TheMelvillan Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Can jedinak play or has he ever played centre back?. Because his poor passing and waning mobility make him a bit of a liability on the ball these days but his heading and tackling are impeccable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael118 Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 (edited) 11 hours ago, kurtsimonw said: you aren't happy with Lansbury/Hourihane? I'm ok with the Hourihane signing but not a fan of Lansbury. Edited January 26, 2017 by Michael118 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir_gary_cahill Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 (edited) 40 minutes ago, Michael118 said: I'm ok with the Hourihane signing but not a fan of Lansbury. Why not? He dominated the first half against Preston Edited January 26, 2017 by sir_gary_cahill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 8 hours ago, StanBalaban said: I think Jedinak will be able to complete more passes when his midfield partners actually move and show for the ball. Not to absolve him, as his passing has been woeful, but he's a good protector of the back four and I think he's a good extension of the Baker / Chester partnership. His legs have gone......but he is absolutely essential to our defence. He will also allow the freedom for Hourihane and Lansbury to be the players we all hope they can be, without the worry of defending the back four......he will set them free. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 (edited) Wait until the balance is back......and then assess the players. we need a dedicated DM. Edited January 26, 2017 by TRO 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir_gary_cahill Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 3 minutes ago, TRO said: Wait until the balance is back......and then assess the players. we need a dedicated DM. What do you think of Tshibola? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 (edited) 7 minutes ago, sir_gary_cahill said: What do you think of Tshibola? Not seen him enough.....but I think he lacks football discipline a bit in and out, lacks consistency in his play but that can be age. He seems to lack intention, a bit hairy fairy.....I do like his athleticism and physicality.....but need more from him. He needs to play with more of a decisive objective in mind......a difficult game seems to be too easily accepted. Edited January 26, 2017 by TRO 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael118 Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 23 minutes ago, sir_gary_cahill said: Why not? He dominated the first half against Preston I didn't see the game but I just don't rate him very highly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted January 26, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted January 26, 2017 I see it as much much better than it was 2 weeks ago. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir_gary_cahill Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 2 minutes ago, TRO said: Not seen him enough.....but I think he lacks football discipline a bit in and out, lacks consistency in his play but that can be age. He seems to lack intention, a bit hairy fairy.....like his athleticism and physicality. He needs to play with more of a decisive objective in mind......a difficult game seems to be too easily accepted. I see what you mean and agree with what you say as per, I think it's worth remembering he's only 21 years old and was bought for a big fee. Not only that, he had only played around 30 senior games before we had bought him, I think he will improve and be great for us in the short and long term Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
decamoto Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 1 minute ago, Michael118 said: I didn't see the game but I just don't rate him very highly. Still don't know too much about Lansbury but he is the first centre mid in a few years that we've had demand the ball from the back and want to get involved. Ill hold making my judgement on him til I see a bit more of him but that's a very good sign in itself 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 1 minute ago, sir_gary_cahill said: I see what you mean and agree with what you say as per, I think it's worth remembering he's only 21 years old and was bought for a big fee. Not only that, he had only played around 30 senior games before we had bought him, I think he will improve and be great for us in the short and long term You may well be right and I hope you are......but you will soon see that players we have just signed will do things that have been missing.....for years. Hopefully he will see too....and emulate them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir_gary_cahill Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 6 minutes ago, Michael118 said: I didn't see the game but I just don't rate him very highly. Can you explain why you don't rate him highly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 24 minutes ago, TRO said: Not seen him enough.....but I think he lacks football discipline a bit in and out, lacks consistency in his play but that can be age. He seems to lack intention, a bit hairy fairy.....I do like his athleticism and physicality.....but need more from him. He needs to play with more of a decisive objective in mind......a difficult game seems to be too easily accepted. Tend to agree with this. I like Tshibola, I think he has the potential, but tactically he's all over the shop. I *think* he has been playing a defensive mid role in the mould of Gana, attempting to break forward when possible, but his reading of the game isn't up to that level yet. I wonder if he will develop into more of a box to box player in time, time I think we should give him. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 1 minute ago, dont_do_it_doug. said: Tend to agree with this. I like Tshibola, I think he has the potential, but tactically he's all over the shop. I *think* he has been playing a defensive mid role in the mould of Gana, attempting to break forward when possible, but his reading of the game isn't up to that level yet. I wonder if he will develop into more of a box to box player in time, time I think we should give him. I think he could be a really good player.....how many times have we said that about players.?...but he needs to apply himself in a much more determined and selfish way, with a determination to do well. He needs to display hunger and a desire to hurt the opposition and not take the easy option....He could be awesome if he took The Deli Ali approach. He has games where he could be deemed a mental plodder. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 He's young and he has had a lot of injuries through his career. Different player and less fanfare, but in that he reminds me of Delph. Or Gardner... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grasshopper Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 does anyone remember when Boateng came? He didnt fit in as a forward but then slotted in as a DM We never really replaced him like for like imho 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael118 Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 30 minutes ago, sir_gary_cahill said: Can you explain why you don't rate him highly? Probably because I rate self discipline as one of the most important traits in a player and it's probably Lansbury's weakest area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 I would like to persevere with Tshibola.....but SB seems more of him than me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grasshopper Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 1 minute ago, Michael118 said: Probably because I rate self discipline as one of the most important traits in a player and it's probably Lansbury's weakest area. Yeah his face-vibe-aura thingy has that kind of undiciplined twang to it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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