rodders0223 Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 New York City FC are set to announce a major player signing on Thursday, but the likelihood is that it won't be Barcelona legend Xavi Hernandez. News out of Spain is that the veteran midfielder will be showing up for Barcelona training on Thursday and plans to stay at the club at least until the winter transfer window in January 2015, or even until next summer. Barca's move for Bannan has been put on the back burner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coda Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 A host of clubs in for wee Baz yesterday but Warnock knows his true worth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted September 2, 2014 Moderator Share Posted September 2, 2014 A host of clubs in for wee Baz yesterday but Warnock knows his true worth. £3.50? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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AstonMartin82 Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Dropped from the squad again today. Yet another manager judges Bannan not good enough. Lost count of how many that is now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Con Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Dropped from the squad again today. Yet another manager judges Bannan not good enough. Lost count of how many that is now. Injured? He played for Scotland in the international against Germany. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstonMartin82 Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Dropped. The boss added: “I thought Kevin Doyle and young Jonny Williams did alright (coming off of the bench). “Jonny was full of enthusiasm and we tried to be positive with the subs. “I thought Bannan did well for Scotland but I just fancied Jonny today to play. http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/sport/11472397._/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Con Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 (edited) Looking at the latest team sheet and Palace squad, James McArthur has taken a place in the central midfield, and the wingers Zaha who is now swapping with Bolaise, have taken the spot on the left side of midfield. What's left is an attacking midfield substitute spot and Williams is the better attacking option against a weak defence (Burnley) because he is faster and a more natural dribbler. It's difficult to see where Bannan is going to fit in with the current 442 as a first teamer. Ledley is presumably first choice back-up for McArthur. Crystal Palace are now a team of speed and power with Jedinak, Zaha, Puncheon and Gayle. Against the top defences Warnock may have Bannan on the bench for the set piece option and his better defensive ethic compared to Williams. Bannan always needs a team that can take advantage of his set piece delivery but he can both play in the centre controlling possession making those key passes and out wide where he can cross the ball accurately. Currently managers don't know which position is his best and they tend to favour out wide because their approach to defence is harrying and tackling rather than ball possession. Wouldn't be surprised if he goes to Spain on loan. He needs game time to gets some good form and demonstrate whether his strongest position is in the centre or out wide. Edited September 13, 2014 by Con Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstonMartin82 Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 He'll fit into any team in League One mate. The reason? Because that is his standard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulMcgrathsknees Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Wouldn't be surprised if he goes to Spain on holiday/ permanently. He needs to get some sales training and demonstrate Dyson hoovers to the natives. Fixed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Looking at the latest team sheet and Palace squad, James McArthur has taken a place in the central midfield, and the wingers Zaha who is now swapping with Bolaise, have taken the spot on the left side of midfield. What's left is an attacking midfield substitute spot and Williams is the better attacking option against a weak defence (Burnley) because he is faster and a more natural dribbler. It's difficult to see where Bannan is going to fit in with the current 442 as a first teamer. Ledley is presumably first choice back-up for McArthur. Crystal Palace are now a team of speed and power with Jedinak, Zaha, Puncheon and Gayle. Against the top defences Warnock may have Bannan on the bench for the set piece option and his better defensive ethic compared to Williams. Bannan always needs a team that can take advantage of his set piece delivery but he can both play in the centre controlling possession making those key passes and out wide where he can cross the ball accurately. Currently managers don't know which position is his best and they tend to favour out wide because their approach to defence is harrying and tackling rather than ball possession. Wouldn't be surprised if he goes to Spain on loan. He needs game time to gets some good form and demonstrate whether his strongest position is in the centre or out wide. If only Warnock took the reigns earlier and let Bannan know. He could have got Barca on the blower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted September 13, 2014 Moderator Share Posted September 13, 2014 Looking at the latest team sheet and Palace squad, James McArthur has taken a place in the central midfield, and the wingers Zaha who is now swapping with Bolaise, have taken the spot on the left side of midfield. What's left is an attacking midfield substitute spot and Williams is the better attacking option against a weak defence (Burnley) because he is faster and a more natural dribbler. It's difficult to see where Bannan is going to fit in with the current 442 as a first teamer. Ledley is presumably first choice back-up for McArthur. Crystal Palace are now a team of speed and power with Jedinak, Zaha, Puncheon and Gayle. Against the top defences Warnock may have Bannan on the bench for the set piece option and his better defensive ethic compared to Williams. Bannan always needs a team that can take advantage of his set piece delivery but he can both play in the centre controlling possession making those key passes and out wide where he can cross the ball accurately. Currently managers don't know which position is his best and they tend to favour out wide because their approach to defence is harrying and tackling rather than ball possession. Wouldn't be surprised if he goes to Spain on loan. He needs game time to gets some good form and demonstrate whether his strongest position is in the centre or out wide. So how many managers is that now that haven't wanted him in their team? