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Is Marcos Painter the best LB in League One?

Is Painter the best LB in the league?


  • Total voters
    63


Mar 29, 2010
2,492
Under your skin.
Had a disagreement with somebody about this yesterday.

I can not think of anybody in this division who is even close to Painter.
 




algie

The moaning of life
Jan 8, 2006
14,713
In rehab
The only other player who was better was Harte for Carlisle but he is no longer with them.
 






hans kraay fan club

The voice of reason.
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Mar 16, 2005
62,763
Chandlers Ford
I'm refusing to vote, as I haven't seen nearly enough games featuring the other 20+ left backs in the division.

I wouldn't swap him for any of them, though.
 






tonymgc

Banned
May 8, 2010
3,028
Drive by abusing
Championship quality player imo.
Goes about his job in such an unassuming manner, We're lucky to have him.
 










OSRGull

Well-known member
Jan 20, 2011
5,298
N1A
I would call it a 'discussion' not disagreement :laugh:

ANYWAY. If Jonny Jackson plays LB then he is the best in L1 but if not then has to be Painter.

Johnnie Jackson is a centre midfielder. Daniels for Orient is a good left back but Painter may be the best.
 




Gerbil

Nsc's most loved
Jul 6, 2003
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Stalking Hayley
I would say as the votes are 21-1 in the favour of yes, it's a pretty unanimous descion :laugh:.
 


Mar 29, 2010
2,492
Under your skin.


jcdenton08

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Oct 17, 2008
14,549
He looks a bit like a centre-back when going forward (very square and unable to beat his man) but defensively he is a rock. And we have Calde on the other side for the attacking option. Painter and Lua-Lua used to work really well as a team.

Undoubtedly one of the best in the league
 




hans kraay fan club

The voice of reason.
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Mar 16, 2005
62,763
Chandlers Ford
He looks a bit like a centre-back when going forward (very square and unable to beat his man) but defensively he is a rock. And we have Calde on the other side for the attacking option. Painter and Lua-Lua used to work really well as a team.

Undoubtedly one of the best in the league

He IS a centre back (at least that's where he played for Swansea).
 


jcdenton08

Offended Liver Sausage
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Oct 17, 2008
14,549
Except we're playing him at left back, so he looks like a centre back playing at left back. Do you follow? This alone limits him. Remember Virgs playing RB for many games under Adams? Very similar situation except Painter is a vastly superior player
 


Lord Bamber

Legendary Chairman
Feb 23, 2009
4,366
Heaven
Quality, unassuming, does what is required without flair and he does it well.

My only criticism (and dont get me wrong I would not swap him) is he could do with a slightly better shot on him for when he arrives in the box from time to time.
 






Conkers

Well-known member
Jan 11, 2006
4,574
Haywards Heath
Him or Jake Wright? Phwoahhhh, tough one! :lol:
 


jharris

Member
Feb 27, 2009
743
Dean Lewington of MK Dons would rival Painter and Michael Rose is quality but Swindon are off form and presumably all the defence are low in confidence.
Painter must be the best forward minded left back though, he used to be a winger for Birmigham before his Swansea days, so yes Painter for me !!!!
 


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