Eavesy Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 1 hour ago, Hoppy510 said: Having the option of some genuine pace up front would be a real bonus for us as teams would be less inclined to compress play in our half and less inclined to press forward in numbers for fear of leaving space behind. Problem is genuinely pacy forwards who can finish like Vardy cost an absolute fortune, so there's mileage in trying to convert a winger to play up the middle or at 10. Over the last few years we've really been under the cosh defensively and it's been like the Alamo at times with a compressed game and the ball coming back again and again so anything that would make them think twice about pressing us too high in numbers would be a great option IMO. Whether we can afford to go down that route or even whether Hill would want it is another story, but we'll see. Not sure that Dodoo is the answer though as he's shit and can't finish. What we need is someone like a Tyler Walker or a Chris long or a viv Solomon otomobor or a Kanye Woolley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt. Aldo Raine Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 9 minutes ago, Eavesy said: Kanye Woolley The quickest player I've ever watched play for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomski Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 Happy with the signings but loads of work to do still. I’m of a belief if we stay up it will be a super season. Great start by Hill and Flitcroft/FV though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisw99 Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 1 hour ago, Hoppy510 said: Having the option of some genuine pace up front would be a real bonus for us as teams would be less inclined to compress play in our half and less inclined to press forward in numbers for fear of leaving space behind. Problem is genuinely pacy forwards who can finish like Vardy cost an absolute fortune, so there's mileage in trying to convert a winger to play up the middle or at 10. Over the last few years we've really been under the cosh defensively and it's been like the Alamo at times with a compressed game and the ball coming back again and again so anything that would make them think twice about pressing us too high in numbers would be a great option IMO. Whether we can afford to go down that route or even whether Hill would want it is another story, but we'll see. Not sure that Dodoo is the answer though as he's shit and can't finish. What about Connor Hall, would like to see him used as a sub a bit towards the ends of matches when we're 3 or 4 nil up, get a bit of experience from the 2 elder statesmen strikers we signed yesterday. Is he injured at the mo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 CH is out for another 6 weeks or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Banks Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 40 minutes ago, chrisw99 said: What about Connor Hall, would like to see him used as a sub a bit towards the ends of matches when we're 3 or 4 nil up, get a bit of experience from the 2 elder statesmen strikers we signed yesterday. Is he injured at the mo? Being 3 or 4 nil up would be a dream at anytime, in the current circumstances it would be a miracle 😊😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Steejay Posted September 3, 2019 Site Supporter Share Posted September 3, 2019 1pm & no signings. That's shit, that is. 😁 Been away for a few days, fucking miles behind with work. Took me hour n half to catch up with WW Terrace Talk. Priorities first eh... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_spencer Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 2 hours ago, Lt. Aldo Raine said: The quickest player I've ever watched play for us. Johan Smith was blisteringly fast. Just a shame he forgot the ball most of the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted September 3, 2019 Site Supporter Share Posted September 3, 2019 Fabian deFreitas could run a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Johnny Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 Stuart Ripley was fast as F**k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKkuhl Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 A young Ricardo Gardner rapid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter HomerJay Posted September 3, 2019 Site Supporter Share Posted September 3, 2019 bernard mendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morizio Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 John Dreyer, he was deceptively fast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter HomerJay Posted September 3, 2019 Site Supporter Share Posted September 3, 2019 I hate it when fan demand we have pace in the team. It means fuck all. The ball moves faster than any player. Have the first yard in your head and you don't need to be lightening quick. Obviously, I don't want any players that look like they're treading water either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted September 3, 2019 Site Supporter Share Posted September 3, 2019 4 minutes ago, HomerJay said: I hate it when fan demand we have pace in the team. It means fuck all. The ball moves faster than any player. Have the first yard in your head and you don't need to be lightening quick. Obviously, I don't want any players that look like they're treading water either. A classic example was Paul Scholes. Was talking to someone once, who had either played against him/or knew someone that had. Said his timing, touch and movement was sensational. Didn't have to have a mega sprint in him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Zico Posted September 3, 2019 Moderators Share Posted September 3, 2019 Marcos Alonso looked like he was running in treacle most of the time which was dissapointing for an attacking full back, but he did alright for himself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blondi Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 I remember when we signed a young Ryo Miyaichi from Arsenal on loan, was lightning quick, but a 1 trick pony and pretty crap that I remember, think he was a Coyle signing though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enzo gambaro Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 15 minutes ago, Tonge moor green jacket said: A classic example was Paul Scholes. Was talking to someone once, who had either played against him/or knew someone that had. Said his timing, touch and movement was sensational. Didn't have to have a mega sprint in him. He didn’t, but it helped that he had players around him that could shift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulhanley Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 Nathan Blake had a lot of pace but he had raw power to go with it. That's a killer combination. David Lee was quick but the delivery at the end of it wasn't always guaranteed, Mark Gavin was lightening but none of the team at the time knew how to make the most of it ... Mark Fish on the defensive side of things before he lost interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomski Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 24 minutes ago, HomerJay said: I hate it when fan demand we have pace in the team. It means fuck all. The ball moves faster than any player. Have the first yard in your head and you don't need to be lightening quick. Obviously, I don't want any players that look like they're treading water either. I’d still like some quick players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanderlust Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 6 minutes ago, tomski said: I’d still like some quick players. Me too although I was specifically talking about up top to give the opposition defence second thoughts about pushing up too far to compress the play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breightmet Boy Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 Taddy Nowak was far faster than the rest of the team, rapid that man with the ball at his foot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Ratwhite Posted September 3, 2019 Author Site Supporter Share Posted September 3, 2019 6 minutes ago, Breightmet Boy said: Taddy Nowak was far faster than the rest of the team, rapid that man with the ball at his foot But looked like a strange Bruce Forsythe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted September 3, 2019 Site Supporter Share Posted September 3, 2019 30 minutes ago, enzo gambaro said: He didn’t, but it helped that he had players around him that could shift. True. They still needed end product and generally had it. Hopefully Hill is trying to replicate this albeit in a lower level. Quite interested in his ideas of how he wants to play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeep Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 In the words of Jan Molby - no one can run faster than the ball 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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