Quote from: tomd2103 on October 31, 2012, 01:19:30 PMQuote from: Damo70 on October 31, 2012, 09:32:28 AMLots of question marks for me, from our so called youngsters who are now around 22/23 to the likes of N'Zogbia. I like Lichaj, Herd, Baker and Lowton. Too soon to say with Bennett. Can't make my mind up on Bannan and Delph. I thought Clark would be the best of the bunch but he hasn't kicked on as much as I expected. Stevens and Albrighton are the definate not good enoughs for me.That is a real issue for me. I remember Shane Warne commentating on a cricket match and referring to somebody having played "20 first tests". When asked to explain what he meant, he said that the player hadn't really improved since he first came into the side and was still making the same mistakes over and over. I think that is certainly the case with our younger players and although they haven't played that many games, you couldn't say that any of them have shown any sign of real progression. They still make basic errors during games (Lichaj's header for their 2nd goal last night a prime example) and although you can't fault the effort, they just don't seem to have moved on.Their development has been pretty stunted as well. MON was terrible for the likes of Bannan and Albrighton, and never rated them mainly because of size. Bannan at 18 was very exciting, but MON was the only one out of the whole staff, Sid, McAndrew and so on, who didn't rate him because he valued physicality over skill. GH was quite good for the youngsters but the problems of that season scuppered chances of any serious development, with the behaviour of the seniors a total disgrace. As for Eck, well, he was never going to be good for the development of skillful, attacking players, and they unlearned any of the calm and thought they might have learned under GH and replaced it with fear and neanderthal approaches to football. Hopefully Lambo can get them back on track, and signs are there - Baker and Clark look pretty assured, and Bannan is showing signs of an understanding with KEA and Ireland - but it will take time.
Quote from: Damo70 on October 31, 2012, 09:32:28 AMLots of question marks for me, from our so called youngsters who are now around 22/23 to the likes of N'Zogbia. I like Lichaj, Herd, Baker and Lowton. Too soon to say with Bennett. Can't make my mind up on Bannan and Delph. I thought Clark would be the best of the bunch but he hasn't kicked on as much as I expected. Stevens and Albrighton are the definate not good enoughs for me.That is a real issue for me. I remember Shane Warne commentating on a cricket match and referring to somebody having played "20 first tests". When asked to explain what he meant, he said that the player hadn't really improved since he first came into the side and was still making the same mistakes over and over. I think that is certainly the case with our younger players and although they haven't played that many games, you couldn't say that any of them have shown any sign of real progression. They still make basic errors during games (Lichaj's header for their 2nd goal last night a prime example) and although you can't fault the effort, they just don't seem to have moved on.
Lots of question marks for me, from our so called youngsters who are now around 22/23 to the likes of N'Zogbia. I like Lichaj, Herd, Baker and Lowton. Too soon to say with Bennett. Can't make my mind up on Bannan and Delph. I thought Clark would be the best of the bunch but he hasn't kicked on as much as I expected. Stevens and Albrighton are the definate not good enoughs for me.
Some good points Monty, but how much time do they need? Some of them are approaching 24 and still look no better than when they first came into the team. There are still major question marks over all of them (and I would include Clark in that) as to whether they will make the grade in the Premiership.
Montbert, how do you know Delph doesn't have the ideas to play behind the strikers, he's never been given the chance to play there.
I like Bannan in so far he he seems to be very good at increasing the tempo of a match with his passing.
Quote from: adrenachrome on October 31, 2012, 08:04:15 PMI like Bannan in so far he he seems to be very good at increasing the tempo of a match with his passing. Ireland plays a part in that as well. The midfield looks a lot more mobile and energetic when they're both on the pitch. Because they've both got the abilty to open games up, it does make us look better.
Quote from: tomd2103 on October 31, 2012, 02:27:34 PMSome good points Monty, but how much time do they need? Some of them are approaching 24 and still look no better than when they first came into the team. There are still major question marks over all of them (and I would include Clark in that) as to whether they will make the grade in the Premiership. Oh I agree, and under Lambert who appears to want to play more football than certain previous managers it is definitely sink or swim time. The point is also that the crucial stage of their development - ages 18-22 - has been so disjointed that maybe it's a case of salvaging something from them rather than getting them to their absolute maximum potential.Quote from: ktvillan on October 31, 2012, 05:15:08 PMMontbert, how do you know Delph doesn't have the ideas to play behind the strikers, he's never been given the chance to play there.Well he hasn't displayed much imagination in the positions he's played in so far. I mean, of course it's possible it could be his best position, but FWIW I'm unconvinced.
Quote from: Clampy on November 01, 2012, 11:49:08 AMQuote from: adrenachrome on October 31, 2012, 08:04:15 PMI like Bannan in so far he he seems to be very good at increasing the tempo of a match with his passing. Ireland plays a part in that as well. The midfield looks a lot more mobile and energetic when they're both on the pitch. Because they've both got the abilty to open games up, it does make us look better. I agree , but I do wish they would both show more consistency. They have the ability but need to deliver regularly.
PlaceForParks Lichaj's not a CB though is he, so it shouldn't be surprising if he doesn't look good there.
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