[Albion] Duffy and Dunk and of an era?

[Joey Jo Jo Jr. Shabadoo]

We were denied a clear penalty when pressing and Burnel broke away for Barnes to score with nobody around him so hardly the fault of Dunk or Duffy. who were pushing for an equalising goal at the time

We were never pushing for an equaliser, we were 3 down after the penalty. If only you had some way of checking facts before posting. Here is some help on what actually happened.

Dunk was at fault for their first goal, but as that doesn't fit your narrative you won't mention it. Their 3rd was a penalty, in the build up Dunk was also stood on the half way line appealing for offside, after stepping up to try and catch Barnes offside inside his own half ffs. Barnes ran through while Dunk stood there instead of at least making an attempt to get back.

 

[rogersix]

Yes I do if the 3 have the ability to play like that, but I do not believe that any of the 4 we have is good enough to play that way. They all have individual qualities but none collective for a back 3. Dunk appears to be undroppable and the other 3 are much of a muchness with different ability and good points. I am not sure what my 3 would be.

Can you explain these points?

 

[BensGrandad]

Can you explain these points?

Dunk has been responsible for many goals over the last 12 months, and in fairness has saved a number, but is undroppable it seems. Duffy Burn and Webster yesterday have all made mistake to concede goals and none of the 4 seem capable of tackling a top class striker and all rely on making last ditch attempts at blocking the ball. It must be better to try to disposses the striker rather than let him shoot and hope that you can block it. That is my opinion right or wrong.

 

[rogersix]

At my age patience is not a virtue that I possess as nobody knows what the future holds. I do hope that you are also right as per arfer guinness

Patience is a virtue regardless of age

 

[rogersix]

Dunk has been responsible for many goals over the last 12 months, and in fairness has saved a number, but is undroppable it seems. Duffy Burn and Webster yesterday have all made mistake to concede goals and none of the 4 seem capable of tackling a top class striker and all rely on making last ditch attempts at blocking the ball. It must be better to try to disposses the striker rather than let him shoot and hope that you can block it.

Name three centre backs that are ideally suited to three at the back?

 

[BensGrandad]

Patience is a virtue regardless of age

Not really because realistically I could have seen my last Albion game, that is going to be true at some time in the future hopefully not for another few years. It does however, make me wan t it now not after Christmas or in a few weeks.

 

[Icy Gull]

Not really because realistically I could have seen my last Albion game, that is going to be true at some time in the future hopefully not for another few years. It does however, make me wan t it now not after Christmas or in a few weeks.

You sound like a millennial with your want it now attitude

 

[BensGrandad]

Name three centre backs that are ideally suited to three at the back?

Simple we dont have them as with most teams. The nearest is Tottenham with Alderweirld Vertonghen and Foyth. It is quite simple if you dont have the players to play that system dont do it.

 

[Stat Brother]

Surprise surprise.

 

[Stat Brother]

Spurs' defence getting ripped apart.

#NeverWrong.

 

[Albion my Albion]

and of an era

isn't that the "anecdotal notes documented" of an era?

 

[Frankworthington]

For a number of reasons Im not a fan of Duffy. At blocking and headers he’s good but in the premier league you need more. He really struggles with teams with nippy mobile strikers often being wrong footed and often left literally on his arse. Most will agree he is lacking with his pace, distribution and with the ball at is feet. He also seems to be right at the centre of the drinking culture. Katie Price, WTF. He also drinks vodka with champagne. And that head scratching tick he has in interviews is annoying.

Google me.

This.

If he is at the centre of the drinking culture it is a very good reason to get rid of him,also his old man constantly sounding of on social media really irritates.He was a good championship player but things are changing.

Expect to see him gone by the end of the season

 

[SIMMO SAYS]

Not really because realistically I could have seen my last Albion game, that is going to be true at some time in the future hopefully not for another few years. It does however, make me wan t it now not after Christmas or in a few weeks.

Are you not telling us something we need to know

 

[BensGrandad]

Spurs' defence getting ripped apart.

#NeverWrong.

So would any defence with Sanchez in it.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

his old man constantly sounding of on social media really irritates.

Where should I look for this?

 

[Dick Knights Mumm]

Not sure why all of our back 3 all have to be ball playing centre halves. .

Isn't the problem that the opposition press the two that can play out and possession will end up with the one who can't.

 

[Frankworthington]

Where should I look for this?

Twitter and Facebook

 

[Blue Valkyrie]

Just 6 players are left from the promotion squad now - Dunk, Duffy, Stephens, March, Murray and Bong.

We might lose 2 or 3 of those at the end of the season.

 

[Stat Brother]

Just 6 players are left from the promotion squad now - Dunk, Duffy, Stephens, March, Murray and Bong.

We might lose 2 or 3 of those at the end of the season.

5 or all 6 wouldn't completely surprise me.

 

[Seasider78]

Isn't the problem that the opposition press the two that can play out and possession will end up with the one who can't.

I can’t see many teams pressing all 3 centre backs and Burnley will be more playing on the shoulder of them so strength and physicality will be more required. Just seems a bit early to be writing off Duffy’s importance to this team as he might not be playing cutting through balls but he is our most reliable player in the air on both boxes