James Bree (Signed for Luton Town)

[SashasGrandad]

Thought today at Preston he stood up well to the physical challenges of the Preston forwards and gave as good as he got. He got stuck in and took no prisoners.

Had to cover too much ground as back 4 were often stretched - but Bree coped well most of the time.

[wittonwarrior]

Really good first half - iffy in the second but not as poor as Hutton was today.

[mr underhill]

I'd really like to see what Bree can do in hid rightful position over an extended period. He can't be any worse than Elmo

[ASHTONVILLA]

Thought he was poor at Preston, and tbh have never seen him look remotely like he could make the grade. Just as much of a waste of money as Tsibola and we should be looking to get rid. Not as good as Hutton or Elmo, which isn't saying much.

[walsall villain]

Thought he was poor at Preston, and tbh have never seen him look remotely like he could make the grade. Just as much of a waste of money as Tsibola and we should be looking to get rid. Not as good as Hutton or Elmo, which isn't saying much.

When he played full back at the end of last season I thought he was ok on the ball but looked very uncomfortable with his positioning. With decent coaching that side of his game should improve. Mind you, no amount of coaching has improved Hutton’s.

[Villafirst]

Thought he was poor at Preston, and tbh have never seen him look remotely like he could make the grade. Just as much of a waste of money as Tsibola and we should be looking to get rid. Not as good as Hutton or Elmo, which isn't saying much.

When he played full back at the end of last season I thought he was ok on the ball but looked very uncomfortable with his positioning. With decent coaching that side of his game should improve. Mind you, no amount of coaching has improved Hutton’s.

A bit unfair on Hutton. He's having to play out of position at LB. Which we all know is the fault of the idiot Steve Bruce for leaving the defence so threadbare.

[paul_e]

Thought he was poor at Preston, and tbh have never seen him look remotely like he could make the grade. Just as much of a waste of money as Tsibola and we should be looking to get rid. Not as good as Hutton or Elmo, which isn't saying much.

When he played full back at the end of last season I thought he was ok on the ball but looked very uncomfortable with his positioning. With decent coaching that side of his game should improve. Mind you, no amount of coaching has improved Hutton’s.

A bit unfair on Hutton. He's having to play out of position at LB. Which we all know is the fault of the idiot Steve Bruce for leaving the defence so threadbare.

Hutton's positioning is better when he's at left back, you can tell he's actually thinking about it, he's still not great at reading the game so he leaves gaps but it's not because of a poor starting position. On the right he gets caught between defence and midfield far too easily.

[XXVilla]

Thought he was poor at Preston, and tbh have never seen him look remotely like he could make the grade. Just as much of a waste of money as Tsibola and we should be looking to get rid. Not as good as Hutton or Elmo, which isn't saying much.

When he played full back at the end of last season I thought he was ok on the ball but looked very uncomfortable with his positioning. With decent coaching that side of his game should improve. Mind you, no amount of coaching has improved Hutton’s.

A bit unfair on Hutton. He's having to play out of position at LB. Which we all know is the fault of the idiot Steve Bruce for leaving the defence so threadbare.

Hutton's positioning is better when he's at left back, you can tell he's actually thinking about it, he's still not great at reading the game so he leaves gaps but it's not because of a poor starting position. On the right he gets caught between defence and midfield far too easily.

See FA Cup final

[Matt Collins]

I think that was true last season

This year with out full backs pushed on more hes been caught out a lot

[ozzjim]

Bree only cost about a million compared to mad money on Tishbola so he gets a bit of time to improve. He's one that needs a run over 10-12 weeks in the side to get into the swing. He's done ok in fairness to him. If Chester needs resting, he may well play a few more games in the centre yet. Could also see Smith trying 3 5 2 and putting him on the right of a 3.

[Matt Collins]

Can't see us going 352. Our wingers are our strong point, especially with grealish injured

[adrenachrome]

[oldhill_avfc]

Can't see us going 352. Our wingers are our strong point, especially with grealish injured

Can't see Smith going 3-5-2 either.

But our wingers are most definitely not our strong point.

See comments on the post match threads.  Playing them also totally opens up the central midfield which again causes problems that we don't have the type of player to deal with.

[garyshawsknee]

3-5-2 can only really been used with creative attacking full backs, something we do lack.

[olaftab]

I'd really like to see what Bree can do in hid rightful position over an extended period. He can't be any worse than Elmo

As a footballer Bree is not good enough at this level. He is hopeless and clueless, lacks mobility and shows no creativity in forward positions. He is marginally better than a lamp post.