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[Albion] Lewis Dunk.



Uh_huh_him

Uh_huh_him

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trueblue said:
I think the midfield has been more organised defensively since the Forest defeat, so the back 4 are less exposed. As well as being a bit quicker, Webster has always said he prefers playing on the left of the centre-back pairing and it really seems to suit him. Not so sure Lewis is as comfortable there.
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Odd that when Dunk and Webster played together that Webster was Right and Dunk was Left then.
 




trueblue

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Uh_huh_him said:
Odd that when Dunk and Webster played together that Webster was Right and Dunk was Left then.
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Yes. It is odd. When he joined us, Webster said, “I prefer to play in the left side of defence, but I’ll go anywhere as long as I’m out there on the pitch.”

I seem to remember Potter mostly playing him on the left around the time he was being linked with an England call. May be wrong. I think it was De Zerbi who preferred him on the right.

I suppose Lewis like the left too but I don't think his left foot is as good as Webster's.
 
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Uh_huh_him

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trueblue said:
Yes. It is odd. When he joined us, Webster said, “I prefer to play in the left side of defence, but I’ll go anywhere as long as I’m out there on the pitch.”

I seem to remember Potter mostly playing him on the left. I think it was De Zerbi who preferred him on the right.
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No - he's always played on the Right when he's played with Dunk.
 


Beanstalk

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trueblue said:
Yes. It is odd. When he joined us, Webster said, “I prefer to play in the left side of defence, but I’ll go anywhere as long as I’m out there on the pitch.”

I seem to remember Potter mostly playing him on the left. I think it was De Zerbi who preferred him on the right.
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I've always thought that Dunk is our most competent LCB but his natural position is RCB. He was at his best there when Colwill played at LCB and I think that the club have been trying (and failing) to find a top-quality left-footed-CB partner for Dunk since.

I'm a big fan of Igor but whilst he is a fabulous squad player, he's never broken down the door to be a regular starter. Cashin will hopefully grow into that role and be that player...
 


trueblue

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Uh_huh_him said:
No - he's always played on the Right when he's played with Dunk.
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I take the point, probably getting confused with Dunk switching to the right of a central pair under De Zerbi. He has played on the left of Dunk in a 3.

So I was wrong to say Lewis is less comfortable on the left - seems he prefers it too. However, it's a fact Webster also prefers playing there, seems to thrive there and, I think, has a better left foot. The position seems more natural to him.
 
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Uh_huh_him

Uh_huh_him

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trueblue said:
I take the point, probably getting confused with Dunk switching to the right of a central pair under De Zerbi. He has played on the left of Dunk in a 3.

So I was wrong to say Lewis is less comfortable on the left - seems he prefers it too. However, it's a fact Webster also prefers playing there, seems to thrive there and, I think, has a better left foot. The position seems more natural to him.
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Yeah it's an odd one.

I always felt Dunk was slightly better on the right.
I wasn't aware that Webster preferred the left.

Seems strange that they never swapped sides, when playing together (or if they did, I don't recall it)
 


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Beanstalk said:
I've always thought that Dunk is our most competent LCB but his natural position is RCB. He was at his best there when Colwill played at LCB and I think that the club have been trying (and failing) to find a top-quality left-footed-CB partner for Dunk since.

I'm a big fan of Igor but whilst he is a fabulous squad player, he's never broken down the door to be a regular starter. Cashin will hopefully grow into that role and be that player...
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I wouldn't be surprised if Casin turns out to be another Matt Clarke. Bought as cover wouldnt be surprised to see us bring in a left sided centre half in the summer and loan Cashin out
 




AZ Gull

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dazzer6666 said:
That’s why it sats this :

The cut-off point for such suspensions is the quarter-finals and beyond.

Cards are wiped at the QF stage so we’re fine if we make the semi.
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Herr Tubthumper said:
Ah. I read that differently. So the slate is now wiped clean and the card count restarts with the QF?
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dazzer6666 said:
That’s why I understood and have read……will try to find a link with unambiguous wording

Edit….here’s one

Post Quarter-Final: After the FA Cup quarter-final stage, a player’s yellow card tally is wiped clean. This ensures no player can miss the semi-finals or final through suspension.

www.unitedinfocus.com

FA Cup rules on replays, extra-time, suspensions and VAR explained ahead of Man United's Third Round match against Arsenal

All you need to know ahead of Sunday's FA Cup game against Arsenal...
www.unitedinfocus.com www.unitedinfocus.com
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Herr Tubthumper said:
It would make a lot more sense. I’ll also re-read it when I have finished my morning coffee….things are usually clearer for me then!
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Unfortunately, I don't think that article is correct. The wiping of the yellow card count is AFTER the quarter-final, ie if a player picks up a second caution in the quarter-final they WILL be suspended for the semi-final (however, it does mean that a caution earned in the semi-final will not prevent a player featuring in the final).

The FA Handbook hasn't changed (in this respect) since last season when Coventry's Kasey Palmer did indeed miss the semi-final against Man United because of a caution (the second in the competition) earned in the quarter-final.

So, all of Webster, Georginio, Baleba, Gomez and Veltman are in danger of missing the semi-final should we overcome Forest.
 




Joey Jo Jo Jr. Shabadoo

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Oct 4, 2003
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trueblue said:
Yes. It is odd. When he joined us, Webster said, “I prefer to play in the left side of defence, but I’ll go anywhere as long as I’m out there on the pitch.”

I seem to remember Potter mostly playing him on the left around the time he was being linked with an England call. May be wrong. I think it was De Zerbi who preferred him on the right.

I suppose Lewis like the left too but I don't think his left foot is as good as Webster's.
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Potter tended to play Webster on the left and White on the right, with Dunk in the sweeper position when we played a 3/5 man defence in the 2020-21 season. Dan Burn then became the worlds tallest wing back.

When it's just been Dunk and Webster though it's almost always been Dunk on the left.
 








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