Loanee left back

[perseus]

I really don't see 'Inverted full backs' being much of an issue, particularly defensively. We are talking about professional footballers here, players who are perfectly capable of using both feet. They don't need to be particularly accurate with their weak foot in that position, most of the time it'll be a simple pass down the line or a booted clearance.

However, the 'downside' to this is when you consider how Bong contributes offensively, as he regularly overlaps. Playing a right footed player on the left side will likely reduce penetration down that side, and if they do overlap, the quality of the ball coming in won't be quite as good.

That would be a good idea. When I played football, if I tried to block a cross with my left foot, I'd probably fall over.

Tangent:

March 12 shots this season all with his left foot.

Lualua (in half a game less time) 22 shots, 11 with his left, 11 with his right.

 

[Exile]

The difference being that he wasnt deemed good enough by a premier side to play in The Premier in Liams case he wasnt deemed good enough to play in the lower league Championship at left back.

Hull never 'deemed he wasn't good enough' for this league. They got relegated and had to slash their wage bill, so perfectly reasonably, started with three senior pros, who played in positions where they had cover. the young Scotland left back Robertson is a superb prospect at left back, so IF that were the position they were considering Rosenior for, their decision is a valid one.

 

[BensGrandad]

So they had better options, we havent as yet.

 

[Exile]

So they had better options, we havent as yet.

Not necessarily 'better'. They made a concious decision to try to rebuild - in which case offloading senior pros and putting faith in young players for the future, makes sense. Doesn't mean for one second that the players they let go were considered unable to do the job.

 

[Biscuit]

That's some blue sky thinking right there - I like it. Did he play there for Hull in the PL or something?

Something about a cup final?

 

[Sheebo]

I wish [MENTION=588]8ace[/MENTION] would let us know what he thinks...

 

[Easy 10]

What I am saying is that I do not think "inverted full backs" are a good idea in the long term (or even in the medium term or short term)

So in other words....you don't think they are a good idea.

 

[BASINGSTOKESEAGULL]

Pocognoli from West Brom it is then!

 

[Thunder Bolt]

Pocognoli from West Brom it is then!

Bens Grandad could be right
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[S'hampton Seagull]

Bens Grandad could be right
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Decent CV, capped by Belgium although Pulis doesn't appear to rate him at all.

 

[nwgull]

Decent CV, capped by Belgium although Pulis doesn't appear to rate him at all.

Does this more or less confirm that Bong is knackered for a couple of months then? Bugger.

 

[severnside gull]

Does this more or less confirm that Bong is knackered for a couple of months then? Bugger.

If it's a knee ligament injury it will be more than that

Pocognoli is a good choice to cover though.

 

[BensGrandad]

In todays Argus CH says he is considering entering the loan market. so it is possible.

 

[severnside gull]

Any suggestions of who might be available if needed. Cannot see anybody in the London teams developments other than Jay DaSilva at Chelsea but he is a bit young although highly rated.

In all fairness -Well called

 

[perseus]

Has anyone seen West Brom’s missing full-back Sebastien Pocognoli?

Chris Brunt out of position at left back and his distribution is awful.

Read more: http://metro.co.uk/2015/03/18/has-a...ck-sebastien-pocognoli-5109476/#ixzz3pi3lAjPB

Strong, tough tackling and grizzly, Pocognoli is a real throwback to the left back of old

Comment:
A bit like having two Brunos?

 

[BensGrandad]

That metro report is an interesting read about him being a throw back to the old days of a defender who can defend. I know nothing of him myself but sound interesting.

 

[Lurchy]

Wouldn't the the first time that Pullis has ostracised afull back, he was also very fond of playing with four centre backs in his days managing Stoke. If Bong is out for a few months, Pocognoli would be an ideal replacement. Naylor's earlier tweet seemed to kill off any idea that it would happen though.

 

[perseus]

Am I missing something, but isn't Greer left footed?

I thought he was right footed. Thinking about his long ball to Wayne Bridge vs Newcastle was with his right? I thought then he might pass as a right back, but the years have not done him any favours and a full back needs to be quick.

http://www.whoscored.com/Players/8294/History/Gordon-Greer

So are Dunk, Goldson, Rosenoir (quite obviously), Ince (quite obviously) right footed.

 

[perseus]

That metro report is an interesting read about him being a throw back to the old days of a defender who can defend. I know nothing of him myself but sound interesting.

I have varying reports of his wages which vary between £9K pw (acceptable) to £23K. I think the lower is more likely without bonuses. So it is maybe that WBA still want him?

http://www.celebritiesmoney.com/seb...-net-worth-left-back-of-west-bromwich-albion/

 

[TSB]

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