by 2.8 lita injection » 28 Sep 2013 20:23
by Samrfc01 » 28 Sep 2013 20:40
by JC » 28 Sep 2013 20:46
by SydenhamRoyal » 28 Sep 2013 20:51
JC Can I suggest that QPR might have a better back 5 as they have only conceded twice in 9 league matches
by Royal Prince » 28 Sep 2013 21:05
by JC » 28 Sep 2013 21:09
Royal Prince Not only have they been performing their defensive roles impeccably, but they have done so whilst developing their game and adapting to a brand new style.
With every game that passes the centre backs are looking much more confident on the ball, bringing it forward at their feet, and more often than not finding their man with a growing array of passes. The full backs are pushing further and further up the pitch, and are almost as important in how we attack as to how we defend. As for our goalkeeper, what a future that lad has in front of him!
They are the rock on which this team will be built.
by Royal Prince » 28 Sep 2013 22:00
JC Not denying any of that, just questioning if they are the best in the division
by ILoveMoonPig » 28 Sep 2013 22:52
by urz13 » 28 Sep 2013 22:58
by SCIAG » 28 Sep 2013 23:29
ILoveMoonPig I actually think Gunter has really picked up, recently. Today on several occasions, he'd take a touch and find himself in plenty of space and deliver a decent cross, too. I think he's really enjoying Adkins' style, allowing him and Bridge to get forward.
Got to agree with everything you said about McCarthy too. Some of the best goalkeeping performances I've seen at the Madejski. It would be a real shame if he ever leaves, but as long as its to a "top 4" club and he starts pushing for the England 1st team, I wouldn't begrudge him going.
Morison and Pearce I agree, starting to handle strikers with ease. They just seem so secure and in control. And Bridge continues to show why even now, he's so highly rated. His first touch is immense and he's still got pace.
by AkpansBFF » 29 Sep 2013 00:00
by Millsy » 29 Sep 2013 00:15
by NewCorkSeth » 29 Sep 2013 00:30
SCIAG I pretty much agree with all of this.
The only top club I can see coming in for McCarthy are Arsenal. United, Chelsea, City and Spurs have young, world class goalkeepers, and Liverpool just signed a new goalkeeper who is doing well enough so won't waste money on a slight upgrade. Goalkeeper is probably Arsenal's weakest position and an obvious way of improving, and Wenger likes young British players these days.
by Kebe's apprentice » 29 Sep 2013 01:16
NewCorkSethSCIAG I pretty much agree with all of this.
The only top club I can see coming in for McCarthy are Arsenal. United, Chelsea, City and Spurs have young, world class goalkeepers, and Liverpool just signed a new goalkeeper who is doing well enough so won't waste money on a slight upgrade. Goalkeeper is probably Arsenal's weakest position and an obvious way of improving, and Wenger likes young British players these days.
Szczesny is an immense keeper and is young? Hes currently much better than Cortois who looks like hes going to leave soon. Tottenham also might have trouble keeping theirs as Monaco have their sights set on him.
Arsenals weakest point is CB where they only have 3 players and one of them is the most accident prone players in the world..
by NewCorkSeth » 29 Sep 2013 01:23
Kebe's apprenticeNewCorkSethSCIAG I pretty much agree with all of this.
The only top club I can see coming in for McCarthy are Arsenal. United, Chelsea, City and Spurs have young, world class goalkeepers, and Liverpool just signed a new goalkeeper who is doing well enough so won't waste money on a slight upgrade. Goalkeeper is probably Arsenal's weakest position and an obvious way of improving, and Wenger likes young British players these days.
Szczesny is an immense keeper and is young? Hes currently much better than Cortois who looks like hes going to leave soon. Tottenham also might have trouble keeping theirs as Monaco have their sights set on him.
Arsenals weakest point is CB where they only have 3 players and one of them is the most accident prone players in the world..
Courtois is so much better than Szczesny
by Kebe's apprentice » 29 Sep 2013 01:51
NewCorkSethKebe's apprentice
Courtois is so much better than Szczesny
In what ways? Cortois is worse at passing than McCarthy
by St. Brynjar » 29 Sep 2013 02:25
by JC » 29 Sep 2013 07:46
2 world wars, 1 world cup Ok fine but. What about one person gets injured apart from Gunter?
We need proper cover badly.
Another CB as well as Gorky park and a left back please, unless we have academy kids who are good enough.
by 2.8 lita injection » 29 Sep 2013 08:08
by blueroyals » 29 Sep 2013 10:14
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