El Abd v Greer

[LamieRobertson]

Why would we? Looked a little rusty at first but coming on now that he is playing more frequently and his class is there for all to see.

He just quietly goes about his work and settled in nicely

 

[pork pie]

I am not a massive fan of DibDab, but he is playing solidly enough at the moment. If we cannot get another of Upson's quality on loan (VERY unlikely) I say if it aint broke don't fix it, and stick with DibDab.

 

[Super Steve Earle]

That is perhaps a fairly radical change to everything GP has ever done.

GG is one thing and Adam is something else, different factors in terms of being sent off but, personally, I don't feel comfortable with Adam's 'wind up' strategy which I feel could/will end up in disaster. I also think that he may be cranking up negative points with referees

One thing is for sure and that is Albion are best served for the moment in having Matthew Upson as an anchor man but I truly wish that we will follow up with our interest in Virgil Van Dyk as that would be a major statement of intent.

For the moment 'NO' as we cannot lose sight of defensive considerations.

Well our next match is in March - so exactly when this season are you expecting Adam's disaster?

 

[Turkey]

I'd say Greer every time but I mean no disrespect to El-Abd when I say that as he's been fantastic and deservedly kept his place in the starting line up on Saturday.

 

[Biscuit]

Unless Upson/El Abd get injured or have a howler it seems harsh to drop either. Keep Greer on the bench.

 

[Jozza]

Only an utter fool would change the current centre backs unless forced to. Think RB would be improved with Inigo ove Bruno though.

This

 

[GingerBeerMan]

Only an utter fool would change the current centre backs unless forced to. Think RB would be improved with Inigo ove Bruno though.

This! Can't stand Greer, El Abd is a legend and play out of his skin, why would we want to change?

 

[Larry]

Keep Greer on the bench he is far to slow and a lot of goals conceded have been down to him.Let him go the end of season and lets move on with the Hollander player Van-Dijke.

 

[Couldn't Be Hyypia]

It's a very hard position to judge isn't it. It's one of those roles where if you don't notice them, they've done well. If they have to keep sliding in last minute to rob an attacker they're probably behind the game and the only time you know if they have clearly done something to stand out is when they mess up - eg get skinned or lose a player at a corner etc.

I wish I knew enough to know how much of a contribution Upson is making. Clean sheets suggest he is good - but PIG's form has been amazing recently. AEA seems to be a stronger defender these days - Greer seems to have lost his confidence a bit. But it's hard to split them. Man in possession for me.

(and if anyone wants to explain the difference Upson is making - beyond simply we're getting clean sheets - I'd love to understand)

 

[DarrenFreemansPerm]

El-Abd.

 

[HastingsSeagull]

Would go with both and leave Upson (good as he is) as the bench player.

Dunk needs games but can't risk him currently as makes one howler a match. Wish he could go to a top L1 team on loan with a recall clause

 

[GingerBeerMan]

I wish I knew enough to know how much of a contribution Upson is making. Clean sheets suggest he is good - but PIG's form has been amazing recently. AEA seems to be a stronger defender these days - Greer seems to have lost his confidence a bit. But it's hard to split them. Man in possession for me.

Haven't seen enough of Upson to rate him yet, he played two home games I think?

 

[LamieRobertson]

Haven't seen enough of Upson to rate him yet, he played two home games I think?

3 i think (Hull/Blackburn/Burnley) and 2 away

 

[Mellor 3 Ward 4]

Play all three and push Bruno and or Bridge further upfield to attack or drop back as needed.

Please NO!

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

El-Abd, no contest. Constantly winding up and intimidating opposition star strikers in a way Greer could only dream of. Solid choice.

 

[Mellor 3 Ward 4]

El-Abd.

This.

How anyone can consider changing the back four after we have let the sum total of ONE goal in, against

HULL
BLACKBURN
CARDIFF
BURNLEY

Is staggering.

Greer will have to wait

 

[Alex Alex Dawson oo! oo!]

I think El Abd's limitations as a footballer (eg laboured and one-dimensional "distribution") are such that the defence is unnecessarily pressurised at times, requiring many of the last ditch interventions etc which he performs well. The winding up tatic hides some poor marking at set pieces and may be past its sell by date. Greer isn't brilliant but he's a leader, a better footballer and so shades it for me.