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Which first team regular would you be happy to see replaced.
- Thread starter pottert
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Easy 10
Brain dead MUG SHEEP
f*** me, some of the views on this thread are absolutely frightening.
Ankergren ? Two L1 player of the month awards, a hand (or two) in the 2nd meanest defence in the division, and a VITAL cog in the style of play which Gus has imposed on this team. You think EVERY keeper is as comfortable receiving the ball at his feet and playing it round the back like a 5th outfield defender as Ankergren ? Just check out some other keepers in this division (and above) to see how they cope with the ball at their feet - if they don't hump it up the park, they're all over the shop. As for glaring errors, in 44 league games you've probably got about 3, tops. A very acceptable return.
El Abd ? Coming off the back of the season of his life, where he has blossomed under Gus into one of the best centrebacks in the division. Tough, uncompromising, terrific positional sense and anticipation, powerful in the air even against taller opponents, reliable, has cut out the errors, composed, comfortable bringing the ball out and adapting to our style of play. What more do you want FFS ?
Painter ? I have not the words. How ANYONE thinks this guy isn't up to the Championship is completely beyond me. He is consistency personified, never gets skinned, supports coming forward and oozes class week in, week out.
As for the notion that we must retain players based on their knowledge of the clubs history and playing at Withdean - bonkers. You would ACTUALLY rather see us relegated on that basis than see us push forward by strengthening and adding to what we have with a better class of player, because they haven't "slummed it" with us at the athletics track these last few years ??
Scary.
Ankergren ? Two L1 player of the month awards, a hand (or two) in the 2nd meanest defence in the division, and a VITAL cog in the style of play which Gus has imposed on this team. You think EVERY keeper is as comfortable receiving the ball at his feet and playing it round the back like a 5th outfield defender as Ankergren ? Just check out some other keepers in this division (and above) to see how they cope with the ball at their feet - if they don't hump it up the park, they're all over the shop. As for glaring errors, in 44 league games you've probably got about 3, tops. A very acceptable return.
El Abd ? Coming off the back of the season of his life, where he has blossomed under Gus into one of the best centrebacks in the division. Tough, uncompromising, terrific positional sense and anticipation, powerful in the air even against taller opponents, reliable, has cut out the errors, composed, comfortable bringing the ball out and adapting to our style of play. What more do you want FFS ?
Painter ? I have not the words. How ANYONE thinks this guy isn't up to the Championship is completely beyond me. He is consistency personified, never gets skinned, supports coming forward and oozes class week in, week out.
As for the notion that we must retain players based on their knowledge of the clubs history and playing at Withdean - bonkers. You would ACTUALLY rather see us relegated on that basis than see us push forward by strengthening and adding to what we have with a better class of player, because they haven't "slummed it" with us at the athletics track these last few years ??
Scary.
Jimmy's gonna get ya!
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Ankergren and Barnes
Jimmy's gonna get ya!
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Not saying he is shit, but if we are gonna move up a level we need a keeper who does all that AND commands his area
HastingsSeagull
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A top young 'Keeper
Wood is simply not good enough. El Abd is an accident waiting to happen at a higher level.
Jesus Gul
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- Feb 23, 2004
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spot on
A keeper like that will be playing prem league and cost millions ! If we have that kind of money I'd rather it was spent on a decent striker.
bhaexpress
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Maybe it's time for a thread asking which NSC poster should be removed, why do we need a negative thread like this ?
SittingbourneSeagull
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You have got to be kidding.
severnside gull
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My team for next season:
New,
Calderon, Greer, New, Painter
Bennett or New, New, Bridcutt, LuaLua or Noone,
Murray or New, New
subs: Ankergren, McNulty, el Abd, Dicker, Sparrow (away) or New(striker - home) Barnes, Noone or New
New,
Calderon, Greer, New, Painter
Bennett or New, New, Bridcutt, LuaLua or Noone,
Murray or New, New
subs: Ankergren, McNulty, el Abd, Dicker, Sparrow (away) or New(striker - home) Barnes, Noone or New
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I'm amazed to find myself typing this, but I think Calderon will struggle defensively.
Easy 10
Brain dead MUG SHEEP
Really ? he's been brilliantly la....
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severnside gull
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the trick is to set the side up to cover for him defensively (which is where bennett has been so good) and then play to his attacking strengths
dingodan
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- Feb 16, 2011
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I must admit to wanting to be like Arsenal
imissworthing2
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The team we have now would finish mid table imho so if no one goes or comes in I'd be happy. As Easy has said suggesting ankergren, painter and el abd is scandalous
ewe2
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The trick will to offer more competion to everyone ,and keep them happy. Lets face it ,some of Gus,s squad this season just made the numbers up .
The Merry Prankster
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I think Greer will struggle against bigger, more physical strikers.
DT Withdean
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- Mar 5, 2011
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Wood.
I'd be stunned and gutted if Gus bought him or took him on loan again.
Save his wages for someone better.
I'd be stunned and gutted if Gus bought him or took him on loan again.
Save his wages for someone better.