We need a midfielder who can put his foot on the ball and stride past a couple of players. A skillful strong athletic type. Our current crop are too similar, stopping the ball and looking to pass rather than utilising space.
Nathan Baker is James Collins mkIII.
I do agree with passing too much to Benteke, but we need betters players in wide forward positions and more width, and our players to spread the ball round bit more so Benteke can take players away from the goalmouth.
Quote from: Salsa Party Animal on November 28, 2012, 08:55:39 AMI do agree with passing too much to Benteke, but we need betters players in wide forward positions and more width, and our players to spread the ball round bit more so Benteke can take players away from the goalmouth. I agree salsa, gabby doesn't deliver enough and albrighton is not good enough by a mile.
Quote from: astonvillan on November 28, 2012, 12:12:59 AMNathan Baker is James Collins mkIII.Strong, physical CB who is poor on the ball and always looks like he has got a mistake in him? I personally think the comparison is a fair one at the moment.
Quote from: tomd2103 on November 28, 2012, 08:52:45 AMQuote from: astonvillan on November 28, 2012, 12:12:59 AMNathan Baker is James Collins mkIII.Strong, physical CB who is poor on the ball and always looks like he has got a mistake in him? I personally think the comparison is a fair one at the moment.I thought Baker was outstanding last night: his ball-winning, covering for Clark and general composure were excellent. His passing was a little hit and miss but he has the potential to be a very accomplished CB.Whcih is not a word I'd ever use for James Collins.
we are a very pooor side, we have reverted to type, its like watching a MON team
Quote from: hawkeye on November 27, 2012, 11:33:28 PMwe are a very pooor side, we have reverted to type, its like watching a MON team I disagree with this. We pass it better than we ever did with MON. With MON if we couldn't get it wide and cross it then we was fucked. We hardly play with any width these days.
QPR will come at us this weekend to force the issue. This should create more space and allow us to play the game the way we can.