Whilst Taylor is out and for balance Conor could play the left back role. Doesn't have heaps of pace but can keep it tidy in the left and also play a decent cross in from that side It's an idea to be explored
Well he's no great midfielder so why not re develop him into a left back.
Quote from: footyskillz on January 02, 2019, 02:46:19 PMWell he's no great midfielder so why not re develop him into a left back. Because he can not tackle, close down, run fast or do anything remotely defensive.Other than that
I thought hourihane started the deeper but then they switched?It didn't really work either way
Well neither does Neil Taylor! Hourihane would be less our of the central role but could provide from left.I feel Smith sees him as someone in this current squad he wants on the ball and passing it.The central lying deep midfielder mixes with some attacking intention The man hasn't got the movement in the middle but on left would only have to go to up and down
Quote from: footyskillz on January 02, 2019, 03:00:24 PMWell neither does Neil Taylor! Hourihane would be less our of the central role but could provide from left.I feel Smith sees him as someone in this current squad he wants on the ball and passing it.The central lying deep midfielder mixes with some attacking intention The man hasn't got the movement in the middle but on left would only have to go to up and downThe advantage with a technical CM is that they are always in a good position to receive the ball from the back 4 and can then quickly set up attacks through the midfield. The best example being Pirlo. We tried to play Bannan in that role.The problem is the lack of protection a Bannan or Hourihane gives a defence,it has to come from other players.Putting Bannan or likewise Hourihane wide,makes the situation worse.It makes it more difficult for them to receive the ball without being closely marked,they lack the pace to escape down the touchline and also limits their passing options by narrowing their field of play.
Well neither does Neil Taylor!
Some thing notice on mcginn as how adept he is of getting out of tight spaces with players round him.Really is impressive Something else Ghazhi , Kodjia and Bolasie do too.Good footyskillz!I don't see Hourihane being able to do that but the guy can certainly strike a good shot and occasion set play !