- May 20, 2005
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it's pretty similar to Storts and JJetset's posts late Friday
cheers, i was sure the info looked familiar
it's pretty similar to Storts and JJetset's posts late Friday
AVB has long said he's most comfortable with four CBs. Bearing in mind Daws, Caulks and SuperJan are going nowhere, it's not exactly a major problem area. No one is saying Kaboul is being forced out of the game. If Kaboul plays less than 30 games this season, I'll be surprised. We can rotate these four - hence, presumably, why we're looking at the next generation and the Tinman (if I see any of you fuckers get that on your shirt before me, I'll ave' ya).
At the risk of really setting things off, it's worth noting that Sandro played several times for Inter as a CB and apparently did well. If we slot in Hall or other youngsters on the bench for cover, then it may be a risk, but a calculated one worth taking. And there are other areas where big money can be better spent.
I know this won't come as shock to anyone, but I honestly believe we will suffer if we keep relying on Dawson. Even more so if we are going to adapt to AVB's preferred high press, high tempo, pass and move, high line ethos. He just isn't conducive with any of those facets.
I know this won't come as shock to anyone, but I honestly believe we will suffer if we keep relying on Dawson. Even more so if we are going to adapt to AVB's preferred high press, high tempo, pass and move, high line ethos. He just isn't conducive with any of those facets.
I've got a firm belief that ultimately we will be left with a squad capable of challenging for honours this season
Really good vibes coming from the club
Did you see any improvement in Daws last season? He didn't stop those huge diagonal balls, but there was a marked drop in the number of them. I bet AVB has worked him hard and he's earned the right to at least show us he can develop into a more technically accomplished player.
However you rate him, it seems likely Dawson will be at the Lane for at least a couple more seasons. And if Caulker develops as seems likely, Mikey D is probably one of the best 4th choice CBs in the Premier League.
Absolutely. Someone who can defend corners and set pieces is a must. Though Paulinho (if he comes) would help in defence.If we go for a new CB he needs to be a better DEFENDER than Jan (like kaboul is)
To be honest, I have grave worries about Caulker too for similar reasons. He's not a hoofer like Dawson, and he's far more comfortable on the ball, technically proficient, but he's far one paced and slow on the turn.
And to be honest, I didn't see much of an improvement in Dawson. I thought the back end of the season he was terrible.
I've got a firm belief that ultimately we will be left with a squad capable of challenging for honours this season
Really good vibes coming from the club
I totally disagree with this. He was at least as good if not probably better than Vertonghen at the end of last season.
To be honest, I have grave worries about Caulker too for similar reasons. He's not a hoofer like Dawson, and he's far more comfortable on the ball, technically proficient, but he's far one paced and slow on the turn.
And to be honest, I didn't see much of an improvement in Dawson. I thought the back end of the season he was terrible.
A Dutch friend thinks we should go for a guy called Douglas who plays in Holland and is Brazilian, never heard of him, any good?
I've got a firm belief that ultimately we will be left with a squad capable of challenging for honours this season
Really good vibes coming from the club