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seat68 Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Looking at the latest team sheet and Palace squad, James McArthur has taken a place in the central midfield, and the wingers Zaha who is now swapping with Bolaise, have taken the spot on the left side of midfield. What's left is an attacking midfield substitute spot and Williams is the better attacking option against a weak defence (Burnley) because he is faster and a more natural dribbler. It's difficult to see where Bannan is going to fit in with the current 442 as a first teamer. Ledley is presumably first choice back-up for McArthur. Crystal Palace are now a team of speed and power with Jedinak, Zaha, Puncheon and Gayle. Against the top defences Warnock may have Bannan on the bench for the set piece option and his better defensive ethic compared to Williams. Bannan always needs a team that can take advantage of his set piece delivery but he can both play in the centre controlling possession making those key passes and out wide where he can cross the ball accurately. Currently managers don't know which position is his best and they tend to favour out wide because their approach to defence is harrying and tackling rather than ball possession. Wouldn't be surprised if he goes to Spain on loan. He needs game time to gets some good form and demonstrate whether his strongest position is in the centre or out wide. So how many managers is that now that haven't wanted him in their team? They are wrong Trent, they need to form a team around the boy bannan, change their set up entirely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted September 21, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted September 21, 2014 Great result for Palace today. No Bannan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Stevo985 Posted September 21, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted September 21, 2014 Looking at the latest team sheet and Palace squad, James McArthur has taken a place in the central midfield, and the wingers Zaha who is now swapping with Bolaise, have taken the spot on the left side of midfield. What's left is an attacking midfield substitute spot and Williams is the better attacking option against a weak defence (Burnley) because he is faster and a more natural dribbler. It's difficult to see where Bannan is going to fit in with the current 442 as a first teamer. Ledley is presumably first choice back-up for McArthur. Crystal Palace are now a team of speed and power with Jedinak, Zaha, Puncheon and Gayle. Against the top defences Warnock may have Bannan on the bench for the set piece option and his better defensive ethic compared to Williams. Bannan always needs a team that can take advantage of his set piece delivery but he can both play in the centre controlling possession making those key passes and out wide where he can cross the ball accurately. Currently managers don't know which position is his best and they tend to favour out wide because their approach to defence is harrying and tackling rather than ball possession. Wouldn't be surprised if he goes to Spain on loan. He needs game time to gets some good form and demonstrate whether his strongest position is in the centre or out wide. Give up, Con. Nobody believes you anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Con Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Great result for Palace today. No Bannan. No Johnny Williams either. Not even on the substitute bench. Warnock went with power (Jedinak, Ledley) and pace (Puncheon, Bolasie, Campbell) for counter-attack tactics on 24% possession. If you only have 24% possession you don't need Bannan or Williams. They need to play for the clubs who seek dominate possession. Whether that is England or abroad I don't know. Over the course of a season the teams that have more of the possession end up higher in the table so it's not as if Bannan and Williams do not possess valuable traits for teams looking to push to the next level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samjp26 Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 You're persistent, I'll give you that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted September 21, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted September 21, 2014 Great result for Palace today. No Bannan. No Johnny Williams either. Not even on the substitute bench. Warnock went with power (Jedinak, Ledley) and pace (Puncheon, Bolasie, Campbell) for counter-attack tactics on 24% possession. If you only have 24% possession you don't need Bannan or Williams. They need to play for the clubs who seek dominate possession. Whether that is England or abroad I don't know. Over the course of a season the teams that have more of the possession end up higher in the table so it's not as if Bannan and Williams do not possess valuable traits for teams looking to push to the next level. I don't believe you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Con Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 No Johnny Williams either. Not even on the substitute bench. Warnock went with power (Jedinak, Ledley) and pace (Puncheon, Bolasie, Campbell) for counter-attack tactics on 24% possession. If you only have 24% possession you don't need Bannan or Williams. They need to play for the clubs who seek dominate possession. Whether that is England or abroad I don't know. Over the course of a season the teams that have more of the possession end up higher in the table so it's not as if Bannan and Williams do not possess valuable traits for teams looking to push to the next level. I don't believe you. I can believe that. If you were Barry Bannan you would struggle to believe in the positives right now. Perhaps he should not make any effort at all to improve? He'll never be as fast, athletic and powerful as the naturally fast, athletic and powerful players. Crystal Palace have discovered the formula for staying in the Premier League and he's not in it. I really think both Bannan and Williams if they can't join Swansea in January, and they have some ambition, should move to another league: Seria A, Ligue One or La Liga. Championship would still be too physical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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