Dan Harding

[portmanking]

Hello guys, Ipswich fan here. Strong links in the local media suggesting that Dan Harding is going to seal a move to Portman Road in time for the start of the season this Sat.

Would just like to gather opinions on what are his strengths/weaknesses and whether he would fit into our club. Is he primarily a left back or can he also play centre back too?

Any info much appreciated - Cheers!

 

[Kinky Gerbil]

People hate him as he left for a bigger club.

He is a good young player with bags of pace.

 

[hans kraay fan club]

People hate him as he left for a bigger club.

He is a good young player with bags of pace.

Who is very much a full-back. Left midfield at a push.

Absolutely not a centre half. Not strong enough and cannot head the ball.

Also very spotty, if that matters.

 

[Withdean Wanderer]

he's not desperately popular on here.....

He's relatively solid, but has his lapses in concentration (was known to miss a fair few tackles for us) and as a result was at fault for a fair few of our goals in the season before last. Didn't seem to be handle the pressure at Elland Road with 1000 Albion fans on his back, as all 3 of our goals came from the left...

However, his distribution is good, and he's apparently improved greatly at Leeds. He is fast and can play as a midfielder as well as full back. Have never seen him at centre back. He's young and improving, so will probably be a good signing in time.

 

[Rusco]

I think you'll find some differing opinions on here mate.

Some games he was great, other games he made some truely awful mistakes that costs us points. I hope he has got some consistency into his game since he's been at Leeds.

When he was here he verbally agreed to sign a new contract, then his agent got to him and he came back from holiday early to sign for Leeds, so he doesn't show much loyalty either.

 

[JJ McClure]

Shit footballer.
Lovely hair.

 

[Napper]

he's got a nice haircut and walks like a ponse. Cost us big time when he played as he used to make the most basic errors . . . was young though and if he's ridded this from his game , he'll be a decent signing. As mentioned he is not bad getting up the line

 

[ali jenkins]

he's not desperately popular on here.....

He's relatively solid, but has his lapses in concentration (was known to miss a fair few tackles for us) and as a result was at fault for a fair few of our goals in the season before last. Didn't seem to be handle the pressure at Elland Road with 1000 Albion fans on his back, as all 3 of our goals came from the left...

However, his distribution is good, and he's apparently improved greatly at Leeds. He is fast and can play as a midfielder as well as full back. Have never seen him at centre back. He's young and improving, so will probably be a good signing in time.

If our goals came from the left wouldnt that mean that it was leeds' right back who was at fault?

Or did you mean they came from the leeds' left?

 

[portmanking]

He's still very young isn't he? So I guess he's still got plenty of time to improve further. Encouraged to hear about his pace, as that's something we dearly lack in our back 4.

Also good that he can play left midfield too, with our smaller squad we certainly need versatility!

 

[Da Man Clay]

Not really liked round here due to the way he left us, made alot of mistakes the season before last and cost us a fair few points! As WW said all our 3 goals at Elland road came down that side and he looked awful. But apparently he has improved and if he has stopped making ridiculous mistakes then he will be a good player.

 

[Les Biehn]

Good player. Imho he is actually a left winger or centre mid as his technique and touch are all very good. I remember seeing his debut as he he took a 40 yard ball down with one touch right on the touchline. Defensively not so great but if he can erradicate the small lapses and get a bit stronger for my money he would be a Prem player.

 

[Barrel of Fun]

Portmanking - Are there also rumours that Currie might be moving in the opposite direction, perhaps with Harding as a makeweight?

I would be sad to see Harding move again as we are not entitled to a sell on fee and we would lose out on potentially £200,000 (circa).

 

[Da Man Clay]

If our goals came from the left wouldnt that mean that it was leeds' right back who was at fault?

Or did you mean they came from the leeds' left?

Obviously Leeds left.

 

[Withdean Wanderer]

Or did you mean they came from the leeds' left?

Yes, the Leeds left, our right.



I always thought he was a bit lightweight, but he's got a good throw on him.

 

[Wilka]

He will cost your side 6-7 goals a season though basic errors.

 

[Kinky Gerbil]

For such a shit player its funny how much he was missed last year and still has not been eplaced.

 

[BUTTERBALL]

Sounds like he has been found out at Leeds. A full back who can't tackle to save his life i'm afraid.

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

Tends to act like a startled sheep under pressure. None too keen on the physical side of the game - especially when his Leeds team-mate decked him at Cardiff last season. Fond of jogging on alongside the play without ever putting a tackle in. Lovely hair, mind

 

[Silent Bob]

20% sell on clause.

 

[hans kraay fan club]

Tends to act like a startled sheep under pressure. None too keen on the physical side of the game - especially when his Leeds team-mate decked him at Cardiff last season. Fond of jogging on alongside the play without ever putting a tackle in. Lovely hair, mind

Plus he does have the versatility that Portmanking craves. I believe he can wear his parting on the left or the right, as the situation dictates.