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Post by kenglowhite on Apr 11, 2021 10:31:08 GMT
Andy was consoling himself that the Harrogate fire would burn itself out, but what if before that they had scored a further one ow two? They would have then parked the bus a la Colchester. There is no substitute for a midfield three under any circumstances at this stage of the season, and it is interesting to see Ian Evatt apologising almost belatedly for that omission. If we contain opponents' frantic press on our Bermuda Triangle, we are then going to make opportunities at the other end, for which we do have several players capable of the conversions. I hope in due course we will see something from Maddison, but for the moment he seems incapable of any kind of creative movement. Imo he was in a midfield position yesterday, not on the left as some on here have said, but he was so easily closed down, if somewhat ruggedly, without so much as a run.
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Post by andyl on Apr 11, 2021 11:33:06 GMT
I mooted at half time the fear that they might have a bus park mode. But they were truly uselss at the back with a Crellinesque keeper. So it wasn't likely.
I think they pressed really well and exposed our poor team selection. But only with Stead and that late on did they carry a threat.
We were short in midfield. I'm less generally keen on a defensive three in midfield. Yesterday Dapo, Jones and Isgrove were really off their games.
Yes Maddison didn't help but when Delfouneso starts we are used to playing with 10. Did he do a single thing when introduced.
Maddison cannot be more than a sub now but he will assist a goal before the season is out.
I still think Darcy could offer more than Delfouneso and maybe Dapo and Isgrove?
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Post by whitesince63 on Apr 11, 2021 14:50:36 GMT
Not surprisingly Andy, I fully agree on Delf and in fact I think Crellin could offer more in games, Fonz just isn’t worth a start for me, we have much better options and it can only be Evatt’s pals club that keep him playing. As for Darcy offering more, unquestionably so in my opinion but obviously Evatt disagrees and we aren’t going to see him this season at least. In fact it wouldn’t surprise me if he’s off in the summer if Evatt can get something for him, to make way for new arrivals which will inevitably come in. I wouldn’t be surprised to see Mads surface again, purely down to IE’s stubbornness because he’d want to prove it wasn’t a poor signing, even on loan. Actually, I’d be glad to see him again but preferably on the left wing where he could be really dangerous with that good left foot where his crosses could prove lethal. Antway, I don’t think we’ll see him start on Tuesday as I’d expect George to come in after his sterling performance when he came on yesterday. He’s really developing quickly and I only hope we can keep hold of him in the summer.
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Post by whiteofthesouth on Apr 11, 2021 17:06:43 GMT
George Thomason, who I agree is a huge talent, has a contract through to 2022 according to the Burnden Aces squad list.
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Post by whitesince63 on Apr 11, 2021 19:02:00 GMT
George Thomason, who I agree is a huge talent, has a contract through to 2022 according to the Burnden Aces squad list. That may be the case South but in the scheme of things that’s nothing and however long a contract is, it doesn’t prevent an offer being accepted if the board think it’s reasonable. I’m not suggesting George will or even would leave, but at only 20 he is mature beyond his years and developing quickly. He’s actually the kind of player we need to keep hold of and help us regain at least a Championship place but should the club need money they may be tempted to cash in on the likes of George or Rico should offers come in, just as they had to with young Regan Riley recently. Let’s just hope not and we can build for another promotion next year if we get up. |
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Post by whiteofthesouth on Apr 11, 2021 23:24:31 GMT
‘63, I understand what you’re saying about George Thomason. I also acknowledge what you say about the sale of Regan Riley, but unlike George, he hadn’t established himself in the team. Granted, he wasn’t given much chance, but, clearly, IE has seen something in George that he didn’t see in Regan. Of course, no one can really tell what is in the minds - or even the pockets - of the owners. They have certainly talked about financial sustainability; it seems to me they did a pretty good job bringing in high quality players during January while staying within the salary cap, which wasn’t scrapped until after the January business was done. Hopefully, that’s something they can keep up without selling players we need to progress.
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