AVTuco Posted January 12, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted January 12, 2016 I'm still liking you Micah, but results are what they are. For now your place is on the bench. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanky Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Wouldn't drop any of those back four at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New_Jersey_Villa Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Good to see how pleased he was that we got the win even after not getting the start today. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest av1 Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 A back 4 has to be a unit, and this is not first time this season that unit has looked better without Richards in it. Because he constantly get pulled out of position his CB partner is always exposed, and our back 4 have to work together on account of them not being great individually. I'm no fan of Lescott but he is much more experianced than Richards and his lack of pace is not as exposed next to Okore. As that is only our 3rd clean sheet of the season i think Lescott - Okore has to be our first choice pairing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieVillan Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 I don't think either of Okore or Lescott will be displaced. It would be harsh on Bacuna if he is dropped after tonight - but its a nice problem for Remi to have I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliffy Biro Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 We looked much better without him costing us his obligatory goal, hopefully he stays out of the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 We all said when he signed a good rb, but questions about CB.. Then he started CB well and most thought yeah fair play... He has dropped off a lot recently, but I'd still start him at rb every week when fit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lichfield Dean Posted January 12, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted January 12, 2016 Throwing this one out there: anybody think he could do a job at right wing? Against Wycombe he looked pretty threatening when he kept marauding forwards, so why not let him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WooJung Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 5 minutes ago, Lichfield Dean said: Throwing this one out there: anybody think he could do a job at right wing? Against Wycombe he looked pretty threatening when he kept marauding forwards, so why not let him? I was about to make another suggestion, DM, he's got pace to cover the ground, strong in the tackle, good in the air, ok on the ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest av1 Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 4 minutes ago, Lichfield Dean said: Throwing this one out there: anybody think he could do a job at right wing? Against Wycombe he looked pretty threatening when he kept marauding forwards, so why not let him? Not for me. His physicality played a big part against Wycombe, against Premier League fullbacks you need a lot, lot more. He simply doesn't have the skill set to play on the wing IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avfc1982am Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 1 hour ago, andym said: pleased to see him looking really happy at the final whistle, congratulating all the guys who had played - that is the kind of attitude i want to see from him Missed that from the Holte but good to hear it. Glad we have him regardless of what people think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 7 hours ago, jon_c said: Ciaran, you know what to do, for the good of the team. leave? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicon Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 6 hours ago, Lichfield Dean said: Throwing this one out there: anybody think he could do a job at right wing? Against Wycombe he looked pretty threatening when he kept marauding forwards, so why not let him? He has nowhere near the technical ability to play there. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 I do think we have a short term problem with him here. He's not disciplined enough to play CB, neither is he disciplined/technical/physically suited to play RB or anywhere else. With him being captain and on a big contract this is a problem we'll have for the rest of the season. However with us likely relegated he won't be here next season as we can't afford to keep him and he'll not gonna wan't to play in the Championship. I also think his stock is still high enough that another PL will wan't to take him of our hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myko Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 54 minutes ago, sne said: I do think we have a short term problem with him here. He's not disciplined enough to play CB, neither is he disciplined/technical/physically suited to play RB or anywhere else. With him being captain and on a big contract this is a problem we'll have for the rest of the season. However with us likely relegated he won't be here next season as we can't afford to keep him and he'll not gonna wan't to play in the Championship. I also think his stock is still high enough that another PL will wan't to take him of our hands. I'd argue he definitely has the physical capability - strong and fast with a good engine. In terms of being disciplined, he's played right back for the majority of his career so I presume he knows how to play there. I'm not sure we've seen enough of him in attacking areas to completely right him off his technical ability, but defensively he's strong, good in the air and a good tackler. Bacuna had a great game last night and deserves his place in the squad for now, and long may it continue. However, he has had very good games at full back before (home win against Chelsea a couple seaons ago for one) and then regressed in other games. I'd argue Micah is the best RB at the club and, longterm, I'd be happy for him to be our first choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbop Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 He was a striker growing up.. I'd play him up top over Gestede. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntrimBlack Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 We need him as a squad member to cover for injuries and suspensions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 I still think he's a better RB than Bacuna, but you don't change a winning team. I think he could do a job as DM (perhaps). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supermon Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Bacuna > Hutton > Richards at rb imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thunderball Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 He's too muscle bound, needs to lose some timber. Personally, I think he finished already, his shortcomings outweigh his talent and that's never more cruelly exploited than as a defender. I also think he thinks he is better than he is. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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