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Could NML solve our striking crises by playing upfront next season. He was power, pace, good in the air and is a good finisher. If we played 2 upfront the maybe play Murphy alongside him and Reid behind the pair.
What about Paterson and Petier as holding midfielders, nether would be bullied both solid in the tackle and good in the air, Reid would be the playmaker.
Why do we need a new right back as we currently have Richard, Bacuna and Coxe?
No
There are so many things wrong with this post
Yup, difficult to know where to begin..Quote:
Originally Posted by Pedro de la Rosa
Ok then, I'll start - Peltier as a holding midfielder !!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Rhiwbina Blues
Did any of you watch the attacking build up for 95% of last season?
There wasn't any.
Square pegs, round holes !!!!! :facepalm:
My favourite ridiculous lineup suggestion from this message board was a central midfield pairing of Darcy Blake and Kevin McNaughton back in the Dave Jones era when McPhail was in his pomp.
This comes close.
Why do you think Peltier would make a good defensive midfielder?
What have you seen in Paterson's play that makes you think he would? I doubt we'll ever see Bamba played there again either.
Is NML really 'good in the air'? I think I missed that.
However, I agree that (for the Championship) we do have options at right back - Peltier, Richards, Bacuna, Coxe - and that there may be alternative striker options in the squad. I haven't seen much evidence of NML being strong in the air, nor the ball control needed to play as a centre forward, but maybe he could adapt and show us something new. Blakey spent a lot of last season advocating Murphy as a makeshift striker (with Reid and/or Paterson behind) when he lost patience with Zohore.
Personally I hope we get a new striker in to compete with Zohore and Ward (moving Healey and Madine on) with Reid or Paterson behind supported by two out and out wingers. NML, Murphy, Hoilett and Harris (or A.N.Other) will do fine.
This forum can be brutal on times.:hehe:
I for one agree. I rate nml and think he showed in last 5 games what we missed during the season. Don't understand the regular criticism of him. He's direct, quick can score goals and is good in the air imho. Good idea!Quote:
Originally Posted by Rhiwbina Blues
Lets put Morrison in goals while we're at it
We've never seen him play centrally and looks at his best when running at players from deep and cutting in from the left wing. To apply those skills to a centre forward role wouldn't be as easy as it's being made out to be (imo).Quote:
Originally Posted by Lord Worcester
NML is at his best with space to knock the ball into.
Striker no.
Dont remember that suggestion but to be fair our central midfield under Jones was a big weakness at times.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rjk
Not that Blake and Mcnaughton would have been the answer.
Fair point. Not easy to adapt. But natural strengths to give it a good go and playing with bobby could bring out best in both. At least that way you could get those 2 and Murphy and junior in starting 11.Quote:
Originally Posted by Heisenberg
You've successfully discovered the one position that is totally unsuitable for Paterson.
I must have missed the period McPhail was in his pomp, and he was with us for about 7 years!Quote:
Originally Posted by Rjk
McPhail was a great player, only under appreciated by those who think every footballer should fly into tackles and snort all over the pitchQuote:
Originally Posted by cardiff55
Goodness gracious. I thought this thread couldn’t get any more ridiculous. I was wrong.Quote:
Originally Posted by cardiff55
Exactly. Probably didn’t kiss the badge or thump his chest enough.Quote:
Originally Posted by delmbox
Why the hell, before the season has even started, are we looking to put square pegs in round holes?
Injury crisis fair enough, you look at your options, but it’s 12 weeks before the transfer window shuts and some want us to just juggle half the team about into alien positions.
What about Etheridge at centre half, he's tall and confident :biggrin:Quote:
Originally Posted by Rhiwbina Blues
I don't believe it, you have finally expressed an original opinion, what happened? :hehe:Quote:
Originally Posted by Heisenberg
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Originally Posted by delmbox
Agreed, liked watching McPhail and think he was a quality player.
He looked our most accomplished player the later part of the season, at least he knows where the goal is he may not have scored a hat full but I bet hours played against chances he is up there, its a shame he didn't play all season.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rhiwbina Blues
He will play a big part next season wherever he plays.
We haven't had a good midfield since Ricky Scimeca.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hilts
If McPhail could have tackled he’d have been out of our league. Problem was the few times he attempted to get stuck in he got it all wrong, those Swansea games😱. But, by God, he could thread a pass!
Its likely that i've had an opinion that you've agreed with so you call it 'original' instead of finding a way to disagree with it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wales-Bales
Jim or Van Morrison :hehe: ??Quote:
Originally Posted by City123
I don't necessarily agree with your opinion, as the role of a striker has changed considerably in the modern game :biggrin:Quote:
Originally Posted by Heisenberg
:hehe: :hehe:Quote:
Originally Posted by rich munn
Congratulations for saying something that means absolutely nothing in any context of the subject being discussed.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wales-Bales
No, I was congratulating you :biggrin:Quote:
Originally Posted by Heisenberg
You're being weird.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wales-Bales
What striker crisis? We’ve got Kenny, Madine and Bobby, as well as Healey.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rhiwbina Blues