radcliffe white Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 1 hour ago, RUREADY2ROLL said: It was Radcliffe and Biggish Woah woah I said apparently only second hand information Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUREADY2ROLL Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 19 minutes ago, radcliffe white said: Woah woah I said apparently only second hand information :lol: same difference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rudy Posted August 11, 2021 Members Share Posted August 11, 2021 Few selection dilemmas now GK CB’s The wide men Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 1 minute ago, Rudy said: Few selection dilemmas now GK CB’s The wide men I reckon Gilks stays in net, after his public backing he won’t bench him yet. Santos will definitely come back in, he’s our star cb so will be no surprise to be brought in once fit. I’d expect Johnston to start next to him. Wide men is interesting because it works along with who plays up top. I think he’ll start with the same front 3 but Doyle will know that he’s not got long before Bakayoko takes his spot up top which would leave one of Isgrove or Kachunga to take the wide spot. So only Santos in for Baps for this game IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rudy Posted August 11, 2021 Members Share Posted August 11, 2021 23 minutes ago, Eddie said: I reckon Gilks stays in net, after his public backing he won’t bench him yet. Santos will definitely come back in, he’s our star cb so will be no surprise to be brought in once fit. I’d expect Johnston to start next to him. Wide men is interesting because it works along with who plays up top. I think he’ll start with the same front 3 but Doyle will know that he’s not got long before Bakayoko takes his spot up top which would leave one of Isgrove or Kachunga to take the wide spot. So only Santos in for Baps for this game IMO. I’d go along with that. I’m still in the Gilks camp, I’m sure IE is as well but Dixon played well last night so he’ll be knocking on the door. Pressure is on Doyle so hopefully that brings the best out of him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L/H White Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 17 minutes ago, Rudy said: I’d go along with that. I’m still in the Gilks camp, I’m sure IE is as well but Dixon played well last night so he’ll be knocking on the door. Pressure is on Doyle so hopefully that brings the best out of him Doyle is a workhorse covered every blade the last 2 games, but he hasnt looked a threat whatsoever agree, Bak will be main man within a few games Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rudy Posted August 11, 2021 Members Share Posted August 11, 2021 7 minutes ago, L/H White said: Doyle is a workhorse covered every blade the last 2 games, but he hasnt looked a threat whatsoever agree, Bak will be main man within a few games I like Doyle but we all know strikers aren’t judged on their goals especially when the competition are playing well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 12 minutes ago, L/H White said: Doyle is a workhorse covered every blade the last 2 games, but he hasnt looked a threat whatsoever agree, Bak will be main man within a few games Conversely, Doyle is a goalscorer and we need to create more opportunities for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radcliffe white Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 After Saturday Dixon should be in anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rudy Posted August 11, 2021 Members Share Posted August 11, 2021 5 minutes ago, Traf said: Conversely, Doyle is a goalscorer and we need to create more opportunities for him. I agree but he needs to take those chances. That one he tamely puts around the post from 8 yards out proved costly in the end. Score that and we’re not having this conversation which is why he’ll still get IE’s backing for now , Fine margins at this level Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rudy Posted August 11, 2021 Members Share Posted August 11, 2021 God it’s nice to be discussing competition for places Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L/H White Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 9 minutes ago, Traf said: Conversely, Doyle is a goalscorer and we need to create more opportunities for him. aye get that mate, just that Bak seems to carv out his own still only 2 games in, far to early for these conversations nice to have options though eh, when was the last time we had that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 6 minutes ago, Rudy said: I agree but he needs to take those chances. That one he tamely puts around the post from 8 yards out proved costly in the end. Score that and we’re not having this conversation which is why he’ll still get IE’s backing for now , Fine margins at this level I think his lack of fitness is more of a concern, but yes he should have done better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolton va va Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 No criticism of Gilkes, Baptiste, Lee or Doyle & no problem if any of them are selected, but picking a team for Wimbledon based purely on the 2 games played, it should be..... Dixon Jones...Santos...Johnston...John MJ Sarce...Sheehan Isgrove...Bakayoko...Dapo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantra Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 18 minutes ago, bolton va va said: No criticism of Gilkes, Baptiste, Lee or Doyle & no problem if any of them are selected, but picking a team for Wimbledon based purely on the 2 games played, it should be..... Dixon Jones...Santos...Johnston...John MJ Sarce...Sheehan Isgrove...Bakayoko...Dapo Definitely our best XI based on performances. I don't mind us starting with Doyle up top though, I like how our wingers swap sides during the game and then Baka can switch from winger to