Bilo Posted 29 December 2012 Share Posted 29 December 2012 I know next to nowt about him. Insightful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpjfox Posted 29 December 2012 Share Posted 29 December 2012 I doubt he will play for Blackpool today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmagoomc4 Posted 29 December 2012 Share Posted 29 December 2012 pearson i think has been really clever put a team together to be in play off possition on little money compared to previous managers, leaving him with a few more quid to spend january for the final push and so far he has bought quality in woods and baptiste with hopefully a couple more to come !!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Posted 29 December 2012 Share Posted 29 December 2012 Yeah, remember it all. What are you trying to achieve in this little tirade? As I'll promise you I've heard it all before. You won an award in the Talkingballs Annual Awards 2012. :xmaswink: Insider of the Year - Bert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingfox Posted 29 December 2012 Share Posted 29 December 2012 Personally I would drop De Laet or Whitbread, and put Baptiste in straight away. De Laet is very inconsistent, and on a defensive front Baptiste is the better of the two, meanwhile Whitbread is a liability, a game doesn't go by without him making at least one error, he plays too much hoof ball as well for my liking, really don't like that style of play, he has played well in some games recently, but not really put in a stand out performance, unlike Morgan and St Ledger who were in exceptional form when they partnered each other. For when St Ledger is out... RB - De Laet CB - Baptiste CB - Morgan LB - Konchesky Drop Whitbread to the bench For when St Ledger is back... RB - Baptiste CB - St Ledger CB - Morgan LB - Konchesky And put De Laet on the bench, with Whitbread or Moore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian the fox Posted 29 December 2012 Share Posted 29 December 2012 Personally I would drop De Laet or Whitbread, and put Baptiste in straight away. De Laet is very inconsistent, and on a defensive front Baptiste is the better of the two, meanwhile Whitbread is a liability, a game doesn't go by without him making at least one error, he plays too much hoof ball as well for my liking, really don't like that style of play, he has played well in some games recently, but not really put in a stand out performance, unlike Morgan and St Ledger who were in exceptional form when they partnered each other. For when St Ledger is out... RB - De Laet CB - Baptiste CB - Morgan LB - Konchesky Drop Whitbread to the bench For when St Ledger is back... RB - Baptiste CB - St Ledger CB - Morgan LB - Konchesky And put De Laet on the bench, with Whitbread or Moore. not the De Laet ive been watching then ...... Morgan aside he has been our most consistent defender ....end of Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deucalion Posted 29 December 2012 Share Posted 29 December 2012 I think De Laet is our most promising signing of the Summer. He's the best right back since Kyle Naughton and better than Naughton because he is our player and not a loanee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdb Posted 29 December 2012 Share Posted 29 December 2012 Hmmm jury is out on RDL for me. Quick, decent on the ball but defensively average. Would certainly be an area i'd address quickly if we went up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deucalion Posted 29 December 2012 Share Posted 29 December 2012 Hmmm jury is out on RDL for me. Quick, decent on the ball but defensively average. Would certainly be an area i'd address quickly if we went up. What I see is fast, neat and tidy and only going to improve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingfox Posted 29 December 2012 Share Posted 29 December 2012 not the De Laet ive been watching then ...... Morgan aside he has been our most consistent defender ....end of No! Far too hit and miss, one week he plays well, the next week he puts in an average performance. Like SDB said jury is still out on him, some weeks I think he is good, some weeks I don't rate him. He get's forward quite well, but he needs to balance that with good defensive performances, and in my opinion that part of his game is very inconsistent. I just think if you want someone better defensively in the right-back position, then I would play Baptiste over De Laet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babylon Posted 29 December 2012 Share Posted 29 December 2012 No! Far too hit and miss, one week he plays well, the next week he puts in an average performance. Like SDB said jury is still out on him, some weeks I think he is good, some weeks I don't rate him. He get's forward quite well, but he needs to balance that with good defensive performances, and in my opinion that part of his game is very inconsistent. I just think if you want someone better defensively in the right-back position, then I would play Baptiste over De Laet. You are just wrong on this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingfox Posted 29 December 2012 Share Posted 29 December 2012 You are just wrong on this one. So you think he is a good defender? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleckneymike Posted 29 December 2012 Share Posted 29 December 2012 So you think he is a good defender? Only one goal (v Milwall) conceded from his flank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babylon Posted 29 December 2012 Share Posted 29 December 2012 So you think he is a good defender? I think he is much better than you make out and has clearly been our second best player in the back line behind Wes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingfox Posted 29 December 2012 Share Posted 29 December 2012 I think he is much better than you make out and has clearly been our second best player in the back line behind Wes. Yes because Whitbread and Konchesky have been poor. I just think he is too inconsistent so far, I love it when he gets forward because he has pace and is an actual danger, against Cardiff I thought he played a blinder, thought he was much better defensively, yet people said he was woeful. Jury is still out on him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicfox Posted 29 December 2012 Share Posted 29 December 2012 No! Far too hit and miss, one week he plays well, the next week he puts in an average performance. Like SDB said jury is still out on him, some weeks I think he is good, some weeks I don't rate him. He get's forward quite well, but he needs to balance that with good defensive performances, and in my opinion that part of his game is very inconsistent. I just think if you want someone better defensively in the right-back position, then I would play Baptiste over De Laet. I like what he offers going forward but his defensive positioning is shocking on occasions. He's definitely not a natural instinctive defender and is more a reactive player who relies on his pace to get himself out situations from his poor positioning but with that bring rash tackles. That said he's still only 24, very versatile and can still get better. He's a very good player to have at the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babylon Posted 29 December 2012 Share Posted 29 December 2012 Yes because Whitbread and Konchesky have been poor. I just think he is too inconsistent so far, I love it when he gets forward because he has pace and is an actual danger, against Cardiff I thought he played a blinder, thought he was much better defensively, yet people said he was woeful. Jury is still out on him. So you think three of the back four have been poor? And we have the best defence in the league?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicfox Posted 29 December 2012 Share Posted 29 December 2012 Baptiste starting today for Blackpool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babylon Posted 29 December 2012 Share Posted 29 December 2012 Baptiste starting today for Blackpool. Strange one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingfox Posted 29 December 2012 Share Posted 29 December 2012 Strange one! Sky is a good a source as any, John Percy also said. So you think three of the back four have been poor? And we have the best defence in the league?!? Meanwhile on this, Konchesky and Whitbread have done nothing for me this season. I think Konchesky has gone down hill, and I think Whitbread is rubbish. De Laet like I said is inconsistent, sometimes he plays well, but I didn't say he was poor, there is a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillo Posted 29 December 2012 Share Posted 29 December 2012 Whitbread goes through players giving away needless free kicks thats why he has got baps in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicfox Posted 29 December 2012 Share Posted 29 December 2012 Strange one! There's probably other clubs interested in him, especially with only 6 months left on his contract. I'm sure Holloway would like him at Palace and maybe even a few Prem clubs, but if we've definitely had a fee agreed Baptiste has probably not agreed personal terms yet with us waiting to see if anyone else comes in with a bid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beeza Posted 29 December 2012 Share Posted 29 December 2012 Only one goal (v Milwall) conceded from his flank. Blackburn ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleckneymike Posted 29 December 2012 Share Posted 29 December 2012 A Blackpool journo, via fourth official on twitter said the story was mischief making and no bid or interest existed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munshi Posted 29 December 2012 Share Posted 29 December 2012 Blackburn ??? First goal vs blackburn was konchesky and second was over the top so doesnt count Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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