Did he? I thought he did alright. The first goal was down to Stevens playing Chimichanga onside and although there was the odd moment, I thought Clark and Vlaar did well. Rooney and van Persie hardly touched the ball for most of the game.He's not the complete defender yet but I'm encouraged by Clark. And yes, I like Baker too. We need (at least) one more but Dunne coming straight back in doesn't seem right to me. It will be nice to have some experience to call on though.
Quote from: Mazrim on November 12, 2012, 10:27:34 AMDid he? I thought he did alright. The first goal was down to Stevens playing Chimichanga onside and although there was the odd moment, I thought Clark and Vlaar did well. Rooney and van Persie hardly touched the ball for most of the game.He's not the complete defender yet but I'm encouraged by Clark. And yes, I like Baker too. We need (at least) one more but Dunne coming straight back in doesn't seem right to me. It will be nice to have some experience to call on though.ChiquititayouandIknow had the fall trapped under his feet for ages, and Clark had ample opportunity to put a foot in or otherwise put him off, but defending when the chips are down just doesn't seem part of his make up. Clark would be much better deployed as a defensive midfielder in my opinion. Even forgetting about Dunne, I think Baker is a betetr bet as Vlaar's partner.
if there is one player who makes me nervous when the pressure is on and we are trying to see a game out or hang on for dear life, its Richard Dunnehe always seems to pop up giving a penalty away or slipping over at the worst posible time, i dont care how much experience he has, he's a liability at times, and is no cool head, unless playing for Irelandwhen/if he comes back, he will be older, not match fit so i cant see him being any improvement on any of the players we have already
I think Eastie's pissed.
Quote from: john e on November 12, 2012, 05:35:02 PMif there is one player who makes me nervous when the pressure is on and we are trying to see a game out or hang on for dear life, its Richard Dunnehe always seems to pop up giving a penalty away or slipping over at the worst posible time, i dont care how much experience he has, he's a liability at times, and is no cool head, unless playing for Irelandwhen/if he comes back, he will be older, not match fit so i cant see him being any improvement on any of the players we have alreadywe would have definitely gone down last year if the returning richard dunne hadnt played against the olbeyun. his performance that day was immense!
Quote from: rutski on November 12, 2012, 05:37:02 PMQuote from: john e on November 12, 2012, 05:35:02 PMif there is one player who makes me nervous when the pressure is on and we are trying to see a game out or hang on for dear life, its Richard Dunnehe always seems to pop up giving a penalty away or slipping over at the worst posible time, i dont care how much experience he has, he's a liability at times, and is no cool head, unless playing for Irelandwhen/if he comes back, he will be older, not match fit so i cant see him being any improvement on any of the players we have alreadywe would have definitely gone down last year if the returning richard dunne hadnt played against the olbeyun. his performance that day was immense!Not as immense as shay given was.
Quote from: Clampy on November 12, 2012, 05:35:56 PMI think Eastie's pissed.Not me who wants to play enda Stevens in midfield clamps, how about giving shay a run out as a left winger?Knowing me knowing you , I think maybe I'm the sober one my old friend.
Quote from: eastie on November 12, 2012, 05:40:24 PMQuote from: rutski on November 12, 2012, 05:37:02 PMQuote from: john e on November 12, 2012, 05:35:02 PMif there is one player who makes me nervous when the pressure is on and we are trying to see a game out or hang on for dear life, its Richard Dunnehe always seems to pop up giving a penalty away or slipping over at the worst posible time, i dont care how much experience he has, he's a liability at times, and is no cool head, unless playing for Irelandwhen/if he comes back, he will be older, not match fit so i cant see him being any improvement on any of the players we have alreadywe would have definitely gone down last year if the returning richard dunne hadnt played against the olbeyun. his performance that day was immense!Not as immense as shay given was.i wont disagree that shay was too, however Dunne was pure class that day and we would have gone if we lost that game.
Quote from: eastie on November 12, 2012, 05:39:21 PMQuote from: Clampy on November 12, 2012, 05:35:56 PMI think Eastie's pissed.Not me who wants to play enda Stevens in midfield clamps, how about giving shay a run out as a left winger?Knowing me knowing you , I think maybe I'm the sober one my old friend.I was joking, it was'nt my fault it went over your head. Oh dear.As for Enda, there's no harm in trying him left midfield for half an hour when we're 3-0 up in a game. He could save us some money, money, money.
Quote from: Clampy on November 12, 2012, 05:45:31 PMQuote from: eastie on November 12, 2012, 05:39:21 PMQuote from: Clampy on November 12, 2012, 05:35:56 PMI think Eastie's pissed.Not me who wants to play enda Stevens in midfield clamps, how about giving shay a run out as a left winger?Knowing me knowing you , I think maybe I'm the sober one my old friend.I was joking, it was'nt my fault it went over your head. Oh dear.As for Enda, there's no harm in trying him left midfield for half an hour when we're 3-0 up in a game. He could save us some money, money, money.So was i clampy, we both know the name of the game.