September 3, 20196 yr 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
September 3, 20196 yr 9 minutes ago, Eavesy said: Kanye Woolley The quickest player I've ever watched play for us.
September 3, 20196 yr 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
September 3, 20196 yr 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?
September 3, 20196 yr 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 😊😊
September 3, 20196 yr 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...
September 3, 20196 yr 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.
September 3, 20196 yr 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.
September 3, 20196 yr 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.
September 3, 20196 yr 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
September 3, 20196 yr 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.
September 3, 20196 yr 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.
September 3, 20196 yr 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.
September 3, 20196 yr 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.
September 3, 20196 yr 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.
September 3, 20196 yr Taddy Nowak was far faster than the rest of the team, rapid that man with the ball at his foot
September 3, 20196 yr Author 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
September 3, 20196 yr 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.
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