ramadaone Posted 28 September 2013 Posted 28 September 2013 We have got to have something to moan about so I'll start with De Leat.... Is he hopeless or just totally unfit ? He was very poor today ( again ) but it is an area where we haven't got much cover so suppose we are stuck for options
Finnegan Posted 28 September 2013 Posted 28 September 2013 Think he's fine, personally. Doesn't look 100% fit but he's pacey, solid enough at this level and scares full backs. Also has a pretty good link up with Knocky. Think he looks shit when we play either 3 5 2 or whatever the **** we tried to play today, though. Clearly likes to have someone wide in front of him to overlap with.
kingfox Posted 28 September 2013 Posted 28 September 2013 Seems I'm the only one who thought he was good today. He's deserved to be slagged off in the past, due to his defensive play. But defensively today he was very decent, and timed some tackles very well. He got forward a lot today, maybe as people have said his final ball lacked, but having a constant direct threat from right-back is something we have missed for a while. I can only recall Kyle Naughton being better in recent times, but he was only on loan. I don't particularly rate De Laet highly, but he's done alright since joining last season.
Cincinnati Fox Posted 28 September 2013 Posted 28 September 2013 Maybe Waysl at CB and moore at RB then
DennisNedry Posted 28 September 2013 Posted 28 September 2013 De Laet had a fairly poor game today but he's usually a guarnteed 7/10
The Year Of The Fox Posted 28 September 2013 Posted 28 September 2013 We have got to have something to moan about so I'll start with De Leat.... Is he hopeless or just totally unfit ? He was very poor today ( again ) but it is an area where we haven't got much cover so suppose we are stuck for options What game did you watch? Got forward much more than I've seen so far this season today. Usual pacey skilful self too. What''s the problem?
The Year Of The Fox Posted 28 September 2013 Posted 28 September 2013 Maybe Waysl at CB and moore at RB then No chance. Moore is quality and haven't seen the Polish bloke yet, but haven't you noticed how much better our performances are when De Laet pushes up and breaks into the opponents half?
scinnell Posted 28 September 2013 Posted 28 September 2013 Put in a consistent performance today! One of our key players
Miquel The Work Geordie Posted 28 September 2013 Posted 28 September 2013 De Laet is good enough at this level for a side like us looking to be top 6. I think a lot of fans had their expectations altered for what standard we should expect at full back when we borrowed a Premier League class one from 'Spurs who barely ever (if at all) put a foot wrong in a City shirt a few seasons ago...
Guesty Posted 28 September 2013 Posted 28 September 2013 When he's literally the only player on the right-hand side of the pitch I'm not sure what you expect from him. He's bound to be out of position occasionally because he's being a winger and full-back all at the same time. He's constantly running up and down the full length of the pitch because Knockeart's inside. Half the time he has no protection in front of him yet rarely gets exposed. Considering what he has to do he does it really well and if he got injured we'd really notice. There is no-one in our squad that is mobile enough and defensive enough to do the job the way he does it.
Danno Posted 28 September 2013 Posted 28 September 2013 Class player. Easily one of the best right backs in this division.
Bettsj2 Posted 28 September 2013 Posted 28 September 2013 Start with Was at right back on Tuesday, give RDL a break. He looks well off his game. Must be carrying an injury.
Number 6 Posted 28 September 2013 Posted 28 September 2013 Poor today but I do rate him. In fairness Knocky likes to wander and it leaves RDL exposed.
Munshi Posted 28 September 2013 Posted 28 September 2013 Was great today, not so much in the last 10 minutes but probably a bit tired.
Simmo86 Posted 28 September 2013 Posted 28 September 2013 The only thing that let him down today was his final ball. Apart from that he was fine.
Freeman's Wharfer Posted 28 September 2013 Posted 28 September 2013 I really rate RDL but don't think he had his greatest of games today. But he's more than good enough for us, you only have to think back to the likes of Neilson and co. to remind yourself that we're lucky to have him.
Heart-Shaped Fox Posted 28 September 2013 Posted 28 September 2013 Not awful but he was playing better last season, more poor passes of late
Guest Col city fan Posted 28 September 2013 Posted 28 September 2013 He's quick and gets forward really well. His final ball today though was pants. I believe overall he's a real asset to this team and was a good signing. I maintain what I've always said though... I think he's better going forward than going back to defend. More of a wing back than an orthodox full back.
LCFC FOX Posted 28 September 2013 Posted 28 September 2013 De Laet isn't doing bad? he's pacey, wins pretty much every slide tackle and gets forward. Nothing wrong
Dickov22 Posted 28 September 2013 Posted 28 September 2013 Played well today. Some people are never satisfied
Wasyls Pec Deck Posted 28 September 2013 Posted 28 September 2013 Didn't see the game today, but he was one our better players last season (although he took about 10 games to get going!). So pipe down.
Matt Posted 28 September 2013 Posted 28 September 2013 He wasn't his best today, but on a whole I like him, he doesn't have a bad game often, I think today was just an off day and even today he didn't do too much wrong, he still made good runs, got into good positions, I just felt his first touch was too heavy on several occasions today.
Deucalion Posted 28 September 2013 Posted 28 September 2013 He wasn't his best today, but on a whole I like him, he doesn't have a bad game often, I think today was just an off day and even today he didn't do too much wrong, he still made good runs, got into good positions, I just felt his first touch was too heavy on several occasions today. I like De Laet too, but apart from the things you highlight, he also misplaced many passes today. Not his best game.
ramadaone Posted 28 September 2013 Author Posted 28 September 2013 Didn't see the game today, but he was one our better players last season (although he took about 10 games to get going!). So pipe down.So you didn't see the game today but are telling people to pipe down who did......Clever chap
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