striker (or vice versa), gives the defenders a more difficult job coming up against different types of players. When Amaechi is back we're going to have even more depth up top. Dapo, Bakayoko, Amaechi, Isgrove, Politic, Delfouneso Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rudy Posted August 11, 2021 Members Share Posted August 11, 2021 Away from home I wouldn’t have that front 3 baka Doyle Dapo for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUREADY2ROLL Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 1 hour ago, radcliffe white said: After Saturday Dixon should be in anyway Agreed and based on Dixon’s last game as well. Would start Baka, Dapo and Kurchunga as the front three with Sarc supporting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantra Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 I really like how balanced our midfield is. Probably our strongest area. MJs physicality, tackling and calmness; Sarce's leadership, engine and determination; and Sheehan's vision, awareness and passing. Santos and Johnston will be a formidable partnership. Might even get some corner goals now with Sheehan's delivery. We look a little light on full back cover, Jones and Brockbank? John and Gordon? 2nd choices seem fairly weaker. GKs remains to be seek whether Gilks can still handle this level, I think Dixon can make the step up based on his performance v Barnsley. Forwards we look good, Doyle seems like the only natural number 9 but I'm sure Baka and Kachunga can fill in when needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radcliffe white Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 11 minutes ago, RUREADY2ROLL said: Agreed and based on Dixon’s last game as well. Would start Baka, Dapo and Kurchunga as the front three with Sarc supporting Tbf Dixon played well against Blackburn week before looked good so was a surprise to see Gilks v MK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiley Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 4 hours ago, bolton va va said: No criticism of Gilkes, Baptiste, Lee or Doyle & no problem if any of them are selected, but picking a team for Wimbledon based purely on the 2 games played, it should be..... Dixon Jones...Santos...Johnston...John MJ Sarce...Sheehan Isgrove...Bakayoko...Dapo I'd take that team all day long. Doyle's had a chance. Let someone else have a go and send out the message to him that its not a given that he's first choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyrotten Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 5 hours ago, radcliffe white said: Tbf Dixon played well against Blackburn week before looked good so was a surprise to see Gilks v MK Just opinions but I didn't feel he played that well against Blackburn, not "poor", but nothing you wouldn't expect of any keeper. The first Blackburn goal hit from distance and not in the corner, looked very saveable at the time. We all thought it was a breath of fresh air when Gilks came in, dominated the box and became the voice of the defence, and seemed to improve the games of Santos and Baptiste etc. Maybe after one poor game we're in danger of all that counting for nothing. He still gets my vote, for his calmness, communication and overall influence. Its not all about saves (I think Dixon only made 1 of note yesterday?, plus the penalty, but Crellin was good at that too). Longer term (January?) I think we should be aiming for a better, taller, more commanding keeper than both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rudy Posted August 11, 2021 Members Share Posted August 11, 2021 5 minutes ago, Mr Grey said: That yellow background on your bio does bring out the best in our Gail 👌 Beauty ain’t she Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Feelgood Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 13 hours ago, Johnnyrotten said: I think we should be aiming for a better, taller, more commanding keeper than both. I got my ass fkd on here for saying this when we signed him & suggesting keepers are Evatt's blind spot. It's early days, Dixon looks an ordinary, but certainly not poor, option & compared with the bizarre Crellin experiment 12m ago he's a shining light. Gilks worked wonders last year & was a coach on the pitch for the defence once he came in. He certainly doesn't deserve writing off just yet, but every single one of us knows he is time limited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Biggish Dave Posted August 12, 2021 Site Supporter Share Posted August 12, 2021 Keepers are a very tough call to get right, the good ones are very few and far between. As long as you’re ok and not costing your team a goal most games (Crellin), you’ll be ok at L1 and to a large extent championship. England always had the best keepers in the world but even our cream make more mistakes than fans would like. Think we’ll be ok with Dixon & Gilks this season. Might take a while but I’d expect Dixon as the no 1 by Christmas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rudy Posted August 12, 2021 Members Share Posted August 12, 2021 11 minutes ago, Biggish Dave said: Keepers are a very tough call to get right, the good ones are very few and far between. As long as you’re ok and not costing your team a goal most games (Crellin), you’ll be ok at L1 and to a large extent championship. England always had the best keepers in the world but even our cream make more mistakes than fans would like. Think we’ll be ok with Dixon & Gilks this season. Might take a while but I’d expect Dixon as the no 1 by Christmas Harder to find a world class GK than a world class striker. The game has moved on, don’t need to be 6’6 anymore Look at Casillas, Ederson both just over 6ft, agility speed communication and distribution are the biggest attributes especially in teams like us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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