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I don’t think Madger lacks technical ability or fitness, it’s more the discipline needed to fulfil the role. Sheaf was a defender, first and foremost, and was used to ‘sitting’ in the anchor role. DM knew he was more of a midfielder than a centre back and we all witnessed his development. Madger, on the other hand, is much more of an attack-minded individual and has a tendency to ‘wander’ throughout a game, which is not ideal when playing in our 4-2-3-1 formation. It’s possible he could grow into the role, but I think Richards may achieve it much quicker.That said, I think we need a more natural performer for that role, rather than having to wait for someone to get to grips with it. Or, alternatively, ditch the system for a 4-1-4-1 system with both Gomes and Richards ahead of Ben.
Quote from: Alan Southstand on September 17, 2020, 09:14:05 pmI don’t think Madger lacks technical ability or fitness, it’s more the discipline needed to fulfil the role. Sheaf was a defender, first and foremost, and was used to ‘sitting’ in the anchor role. DM knew he was more of a midfielder than a centre back and we all witnessed his development. Madger, on the other hand, is much more of an attack-minded individual and has a tendency to ‘wander’ throughout a game, which is not ideal when playing in our 4-2-3-1 formation. It’s possible he could grow into the role, but I think Richards may achieve it much quicker.That said, I think we need a more natural performer for that role, rather than having to wait for someone to get to grips with it. Or, alternatively, ditch the system for a 4-1-4-1 system with both Gomes and Richards ahead of Ben.Basically 4-1-4-1 is the system we played against MK Dons because of what you have just said Alan.
Quote from: Campsall rover on September 17, 2020, 10:12:02 pmQuote from: Alan Southstand on September 17, 2020, 09:14:05 pmI don’t think Madger lacks technical ability or fitness, it’s more the discipline needed to fulfil the role. Sheaf was a defender, first and foremost, and was used to ‘sitting’ in the anchor role. DM knew he was more of a midfielder than a centre back and we all witnessed his development. Madger, on the other hand, is much more of an attack-minded individual and has a tendency to ‘wander’ throughout a game, which is not ideal when playing in our 4-2-3-1 formation. It’s possible he could grow into the role, but I think Richards may achieve it much quicker.That said, I think we need a more natural performer for that role, rather than having to wait for someone to get to grips with it. Or, alternatively, ditch the system for a 4-1-4-1 system with both Gomes and Richards ahead of Ben.Basically 4-1-4-1 is the system we played against MK Dons because of what you have just said Alan.We played 4-2-3-1 with Gomes in the 2 against MK, as we usually do under Darren Moore. Without a proper dedicated central player to share duties with Whiteman we may struggle to impose ourselves on games this season with this set-up.
When CJ signed on someone suggested that he could play in front of the back four. Would that work?
Quote from: RugbyRover on September 18, 2020, 08:02:33 amWhen CJ signed on someone suggested that he could play in front of the back four. Would that work?Yes that could be an option I agree.Isn’t Paul Keegan the last player we had of the defensive midfield enforcer type.??
Quote from: IDM on September 18, 2020, 09:34:47 amQuote from: RugbyRover on September 18, 2020, 08:02:33 amWhen CJ signed on someone suggested that he could play in front of the back four. Would that work?Yes that could be an option I agree.Isn’t Paul Keegan the last player we had of the defensive midfield enforcer type.??I'd say he was. I think Luke McCullough was probably tried there at sometime too.
Quote from: RugbyRover on September 18, 2020, 08:02:33 amWhen CJ signed on someone suggested that he could play in front of the back four. Would that work?Good call. Cameron John could be a revelation in that time you know...
I agree 100% with the original post, but they are few and far between these days. Not quite the same, but I think we missed a trick not resigning Dean Furman this year when he was available. He would have added something to what we have in my opinion.