dont_do_it_doug. Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Assuaged a lot of my doubts today. Although... now I think of it I only developed these doubts through reading the somehow convincing negative posts on here. Clearly, the moral is: never read. Or take preseason for what it is, a training exercise. I think we will accept in time that Richards is a bit of a Laursen type, he wants to go and attack the ball, he's not content with sitting back all the time and waiting for it to come to him. Today, he got that balance *just right*, it was an assured performance from a player who clearly, for me at least, possesses the ability. Back to the point, I'd rather he was honing those skills against Swindon than on the big stage. It's also worth saying that they are probably encouraged, and want, to be more involved during preseason. They are also more liable to lapses in concentration, because whilst winning is never a bad thing it really is utterly irrelevant during preseason. Onwards and upwards Captain Richards. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaszk Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Up and down today. Terrifying in possession, and I don't trust him positionally. Won some big challenges and encouraged everyone within 70 yards of him which was great to see. OK overall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supermon Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Played awesome today although couldn't help admire Bournemouths.defenders and their range of long ball passes, we need this in our armour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shomin Geki Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Instant Captain Material: Just add claret. But seriously, someone earlier said it seems that Richards is learning this centre back lark on the job. I largely agree, and am beginning to see some positives in that. They'll grow together and grow stronger together. Now, let's see how he recovers from when a mistake or lapse in concentration inevitably leads to a goal. That may maketh the man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electronicmaji Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 He hasn't played a game in how long? He hasn't played as a CB in ever. He knows how to CB. He's just out of form and out of practice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicon Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Up and down today. Terrifying in possession, and I don't trust him positionally. Won some big challenges and encouraged everyone within 70 yards of him which was great to see. OK overall. This. - Some great tackles - Plenty of interceptions - Some poor decisions (weak clearance that led to a great chance for them, the time where he decided to stop tracking back to cover and slow down for some unknown reason, those mental runs up the pitch for no reason) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSV Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 He played very well. I think he was more disciplined with not going forward too much and his defensive game benefited 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMightyVillans Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Played alot better than I expected he would. Besides that mistake in the first half I thought it was a very solid captains performance. It could be the start of something great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villaglint Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Very good start for me, reminds me a lot of Okore in that his physicality covers a lot of his errors. Main difference is that Micah is fantastic in the air. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHY Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Played well yesterday...can see him getting 4 to 5 goals this season!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penguin Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Obviously an awesome athlete and thus can use his strength and pace to get himself out of tricky situations. Jury is still out on the more defensive intelligence based side of his game i.e positioning and decision making but only time will tell. This one game certainly hasn't alleviated all concerns for me about him raised from preseason games as it appears it has for some, but he certainly has the raw tools to be a very good player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntrimBlack Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 I thought he had a great game, more so as he had to help out Bacuna quite a lot. Very impressive. I so want him to do well, he has come through a rough time in his career and is still smiling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted August 9, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted August 9, 2015 Sounds like he had a great game. It's almost as if pre season means **** all... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Sounds like he had a great game. It's almost as if pre season means **** all... Don't you know Chelsea didn't even win one game in pre-season. Clearly they are crap are f**ked this season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted August 9, 2015 Moderator Share Posted August 9, 2015 He's massively quick. At times yesterday he seemed to be jogging and he was still outpacing the striker. I'd like to see him in actual top gear. I think the captain's armband has had the desired effect too. He's going to take this position and role very seriously, and we're going to benefit from that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonno_2004 Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Was very impressed with him yesterday - more of the same please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PompeyVillan Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 He's a winner. That's what Sherwood wanted. He may well have positional deficiencies but I think they may only be exposed on occasion because he such a beast he can out pace and over power most attackers. Early signs are that he's an improvement on Vlaar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fab Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Anybody else think that Micah will really help Bacuna develop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan_007 Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Anybody else think that Micah will really help Bacuna develop? I think so - they had a bit of a barny in the first half, Michas was having a word about him being out of position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sexbelowsound Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 We need a consistent defensive unit, we haven't had one for a long time. I think Micah has a lot to learn himself but looked really promising against Bournemouth and I agree that he can help Bacuna both positionally and mirroring his athleticism to cover him when needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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