Northern White Posted September 3, 2009 Posted September 3, 2009 I've been thinking about this... If we had brought in a creative midfielder, how many games would Mark Davies get this season? Gardner and Muamba would seem to be guaranteed their places given Gardner's importance to the side and Muamba's newly formed confidence. How would Davies develop as a player? Maybe chucking him in at the deep end each game is what the lad needs. He's not short of confidence and maybe he needs to feel that that central, creative role is his. Though not in the same league, Arsenal did the same with Fabregas and didn't replace other midfielders when they left. I'm guessing that we're being really cautious with his fitness too and resting him when there's any doubt. Seems he's got until the January window to really stake his place.
YATESY Posted September 3, 2009 Posted September 3, 2009 Your quite right, our midfield is well stocked and doesn't need strengthening at all... ...maybe that's why Megson tried to resign Kevin Nolan
Northern White Posted September 3, 2009 Author Posted September 3, 2009 Your quite right, our midfield is well stocked and doesn't need strengthening at all... ...maybe that's why Megson tried to resign Kevin Nolan That's not what I'm talking about (as well you know). Nolan is not a creative midfielder. In fact, I'm not sure what he's good at. The fact remains that one of the most creative players in the club is Davies and this offers him a chance to shine.
Guest Holly_Goodhead Posted September 3, 2009 Posted September 3, 2009 Mark Davies is injury prone and I don't think Megson rates him. Why would he be sat on the subs bench against Sunderland with McCann,Muamba and Sean Davis on the pitch if Megson rated him?No creative player there yet Megson was happy to leave one on the bench Given the club didn't sign anyone better in the transfer window he would be in my first choice eleven until Gardner is fit.
HomerJay Posted September 3, 2009 Posted September 3, 2009 Mark Davies is injury prone and I don't think Megson rates him.Why would he be sat on the subs bench against Sunderland with McCann,Muamba and Sean Davis on the pitch if Megson rated him?No creative player there yet Megson was happy to leave one on the bench Given the club didn't sign anyone better in the transfer window he would be in my first choice eleven until Gardner is fit. He isn't good enough yet, simple.
tylswhite Posted September 3, 2009 Posted September 3, 2009 Mark Davies is injury prone and I don't think Megson rates him.Why would he be sat on the subs bench against Sunderland with McCann,Muamba and Sean Davis on the pitch if Megson rated him?No creative player there yet Megson was happy to leave one on the bench Given the club didn't sign anyone better in the transfer window he would be in my first choice eleven until Gardner is fit. He wasnt 100% fit thats why he was on the bench against Sunderland.
Guest Holly_Goodhead Posted September 3, 2009 Posted September 3, 2009 He wasnt 100% fit thats why he was on the bench against Sunderland. He was also sat on the subs bench 7 days before against Hibs.Unlikely that he still wouldn't be fit a week later.
tyldesley_white Posted September 3, 2009 Posted September 3, 2009 (edited) He was also sat on the subs bench 7 days before against Hibs.Unlikely that he still wouldn't be fit a week later. I would have said another weeks training would have helped, but what do I know Edited September 3, 2009 by tyldesley_white
Gaz Nt Posted September 3, 2009 Posted September 3, 2009 Mark Davies is injury prone and I don't think Megson rates him.Why would he be sat on the subs bench against Sunderland with McCann,Muamba and Sean Davis on the pitch if Megson rated him?No creative player there yet Megson was happy to leave one on the bench Given the club didn't sign anyone better in the transfer window he would be in my first choice eleven until Gardner is fit. Good thinking! Managers buying players they buy... Why did i not think of that?!
Guest Frandsen08 Posted September 3, 2009 Posted September 3, 2009 mark davies is creative when he plays in the middle
tylswhite Posted September 3, 2009 Posted September 3, 2009 He was also sat on the subs bench 7 days before against Hibs.Unlikely that he still wouldn't be fit a week later. He took a knock in training in between the two games, so they took the safe option with Mccann
newquay central Posted September 3, 2009 Posted September 3, 2009 I think M Davies has great potential and with a bit of time will be our talis man. The lad just needs time and a good run in the team and injury free. As said earlier in the thread i think his best position is center mid pushing on .
Arnold Jackson Posted September 3, 2009 Posted September 3, 2009 He isn't good enough yet, simple. I think he's good enough to play in our first 11 now Jay. Perhaps a run in the team will give him the confidence, perhaps even arrogance that he needs to start causing real problems to opposition defences. I think we should only be playing one of Davis, Muamba, McCann in centre alongside someone more forward minded. . . M. Davies or Cohen. Then we have Taylor, Gardner, Lee and SKD for wide midfield roles.
Eddie Posted September 3, 2009 Posted September 3, 2009 I've already said in a few other threads that I think Mark Davies can be our creative midfielder. If we play him in a midfield 3 infront of Muamba and Davis then IMO he could easily be the link to the front men and create the chances, he just needs to be given the chance and a run in the team. However I think the persistance to play Elmander and Davies in the same team, usually in a 442, means that the only position open to Davies is on the right wing where he is not as effective.
frank_spencer Posted September 4, 2009 Posted September 4, 2009 If we're playing 451 then davies should be in the team, if we're playing 442 i'd stick with Muamba + Davis
Bigtoe Posted September 4, 2009 Posted September 4, 2009 I think M Davies has great potential and with a bit of time will be our talibs man.
HomerJay Posted September 4, 2009 Posted September 4, 2009 I think he's good enough to play in our first 11 now Jay. Perhaps a run in the team will give him the confidence, perhaps even arrogance that he needs to start causing real problems to opposition defences. I think we should only be playing one of Davis, Muamba, McCann in centre alongside someone more forward minded. . . M. Davies or Cohen. Then we have Taylor, Gardner, Lee and SKD for wide midfield roles. davies is far to naive to play in midfield two, in a three maybe to give him license to get forward. i do think he will prove to be a decent player eventually, but he is still learning the game and it a little wet behind those big fuck ears...
YATESY Posted September 4, 2009 Posted September 4, 2009 Have to agree with Homer. It is amazing on here how (and I include myself in this - partly!) the slightest error from one of the easy-target players is rounded on and attacked. M Davies is seen my many as the creative star of the show by a few, and maybe in time he will be. I can't recall too many comments about the number of times he gets caught in possession of the football, Hull should have scored on one such occasion when he got robbed in his own half. The lad has ability and will (hopefully) be a star in the future for us but at the moment he is not the answer.
tonyw_bwfc Posted September 4, 2009 Posted September 4, 2009 (edited) He's a young lad with potential - might be a future star might not. As someone has already said, I'd play him in a 4-5-1 with license to get forward but no chance in a 4-4-2 unless he was on the right and we've already got better players in that position. I don't think there is any chance we can go into games without at least Davis and Muamba in the middle and for some games Davis, Muamba and A.N.Other. Edited September 4, 2009 by tonyw_bwfc
azreal88 Posted September 6, 2009 Posted September 6, 2009 Marky-Mark is a talented young player, but he's just starting out in the Prem. His lack of pace is a concern and will not get any better if his injuries continue. He's also not exactly strong. What he does have is quick feet and a good brain. Even if he doesn't start, he's a good option off the bench and should be given as much time as possible in games. No point in having young players if you don't play them. He and Lee are both potentially very good players for us by the looks of things and along with Muamba and Cahill could form the core of a good side.
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