Midfield General

[ManOnTheRun]

Scanning the threads post Virgo, there doesn't seem to be much talk of the need for a midfield maestro.

Personally I think we need someone in the middle of the park who can put their foot on the ball and knock it around a bit. I'm really not sure that Chippy, Oatway or Hammond are good enough for this standard.

We are crying out for someone who can thread balls through for Leon, CKR or Jake ...

Non?

 

[Stumpy Tim]

I'm more confident about Hammond than Oatway & Chippy now. Oatway & Chippy are great servants, but aren't getting any younger. I think we could end this season with Nicholas & Hammond our first choice pairing (assuming they're not sold of course!).

I agree though, we do need a central midfielder who can tackle hard but who has a little creativity in him as well

 

[ManOnTheRun]

Hammond scores some good goals and works his proverbial tits off ...

But Glen Hoodle he aint!

 

[Vlad the Impala]

Don't worry, they seem to have it all in hand.

 

[ManOnTheRun]

Exactly what we need. A big fat DJ to sit in the middle of the pitch, take e's and reminisce about how good the Zap was in 91 ...

 

[Yorkie]

Paul Reid can thread balls through.
He did it at Bramall Lane and again on Sunday at Lewes.
Maybe if we can get the defence sorted out Reid can go back into midfield.

 

[Kinky Gerbil]

I'm more confident about Hammond than Oatway & Chippy now. Oatway & Chippy are great servants, but aren't getting any younger. I think we could end this season with Nicholas & Hammond our first choice pairing (assuming they're not sold of course!).

I agree though, we do need a central midfielder who can tackle hard but who has a little creativity in him as well

Nicolas

 

[kalinski]

Exactly what we need. A big fat DJ to sit in the middle of the pitch, take e's and reminisce about how good the Zap was in 91 ...

the zap was great in 91!

i still think the Reid is the man for the midfield, look at his ball for MM against Lewis and for Leon against Shef Utd

 

[The Auditor]

Paul Reid can thread balls through.
He did it at Bramall Lane and again on Sunday at Lewes.
Maybe if we can get the defence sorted out Reid can go back into midfield.

yes ..Reid should play in midfield

 

[Marshy]

Very harsh on Chippy, Hammond and Nicholas i reckon.

Those 3 should be battling it out for a place this season and im perfectly happy with that.

 

[Icy Gull]

Nicolas

I liked what I saw of Nicholas as a battler but he never struck me as being particularly creative, maybe I missed those games

 

[Seagull73]

I agree, we do need a creative midfielder. Somebody like Magilton at Ipswich but a bit younger.

 

[Uncle Buck]

Oh do not criticise Oatway, Mr Bloody Know it All will be on here later telling us all why he is better than Maradona.

 

[Parson Henry]

Oh do not criticise Oatway, Mr Bloody Know it All will be on here later telling us all why he is better than Maradona.

That was an invitation.....

 

[Uncle Buck]

That was an invitation.....

I know, but as he was probably driving his cab until the wee early hours, we should get a few hours peace.

 

[mejonaNO12 aka riskit]

nicolas is by far the best passer of the ball and the most safe player in the team.

now hopefully during pre season we have encouraged him to perhaps play it forward a bit more and shoot if the opportunity comes.

hammopnd proved(burnley etc) that he can move forward and score goals so theres no need to worry about a supporting am player.

but i agree neither has that creative through-ball in them. but i reckon either could develop into a player with that ability. especially alexis