quite badly if what Bert said is true and Kishishev seems to of vanished again so that leaves 3 you probably really need 4 or 5 to have true competition in such a vital area Correct, and Adams is more of a winger so practically down to the 2 we have playing.
Jimmy Posted 25 October 2008 Posted 25 October 2008 Correct, and Adams is more of a winger so practically down to the 2 we have playing. yes but when Adams came on for the Welsh u21's the other night he played centrally at the point of a midfield diamond and looked impressive
Koke Posted 25 October 2008 Author Posted 25 October 2008 Correct, and Adams is more of a winger so practically down to the 2 we have playing. I think Ric Flair mentioned a couple times that Adams scored most of his goals for Bury as a centre mid/attacking mid.
davieG Posted 25 October 2008 Posted 25 October 2008 I mentioned this against Walsall, and today it became more evident. Steve Howard and Matty Fryatt are in a comfort zone. We have no strikers to challenge them and keep them on their toes. So that automatically makes them a bit lazy. Nothing personal. That's how human beings are - when there no one fighting for your place, you become more laid back and careless. Same goes for Matt Oakley and Andy King. We need an attacking midfielder on our books so we can have a healthy competition. Our defence is pretty good, and so are our wingers. One of the reasons, I believe, is because we have players challenging and fighting for positions. Max Gradel, for example, knows he can't play shit on a regular basis without being dropped. Pearson needs to address this issue asap. The lack of competition is affecting us. I must admit I've always been puzzled by this big suad Pearson's even saying it tonight's Merc. I just don't see it.
shen Posted 25 October 2008 Posted 25 October 2008 I must admit I've always been puzzled by this big suad Pearson's even saying it tonight's Merc. I just don't see it. Well on paper, we do have a large squad. But that matters little as most of them won't even get a look in under Pearson. I'm guessing that might be what he means, "the deadwood".
Koke Posted 25 October 2008 Author Posted 25 October 2008 I must admit I've always been puzzled by this big suad Pearson's even saying it tonight's Merc. I just don't see it. Most of them are deadwood that we need to get rid of. Cheltenham have been kind enough to take a couple of them off our hands.
Anish Posted 25 October 2008 Posted 25 October 2008 The two strikers and the two midfielders have, I believe, started every league game together this season. They are far too comfortable and it's about time Pearson rung a few changes. King and Oakley have been carried by some of the others (Dyer and Fryatt when he was scoring), but now that the others are underperforming it's clear that neither Oakley nor King offer any creativity or energy in the centre of the park. I'd like to see Adams in centre midfield and Dickov replacing Fryatt. It's just a shame we don't have another big man up front, clearly Howard's place is guaranteed because Hayles just doesn't cut the mustard.
Joe. Posted 25 October 2008 Posted 25 October 2008 The two strikers and the two midfielders have, I believe, started every league game together this season. They are far too comfortable and it's about time Pearson rung a few changes. King and Oakley have been carried by some of the others (Dyer and Fryatt when he was scoring), but now that the others are underperforming it's clear that neither Oakley nor King offer any creativity or energy in the centre of the park. I'd like to see Adams in centre midfield and Dickov replacing Fryatt. It's just a shame we don't have another big man up front, clearly Howard's place is guaranteed because Hayles just doesn't cut the mustard. I quite like the sound of that. I was hinting at Adams playing in a more central position earlier in the season, and I think now might just be the time to put it into action. It's not a position that's alien to him, in fact one that has brought him success in the past with Bury. As for dropping Fryatt, I like the idea, but I don't know whether we really have anybody better to replace him with? Whilst he's scoring goals (aside from his little dry patch), it's difficult to drop him. Neither DJ, Dickov or Hayles could perform consistently in my opinion.
dandannieldanok Posted 25 October 2008 Posted 25 October 2008 As for dropping Fryatt, I like the idea, but I don't know whether we really have anybody better to replace him with? Whilst he's scoring goals (aside from his little dry patch), it's difficult to drop him. Neither DJ, Dickov or Hayles could perform consistently in my opinion. I think Dickov's hunger and desire could almost carry him through (clutching at straws a bit ), and tbh I believe in him more than Fryatt to take chances, no way would he have been to tame with that one-on-one.
JoeyB Posted 26 October 2008 Posted 26 October 2008 Doncaster are ready to loan out striker Darren Byfield, with MK Dons and Millwall keen. (News of the World) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darren_Byfield WOuld he be that bada signing if we could get him, maybe encourage Howard and Fryatt on a bit more?
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