Has there ever been a more overrated Brighton defender than Lewis Dunk?

[Dirk Lehmann's Python]

Just because he's tall and quick, doesn't mean he's any good. Joel Lynch was touted as the next best thing for the same reason, and he's playing at the same level. Actually, Joel Lynch is probably the answer to this thread title.

Time some of our supporters realised that Lewis Dunk isn't all that. In fact, I'd go as saying he's a liability. Watch his positioning, it's DREADFUL. his height and pace are quite literally his only attributes.

Greer needs to play alongside someone who can actually defend, him and Halford for the rest of the season please.

I accept this goes against the grain because the sheep prefer Greer, but all they see is that he's not as tall or quick as Dunk, which means they ignore the fact that he's a miles better defender all round.

 

[OvingdeanSeagull]

Wow. Are you joking? He didn't have his best game today but was still streets ahead of Greer, as usual. Him and Ince have been our best two players this season by far.

 

[The Camel]

I think Dunk is potentially a very good defender, but still has much to learn about positioning and technique.

His pace sometimes get him out of situations he wouldn't get himself in if he was a better player.

But for me Dunk's main problem is he absolutely loves himself. Think's he's the the dogs bollocks and is better than he actually is. Very bad attitude IMO.

He'd be completely found out if he got to play in the Premier League anytime soon.

 

[Cowfold Seagull]

Whoaaaa, hold on ... there have been lots of problems with the team this season, but Dunky and Rohan Ince have been head and shoulders our best two players.

In fact l'd go as far as to say that without them, we would be in the bottom three, and an odds on bet for relegation.

 

[Brighton TID]

There is something rotten in our defence at the moment but with respect to the OP I will rely on our management team to find the source of the problem. Easiest thing in the world to point fingers.

 

[Cowfold Seagull]

There is something rotten in our defence at the moment but with respect to the OP I will rely on our management team to find the source of the problem. Easiest thing in the world to point fingers.

Oh l agree, but the problem isn't with Lewis Dunk.

 

[supaseagull]

But for me Dunk's main problem is he absolutely loves himself. Think's he's the the dogs bollocks and is better than he actually is. Very bad attitude IMO.
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I've met him a couple of times and know that he is a hard working unassuming lad and have found him to be not at all arrogant. So are you making that statement based on what you think he is like or do you know him personally?

 

[ees complicated no?]

I'd play dunk over Greer any day.

 

[greyseagull]

This thread is b*****ks.

I'd go as far as saying that, in terms of Dunk's reading of the game, overall positioning this season and his distribution, he is a lot more advanced than his age would suggest.

Oh, not to mention that he gets a few goals too.

 

[One Teddy Maybank]

Whilst the OP is quite harsh, I do feel he positioning point made is valid. I think at this moment in time Dunk is a good quality championship player and nothing more.

However, in his defence I would say that the court case he had to endure probably hindered his development, as it can't be nice for a young man (or anyone) to have that hanging over them. His form since then has improved and at the moment he is one of the few bright sparks that we have.

 

[One Teddy Maybank]

I'd play dunk over Greer any day.

Definitely. Greer is having a really bad spell.

 

[beakyburn]

I'd play dunk over Greer any day.

Dunk reads the game well is quick and heads the ball well. Greer is the opposite!

 

[APACHE]

IMO, yesterday the main problem with the defence- the pairing on the right hand side of it and the stupid giving away of freekicks. Oh' and the total lack of concentration of the goalie for the 1st goal.

 

[Captain Sensible]

This thread is gonna get bounced more often than a basketball.

 

[Boroseagull]

Well if he was dropped who else would score?

 

[1234andcounting]

Mark Lawrenson. No positional sense, slow, couldn't time a tackle.

Steve Foster. Always dodged a challenge. Dreadful header of the ball.

Danny Cullip. Limp as a lettuce leaf. No passion.

All of these are about as accurate as the OP's comment.

 

[Megazone]

Mark Lawrenson. No positional sense, slow, couldn't time a tackle.

Steve Foster. Always dodged a challenge. Dreadful header of the ball.

Danny Cullip. Limp as a lettuce leaf. No passion.

All of these are about as accurate as the OP's comment.

Guy Butters. Too much of a light-weight.

 

[Beach Hut]

What amazes me even more is how did Sami not want to play Ince ?

Baffling given the way he is currently playing

 

[One Teddy Maybank]

What amazes me even more is how did Sami not want to play Ince ?

Baffling given the way he is currently playing

Absolutely, ridiculous decision. Saw him yesterday, he looked much healthier than when he was manager...... Just wonder if the stress was getting to him.

 

[Blue3]

Gone fishing must be as he was the best defender on the park yesterday and often this season has been