Dunk or El Abd?

[Samej]

So, when the bald one is ready to come back, do you shake up a winning combination and give Kebab his place place back or do you stick with Dunk?

(Or Elphick?)

Gus`s decision.But i do not see how he can drop Dunk the way he is playing.

 

[Skaville]

Got to stick with Dunk imo. He has already shown what a talent he is. Don't be surprised if he is an England under 21 international by the end of the season.

Not so sure. Here's the competition:

Michael Mancienne 8 January 1988 (1988-01-08) (age 23) Germany Hamburger SV 30 (1)
Ryan Bertrand 5 August 1989 (1989-08-05) (age 22) England Chelsea 16 (0)
Chris Smalling 22 November 1989 (1989-11-22) (age 21) England Manchester United 14 (1)
James Tomkins 23 September 1989 (1989-09-23) (age 21) England West Ham United 10 (0)
Phil Jones 21 February 1992 (1992-02-21) (age 19) England Manchester United 9 (0)
Kyle Walker 28 May 1990 (1990-05-28) (age 21) England Tottenham Hotspur 7 (0)

 

[HastingsSeagull]

not until there is a suspension or injury. Adam is more versatile from the bench, and also think he will do a good job in Champ but not improve more than that (has improved so much under Gus in 18 months) but Dunk could be special and needs to stay in as long as he's in form.

 

[dingodan]

Dunk has looked immense so far this season.

Immense.

 

[Kazenga <3]

Not so sure. Here's the competition:

Michael Mancienne 8 January 1988 (1988-01-08) (age 23) Germany Hamburger SV 30 (1)
Ryan Bertrand 5 August 1989 (1989-08-05) (age 22) England Chelsea 16 (0)
Chris Smalling 22 November 1989 (1989-11-22) (age 21) England Manchester United 14 (1)
James Tomkins 23 September 1989 (1989-09-23) (age 21) England West Ham United 10 (0)
Phil Jones 21 February 1992 (1992-02-21) (age 19) England Manchester United 9 (0)
Kyle Walker 28 May 1990 (1990-05-28) (age 21) England Tottenham Hotspur 7 (0)

Surely the first two aren't eligible?

 

[7:18]

Dunk has looked immense so far this season.

Immense.

this, its almost a case of I don't want to consider any other option as if we all just keep quiet he will continue to impress......it is SO easy to forget his age and lack of first team experience!

 

[Skaville]

Surely the first two aren't eligible?

Actually, you're right. This was the squad for the European Championships. Doh!

 

[Hastings woody]

never changing a winning back four

This.until further notice.that's why we have a squad.everyone has a turn.suspensions.injurys etc.

 

[Lady Whistledown]

What's happened to Mancienne? He was supposedly the next big thing, but all I've seen is him bouncing repeatedly around on loan to Championship clubs, never really excelling. If he's 23 now, he's getting a bit old to be making the breakthrough.

 

[Ninja Elephant]

What's happened to Mancienne? He was supposedly the next big thing, but all I've seen is him bouncing repeatedly around on loan to Championship clubs, never really excelling. If he's 23 now, he's getting a bit old to be making the breakthrough.

Signed for Hamburg in Germany, very overrated player and that move will make or break him.

I think Dunk will deffinitely get in the U21 squad, whether he will play is another question but he looks a real prospect and deserves to stay in the side. El-Abd will be back in the side by Christmas though I think, purely because Gus knows how he wants to handle things, and Dunk is only 19, no need to overwork him.

 

[Mr Burns]

I don't see this as a tough one. One of the easiest calls. Dunk all day long.

What I will find interesting, is WHEN Duck gets suspended, with he come straight back into the side after serving his one game. I think he will. Only injury will seperate these two now.

 

[Freddie Goodwin.]

I think Elph will be the one to miss out. he is similar to Dunk but Dunk has shown he is alround much better.

Adam El Abd is a different sort, can be a beast of a player, intimidating and leading.

 

[darters74]

Signed for Hamburg in Germany, very overrated player and that move will make or break him.

I think Dunk will deffinitely get in the U21 squad, whether he will play is another question but he looks a real prospect and deserves to stay in the side. El-Abd will be back in the side by Christmas though I think, purely because Gus knows how he wants to handle things, and Dunk is only 19, no need to overwork him.

Agree = Mancienne is well over-rated. If he was that good, he would be back at Chelscum by now.

Disagree = If Dunk continues as is so far, then he simply CANNOT be dropped. Age means nothing. If you're good enough, you're old enough, END OF!