Craig Alcock
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....the good news is that Gary says that a new right back is imminent,so it could be this guy by all accounts.
The less good news is that he seemed to imply that would be it for the time being.
So no new striker on the horizon.
Let's hope Graham can up his game- the ability is there but he's a bit like the tin man,he doesn't show the heart that DW did.
The less good news is that he seemed to imply that would be it for the time being.
So no new striker on the horizon.
Let's hope Graham can up his game- the ability is there but he's a bit like the tin man,he doesn't show the heart that DW did.
If GJ says that's it for the time being (if and when Alcock/RB is signed) then you would assume then that's just because we're not in advanced talks with anyone else rather than we're not looking.
I was reading JP's piece on the new signings from people that have played with them or seen them play and quite of few of the midfielders are "versatile" and can play in three or four positions, apparently. I wouldn't be at all surprised to see us play 1 up front with a lot of attacking midfield support, with Nige holding, at least at the start of the season. Overwhelm teams in midfield. Either feed Eisa (if he's here) or use Graham to play the ball off.
I was reading JP's piece on the new signings from people that have played with them or seen them play and quite of few of the midfielders are "versatile" and can play in three or four positions, apparently. I wouldn't be at all surprised to see us play 1 up front with a lot of attacking midfield support, with Nige holding, at least at the start of the season. Overwhelm teams in midfield. Either feed Eisa (if he's here) or use Graham to play the ball off.
square pegs ? or utility players ? - either scenario is OK providing we have immediate cover for every position, we dont want to go into a whole season with no specialist right back, but its ok to have a player or two who can cover other positions when needed through injury/suspensionShade wrote:If GJ says that's it for the time being (if and when Alcock/RB is signed) then you would assume then that's just because we're not in advanced talks with anyone else rather than we're not looking.
I was reading JP's piece on the new signings from people that have played with them or seen them play and quite of few of the midfielders are "versatile" and can play in three or four positions, apparently. I wouldn't be at all surprised to see us play 1 up front with a lot of attacking midfield support, with Nige holding, at least at the start of the season. Overwhelm teams in midfield. Either feed Eisa (if he's here) or use Graham to play the ball off.
Well, according to those that know the players:
Johnny Mullins: "Comfortable on the ball, Mullins was used at times as a defensive midfielder and he is more than capable of popping up with important goals."
Ryan Broom: "He is an exciting youngster that is quick on the break and is versatile in the midfield positions."
Ben Tozer: "I think I’ve seen him play in at least four different positions, but that shows his ability that he can adapt and still perform in any of them."
Tom Smith: "Tom is not a number 10 or a number 4, I'd say he's somewhere in between as he always wants the ball facing forwards so he can break lines and he is very good tactically."
Ok, not so much Tom Smith but he is more of an attacking mid.
Johnny Mullins: "Comfortable on the ball, Mullins was used at times as a defensive midfielder and he is more than capable of popping up with important goals."
Ryan Broom: "He is an exciting youngster that is quick on the break and is versatile in the midfield positions."
Ben Tozer: "I think I’ve seen him play in at least four different positions, but that shows his ability that he can adapt and still perform in any of them."
Tom Smith: "Tom is not a number 10 or a number 4, I'd say he's somewhere in between as he always wants the ball facing forwards so he can break lines and he is very good tactically."
Ok, not so much Tom Smith but he is more of an attacking mid.
I reckon a No. 7 as it is half way between 4 and 10.asl wrote:So pretty much anything other than a goalkeeper, a full-back or an out-and-out striker...?Shade wrote:Tom is not a number 10 or a number 4, I'd say he's somewhere in between
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I would like to see Nigel playing in a more advanced role, supporting the strikers. He can break up a counter attack early if our own attacking play breaks down, and he pick a very creative pass.Robin wrote:With our current players I would be very surprised if we don't go back to three in central midfield next season ideally with Atangana and Tozer protecting the defence.
So, traditionally, a right midfielder? Apparently he could, but I think he's happier in the middleRed Duke wrote:I reckon a No. 7 as it is half way between 4 and 10.asl wrote:So pretty much anything other than a goalkeeper, a full-back or an out-and-out striker...?Shade wrote:Tom is not a number 10 or a number 4, I'd say he's somewhere in between
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A change of Chairman may mean a change of policy.
I don't think the chairman has influenced policy because it's clear we've been in talks with a number of the new players since the last season was still going. It should at least mean we start the new season with only 2-3 loanees (assuming Alcock signs).