lewis dunk

[Stat Brother]

Under 21's, England Cap.

 

[pottert]

todays result aside surely recent results suggest that gus is choosing the team on merit.

 

[BigGully]

I dont think Dunk got on for England so no cap ..... and is either 19 or 20 years old not 21 ,,,,

 

[gjh1971]

Under 21's, England Cap.

He has not played for the U21s though

 

[Stat Brother]

I dont think Dunk got on for England so no cap ..... and is either 19 or 20 years old not 21 ,,,,

Fair enough, my mistake.

 

[BensGrandad]

Surely he made the squad but wasn't picked for the game.

 

[tooting2]

funny how we lose one game in 13 and then some bright spark wonders where this player or that player is !!!!!!!

 

[Towner fan]

My first ever post, so forgive me if I'm way off the mark but I just wonder if there is any connection with todays rant by Gus against agents in the Argus. He seems to be particularly upset when agents start demanding negotiations when there is are 18 months left on a player's contract, which if I'm right is about how long Dunk has left. Presumably his performances this year and the interest in him might make an agent feel he could cash in? I may be putting 2 & 2 together and making 5 but managers rarely bring up a topic without a motive!

 

[Dunk]

It is a big shame that only 5 subs can be names. Apart from the fact that it is a disaster for youngsters who are trying to break into the team, it makes it really hard for us to tell who is in Gus' mind and who is really out of favour. They can name 7 subs in Champions League and in Spanish/Italian leagues so I don't know why we don't do the same.

 

[BensGrandad]

The club chairmen voted for the 5 subs only rule. Gus was against it but not sure how TB voted.

 

[Return of the Rev]

is dunky out of favour , injured or what , i dont think he has even made the bench since the liverpool thing , blimey 3 months ago he was going to be sold for millions , so anyone know whats happening?

 

[drew]

El Abd is a one club, heart on sleeve, journeyman. (in the nicest possible way)
Dunk is a 21 year old ball playing centre half, with an England cap.

There is nothing to explain, Dunk lost his place, and has been unable to get it back, because of the performance of El Abd.

That's why we have a SQUAD.

Can someone explain how you can be a one club journeyman?

 

[beorhthelm]

El Abd is a one club, heart on sleeve, journeyman.

errr, you know what a "journeyman" means?

i'd put it down to a given Dunk a well deserved rest, along with taking him out of the spotlight a tad and El-Abd's been in top form. any decent squad need 3/4 decent CB to last the season, luckily we have. its a difficult position because rotation doesnt work there so well, you want to build understanding between the players.

 

[catfish]

If AEA hadn't been injured at the start of the season Dunk would have been on the bench anyway.

 

[Perkino]

He's lost his place but on the Blackpool performance he may well be getting his opportunity to take it back

 

[Perkino]

The club chairmen voted for the 5 subs only rule. Gus was against it but not sure how TB voted.

We were 1 of only a few who voted to keep it at 7

 

[Bertiehuburn]

No! Gus said last week when questioned about fringe players ''how can I drop El Adb or Greer'' Dunk has to be patient . Like Sparrow , Harley, Vincelot, Painter JFC, and now Razak, Painter and Dicker.

its still unreal to me how el abd 4 years ago every would think why is he playing to now that he has been quality, heard he made a few mistakes today with needless passes but keep the faith possibly with someone who has been good in our 12 game unbeaten run

 

[Bertiehuburn]

My first ever post, so forgive me if I'm way off the mark but I just wonder if there is any connection with todays rant by Gus against agents in the Argus. He seems to be particularly upset when agents start demanding negotiations when there is are 18 months left on a player's contract, which if I'm right is about how long Dunk has left. Presumably his performances this year and the interest in him might make an agent feel he could cash in? I may be putting 2 & 2 together and making 5 but managers rarely bring up a topic without a motive!

could be a fair point!!! but other players may be in the scene!!!

 

[Lady Whistledown]

And Dunk's disciplinary record is far worse than El Abd's, rendering the argument about El Abd's fouls in the box completely without foundation.

 

[LamieRobertson]

And Dunk's disciplinary record is far worse than El Abd's, rendering the argument about El Abd's fouls in the box completely without foundation.

I like El Abd ..but he gets away with a lot of his fouling unlike Dunk....down to experience maybe?