Lightweight midfield

[eamonn]

When JJ is fit it will be him and Petrov in the middle. Or at best we'll finally go three, Jenas-Petrov-Delph.
I'd like to see Clark get a run in that trio sometime.

[Eigentor]

I think this has been a common theme on here since we released NRC without seeming interested in replacing him. Letting Makoun go too was a bit puzzling, but he chased and closed down the opponents pretty effectively. These days we don't even seem to be doing that. I'm not sure if we are better off with an injured Spurs reject.

I hope McLeish tries something new in the next match. QPR should be the perfect opportunity to play Clarke, Herd or both in midfield. If he persists with Petrov and Delph chances are it will be another lacklustre and disjointed display.

[Dave Cooper please]

We need an absolute gripper in the middle of the park

[SoccerHQ]

When JJ is fit it will be him and Petrov in the middle. Or at best we'll finally go three, Jenas-Petrov-Delph.
I'd like to see Clark get a run in that trio sometime.

Yes me too but it will be Jenas and Petrov for most of this season.

[UsualSuspect]

I think we lacked muscle last night, EH holds it pretty well, and when you play the likes of Bolton you need it.

You wouldn't think so considering how much he gets slagged off.
Heskey would have been just what we needed to mix it in the middle a bit last night.

And in all honesty, regardless of loving or hating heskey, if an aging centre forward who has never really used his bulk, pace and skill to anywhere near it's potential can do a job in midfield then we are really in the shit.

Amen to that

Pound for pound Heskey is shit physically.

I would go as far to call him a poof

[Dave]

I would go as far to call him a poof

And why would you do that, unless of course you were a homophobic dimwit?

[villadelph]

I think this has been a common theme on here since we released NRC without seeming interested in replacing him. Letting Makoun go too was a bit puzzling, but he chased and closed down the opponents pretty effectively. These days we don't even seem to be doing that. I'm not sure if we are better off with an injured Spurs reject.

I hope McLeish tries something new in the next match. QPR should be the perfect opportunity to play Clarke, Herd or both in midfield. If he persists with Petrov and Delph chances are it will be another lacklustre and disjointed display.

Is Clark fit? I feel like I read something within the past few days that he wasn't exactly match fit.

[UsualSuspect]

I would go as far to call him a poof

And why would you do that, unless of course you were a homophobic dimwit?

A poof in the respect of not wanting to put in a challenge in case it might hurt him or falling like a lumbering redwood if a player breathes within 3 feet

Dear me calling people names, still you'll be going to Juniors soon

[TimTheVillain]

Imagine Fellaini in our midfield instead of Petrov, a big, pretty intimidating guy who can pass and also score the odd goal.

That's the kind of player we need.

[Chris Smith]

I would go as far to call him a poof

And why would you do that, unless of course you were a homophobic dimwit?

A poof in the respect of not wanting to put in a challenge in case it might hurt him or falling like a lumbering redwood if a player breathes within 3 feet

Dear me calling people names, still you'll be going to Juniors soon

It's extremely hypocritical of you to whinge about name calling when you've been pulled up for calling somebody a "poof".

[Ryu]

Whilst I agree with the consensus that a hard/strong player in the middle of the park would help us I think the personnel we have can help themselves by keeping the ball better, as they did for parts of the 2nd half against QPR. Also by pushing up more when not on the ball. Sitting deep and inviting pressure combined with smaller stature is a recipe for disaster.

[Dave]

I would go as far to call him a poof

And why would you do that, unless of course you were a homophobic dimwit?

A poof in the respect of not wanting to put in a challenge in case it might hurt him or falling like a lumbering redwood if a player breathes within 3 feet

So being homophobic then? Just checking.

[TimTheVillain]

I would go as far to call him a poof

And why would you do that, unless of course you were a homophobic dimwit?

A poof in the respect of not wanting to put in a challenge in case it might hurt him or falling like a lumbering redwood if a player breathes within 3 feet

So being homophobic then? Just checking.

Why is he being homophobic ?

I thought moderators were above being so judgmental - they should be.

He meant a bit of a weakling in a non rugby playing sort of way ( i.e. not overly physical and not using his body strength) it doesn't take massive amounts of intelligence to see that.

I guess we would expect more, but hey ho.

[N'ZMAV]

Do we mis Reo-Coker?

[Eigentor]

Do we miss Reo-Coker?

Yes.