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Offline sirlordbaltimore

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Re: Conor Hourihane - SIGNED
« Reply #1080 on: January 02, 2019, 02:52:50 PM »
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

Shudder.

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Re: Conor Hourihane - SIGNED
« Reply #1081 on: January 02, 2019, 02:53:56 PM »
Well 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

Offline robleflaneur

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Re: Conor Hourihane - SIGNED
« Reply #1082 on: January 02, 2019, 02:57:32 PM »
Doesn't do well shielding the defence,lacks pace and lightweight in the tackle.Not ideal for a FB.
Would like to see him in a no.10 role until Jack returns.It would give him more goal scoring opportunities and he must be one of the best finishers that we have.Passing wise it is easier for him playing deep but he offers little defensive protection and I would be inclined to play McGinn or Barney in that role.
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Re: Conor Hourihane - SIGNED
« Reply #1083 on: January 02, 2019, 02:57:50 PM »
Well 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
Correct.
Also, he can’t tackle, he can’t tackle and he can’t tackle.

Offline footyskillz

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Re: Conor Hourihane - SIGNED
« Reply #1084 on: January 02, 2019, 03:00:24 PM »
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

Offline JUAN PABLO

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Re: Conor Hourihane - SIGNED
« Reply #1085 on: January 02, 2019, 03:02:15 PM »
Hourihane is a stats man which is great with someone like Jack besides him , Since Jack has been out the team , Hourihane has looked poor.

Offline JUAN PABLO

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Re: Conor Hourihane - SIGNED
« Reply #1086 on: January 02, 2019, 03:03:25 PM »
oh and I couldnt understand why DS played him CM instead of BB yesterday.

Offline Matt Collins

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Re: Conor Hourihane - SIGNED
« Reply #1087 on: January 02, 2019, 03:07:01 PM »
I thought hourihane started the deeper but then they switched?

It didn't really work either way

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Re: Conor Hourihane - SIGNED
« Reply #1088 on: January 02, 2019, 03:07:51 PM »
I thought hourihane started the deeper but then they switched?

It didn't really work either way

I meant DM   but yes they were both crap .. but at least BB can tackle even if he does tackle himself after

Offline robleflaneur

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Re: Conor Hourihane - SIGNED
« Reply #1089 on: January 02, 2019, 03:19:59 PM »
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
The 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.

Offline footyskillz

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Re: Conor Hourihane - SIGNED
« Reply #1090 on: January 02, 2019, 03:27:50 PM »
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
The 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.

Ah thats well put and I can vision this left back role being entirely unsuited more than people just saying "he can't do this or that " you have articulated with some know how and I can totally see he be caught in possession in such a role and very limited.
 
Really helped talking of Pirlo , and currently I thinking of Jorginho of chelsea

This style of midfielder is wanted at smithy villa .

The Conor as left back that idea can go to the recycling
« Last Edit: January 02, 2019, 03:29:47 PM by footyskillz »

Offline footyskillz

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Re: Conor Hourihane - SIGNED
« Reply #1091 on: January 02, 2019, 03:33:11 PM »
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 !

Offline Ad@m

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Re: Conor Hourihane - SIGNED
« Reply #1092 on: January 02, 2019, 03:54:05 PM »
Well neither does Neil Taylor!

Benchmarking anyone against Neil Taylor isn't a great way to win an argument!

Offline Matt Collins

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Re: Conor Hourihane - SIGNED
« Reply #1093 on: January 02, 2019, 04:00:27 PM »
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 !

Completely agree. This is why he isn't the long term answer as an attacking midfielder

Offline Dazvillain

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Re: Conor Hourihane - SIGNED
« Reply #1094 on: January 04, 2019, 11:04:40 PM »
Stats pinched from another site.... CH played in most games in 2018...49
CH involved in most goals 17...11 scored and 6 assists

Well done Sir

 


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