Jazz Richards in midfield?
There seems to be general agreement by posters, journalists and the one who matters (Warnock) that we are now in need of midfield reinforcements - with Whitts, Huws, Adeyemi (any others?) gone or going - leaving only Gunnar, Ralls, O'Keefe and Mark Harris as centre mids.
This article quotes Jazz Richards as saying he could do a job there, which may be a smart move by him given the level of competition he will face at right full back or wing back (Patterson, Peltier, Connolly):
http://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/foo...clusive-Gossip
An alternative way for Richards into Cardiff manager Neil Warnock’s team could be in central midfield.
The former Swansea City man began his career as a midfielder before switching to right-back.
Richards believes he can still do a job in the middle of the park and said: “I started off as a midfielder and played a couple of games there when I was at Swansea and also in my younger days I played in midfield. I know that was a long time ago.
“It would take time to get used to that position again but I’m sure I’d have more to offer as a midfielder than a right-back.”
The Wales international also figured at left-back last term and is happy to do “whatever” job Warnock asks of him.
He added: “I’ll play anywhere as long as it’s on the pitch.
“I’m definitely a lot more comfortable playing on the right as I’m right-footed but if it comes to playing to left-back then left-back it is.
“I’m definitely a lot better on the right and I think I can offer a lot in midfield.”
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jon1959
There seems to be general agreement by posters, journalists and the one who matters (Warnock) that we are now in need of midfield reinforcements - with Whitts, Huws, Adeyemi (any others?) gone or going - leaving only Gunnar, Ralls, O'Keefe and Mark Harris as centre mids.
This article quotes Jazz Richards as saying he could do a job there, which may be a smart move by him given the level of competition he will face at right full back or wing back (Patterson, Peltier, Connolly):
http://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/foo...clusive-Gossip
An alternative way for Richards into Cardiff manager Neil Warnock’s team could be in central midfield.
The former Swansea City man began his career as a midfielder before switching to right-back.
Richards believes he can still do a job in the middle of the park and said: “I started off as a midfielder and played a couple of games there when I was at Swansea and also in my younger days I played in midfield. I know that was a long time ago.
“It would take time to get used to that position again but I’m sure I’d have more to offer as a midfielder than a right-back.”
The Wales international also figured at left-back last term and is happy to do “whatever” job Warnock asks of him.
He added: “I’ll play anywhere as long as it’s on the pitch.
“I’m definitely a lot more comfortable playing on the right as I’m right-footed but if it comes to playing to left-back then left-back it is.
“I’m definitely a lot better on the right and I think I can offer a lot in midfield.”
As a wingback? Not sure I'm a fan.
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At least he wants to play Huw's was rather silent all matters ?
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Good to see players wanting to battle for a place but I wouldn't be too enthusiastic about this.
Just had a flashback to someone on here (can't remember who) suggesting that we played a midfield pairing of McNaughton and Darcy Blake.
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At the moment he's likely to be third choice after Patterson and bennett, but Patterson not ready to start season and jazz has his chance. I'd happily move Peltier into CB position.
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life on mars
At least he wants to play Huw's was rather silent all matters ?
indeed
he is making all the right noises
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I was impressed with Jazz last season but not sure if midfield is the answer.
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Jazz really grew on me as last season wore on, and I'm always impressed with him for Wales.
Saying that, I'm hoping Patterson is that good we won't miss him!!
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Honestly can't comment either way because I've never seen him play in midfield.
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surge
At the moment he's likely to be third choice after Patterson and bennett, but Patterson not ready to start season and jazz has his chance. I'd happily move Peltier into CB position.
Can't see peltier being a regular Cb with manga, samba and Morrison
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TH63
Can't see peltier being a regular Cb with manga, samba and Morrison
If we've signed Chris Samba too then Peltier won't get a look in
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Rjk
Good to see players wanting to battle for a place but I wouldn't be too enthusiastic about this.
Just had a flashback to someone on here (can't remember who) suggesting that we played a midfield pairing of McNaughton and Darcy Blake.
:hehe: :hehe: :hehe: Genius.
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jon1959
If we've signed Chris Samba too then Peltier won't get a look in
Feckin autocorrect got me again :facepalm:
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the other bob wilson
Honestly can't comment either way because I've never seen him play in midfield.
I seem to remember him playing there against Slovakia
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the other bob wilson
Honestly can't comment either way because I've never seen him play in midfield.
He used to play in midfield when he was a youth player. Paolo Sousa moved him to left back.
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Zenith
:hehe: :hehe: :hehe: Genius.
Didn't we do that once? It's probably better than finishing a game with a back four of Whitts, Capaldi, Quinn and Blake though.
I'm pretty sure Lawrence played Vidmar next to Boland once, for their extensive passing ranges...
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Pedro de la Rosa
Didn't we do that once? It's probably better than finishing a game with a back four of Whitts, Capaldi, Quinn and Blake though.
I'm pretty sure Lawrence played Vidmar next to Boland once, for their extensive passing ranges...
Or my recent favourite of Eikrem and Cowie through the middle to get tanked 4-0 by feckin Hull :hehe:
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Pedro de la Rosa
Didn't we do that once? It's probably better than finishing a game with a back four of Whitts, Capaldi, Quinn and Blake though.
I'm pretty sure Lawrence played Vidmar next to Boland once, for their extensive passing ranges...
This wasn't in an injury crisis though, someone genuinely thought that would be an improvement on our midfield who were probably mcphail and Rae at the time
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Rjk
This wasn't in an injury crisis though, someone genuinely thought that would be an improvement on our midfield who were probably mcphail and Rae at the time
I'm not disputing that but we still did it :hehe:
Also, Vidmar came in to shore up the midfield I think, he didn't look very comfortable!
