AVTuco Posted November 25, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted November 25, 2014 I was really impressed with how often Jores cleared crosses that came to the box. He isn't big, but he can jump! and do it at the right time. I'm glad he played and showed he is still the real deal. It's been so long that I had started to wonder what's going on. With Jores and Ciaran we are fine at CB for the next few weeks at least. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AValon Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 He's definitely played his way into contention with that performance. Actually, until Vlaar does the expected, we look pretty well covered across the back.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isa Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 With Jores and Ciaran we are fine at CB for the next few weeks at least. Hopefully but the thing with Clark is that he could easily follow up yesterday's performance with some really sub-standard ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVTuco Posted November 25, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted November 25, 2014 With Jores and Ciaran we are fine at CB for the next few weeks at least. Hopefully but the thing with Clark is that he could easily follow up yesterday's performance with some really sub-standard ones. Yep, hopefully. I suppose I believe in him more than many others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinker Posted November 25, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted November 25, 2014 2nd year of his contract, i would love to see him sign another 4 year deal this Xmas, just as Vlaar leaves us. We have to start taking risks with these contract extensions, I would not want him to go into next season without signing another deal. We need to learn by our lack of action with contract renewals. Great performance from him and Clark, look a good pairing, Clark was very vocal, just what we needed. Okore was different class at times, he reads the game very well considering he hasn't played for so long. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Great to see him back and good performance, as much of the lack of a creative player alongside Benteke, I think it will be a major shame if Vlaar leaves us shortly so we'd rarely have seen him and Okore together which potentially could've been a good partnership as they are both decent in possession. Not getting carried away, Ings has just scored twice and Palace have loads of pace so the defence could easily cave in the next two away games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 (edited) He didn't look like a player, that was not ready for the premier league. looked like a player to me that needs games. Edited November 25, 2014 by TRO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flamingsombrero Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 For me it's got to be Okore starting everytime with whoever is fit out of Vlaar and Senderos (or whoever is fit full stop) alongside him from now on. He's clearly decent enough for now and I'd be excited to see just how good he could end up with a long run of games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcRigo82 Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 I feel he had a good game Monday night and I agree with others that more game time will do him good. For me Okore and Senderos should be our first choice CB pairing (when viable) with Clark & Baker waiting in the wings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntrimBlack Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 With Jores and Ciaran we are fine at CB for the next few weeks at least. Hopefully but the thing with Clark is that he could easily follow up yesterday's performance with some really sub-standard ones. Yep, hopefully. I suppose I believe in him more than many others. I am with you on this. I have noticed that when they go into the huddle it is often Clark who does the talking. I thought at one stage he was a future captain. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshVilla Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Great game on Monday night, perfect way to prove to the gaffer that he's ready to play. Hopefully he can be consistent and continue to learn from the gametime he gets. It's a shame that we won't get to see him and Vlaar together very much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntrimBlack Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 He's definitely played his way into contention with that performance. Actually, until Vlaar does the expected, we look pretty well covered across the back.. It certainly looks more hopeful for when Vlaar leaves. And we also have Donacien. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brumstopdogs Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 The players certainly has some strength about him and IMO could become a bit of a fan favourite if he is given the chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handsworthlion Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 WELCOME BACK JORES! we have missed you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wainy316 Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 We were always anticipating an eventual back two of Vlaar and Okore. Looks like it could be Okore and Senderos at full strength soon though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobzy Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 I'd hate to keep changing our back line - it's one of the reasons Southampton are doing so well; they're incredibly settled at the back. They all know each others' game and have conceeded sod all because of it. Honestly, I'd stick with Okore and Clark after that performance. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted November 26, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted November 26, 2014 It's a point worth mentioning now that you bring it up. They said on Monday that 7 of Southampton's players had played every game this season. Only Cisse has played all of ours. I know people dismiss injuries as "just an excuse". But that can't be helping our cause. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SikhInTrinity Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 (edited) It's a point worth mentioning now that you bring it up. They said on Monday that 7 of Southampton's players had played every game this season. Only Cisse has played all of ours. I know people dismiss injuries as "just an excuse". But that can't be helping our cause. It's been a problem for a while, I don't think we have played a back four more than 5 games consecutively since Lambert has been here. Edited November 26, 2014 by SikhInTrinity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Czechlad Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Needs more matches, but he looked like a very good centerback last night. If he keeps this up, we can lose Vlaar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 How many years left on his deal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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