What's actually wrong with our team?

[Des Little]

We need a nasty, horrible dare I say it, dirty bastard in midfield. Someone who'll scare and kick the shit out of the opposition's main man in midfield before giving the ball to a colleague to create something. There must be like that in the Championship who's desperate to mix it in the prem. We are in a scrap and need fighters because right now we have fcuk all.

[villan from luton]

If we somehow get Vlaar and Dunne fit, maybe we can stick Clark in the middle with Westwood. We need more physical presence in the team. Left back is a big issue, Bennett has to step up to the plate.

[Clampy]

I do quite like the idea of Clark in midfield but he could do with a break, he's played nearly game this year i think.

[walsall villain]

The midfield is weak, and that in turn puts pressure on the defence, which is young and still learning.

This has been a pretty horrible season, but whatever is wrong with the side, a decent left back, centre back and midfielder would improve it significantly.

This was evident from the first 45 minutes at home against Everton. Occasionally a midfielder looks OK then turns in a rubbish performance next time around. Delph surprised me yesterday with an OK game, but next week?
I was fearful from the start that the midfield was not up to it but hoped Lambert would bring one or two of them on, it just hasn't happened.
Unfortunate enough to have witnessed the slow decline and relegation in the 60's and 80's, now convinced it is a certainty this time. Only getting midfielder(s) in THIS WEEK will give me renewed hope.

[pauliewalnuts]

I do quite like the idea of Clark in midfield but he could do with a break, he's played nearly game this year i think.

I'd stick Vlaar back in the defence ASAP and move Clark in midfield.

He's way better there. The problem is, I watched PL's radio forum shortly after he arrived, and he was very dismissive of the idea of Clark as a midfielder.

[pauliewalnuts]

The midfield is weak, and that in turn puts pressure on the defence, which is young and still learning.

This has been a pretty horrible season, but whatever is wrong with the side, a decent left back, centre back and midfielder would improve it significantly.

This was evident from the first 45 minutes at home against Everton. Occasionally a midfielder looks OK then turns in a rubbish performance next time around. Delph surprised me yesterday with an OK game, but next week?
I was fearful from the start that the midfield was not up to it but hoped Lambert would bring one or two of them on, it just hasn't happened.
Unfortunate enough to have witnessed the slow decline and relegation in the 60's and 80's, now convinced it is a certainty this time. Only getting midfielder(s) in THIS WEEK will give me renewed hope.

I'd also add that, of all the signings PL made, the most important one was KEA, and he, sadly, is looking like one of the worst signings.

[villan from luton]

I agree Clampy, and it is not fair that he has the responsibility of being the leader of the defence during this period. However, I think he could do a real good job in the middle and will put his foot in

[Monty]

I do quite like the idea of Clark in midfield but he could do with a break, he's played nearly game this year i think.

I'd stick Vlaar back in the defence ASAP and move Clark in midfield.

He's way better there. The problem is, I watched PL's radio forum shortly after he arrived, and he was very dismissive of the idea of Clark as a midfielder.

True, but he also made Bent captain, so he's shown a willingness to change his mind on very important issues.

[Dave Clark Five]

I do quite like the idea of Clark in midfield but he could do with a break, he's played nearly game this year i think.

I'd stick Vlaar back in the defence ASAP and move Clark in midfield.

He's way better there. The problem is, I watched PL's radio forum shortly after he arrived, and he was very dismissive of the idea of Clark as a midfielder.

I agree. That was what Lambert said but what did he really know about Clark at that stage? I think it is definitely worth a go otherwise we will reach a point where Clark won't get selected at all. He has always had a lot of promise and he may thrive in a new role. We  still need more defenders and midfielders though.

[villan from luton]

I think Clark and Westwood could be a good partnership

[eastie]

Clark alongside Westie would provide much better cover for the defence and strengthen the midfield, now Vlaar is fit surely lambert will see this.

[walsall villain]

The midfield is weak, and that in turn puts pressure on the defence, which is young and still learning.

This has been a pretty horrible season, but whatever is wrong with the side, a decent left back, centre back and midfielder would improve it significantly.

This was evident from the first 45 minutes at home against Everton. Occasionally a midfielder looks OK then turns in a rubbish performance next time around. Delph surprised me yesterday with an OK game, but next week?
I was fearful from the start that the midfield was not up to it but hoped Lambert would bring one or two of them on, it just hasn't happened.
Unfortunate enough to have witnessed the slow decline and relegation in the 60's and 80's, now convinced it is a certainty this time. Only getting midfielder(s) in THIS WEEK will give me renewed hope.

I'd also add that, of all the signings PL made, the most important one was KEA, and he, sadly, is looking like one of the worst signings.

remember watching the you tube clip of his outstanding performance against Ajax. What I saw was exactly what we need but he hasn't been able to produce it in the premiership.

[pauliewalnuts]

I do quite like the idea of Clark in midfield but he could do with a break, he's played nearly game this year i think.

I'd stick Vlaar back in the defence ASAP and move Clark in midfield.

He's way better there. The problem is, I watched PL's radio forum shortly after he arrived, and he was very dismissive of the idea of Clark as a midfielder.

I agree. That was what Lambert said but what did he really know about Clark at that stage? I think it is definitely worth a go otherwise we will reach a point where Clark won't get selected at all. He has always had a lot of promise and he may thrive in a new role. We  still need more defenders and midfielders though.

I also think he could weigh in with a few goals from midfield.

If we're not buying a midfielder, we MUST try new options there, because it is the factor most influential in whether we survive or not.

Carry on as we have, and we are doomed. And i hate saying that.

[pauliewalnuts]

The midfield is weak, and that in turn puts pressure on the defence, which is young and still learning.

This has been a pretty horrible season, but whatever is wrong with the side, a decent left back, centre back and midfielder would improve it significantly.

This was evident from the first 45 minutes at home against Everton. Occasionally a midfielder looks OK then turns in a rubbish performance next time around. Delph surprised me yesterday with an OK game, but next week?
I was fearful from the start that the midfield was not up to it but hoped Lambert would bring one or two of them on, it just hasn't happened.
Unfortunate enough to have witnessed the slow decline and relegation in the 60's and 80's, now convinced it is a certainty this time. Only getting midfielder(s) in THIS WEEK will give me renewed hope.

I'd also add that, of all the signings PL made, the most important one was KEA, and he, sadly, is looking like one of the worst signings.

remember watching the you tube clip of his outstanding performance against Ajax. What I saw was exactly what we need but he hasn't been able to produce it in the premiership.

Mind you, players take a while to settle.

Look at Petrov. How much have we missed him? So much. And other than his debut at West Ham, I thought he was hopeless for at least one entire season, and most of the next. It sometimes takes time to settle.

[eastie]

I really see the bradford tie as massive , get to Wembley and the lift throughout the club could see a new impetus and results improve whereas lose to bradford and confidence could be rock bottom and very hard to recover from.