david-avfc Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 56 minutes ago, lexicon said: Against a team like Norwich, he's excellent. They don't have the attackers to give him a hard time and he can show off his good technique on the ball. He's not a good enough defender to be first choice against top half opposition, but he's a very useful squad option. The question for me is where does this leave Konsa? Yeah I agree I think Chambers is a very decent squad player and is more than capable of doing a solid job in most games for us but can’t see him being a first choice solution in the long term. When he’s been first choice before it’s been at Middlesbrough and Fulham - relegated both times, not that it’s his fault but I don’t think he has that extra bit of quality that’s going to push us up closer to the European places. As for Konsa, he’s got to up his game. He is still young so has a lot more to come. I’d like us to sign a new top class centre half and then Mings, Konsa and Chambers fighting it out for the second centre back spot. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laughable Chimp Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 4wins and 2 losses in all the games he's started. Not bad. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulberto21 Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 An astute signing reminds me of the similar impact Calderwood had when he played for us all those years ago. Excellent! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shay Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 i thought he played well today in a different position. Definitely would like to see more of him there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVByrne Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 He's been a great addition. Very astute business and his versatility is just superb to have. He has played a huge amount at RB too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osmark86 Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 Such a tidy player. Been very pleased with this signing so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 (edited) On 13/02/2022 at 16:05, lexicon said: Terrible mistake for the goal today. Positioning and concentration let us down again for their goal......good job we was 0-3 up. Edited May 8, 2022 by TRO 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 He gave us more balance today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicon Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 5 minutes ago, TRO said: Positioning and concentration let us down again for their goal......good job we was 0-3 up. 3 minutes ago, TRO said: He gave us more balance today. It's interesting really because he didn't play very well today IMO but I agree re: the balance he gave us. Kinda like he was sacrificed for the greater good of the team or something. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 On 30/04/2022 at 17:35, HanoiVillan said: Didn't like this signing in January, but he's been pretty impressive and better than Konsa for me. Okay, it was an easy opponent, but another clean sheet as well. Daft yellow mind you. Traditionally, its hasn't been an easy opponent for centre backs....they have a reputation for being aggressive in the air....and Weghorst is no slouch with that. I am with you, better than Konsa at present. I just think we outclassed them generally, was the difference yesterday. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolta Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 7 minutes ago, TRO said: Positioning and concentration let us down again for their goal......good job we was 0-3 up. Calum Chambers wasn't on the pitch. And did you mean to quote a comment from February!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 (edited) 1 minute ago, lexicon said: It's interesting really because he didn't play very well today IMO but I agree re: the balance he gave us. Kinda like he was sacrificed for the greater good of the team or something. paradoxically you are right,imo Edited May 8, 2022 by TRO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 1 minute ago, Rolta said: Calum Chambers wasn't on the pitch. And did you mean to quote a comment from February!! Sorry, I was responding to another post......I didn't mean it was Calums fault. It was a general observation. apologies for misleading. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoony Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 For a free you really can’t complain. He’s been very solid. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomC Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 19 hours ago, CVByrne said: He's been a great addition. Very astute business and his versatility is just superb to have. He has played a huge amount at RB too. He can take over the "utility man" role from Ashley Young... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVByrne Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 1 hour ago, TomC said: He can take over the "utility man" role from Ashley Young... Ash has played RB, LB, CM, LF and AMC (10). I'm sure he could play CDM too if he was asked That's a level of versatility even Chambers can't match Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlack Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 1 hour ago, CVByrne said: Ash has played RB, LB, CM, LF and AMC (10). I'm sure he could play CDM too if he was asked That's a level of versatility even Chambers can't match How well has he played in each of those roles? Genuine question... Chambers offers way more defensively, and young just doesn't seem to have the pace or skill going forwards on the occasions I've seen him getting in to the opposition third. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roonst83 Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 (edited) Can't complain for a free transfer. But I really only see chambers as a back up player. I seem to be in the minority who didn't think he had a particular good game on the weekend. First half especially he seemed a bit lost, uncomfortable on the ball and his lack of mobility doesn't suit for DCM. I assumed he was thrown in to be another big guy to challenge Burnley's set pieces but he didn't stand out for me on Saturday. That said, he's proven to be a steady enough CB when called upon, but not what I want at DCM. I also understand he isn't expected to be a starter in this position. Decent enough squad player for cover at best. Edited May 9, 2022 by roonst83 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keener window-cleaner Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 I really looked forward to seeing him as the holding/defensive midfielder, we need a new player at that position, he has a lot of the attributes for that position and he was great in that position for Fulham some years ago. Was a bit disappointed though, thought he was sow on the turn and not as tidy in passing as I would have expected. Perhaps he was a bit rusty and can improve, but I don't see him as a long term solution in that position (sadly). Great to have as an utility player who can cover there or in the back line though, and at really good value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 (edited) Think that knee injury put an end to his career as a DCM. Just like it did for Mings as a LB. Chambers feels like a really good squad player thou. And for that price he is a steal. Edited May 9, 2022 by sne 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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