[Albion] Duffy and Dunk and of an era?

[Doc Lynam]

Duffy is a brilliant defender and is great at many things, passing and playing out from the back are not two of them.

Webster looked really assured on the ball and that run out of defence that led to the injury, was very impressive.

Was yesterday the silent passing of a mini era, the Duffy and Dunk era is over?

 

[albionfan37]

if you’re very quiet you can hear the last post being played

 

[Icy Gull]

As two of the first names on the team sheet, yes I do think it is. However, apart from Ryan and Dunk I don’t think anyone is now a must play first teamer. Just maybe Stephens and Montoya until the Greyhound is back. Really looking forward to seeing him in this set up

 

[BUTTERBALL]

I expect it will be mixed up according to the opposition. Dunk and Duffy would probably be first choice in a flat back 4 but as that system is out of favour and the 3 CB's require them to be competent on the ball with good passing skills, it'll probably be Duffy who misses out most.

 

[Justice]

Duffy is probably the least comfortable with the ball at his feet. Even I can read his passes most of the time.

 

[Doc Lynam]

As two of the first names on the team sheet, yes I do think it is. However, apart from Ryan and Dunk I don’t think anyone is now a must play first teamer. Just maybe Stephens and Montoya until the Greyhound is back. Really looking forward to seeing him in this set up

Yeah Potters mentioned him a couple of times, clearly has plans for him.

 

[Stat Brother]

Duffy is probably the least comfortable with the ball at his feet. Even I can read his passes most of the time.

He did play a long diagonal v Southampton that Maldini would have been proud of, but beyond the odd 'hens tooth' he's is the very epitome of 'keep it simple stupid'.
At which point all his solid defensive (and attacking) attributes come to the fore.

A squad without Duffy is a considerably weaker squad.

 

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

Duffy is probably the least comfortable with the ball at his feet. Even I can read his passes most of the time.

Also he looks like an accident waiting to happen - nippy opponent coming up on the blind side nicking the ball of his feet as he ponders a hoof....hasn't happened yet this season but only a matter of time.

Still, as others have said, he'll get games. Personally I have no fondness for a 'era' typified by last ditch defending. I'd rather we go beyond pluckiness.

 

[One Teddy Maybank]

He did play a long diagonal v Southampton that Maldini would have been proud of, but beyond the odd 'hens tooth' he's is the very epitome of 'keep it simple stupid'.
At which point all his solid defensive (and attacking) attributes come to the fore.

A squad without Duffy is a considerably weaker squad.

This all day long....


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[DJ NOBO]

If Duffy goes, we better get £25m plus for him.
His weaknesses maybe exposed in potterball but he has plenty of strengths and would be a real asset to a backs to the ball team.

 

[Javeaseagull]

Horses for courses. Expect him back for Burnley.

 

[LVGull]

If Duffy goes, we better get £25m plus for him.
His weaknesses maybe exposed in potterball but he has plenty of strengths and would be a real asset to a backs to the ball team.

Blimey I just nearly choked on my sausage.

 

[Acker79]

I didn't see the game. Was Webster any good? I mean, you look at the 4-0 and question if it worked, but then remember it was Man City and Webster's first league appearance, so don't want to read much into it.

 

[Triggaaar]

Horses for courses. Expect him back for Burnley.

Indeed, where headed clearances could be the order of the day.

 

[BensGrandad]

Duffy is probably the least comfortable with the ball at his feet. Even I can read his passes most of the time.

But the best blocker defender at the club. i hope that he is brought back to cope with Barnes and Wood v Burnley.

 

[Doc Lynam]

Also he looks like an accident waiting to happen - nippy opponent coming up on the blind side nicking the ball of his feet as he ponders a hoof....hasn't happened yet this season but only a matter of time.

Still, as others have said, he'll get games. Personally I have no fondness for a 'era' typified by last ditch defending. I'd rather we go beyond pluckiness.

That ‘era’ got us promoted to the premier league let’s not forget!

 

[LamieRobertson]

He did play a long diagonal v Southampton that Maldini would have been proud of, but beyond the odd 'hens tooth' he's is the very epitome of 'keep it simple stupid'.
At which point all his solid defensive (and attacking) attributes come to the fore.

A squad without Duffy is a considerably weaker squad.

You could also add our attacking threat is weaker considering the number of goals he was second highest scorer last season

 

[DJ NOBO]

Blimey I just nearly choked on my sausage.

Webster - one very good season in championship. No premier league or international experience. £22m
Maguire - england international, season and half outstanding in premier league. £80m
Bissaka - one very strong season in premier league. £50m
Duffy - several very good seasons in championship. Regular international, regular in premier league with some strong performances...why not £25m?

 

[Knocky's Nose]

Blimey I just nearly choked on my sausage.

Are you double-jointed?

 

[Garry Nelson's Left Foot]

As automaters, possibly.

I guess it depends on what Potter values higher - defensive ability or ability on the ball. Against a team like city it makes sense to have three ball players. Against a side like Burnley it makes sense to have Duffy.

Personally I'd play him in more games than I wouldn't.